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Lexus, Subaru, Mazda Earn High Marks On Consumer Reports' Report Card
Every year, Consumer Reports rolls out its "Brand Report Card", which ranks major auto brands based on reliability and road-test scores. CR's 2013 scoresheet has just come out, with Lexus at the top of the heap. In previous years, CR's report card has lumped all of an automaker's sub-brands under...
Cadillac's Future, SEMA, 2015 Audi R8: Today's Car News
Today at The Car Connection, automakers gear up for SEMA and BMW recalled the 2005-2007 7-Series due to a potential roll-away issue. Jay Leno drove the 2012 Tesla Model S and... October 30, 2012 by Joel Feder
2013 Lexus ES, GS Flunk Emergency Trunk Release Tests
The 2013 Lexus ES and GS luxury sedans may have a defective emergency interior trunk release that could be a trap risk for trunk occupants, according to Consumer Reports. The... October 15, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
High Price, Poor Work Biggest Car Repair Complaints: Survey
There’s nothing worse than having to get a car repair done, and then it costs too much and/or isn’t done properly. Not surprisingly, these are the top two... April 23, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 1
2012 Kia Rio EX, 2012 Honda Fit Earn Top Subcompact Rankings
If you're shopping for a subcompact ride -- and based on yesterday's news, many of you are -- pay close attention to the 2012 Kia Rio EX and the 2012 Honda Fit. After a... March 23, 2012 by Richard Read
Consumer Reports' Ratings, Smartphone Nav, VW CC Priced: Today's Car News
Today at High Gear Media, we report on Consumer Reports' annual Top Picks; we also have more about taking your navigation needs to the smartphone and via MotorAuthority, we... February 29, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
2012 Subaru Impreza, Chevy Avalanche, Ford Mustang Make 'Top Picks' List
Consumer Reports regularly ranks cars on factors like reliability and bang for the buck. The company recently crunched all the data collected on 2012 models, and now it's... February 29, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Toyota Snags Five Top Spots In Consumer Reports’ 2012 Top Picks
While Consumer Reports named Subaru as the “best overall automaker” in the magazine’s 2012 Top Picks list, it was Toyota that came out with five of the 10... February 28, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Do You Really Care What Car You Drive?
Once upon a time, consumers were fiercely brand-loyal. Many of our parents and grandparents drove Fords or Chevys or Plymouths, and that's all they drove. But as we've seen... January 25, 2012 by Richard Read 3
Consumer Organizations Back 54.5-MPG Standard For 2025 Vehicles
Will the EPA's proposed 54.5-mile-per-gallon fuel economy standards, in the works for 2017 through 2025, end up costing consumers more? Or limiting their choice? Two of the... January 12, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Honda Fit Retains #1 Spot On Consumer Reports' Best-Value List
If you're looking for a good value in a new car, turn your attention to the Honda Fit. For the second year in a row, it's driven to the top of Consumer Reports Best New-Car... January 4, 2012 by Richard Read
2012 Toyota Camry Earns Consumer Reports ‘Recommended’ Status
In the mid-size family sedan category, it’s a high-stakes game with 18 models competing for dominance, including three hybrid versions of their gasoline-only... December 30, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Chevrolet Volt Beats Dodge Challenger, Porsche 911 In Owner Satisfaction
If you keep up with auto news, you know there's been lots of talk about the Chevrolet Volt recently -- and not the good kind of talk, either. Today, however, Consumer Reports... December 1, 2011 by Richard Read
Consumer Reports: 2011 Chevrolet Volt Can Save You Money
Prospective buyers of all kinds of products often look to Consumer Reports (CR) to weigh in on recommendations for one brand versus another. It’s no different when it... August 12, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
When Can A 2011 Chevy Volt Save You Money? Consumer Reports Has An Answer
When Consumer Reports (CR) initially chimed in on the 2011 Chevy Volt last March, the organization was critical of the extended-range electric car. Their biggest objection... August 11, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 14
2012 Honda Civic Fails To Get Consumer Reports’ Recommendation
After enjoying status as one of Consumer Reports “Top Picks” for five of the past 10 years, the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic compact fails to receive a Recommend... August 2, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
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