This week we share our test results of the all-new 2020 Mazda CX-30, and talk about where this compact SUV fits in the Mazda lineup. Jen Stockburger shares her personal experience purchasing a new vehicle and how the process is different due to social distancing. Also, we discuss vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication and what the future might look like for vehicle communication. We wrap up with audience questions including whether adding fuel stabilizer might affect your car's emissions, and whether or not all the new advanced safety systems might drive down insurance premiums due to less accidents.



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SHOW NOTES
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00:30 - Jen Stockburger Car Buying Experience
05:28 - V2X (Vehicle-to-evedrything) Communication Update
11:45 - 2020 Mazda CX-30 Test Results
19:56 - Question #1: What is a good, sporty, and under 10k replacement for a Subaru Legacy?
25:29 - Question #2: Can adding fuel stabilizer to your vehicles gas tank affect its emissions?
26:34 - Question #3: How well did the Hyundai Sonata’s headlights perform in CR’s tests?
29:06 - Question #4: Could advanced safety gear on new vehicles reduce car crashes by such amount that it might drive down the cost of insurance premiums?

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