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Ford makes biggest gains in Consumer Reports annual reliability report, Japanese still lead

Consumer Reports has just released results from its annual reliability survey and the findings show that Ford has made major gains to place itself among or ahead the most reliable Japanese brands. CR reports that 90 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products scored average or better reliability, and important models like the mid-size Fusion scored above the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Not all was rosy for FoMoCo, however, as all-wheel-drive versions of the Lincoln MKS, MKX and MKZ all scored below average in reliability. General ... Read more →

Consumer Reports sees what happens when your floor mat sticks Michael Harley

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 ...

Autoblog Podcast #148 with Jon Linkov from Consumer Reports Dan Roth

For Episode #148 of the Autoblog Podcast, Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports managing editor for autos, fills Sam's chair and mulls some timely topics with Chris and Dan. First up is the wheels ...

Michelin sweeps Consumer Reports' largest ever tire test Chris Shunk

No one can dispute the importance of tires on dry, wet or snowy pavement, but some buyers tend to pick their rubber based on price alone. For the more quality-minded customer, Consumer Reports ...

Survey: 80% of public considering American brand for next car purchase [w/POLL] Jonny Lieberman

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 ...

Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger better than Ford's Mustang? Consumer Reports says 'neigh' 2 months ago on Autoblog

Sorry Transformers fans, but your precious Bumblebee just got his butt whooped. Color us not surprised. Because for anyone that's ever driven the Detroit Three's nouveau muscle cars (and seriously evaluated them), the 2010 Mustang GT is clearly Best of Show material. It's just too refined, too ...

Consumer Reports says Ford's Fusion Hybrid is equal to Toyota Camry, only sportier 3 months ago on Autoblog

Ford's new 2010 Fusion Hybrid has earned plenty of accolades since it debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show last fall, and the latest praise comes from Consumer Reports. In its most recent round of testing, the entire Fusion lineup did well, but CR singled out the hybrid model and declared it ...

Does brake dust affect a car's quality? J.D. Power thinks so (w/POLL) 3 months ago on Autoblog

When wheels are covered with brake dust, the entire car looks dirty and in many cases, a basic wash will do little to rectify the problem. Most associate brake dust as a mere nuisance, but others actually see the sight of pad particles as a fundamental problem with the functionality of a vehicle's ...

Autoblog Podcast #134 4 months ago on Autoblog

Just in time for the July 4th holiday roadtrip, it's Episode #134 of the Autoblog Podcast! We've had a couple delays this week getting together to chat about recent events, but hopefully we're hitting your media player before you depart for this weekend's festivities. Once seated around our ...

Consumer Reports lambasts Honda Insight, ranks it 21 out of 22 vehicles tested 4 months ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Consumer_Reports_savages_Honda_Insight_ranks_it_21_of_22'; Calling it "the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time," America's most influential product testing magazine has given extremely poor marks to the Japanese ...

Move over, Kasem, Consumer Reports charts American Top 40 (new car deals) 5 months ago on Autoblog

Consumer Reports has counted down the forty best deals on domestic new cars – those you can get from 10 below MSRP. Since CR doesn't have any Chrysler products that it feels it can recommend, there are no Pentastar products on the list, and General Motors products features but twice (the ...

VIDEO: Consumer Reports previews muscle car comparo 6 months ago on Autoblog

Consumer Reports has never compared the predicted reliability of a Ferrari versus a Lamborghini. Rather, these guys and gals are famous for testing the vehicles we actually buy: econoboxes, mid-size sedans, CUVs and the like. They're the NPR of the auto reviewing world, except they're really ...

The Consolation Bracket: Consumer Reports releases American Top Picks for 2009 8 months ago on Autoblog

For the second straight year, Consumer Reports has seen fit to release a second set of Top Picks comprised solely of American automobiles, and we're betting there will be plenty of discussion regarding the merits of such a distinction from both the pro-import and pro-domestic crowds, just as there ...

Toyota Prius earns Best Value ranking from Consumer Reports, American brands fail to make the grade 8 months ago on Autoblog

As we reported yesterday, Consumer Reports' annual 2009 Auto Issue has just been released, and it seems that American automakers just can't catch a break from the popular magazine. Included alongside the Automaker's Report Cards are a list of cars that offer the best calculated value over a five ...

Honda tops Consumer Reports 2009 Automaker Report Cards... again 8 months ago on Autoblog

In what may be the least surprising news you read all day, Consumer Reports has released its annual 2009 Auto Issue that contains Automaker Report Cards. These report cards compile all of CR's road test data and predicted reliability ratings for all vehicles in its database, and Japanese automakers ...

Consumer Reports tests motorcycles, scooters for first time since 1981 9 months ago on Autoblog

As gas prices shot for the moon last summer, the tide of scooters and small-bore motorcycles began rising right alongside as commuters did all they could to save a buck or two on fuel bills. The folks at Consumer Reports took it upon themselves to reintroduce motorcycle testing to the popular ...

Honda Fit dominates Consumer Reports subcompact test 9 months ago on Autoblog

The folks over at Consumer Reports have ranked the Honda Fit Sport top among tested subcompact cars in their March 2009 issue. "We found the new Fit the most practical and enjoyable car in this month's group," says Consumers Union. The world's largest independent consumer product testing ...

Hyundai Genesis pips Lexus ES350 for Consumer Reports' top-rated "upscale sedan" 10 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai made it clear from the onset that the new Genesis sedan would upset the balance in the luxury world, particularly at the expense of Lexus. Consumer Reports' latest round of testing proves that Hyundai has succeeded in dethroning Toyota's luxury arm as the latest credible entry into the ...

Consumer Reports releases 2008 Reliability Survey 1 year ago on Autoblog

Regardless of where you stand on the validity of Consumer Reports' testing and survey methods, there's millions of people out there who consider the magazine their buying bible. Thus, it's news when the non-profit releases findings from a new subscriber-based survey. This time it's the 2008 ...

Surprise! - well, not really: Insight, Prius top Consumer Reports most frugal used cars 1 year ago on Autoblog

If you're already stretched paper thin under the financial weight of a thirsty, expensive vehicle, getting out of it for something more fuel efficient might seem like an unattainable dream. Fear not, the smarties over at Consumer Reports have rightly pointed out that since depreciation accounts for ...

Consumer Reports tired of lists, hammers "Ideal Vehicle" awards 1 year ago on Autoblog

Consumer Reports is considered by many as a respected publication that (usually) uses science to rule over emotion when picking the most competent vehicle in a given segment. The advertising-free mag doles out "Recommended Buy" nods to vehicles that run CR's gauntlet of safety, efficiency, and ...

Oh snap! Consumer Reports rips Aveo a new one 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the Chevy Aveo Consumer Reports isn't known for completely trashing cars in its reviews. In fact, the publication is more often criticized for going too easy on them and finding something to like in everything that passes through the CR garage. But dang if they ...

Hyundai Elantra sitting pretty atop Consumer Reports list 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring While the big Japanese auto manufacturers have been incrementally improving their vehicles ever since they were first launched in the U.S., Hyundai has been bettering itself in leaps and bounds. While we're not quite ready to ...

VW Rabbit gets a carrot from Consumer Reports 1 year ago on Autoblog

If Consumer Reports is right, Volkswagen is well on its way to attaining its dream of outselling Toyota by 2015. In the magazine's June 2008 issue, CR threw a handful of hatchbacks into the ring and the VW Rabbit hopped out the winner. The magazine cited the Rabbit's "very well finished" interior ...

Consumer Reports releases American Top Picks for 2008 1 year ago on Autoblog

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 ...

Consumer Reports names Top Picks for 2008 1 year ago on Autoblog

Koreans come on strong, a domestic makes it and Toyota nabs four var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Consumer_Reports_names_Top_Picks_for_2008'; Consumer Reports will soon release its highly anticipated Annual Auto Issue and we've got the scoop on which cars will be honored as Top Picks within ...

Consumer Reports ranks Cadillac CTS above BMW, Mercedes 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the image above to view in high resolution With the new CTS, Cadillac set itself some mighty lofty goals, going head-to-head with some of Europe's best sports sedans. But if you listen closely, you can faintly hear the sound of champagne corks popping in Detroit as Consumer Reports gave ...

Consumer Reports (mostly) hearts new Malibu 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view high-res gallery of the 2008 Chevy Malibu They're not quite done putting it through the paces, but Consumer Reports for the most part is liking Chevy's new Malibu. They've opened up the car's logbook on the magazine's blog, and here are a few of the positive quotes they shared: ...

Consumer Reports Car Brand Perception Survey winners: Toyota, Honda 1 year ago on Autoblog

So we know many of you will roll your eyes at this and let the charges fly, but the results of Consumer Reports' 2008 Car Brand Perception survey reveal that Toyota and Honda are "best by a wide margin." The rankings, based on responses from 1,720 adults whose households own at least one car, ranked ...

Consumer Reports names Nissan Altima top mid-size sedan 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more images of the 2008 Nissan Altima var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Nissan_Altima_boots_Accord_as_Consumer_Reports_top_sedan'; The Nissan Altima narrowly beat out the Honda Accord for the coveted Consumer Reports Top-Ranked, Mid-priced Sedan, which is revealed in the ...

VIDEO: Autoblog goes behind the scenes at Consumer Reports 1 year ago on Autoblog

Another installment of Consumer Reports annual automotive issue is close at hand. The yearly car issue crowns Top Picks in a variety of categories as well as offering up some solid alternative choices. Last year, we had the opportunity to peek behind the curtain at CR's huge auto test facility in ...

Consumer Reports rates Toyota Highlander No. 1, won't recommend it 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above image for more pics of the 2008 Toyota Highlander from our review var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/ConsumerReports_rates_Toyota_Highlander_1_won_t_recommend'; Consumer Reports seems to have a few more fans ever since the folks there proved that they have no bias for Toyota by ...

CR calls BS on Chrysler's in-van Jenga 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click image to see video Car commercials are notorious for showing us stuff that the vehicles being advertised can't do, all in the interest of looking cool. The Ford Edge cruising along building ledges springs immediately to mind. With the advent of its new minivans, Chrysler released a TV spot ...

Japanese makes dominate Consumer Reports Car Owner Satisfaction Survey 1 year ago on Autoblog

Consumer Reports released its Car Owner Satisfaction Survey results and brands hailing from the Land of the Rising Sun accounted for nearly half of the winners. Toyota took 10 of the top 39 spots, including the Prius, where nine-out-of-ten owners said they'd buy it again given the chance. U.S. ...

Ford's quality turnaround leads to free money 1 year ago on Autoblog

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 ...

Black Friday GPS deals: Consumer Reports maps 'em out 1 year ago on Autoblog

Feeling lost in all the post-Thanksgiving sales? If you're shopping for a portable GPS system, Consumer Reports has some directions for you. The magazine says there will be several name-brand systems for less than $150 come Friday morning, but be careful which road you go down. Using their past ...

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