#160 2018 Lexus LS 500; Tax Credits Ending for Tesla, GM EVs

Time is running out to grab the enticing $7,500 federal tax credit for vehicles from Tesla and General Motors. What should a buyer do to take advantage of the program while it lasts? We'll share our road test results on the 2018 Lexus LS 500, and wrap the episode by answering questions on all-wheel drive systems, auto stop/start technology, and electronic shifter designs.

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:27 Car News: Federal EV Tax Credit

 

04:34 At The Track: 2018 Lexus LS 500

 

10:35 Question 1:  Auto Stop/Start System Starter Reliability

 

13:24 Question 2: CR Scoring System

 

15:54 Question 3: Are AWD/4WD Systems Effective?

 

18:54 Question 4: Strange Shifter Designs

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4K Review: 2018 Lexus LS Quick Drive

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

 

2017 Genesis G90 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfH3yG9v0s

 

2018 Tesla Model3 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo

 

4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q

 

2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds

 

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU

 

2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU

 

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojfBQEZ8jo

 

Audi A8 Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WQBF-WLHw

 

2016 BMW 7 Series Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyL8s6BosIc

 

Do you really need all-wheel drive?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow

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