#250 Keep Gasoline In Your Tank From Going Stale; 2020 Volkswagen Passat Test Results

This week we discuss our test results of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat, and how it stacks up against its competitors in the midsized segment. We share tips on how to keep your car’s fuel fresh while it is (likely) being driven fewer miles during the coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss if a plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Gladiator is on the horizon, how effective a load leg is on a child seat, and whether the tachometer is still necessary in modern vehicles.     ----------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------- 00:41 - Keep Gasoline in your Tank From Going Stale- 07:31 - 2020 Volkswagen Passat Test Results 15:35 - Question #1: Is a plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Gladiator on the horizon? 22:01 - Question #2: Are tachometers still necessary in modern vehicles? 26:51 - Question #3: Will hybrid vehicles drop in price due to low cost of gasoline? 29:41 - Question #4: Why aren’t load legs more common on rear-facing infant seat in the US?   ----------------------------------    How to Keep the Gas Fresh and Protect Your Car During the Coronavirus Pandemic https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/how-to-keep-gas-fresh-and-protect-car-during-coronavirus/   Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   How to Protect Yourself Against Coronavirus When Pumping Gas https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-how-to-protect-yourself-against-coronavirus-when-pumping-gas/   2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Volkswagen Passat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1him5f54QQ   2014 Volkswagen Passat Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AETDQOcdwE   2019 Volkswagen Arteon Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKYkg3Jw8HQ   2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Jeep Gladiator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RMnHRUBHOg   2018 Jeep Wrangler Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgzS0ubSgPM   4K Review: 2018 Toyota Camry Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpOUrt8sLGE   4K Review: 2018 Honda Accord Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRFEpKCeM9w   2020 Subaru Legacy Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oosO1qbA7uw   Load Legs Show Promise for Safer Child Seats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDRW8IGQhEA   Load Legs Give Child Car Seats Improved Safety in a Crash https://www.consumerreports.org/infant-car-seats/load-leg-gives-car-seats-an-additional-margin-of-safety-in-a-crash/   Best Infant Car Seats of 2020 https://www.consumerreports.org/infant-car-seats/best-infant-car-seats-of-the-year/   • 249: Coronavirus Car Seat Care and Cleaning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEKkUp_5Z7I   • 248: Pumping Gas in the Age of Coronavirus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mm9un45-js   • 247: Your Favorite Automotive Podcast Goes Remote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muUJxFGr-Vk   • 246: Answering Audience Questions on EVs, Tires, Car Seats, and More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW128R6wtjk   • 245: How the Coronavirus is Affecting Auto Shows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRa8d7tLY5g   -----------------------------------   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