150,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks recalled due to rust risk
150,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks recalled due to rust risk Toyota is recalling its popular Tacoma pickup truck, sold in certain parts of the country. At issue is the carriers that hold the...
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Energy-Drink Caffeine - from Consumer Reports To find out how much caffeine is in Energy Drinks, Consumer Reports measured the amount in 27 top-selling brands. The highest was over 240 milligrams....
View ArticleLooking for even browning in a colorful new batch of toasters
Looking for even browning in a colorful new batch of toasters Testing is heating up in the toaster labs at Consumer Reports. It will be another few weeks before the final results are in, revealing...
View ArticleWays to Save When Buying Electronics - from Consumer Reports
Ways to Save When Buying Electronics - from Consumer Reports Here are a few simple steps you can take to help get the best deal on major electronics purchases, whether shopping online or in...
View ArticleVerizon Leads Among Major Carriers In Latest Consumer Reports Cell-Phone...
Verizon Leads Among Major Carriers In Latest Consumer Reports Cell-Phone Service Ratings AT&T is Among the Lower-rated, but 4G Service is a Bright Spot YONKERS, NY — Verizon Wireless was the...
View ArticleChevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports’ Owner-Satisfaction Survey for Second...
Chevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports’ Owner-Satisfaction Survey for Second Straight Year Top-ranked cars feature great fuel economy, a fun driving experience and luxurious surroundings YONKERS, NY —...
View ArticleApple Store and Costco Are Among Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Cell-Phone...
Apple Store and Costco Are Among Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Cell-Phone Retailers Americans’ Spending on Wireless Services Rises 7 PercentHaggling, Prepaid Plans Are Among Top Ways To Save...
View ArticleBreville redesigns food processor after grated cheese dustup
Breville redesigns food processor after grated cheese dustup Consumer Reports' eagle-eyed readers tell us about goofs, confounding claims, or inconsistencies in ads and owner's manuals. And we...
View ArticleMedicare open enrollment: Did Obamacare secretly increase Part B premiums?
Medicare open enrollment: Did Obamacare secretly increase Part B premiums? Q. I heard that the Medicare Part B premium was going to go up to $120 in 2013 and $247 in 2014 as part of Obamacare, and...
View ArticleRepublic Wireless's $19-a-month service comes with questions
Republic Wireless's $19-a-month service comes with questions Republic Wireless is a new MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) offering a wireless plan with unlimited voice, text, and data for $19 a...
View ArticleFDA looking into safety of energy drinks
FDA looking into safety of energy drinks There's been a lot of buzz lately about the safety of energy drinks and shots. Following reports of harmful reactions and even deaths possibly associated with...
View ArticleMost LEDs still running in our marathon lightbulb tests
Most LEDs still running in our marathon lightbulb tests After 12,500 hours of testing energy-saving LEDs, most of the lightbulbs in the labs at Consumer Reports are just as bright as they were after...
View ArticleBuy Sony's 4K Ultra HD TV, get a loaner video player loaded with 4K movies
Buy Sony's 4K Ultra HD TV, get a loaner video player loaded with 4K movies I'd guess that for most of us, it's the $25,000 price tag standing in the way of owning Sony's new 84-inch XBR-84X900: It's...
View ArticleHonda introduces an improved Civic, following harsh reviews
Honda introduces an improved Civic, following harsh reviews It's rather unprecedented for a car company to launch a mid-cycle freshening after merely 18 months on the market. But that's exactly what...
View ArticleA step-up SLR lens with better glass makes for better pictures
A step-up SLR lens with better glass makes for better pictures Although most people like the convenience of a subcompact camera, some buyers demand better image quality, which is why they will often...
View ArticleCrimson appliances that were red-hot in our tests
Crimson appliances that were red-hot in our tests One outcome of the prolonged housing slump has been that when consumers postponed renovating their kitchens and buying large appliances, manufacturers...
View ArticleShowrooming - from Consumer Reports
Showrooming - from Consumer Reports Showrooming is when one whips out their smartphone to scan a bar code on a product to see whether on online retailer is selling it for less. And, it has...
View ArticleCDC warns about bedbug pesticides
CDC warns about bedbug pesticides If you've got a bedbug infestation, you probably want to do whatever necessary to get rid of them, including spraying your home with pesticides. But earlier this week...
View ArticleReinventing the most overlooked family sedan, the Mazda6
Reinventing the most overlooked family sedan, the Mazda6 The Mazda6 has long struggled to standout in the crowded family sedan segment, but the company aims to change that with bold styling and...
View ArticleA bargain dishwasher doesn't master the basics in our tests
A bargain dishwasher doesn't master the basics in our tests Anyone shopping for a dishwasher these days knows they typically don't come cheap. The 90 tested models in our Ratings sell at an average...
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