#252 2020 Hyundai Venue Test Results; Buying a Car During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We finished testing on the 2020 Hyundai Venue and discuss our test results, and which car category this compact people mover slots into. We talk about how the car purchasing experience has changed during these strange times, and share some of the options that we've encountered buying a car while social distancing. We also answer audience questions about the accuracy of the EPA estimated fuel economy numbers, why some electric vehicles have an additional 12 volt car battery, and whether or not tires are government regulated.     ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:56 - Car Buying Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic 16:16 - 2020 Hyundai Venue Test Results 23:03 - Question #1: Why are my fuel economy numbers different from the EPA’s estimated numbers? 27:19 - Question #2: Why some electric vehicles have an additional 12-volt car battery? 30:43 - Question #3: Are all tires regulated by the government? 35:20 - Question #4: Why is the inventory on the Kia Telluride low and the price higher than the MSRP?   ----------------------------------    First Drive: Small, Affordable 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2020-hyundai-venue-review/   Coronavirus Is Pushing Car Dealerships Into Online Sales and Home Delivery https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/coronavirus-pushing-car-dealerships-into-online-sales-and-home-delivery/   How to Buy a Car From Home and Spend Less Time at the Dealership https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/buy-a-car-without-leaving-home-or-going-to-a-dealership/   Some Automakers Are Offering Car Lease Extensions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic https://www.consumerreports.org/car-financing/some-automakers-are-offering-car-lease-extensions-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/   Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   2019 New York Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Venue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg_FiOaMc0Y   2020 Kia Telluride Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBNhy1Putrs   2019 New York Auto Show: 2020 Toyota Highlander https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfQ7Kq-pflc   2018 LA Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Palisade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFbbBDcCYYg   -----------------------------------   Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ