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Has my generic Lipitor been recalled?
Has my generic Lipitor been recalled? Check your prescription container to see if a manufacturer is listed on the label. If your bottle says "Ranbaxy," call or take it back to the pharmacy where you...
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All-new Ford Transit Connect van - No longer only for commercial use
All-new Ford Transit Connect van - No longer only for commercial use Some of my counterparts believe this microvan was the sleeper of the LA Auto Show. Although the Connect only arrived in the U.S....
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All-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the most significant car of the LA Auto Show?
All-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the most significant car of the LA Auto Show? Toyota introduced the fourth-generation RAV4 without much fanfare. That modesty belies the RAV4's importance as the model that...
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2014 Subaru Forester promises refinement, better mpg, new technology
2014 Subaru Forester promises refinement, better mpg, new technology Subaru previously took their time with Forester redesigns, with the car's basics going nearly unchanged through most of the last...
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Stay safe online on Cyber Monday
Stay safe online on Cyber Monday Don't want to brave the lines, crowds, and general pandemonium of Black Friday? You could always stay home and shop online on Cyber Monday instead. Many online...
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Stay safe online on Cyber Monday
Stay safe online on Cyber Monday Don't want to brave the lines, crowds, and general pandemonium of Black Friday? You could always stay home and shop online on Cyber Monday instead. Many online...
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Ford to recall 2013 Escape, Fusion models to address engine fire risk,...
Ford to recall 2013 Escape, Fusion models to address engine fire risk, drivers advised to park Ford is issuing a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Escape SUV and Fusion sedans equipped with a 1.6-liter...
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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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Extended Warranties - from Consumer Reports
Extended Warranties - from Consumer Reports While shopping this season, be prepared for the full-court press for you to add a service plan or extended warranty to your purchase. Should you bite?...
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Mitsubishi pulls the plug on rear-projection TVs
Mitsubishi pulls the plug on rear-projection TVs After several years as the last remaining maker of rear-projection TVs, Mitsubishi has finally told its dealers that it will no longer make the DLP...
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Practical tips for parents of teen drivers from someone who knows
Practical tips for parents of teen drivers from someone who knows Tragedies involving distracted driving are becoming all too familiar. Hearing firsthand about how a careless act can ruin lives can be...
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Owners report Ford's latest hybrids don't live up to 47-mpg claims
Owners report Ford's latest hybrids don't live up to 47-mpg claims Automakers have answered new fuel economy requirements and increased consumer demand with some lofty mpg claims. But it seems some of...
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Stocking up on pots and pans for the holidays
Stocking up on pots and pans for the holidays The average American will use seven pots and pans to prepare their holiday meals, according to the Holiday Cookaware Omnibus Study conducted by DuPont...
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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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Hurricane Sandy doesn't blow away new-car deals
Hurricane Sandy doesn't blow away new-car deals For those on the East Coast recovering from Hurricane Sandy, you can still cash in on a variety of dealer incentives available toward the purchase of a...
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FDA shuts down Sunland peanut butter plant with new enforcement authority
FDA shuts down Sunland peanut butter plant with new enforcement authority The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has shuttered Sunland Inc.'s New Mexico plant after peanut butter made by the company...
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Time for a whooping cough booster?
Time for a whooping cough booster? Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is rising sharply and a new study suggests that a contributing cause may be that the vaccine now used loses effectiveness...
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Energy-Drink Caffeine - from Consumer Reports
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....
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Looking 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...
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Ways 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...
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