We just took delivery of the 2019 Cadillac XT4 at the track. We share our first impressions on the luxury subcompact, how it stacks up to others in the class, and wonder who this segment is really trying to appeal to! We also discuss recent engine recalls by Subaru and Toyota, give a not-so-teary eulogy for GM's Book car subscription service, and answer audience questions, including one about dealership business model and high pressure situations with car salespeople.

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:56 - Subaru and Toyota Recalls

03:25 - GM Suspends: Book by Cadillac

 

08:11 - 2019 Cadillac XT4

 

13:02 - Question 1: Choosing Between Scion xB and Mazda3

 

15:17 - Question 2: Using FCW and AEB in Wintery Conditions

 

17:49 - Question 3: High Pressure Situations with Salespeople

 

21:48 - Question 4: Is Blind-Spot Warning Necessary?

 

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2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Cadillac XT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqN7zuP344

 

Subaru and Toyota to Recall 165,000 Vehicles for Engine Issues

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/subaru-and-toyota-recall-engine-issues-stalling/

Buy, Lease, or Subscribe? Automakers Offer New Approaches to Car Ownership

https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/buy-lease-or-subscribe-automakers-offer-new-approaches-to-car-ownership/

8 Best Cars for Teen Drivers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE6pLbbt428

 

6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car This Winter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpdorEOeUc

2014 Mazda3 first drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY

 

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