Mike Monticello

Manager, Road Tests & Reviews @ConsumerReports Autos. Torture-tester of cars, motorcycles, mountain & road bikes. My views, odd or otherwise, are my own.

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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Review | Consumer Reports https://t.co/DkqoyCA5nK via @YouTube Check out our video review of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid! @ConsumerReports

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First Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq Is Quick, Quiet, and Classy - Consumer Reports https://t.co/ch8Jzf96mn Here’s my latest First Drive, on the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. @ConsumerReports

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2025 Chevrolet Equinox Review | Consumer Reports https://t.co/e1wtsXyvQK via @YouTube Check out our latest video Road Test. @ConsumerReports

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Preview: 2026 Kia EV4 Has a Long Range and Angular Styling - Consumer Reports https://t.co/eUd4n3eZYL

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2024 Honda Prologue Early Review  | Consumer Reports https://t.co/6GQdrzAbbW via @YouTube Check out our early review of the Honda Prologue, before it heads into the full CR auto test program. @ConsumerReports

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Redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger Fails to Stand Out - Consumer Reports https://t.co/HpjHrOYSvn Check out our first impressions of the 2024 Ford Ranger, ahead if it taking on the CR auto-test program. @ConsumerReports

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2025 Subaru Forester First Drive Review - Consumer Reports https://t.co/ehXIN0tuUL This just went live, check out our First Drive of the new Subaru Forester. @ConsumerReports

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Braking Without Brake Lights | Talking Cars Bonus https://t.co/nujMvCKWxp via @YouTube Check out a special Bonus episode of the podcast, all about some issues and testing we’ve done related to EVs when using aggressive regen-braking. @ConsumerReports

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2024 Chevrolet Trax | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #419 https://t.co/8Rm7QeLC2b via @YouTube Check out our First Impressions of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, which we bought for our auto test program. @ConsumerReports

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Brake Lights Can Fail to Provide Fair Warning on Some EVs - Consumer Reports https://t.co/9DsSbV1ugQ It’s gratifying when automakers make changes to improve safety based on CR’s test findings. @ConsumerReports

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Brake Lights Can Fail to Provide Fair Warning on Some EVs - Consumer Reports https://t.co/9DsSbV1ugQ I don’t know about you, but this sure seems like a pretty big deal to me. Ya know: Brake lights. @ConsumerReports

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2023 Nissan Z Performance Manual | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #412 https://t.co/MCQnRbceqx via @YouTube Check out our first impressions of our six-speed manual Nissan Z for CR’s test program. @ConsumerReports

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Important Bike Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Follow - Consumer Reports https://t.co/T1c8EKXgxc If you’re heading out on your bicycle soon, give this a read first. Especially if you haven’t ridden it in awhile. @ConsumerReports

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2022 Rivian R1S | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #410 https://t.co/ObqbNg8uwp via @YouTube Another “Talking Cars” podcast in the books! Or, online…@ConsumerReports

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2024 Mazda CX-90 Review - Consumer Reports https://t.co/ubTBlYF4Sl Check out our First Drive of Mazda’s all-new CX-90. @ConsumerReports

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #407 https://t.co/sk65cYp9ps via @YouTube Check out our first impressions on the all-new Hyundai Ioniq 6. And see if you can guess ahead of time which car from the ‘90s Gabe Shenhar compares it to…@ConsumerReports

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2023 Honda Accord Early Review | Consumer Reports https://t.co/2f1dVaLROu via @YouTube @ConsumerReports

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Sleek 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electric Sedan Is Quick, Quiet, and Comfortable - Consumer Reports https://t.co/F5xgwdFo5N @ConsumerReports

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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #405 https://t.co/K9cIHX7ao0 via @YouTube Our latest Talking Cars podcast, check it out. How is everyone liking the new Wednesday publish vs. Friday? @ConsumerReports

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All-New 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Is a Disappointing First EV Effort - Consumer Reports https://t.co/UAyIRmg6Nj Unfortunately Lexus’ new all-electric RZ was a bit of a letdown. Check out our first impressions. @ConsumerReports