Yokohama Avid Touring tires recalled due to possible sidewall cracks
Yokohama Avid Touring tires recalled due to possible sidewall cracks Yokohama Tire is recalling nearly 11,000 of its Avid Touring S vehicle tires due to "improper geometry," according to the National...
View ArticleIt's Energy Star day. Change a lightbulb to celebrate
It's Energy Star day. Change a lightbulb to celebrate Today is Energy Star Day, which kicks off two weeks of events celebrating the program's 20th anniversary. With help from Energy Star, American...
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Best-Buy Generators - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tests of 14 generators show you can start powering a houseful of lights and appliances for less than $700. Generators Subscribe now!...
View ArticleShopSmart Decodes Virtually Meaningless Beauty Claims
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View ArticleAcer Aspire V5-571-6891 Windows 8 laptop satisfies, even without a touchscreen
Acer Aspire V5-571-6891 Windows 8 laptop satisfies, even without a touchscreen Even though the new Windows 8 operating system is all about placing a tablet interface on your computer, it's a pretty...
View ArticleRich-sounding wireless speakers let you ditch the dock
Rich-sounding wireless speakers let you ditch the dock For a long time, wireless speakers meant having to trade satisfying sound for the convenience of untethered speakers. Not any more. In our...
View ArticleToyota RAV4 EV delivers more range, less rage
Toyota RAV4 EV delivers more range, less rage In our experience, the Toyota RAV4 EV has proven to be smooth-running and powerful, with an impressive range. Over the next three years, the company plans...
View ArticleKohler flushes out the facts on toilet preferences
Kohler flushes out the facts on toilet preferences Plugged toilets are memorable, for all the wrong reasons. And it's the number one problem on the minds of consumers when they buy a toilet, according...
View ArticleCheaper off-brand TVs aren't always a great deal
Cheaper off-brand TVs aren't always a great deal If you're buying a new TV over the next couple of months, you can expect to see a lot of promotional activity focused on price—especially as we get...
View ArticleChocolate could be the key to a Nobel Prize
Chocolate could be the key to a Nobel Prize October is when the Nobel Prizes are announced. And while the newly announced winners in medicine, physics, chemistry, and literature may or may not pique...
View ArticleHospital infections still high among Medicare patients
Hospital infections still high among Medicare patients Several years ago, Medicare came up with an idea that seemed like a no-brainer: Stop paying hospitals to treat infections that patients pick up...
View ArticleProgram energy savings into the cold winter ahead
Program energy savings into the cold winter ahead With winter temperatures expected to be near normal, most households will be spending more to heat their homes than last season when temperatures were...
View ArticleQuestions of Health - from Consumer Reports
Questions of Health - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports medical consultants answer subscriber questions about cold hands and feet, and the harm in pipe smoking. Questions of Health Subscribe now!...
View ArticleEmergency trunk release fails on Lexus test cars
Emergency trunk release fails on Lexus test cars Consumer Reports has found that the emergency interior trunk escape lever on the 2013 Lexus ES and GS can easily snap off during use, potentially...
View ArticleThe Amazon Paperwhite e-book reader has an exceptional screen
The Amazon Paperwhite e-book reader has an exceptional screen Type on the screen of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-book reader is exceptionally crisp and stands out in unusually sharp contrast to its...
View ArticleShow us what your family does to save energy
Show us what your family does to save energy As fall heralds in cooler weather, it's time to think of ways to save on your utility bills by conserving energy around the house. Consumers Union, the...
View ArticleTop 5 reasons families fight over loading the dishwasher
Top 5 reasons families fight over loading the dishwasher Dishwashers have eased the chore of cleaning up after a meal but even the best performing models can't settle family arguments over how to load...
View ArticleTop 10 largest car recalls in American history
Top 10 largest car recalls in American history This week's recall of 7.43 million Toyotas for a faulty power window switch that could catch fire has been billed as one of the largest in history. But...
View Article2005 Honda Pilot SUVs investigated for brake concerns
2005 Honda Pilot SUVs investigated for brake concerns The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a safety investigation into the 2005 Honda Pilot sport-utility vehicle after a...
View Article2011 Hyundai Santa Fe probed for steering loss problems
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe probed for steering loss problems Investigators with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have opened a preliminary evaluation into 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe...
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