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

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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?

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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