2019 Audi A6 First Look; All-Electric Ford F-150 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #219

This week we share our first impressions of the Audi A6 including its all-new drivetrain and the waning relevance of sedans in the luxury market. Plus, our experts talk about the impact of Ford announcing plans for an all-electric F-150 pickup and a newly released NTSB report on a Tesla crash in California. We also answer your questions about bumper-to-bumper warranties and maintenance tips to keep your car running over 200K miles.
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SHOW NOTES
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0:25 - Ford electric vehicle lineup
0:50 - Ford F-150 EV prototype hauls 6625 tons
2:25 - Ford invests in Rivian
6:35 - NTSB report on Tesla crash
9:18 - 2019 Audi A6
11:25 - 2019 Audi Q3
15:20 - Audience Questions
15:29 - Video Question #1: Maintenance tips to get your car over the 200K mark
18:07- Question #2: Wet/dry braking test temperature and winter tire performance
21:44 - Question #3: Should I buy an extended warranty?
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Self-Driving System Rankings:
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2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Audi A6:
2016 Audi A6 Quick Drive:
2019 Audi A8 Quick Drive:
2015 Audi Q3 Quick Drive:
Tesla Model S That Crashed Into Fire Truck Had Autopilot Engaged: /
2019 Audi A6 Offers Impressive Composure and Performance: /
2019 Audi Q3 Is Bigger and Better Equipped in Redesign: /