Ford has made a number of enhancements to the Taurus large sedan for the 2013 model year promising improvements in fuel economy and performance. We just took delivery of one of the first models to hi...
Consumer Reports takes its car testing very seriously. After all, we are the only media organization that buys all the cars that it tests, running each through a multi-week evaluation that yields an ...
If every state strengthened all five areas of their graduated licensing laws, more than 500 teen lives could be saved and over 9,500 collisions prevented, according to a new analysis by the Insurance...
As the federal government works on the surface transportation bill now before Congress, Consumer Reports and its advocacy arm Consumers Union urge lawmakers to adopt several Senate-approved measures ...
Nissan has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier to keep your tires properly inflated. Just grab an air hose and start adding air as you normally would, and the Easy Fill Tire Alert system wi...
A sleek version of the previous-generation Volkswagen Passat, the CC sacrifices function for style. But an update for 2013 added functionality, giving the sedan a third rear-seating position, thereby...
At the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, the team continues to work on evaluating some 80 different tire models scheduled for a tire story and Ratings release. Since we last updated our blog readers...
As another school year winds down, many young drivers want a car so they can get to and from a summer job and drive around their friends; others might want a car when they head off to college. To ens...
Gas prices continue to drop across the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.13 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about five cents below this time ...
As cars have become more advanced over time, it has been increasingly difficult for enterprising owners to perform basic maintenance and repairs. While some jobs do require professional expertise and...
The price of gasoline seems as unpredictable as the weather. It goes up, it goes down, and it often changes with the seasons. Just as rain can boost umbrella sales, gas price spikes can drive many co...
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 1989 to an organization counting hundreds of members, and international partnerships including sever...
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...
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