Consumer Reports
Government Skewers Its Own Investments In Electric Cars
It's been a bad two days for electric cars. First, the Congressional Budget Office skewered the government's rebate program for electric car buyers, saying the program doesn't actually do anything to boost electric-car sales. Then Toyota announced it is scrapping plans for a small all-electric car, according to Reuters, because nobody wants them.
FBI reports car thefts at all-time low, but so are recoveries
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that car thefts in 2009 were at their lowest level in 20 years. Last year, a total of 794,616 vehicles were stolen from their owners – a 17 percent drop compared to 2008. Without a doubt, those numbers are good news for car owners across the country, but the FBI report isn't all roses and sunshine. The government agency also says that while theft numbers are down, so is the number of vehicles recover
Consumer Reports picks side in V6 pony car wars
2011 Ford Mustang V6 – Click above for high-res image gallery
Consumer Reports picks best cars for teens and seniors
Consumer Reports picks the best cars for teens and seniors – Click above for high-res image gallery
WSJ brings to light dirty practice of auto awards fees
The free press? It ain't so free. It's no secret that most publications face rising costs and declining revenues, both of which combine to create bottom lines that would shiver even cash-strapped Chrysler's timbers. So it should come as no real surprise that Consumers Digest makes manufacturers pay for licensing associated with the publication's illustrious "Best Buy" awards. But that hasn't stopped the Zach Bowman
Consumer Reports puts Lexus GX on "Do Not Buy" list due to rollover fears
2010 Lexus GX460 – Click above for high-res image gallery
Consumer Reports sees what happens when your floor mat sticks
In the wake of Toyota's huge floor mat recall, theorists have come up with several survival strategies designed to overcome a throttle that's stuck wide-open. Putting some of these theories to the test – and debunking several myths in the process – is the team over at Consumer Reports.
Survey: 80% of public considering American brand for next car purchase [w/POLL]
It seems like only yesterday we brought you news that Consumer Reports recommends the Mustang over the Camaro and Challenger. In fact, it was yesterday. Now, if you read the post's fine print, you saw that the Ford racked up 78 points to the Chevy's 71 and the bloated big old Dodge managed just 53. We mention this because CR just released the results
Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger better than Ford's Mustang? Consumer Reports says 'neigh'
2010 Ford Mustang GT - Click above for high-res image gallery
Consumer Reports blasts Honda Insight, ranked 21 of 22 tested
2009 Honda Insight - Click above for high-res image gallery
Consumer Reports lambasts Honda Insight, ranks it 21 out of 22 vehicles tested
2009 Honda Insight - Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda Fit dominates Consumer Reports subcompact test
Click on the image above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Honda Fit Sport
Consumer Reports releases American Top Picks for 2008
Any of you who consider hating on Consumer Reports a personal hobby, get ready to indulge yourself. The consumer advocate mag has just released its list of American Top Picks for 2008, and it ain't pretty. The criteria to be named a Top Pick in general by CR is steep, and the American auto industry failed to produce a single candidate for five out of ten categories, including Small sedan, Small SUV, Minivan, Fun to drive and Green car. To be named a Top Pick, a vehicle has to s
Ford's quality turnaround leads to free money
Ford's quality record at the beginning of this decade was so bad, the automaker was spending billions on warranty repairs, while simultaneously turning off potential buyers in droves. The blue oval has been righting the ship for the past couple of years, with vehicles like the Fusion and Taurus leading a quality renaissance that has the automaker nipping at the heels of