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    Talking Cars 278: New GMC Hummer EV, 2021 Lexus IS, and At-Home Charging

    We also answer questions about whether now’s the time to sell a used car

    Main theme: GM brought the Hummer back to life with a jolt of electricity. We discuss the pricey, all-electric truck. We also share results from our tests of at-home car chargers and our first impressions of the updated Lexus IS compact sport sedan. Then we answer your questions. This week, most of them involve rising used-car trade-in values.

    Driven this week: 2021 Lexus IS

    Audience questions:

    • We’re working from home. Should we sell one of our cars?
    • I want to buy a car that lasts a lifetime. Would a Toyota Avalon Hybrid get the job done?
    • I’m picky about cars. Should I lease instead of buy?
    Talking Cars 278
    Talking Cars panelists Gabe Shenhar, Keith Barry, and Jon Linkov.

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    As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.

    Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Car and Taos SUV, episode 277
    Questions on Tires, Used Cars, and More, episode 276
    Acura TLX, Motor Oil, episode 275
    Ford’s Electric F-150, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, episode 274
    Tesla Full Self-Driving Software, Chevrolet Tahoe, episode 273

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    Keith Barry

    Keith Barry

    Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on Twitter @itskeithbarry.