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Update: Tesla Model S, One Year On
Update: Tesla Model S, One Year On With a year of Tesla Model S ownership under our belt and 11,380 satisfying miles under its tires, we continue to be impressed, despite a few mild irritations....
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Carbon monoxide kills 8 during ice storms
Carbon monoxide kills 8 during ice storms After being left in the dark by ice storms in the Northeast and Midwest this week, three Americans and five Canadians have died from carbon monoxide given off...
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Test your energy IQ
Test your energy IQ If you’re like the typical American, you know a thing or two about energy efficiency, but you’re also leaving serious savings on the table. That’s clear from our 2012 Energy IQ...
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First drive: 2015 Kia K900
First drive: 2015 Kia K900 If you long for the return of old-style American cruisers like those once made by Cadillac, Lincoln, Buick, and Oldsmobile, maybe a Korean limo such as Kia’s new K900...
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Think twice about flushing wet wipes
Think twice about flushing wet wipes You don’t want a flushable wipe that’s wimpy, because … well, it needs to do the job. But you also need a wipe that’s weak enough to fall apart when flushed. The...
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4 reasons to use the gift cards you got now
4 reasons to use the gift cards you got now If you got gift cards as presents this holiday season, you should get out and use them up now, before they get buried in a drawer, lose value or expire....
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Selling It
Selling It In this month's installment of Selling It: Truly care-free pants A prescription-strength towel A very special minute for Social Security Being frank about prostate cancer A vacation...
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Soothe your sore winter nose
Soothe your sore winter nose Your nose is under constant assault from the viruses passed around this time of year amid dry, indoor heat. Here’s how to alleviate the most common nasal nightmares. Cold...
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Hot drinks that keep you healthy
Hot drinks that keep you healthy When you’re feeling tired, cold, or under the weather, there’s nothing better than climbing into bed with a mug of something hot. In addition to being comforting, hot...
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Consumer Reports’ Best Emergency Gear of 2013
Consumer Reports’ Best Emergency Gear of 2013 An extra impeller for loosening snow, great cutting in a lightweight chain saw, and remote monitoring of generator status are among highlights of the best...
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New car laws drive into the books in 2014
New car laws drive into the books in 2014 The start of the new year can typically bring with it a host of new highway safety and traffic laws added to the books. As you drive into 2014, be aware of...
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What you need to know about electronics trade-in programs
What you need to know about electronics trade-in programs Doesn’t it always seem that new gadget you bought is already old hat by the time your credit-card statement arrives? You want the new one but...
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Viewpoint
Viewpoint The issue: If most tickets to a professional sports matchup aren’t sold, the game usually can’t be televised in the local market. Our take: Fans are unfairly being left in the dark. The...
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Fast food fare isn't picture-perfect
Fast food fare isn't picture-perfect Readers spoke, we listened. After we published a report about supermarket foods that bear no resemblance to the photo on their packaging, some of you said that we...
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New all-in-one child seats see the versatile category expand
New all-in-one child seats see the versatile category expand When you look at our updated Ratings for all-in-one car seats, it is notable that the once-tiny category has expanded from three to eight...
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Best gadgets for New Year’s Eve
Best gadgets for New Year’s Eve Before you raise your glass and kiss your sweetheart at the stroke of midnight on January 1, there's prep work to be done. Get your New Year's Eve party off to a sound...
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More OLED, Ultra HD and curved-screen tech coming to TVs
More OLED, Ultra HD and curved-screen tech coming to TVs The 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show takes place January 7 to 10, and Consumer Reports reporters and analysts will be there in full...
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CES 2014: Automotive electronics are hot
CES 2014: Automotive electronics are hot It’s hard to believe the International Consumer Electronics Show is right around the corner when you’ve got a mouthful of holiday treats, but just as sure as...
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Keep detailed records of warranty claims
Keep detailed records of warranty claims Having a problem with a new product, perhaps something you received as a holiday gift? There are several reasons why you must keep detailed records about the...
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10 most innovative electronics products of 2013
10 most innovative electronics products of 2013 The advance of personal technology is typically measured in increments of innovation, but this year saw some fascinating leaps forward, including...
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