How to choose the best GPS navigator for the holidays
How to choose the best GPS navigator for the holidays If you're considering giving the gift of navigation this holiday season, we can point you in the right direction with our test-based advice. The...
View ArticleSingle-serve coffeemakers in all shapes and sizes
Single-serve coffeemakers in all shapes and sizes Single-serve coffeemakers are one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season. Not only can you make everyone their own special blend of coffee but the...
View ArticleFuel economy gains reach record levels, cut greenhouse emissions
Fuel economy gains reach record levels, cut greenhouse emissions If Americans are buying more fuel-efficient cars, is it making any difference? The latest study by the University of Michigan cites...
View ArticleFeds sue Nap Nanny infant-recliner maker
Feds sue Nap Nanny infant-recliner maker After the deaths of five infants using Nap Nanny infant recliners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission sued the products' manufacturer in an effort to...
View ArticleCadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation
Cadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation Every time Consumer Reports complains about an overly complicated vehicle control system, like Cadillac's CUE or...
View ArticleAmazon's Kindle FreeTime Unlimited adds more kid-friendliness to its tablets
Amazon's Kindle FreeTime Unlimited adds more kid-friendliness to its tablets Amazon today announced Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, an "all you can eat" subscription content service for kids ages 3 to 8...
View ArticleCadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation
Cadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation Every time Consumer Reports complains about an overly complicated vehicle control system, like Cadillac's CUE or...
View ArticleTV Tech - from Consumer Reports
TV Tech - from Consumer Reports Today's TVs are more versatile than ever. New sets make it easy to do things like streaming video and updating your Facebook status. Here's some of what you'll find...
View ArticleIn our labs, Honda snow blower fights you as well as the snow
In our labs, Honda snow blower fights you as well as the snow If you're looking for maximum snow-throwing distance from a compact snow blower and have plenty of money to spare, you might be tempted to...
View ArticleSafety first when buying toys
Safety first when buying toys It's such fun to watch your child rip open a holiday present and find just what he was hoping for. But as a savvy consumer, you should know that toys are frequent...
View ArticleFinding car recalls just got easier
Finding car recalls just got easier Whether initiated by an automaker or required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car recalls are issued to address safety-related...
View ArticleFix coming for 2013 Ford Escape, Fusion models with fire risk
Fix coming for 2013 Ford Escape, Fusion models with fire risk Ford has announced that a corrective action has been determined to address the latest fire risk for the new Escape SUV and Fusion sedan,...
View ArticleAmazon's Kindle FreeTime Unlimited adds more kid-friendliness to its tablets
Amazon's Kindle FreeTime Unlimited adds more kid-friendliness to its tablets Amazon today announced Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, an "all you can eat" subscription content service for kids ages 3 to 8...
View ArticleHow to choose the best GPS navigator for the holidays
How to choose the best GPS navigator for the holidays If you're considering giving the gift of navigation this holiday season, we can point you in the right direction with our test-based advice. The...
View ArticleFeds sue Nap Nanny infant-recliner maker
Feds sue Nap Nanny infant-recliner maker After the deaths of five infants using Nap Nanny infant recliners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission sued the products' manufacturer in an effort to...
View ArticleCadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation
Cadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation Every time Consumer Reports complains about an overly complicated vehicle control system, like Cadillac's CUE or...
View ArticleKitchen Ranges - from Consumer Reports
Kitchen Ranges - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tests found a few multi-thousand-dollar pro-style ranges cook well and look good. But 22 mainstream models perform as well or better, for less....
View ArticleConsumer Reports Index: Sentiment Among Affluent Americans Drops Sharply As...
Consumer Reports Index: Sentiment Among Affluent Americans Drops Sharply As Fiscal Cliff Talk Looms Despite Positive Black Friday Reports, Consumers Show Signs They’re Spending Less Than A Year Ago...
View ArticleConsumer Reports Index: Sentiment among wealthier Americans drops sharply
Consumer Reports Index: Sentiment among wealthier Americans drops sharply A weak employment picture hit lower-income households the hardest this month, and the budget impasse in Washington created a...
View ArticleFive key car features on my holiday wish list
Five key car features on my holiday wish list Around our Connecticut-based Auto Test Center, where we have an abundance of overcrowded, indifferently maintained roads and four distinct seasons of...
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