#211 2019 Audi E-Tron First Impressions; Lee Iacocca Automotive Career Highlights

This week our team shares their first impressions on the 2019 Audi E-Tron, the German automaker's first electric vehicle, and discusses how it compares to other luxury EVs. We also talk about the passing of Lee Iacocca, a legendary automotive executive, and share some of the highlights (and lowlights) from his time in the automotive industry. We end the episode with audience questions, touching on topics like the availability of car parts when a vehicle is discontinued, whether or not headlights should be more regulated, and a good compact SUV for senior citizens.   ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:32 - Lee Iacocca Highlights 09:37 - 2019 Audi A8 First Impressions 18:29 - Question #1: What happens to availability of car parts when a vehicle is discontinued 20:32 - Question #2: Why aren’t headlights more heavily regulated? 26:39 - Question #3: What is a good car for senior citizens?   ----------------------------------  2018 LA Auto Show: 2019 Audi E-Tron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBV9nrd6_mo   Lee Iacocca Created Legendary Cars. Here's What Consumer Reports Said About Them. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-consumer-reports-test-results-of-lee-iacocca-cars/   2012 Chrysler 300 first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH5pFbNpxWI   Headlight cleaning tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abaCMHqCCzk   2015 Lexus NX Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtJ-m-rI3K8   2019 Lexus US Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA   2017 Honda CR-V Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwN2Tl1A5Z4   2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSAuvdH_oGQ   4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4   ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez  Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ