Volkswagen CC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Volkswagen CC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA250 You might ask, “Is it really fair to pit a Volkswagen against a Mercedes-Benz? Wouldn’t that be a one-sided duel?” Well, yes. As it turns out, one car is...
View ArticleThe high cost of cheap chicken
The high cost of cheap chicken When you shop at your favorite grocery store, you probably assume that the food on display is safe to take home. But in the poultry aisle, that simple assumption could...
View ArticleFord Fusion and C-Max Review
Ford Fusion and C-Max Review Ford has a conundrum on its hands. The fuel economy we measured when we first tested its C-Max and Fusion hybrids last year was very good, placing them among the most...
View ArticleDodge Durango review
Dodge Durango review The midsized Durango SUV is another impressive example of Chrysler’s recent resurgence. Past Durangos were rather mediocre, but the current one is a luxurious, refined, and...
View ArticleFuel economy vs. performance
Fuel economy vs. performance You don't always have to give up engine performance in return for good fuel economy. To prove this, Consumer Reports compiled this list of vehicles that provided the best...
View ArticleTop cars in our tests
Top cars in our tests Each vehicles is put through a battery of tests at our track to determine its performance and some models stand out while others do not. Our list highlights the overall top...
View ArticleBest safety performance
Best safety performance A vehicle with good braking and emergency handling can help you avoid an accident. Typically smaller, sportier vehicles perform well in these tests and larger trucks are slower...
View ArticleBest & worst fuel economy
Best & worst fuel economy The lists below highlight the vehicles within each category that achieved the best or worst gas mileage in our real-world tests. We have selected mpg cutoffs that are...
View ArticleBest & worst acceleration
Best & worst acceleration How fast a vehicle will accelerate is not something that should be of concern only to driving enthusiasts. Being able to merge safely with fast-moving traffic is...
View ArticleBest in cargo capacity and fuel economy
Best in cargo capacity and fuel economy With today's ever changing gas prices, many car buyers are opting to trade cargo space for fuel economy by purchasing a smaller vehicle than they might have...
View ArticleShopSmart’s Best Shopping Tips of the Year
ShopSmart’s Best Shopping Tips of the Year Never miss out on savings by following these money-saving strategies; Plus, shopping don’ts YONKERS, NY — Shopping smart doesn’t mean cheaping out on all...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Potentially Harmful Bacteria Found on 97 Percent Of Chicken...
Consumer Reports: Potentially Harmful Bacteria Found on 97 Percent Of Chicken Breasts Tested About half of samples tested had at least one bacteria resistant to three or more classes of antibiotics;...
View ArticleToyota Camry is again recommended by Consumer Reports
Toyota Camry is again recommended by Consumer Reports When it comes to automotive safety, the state-of-the-art is a fast-moving target due to competition and increasingly stringent crash evaluations....
View ArticleYear-end investment moves can trim your taxes
Year-end investment moves can trim your taxes Whether you’re a risk-taking day trader or a buy-and-hold traditionalist, making some savvy moves with your investment portfolio before the year is over...
View ArticleMost fun to drive
Most fun to drive Fun to drive is a subjective measure—an elusive quality that can mean different things to different people. From our experience, a car can have a very powerful engine and accelerate...
View ArticleLG's new Ultra HD TV will be a 105-inch behemoth
LG's new Ultra HD TV will be a 105-inch behemoth At the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), companies try to wow the crowds with something new and exciting. One of the surefire draws next month...
View ArticleHigh-tech home gear for gadget gurus
High-tech home gear for gadget gurus Pretty soon we’ll all be monitoring our homes from smart devices that enable us to turn lights on and off, adjust the heat, and start the washing machine or dryer....
View ArticleAntipsychotic drugs a last resort for these 5 conditions
Antipsychotic drugs a last resort for these 5 conditions The use of antipsychotic drugs to treat conditions not approved by the Food and Drug Administration has increased significantly in the last...
View Article10 best end-of-the-year deals on new cars
10 best end-of-the-year deals on new cars As the holiday shopping frenzy dominates headlines and checkout lanes, you should know about the real savings available at your local car dealership....
View ArticleProtect your identity from Target security breach
Protect your identity from Target security breach If you used your credit or debit card for holiday shopping between November 27 and December 15 this year at Target, the $73 billion-a-year (revenues)...
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