Last redesigned for 2007, the Altima has lacked the buzz that surrounds newer family sedan competitors like the current Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Despite that, the Altima posts sales figures t...
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) has grown from a cadre of garage tinkerers in 1969 to an organization counting thousands of members, with international partnerships including sev...
Most respondents to a recent Consumer Reports survey feel automakers should offer more fuel-efficient vehicles, with 90 percent saying theyd like to have more choices in the near future. And eight in...
Tesla brought a Model S pre-production car to the electric vehicle symposium (EVS26) held in Los Angeles earlier this month. The Model S will be Teslas first from-the-ground-up car and will be built ...
With its unapologetically boxy styling and cavernous interior, the Ford Flex leans more determinedly toward the utility side of the sport utility vehicle equation than many SUVs do. Some even think i...
Among consumers who expect their next vehicle to have better fuel economy, nine out of 10 car owners are motivated by the prospect of lower fuel costs. Even so, car buyers generally acknowledge that ...
As Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month rolls toward Memorial Day weekend, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released a sobering report that finds no progress was made in reducing moto...
When Acura entered the small, upscale SUV market with the first-generation RDX, their target customer was a 30-something yuppie, with a sense of style and enough disposable income that something like...
Overall, the leading powertrain type under consideration by car owners for their next vehicle is a traditional gasoline-fueled engine. But taken together, nearly three-quarters of consumers will cons...
Looking for an affordable, reliable new car before summer? This Memorial Day weekend is a good time to hit the showrooms for deals on a new car primed for a road trip adventure. Dealers are in the fi...
Nine out of 10 drivers who experienced safety technology that allows cars to communicate to one another would like to see such features in their own vehicles, according to results from connected vehi...
To achieve their fuel economy goals, consumers are willing to make some sacrifices when choosing their next new car, according to our latest car owner survey about the impact of rising fuel prices. C...
As we approach the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices are down across the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.14 below the price this time last year. Di...
The rising cost of gasoline is hitting home with drivers; in our latest survey, 35 percent of respondents report driving fewer miles than they did a year ago. Two-thirds of owners surveyed said they ...
A safety recall has been issued for 2010 Jeep Wrangler sport-utility vehicles. Nearly 68,000 of the popular SUVs can catch fire due to a flaw in the design to protect the Wranglers automatic transmis...
Honda has recalled 52,615 of its 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans because over time, the power steering hose can deteriorate and develop a fluid leak, leading to a loss of power steering assistance. In addi...
iExit Interstate Exit Guide helps take the guesswork out of road trip pit stops, by identifying what restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and other services are available at each exit by name. Make a s...
We just took delivery of a car that is made for spring: a "Mars Red" SLK250. This two-seat convertible is just what the doctor ordered to get us out of the winter doldrums. And if the cold we...
A 2010 decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow the sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (called E15) has come under fire from many groups. The latest is the A...
Hand-me downs are a part of growing up in many families. It can be a great way to save money, but not all things should be shared equally. For instance, child seats can be passed down, though there a...
As the spotlight has shifted to battery-powered cars, other promising alternative fuels have been left in the dark. Thats especially true for yesterdays transportation stars, fuel-cell vehicles. But ...
Consumer Reports has long advocated that drivers check their cars tire pressure monthly to prevent uneven tire wear and tire failure. Now, a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administr...
To kick its addiction to oil, the United States needs a raft of alternatives; no single alternative is likely to replace such an entrenched market any time soon. But electric car advocates at the Ele...
The safety of 2012 Hyundai Elantra sedans is being investigated after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a report from an owner who had been severely cut from a piece of...
Any consistent reader of the Consumer Reports blog knows that when buying test cars, we try to do nearly all of the research and interaction with the salesperson(s) online. And while most domestic an...
Gas prices are mostly down except for the western part of the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.21 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about six ...
With the summer driving season right around the corner, the arrival of spring makes a great time for a quick spare tire check up. A few minutes now could save you from kicking off vacation or a weeke...
Motorcyclists face a variety of dangers, but when it comes to the common practice of lane-splitting—the practice of riding between lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic—riders feel most...
With long charge times and charging stations few and far between, government agencies, Google, and others have gone to great lengths to maintain lists of every charging station in America and make it...
The Waze app packs a lot of information in at an enticing price—free. It combines turn-by-turn navigation, traffic delay information (with causes and backup lengths), locations of radar traps, ...
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