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    Talking Cars 283: Driving the 2021 Toyota Venza and Thankful in 2020

    We also answer questions about cost of ownership, advanced LED headlights, and how to store a convertible

    Main theme: We talk about our experience with the 2021 Toyota Venza, answer your questions and, as we prepared to gather within our households or virtually to celebrate Thanksgiving, we took a look back at what we’re thankful for this year.

    Driven this week: 2021 Toyota Venza

    Audience Questions
    • Why do certain brands get more costly to maintain as they age?
    • Why aren’t matrix LED headlights allowed in the U.S.?
    • Is it better to store a convertible with its top up or down over the winter?
    • What is a good three-row SUV for grandparents traveling with grandchildren?

    Talking Cars 283
    Talking Cars panelists Jon Linkov, Jen Stockburger, and Mike Quincy.

    Consumer Reports Consumer Reports

    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.

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    Jen Stockburger

    Jennifer Stockburger is the director of operations at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, focusing on the day-to-day operations of CR’s 327-acre testing facility as well as overseeing the child seat and tire test programs and contributing to CR’s comprehensive vehicle ratings. Jennifer joined CR in 2000; before that she gained auto industry experience as a tire test and fuel systems engineer, and has been a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST) since 2001.