This week we share our first impressions of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, a plug-in version of the hybrid, and talk about the ups and downs of the electrification of the RAV. We discuss the newly unveiled 2021 Ford F-150 and all the changes, including a hybrid powertrain. Also, we answer audience questions about which factor is most important (mileage or age) when purchasing a used car, the mechanics of heating and cooling in electric cars, and could obstructing the A-pillar (with a dash cam power cord) potentially affect the side curtain airbag.


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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - 2021 Ford F-150 Unveiling
10:38 - 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime First Impressions
15:55 - Question #1: Which factor is more important, mileage or car’s age, when buying a used car?
20:37 - Question #2: How does the heating/cooling system work on electric cars?
22:41 - Question #3: Could wires obstructing the side curtain airbags become a hazard in case of an accident?
24:46 - Question #4: Is the Audi 3.0-liter twin supercharged V6 engine known for timing chain issues?

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