Consumer Reports Index: Americans’ Financial Woes Fall To Lowest Level in...
Consumer Reports Index: Americans’ Financial Woes Fall To Lowest Level in Four Years Sentiment stable as employment measure records third straight month in positive territory YONKERS, NY — The...
View ArticleApple iOS 7 borrows heavily from Android, Windows, and others
Apple iOS 7 borrows heavily from Android, Windows, and others Apple today unveiled its upcoming iOS 7 mobile operating system, which includes a more-elegant-looking interface and a unique poison-pill...
View ArticleWhy almost a third of new-car shoppers are considering diesel
Why almost a third of new-car shoppers are considering diesel Among consumers likely to purchase a vehicle in the next two years, 31 percent are likely to consider a diesel, motivated by fuel economy...
View ArticleSony takes wraps off the PlayStation 4 and its $399 price
Sony takes wraps off the PlayStation 4 and its $399 price AT Sony's E3 event last night, anticipatory gamers got their first sighting of the new console, which had been announced at a February press...
View ArticleWalmart starts Xbox One, PlayStation 4 game console pre-orders
Walmart starts Xbox One, PlayStation 4 game console pre-orders Eager to get your paws on a new Microsoft Xbox One or Sony PlayStation 4 game console this fall? Walmart.com is already starting to...
View ArticleYou can put a pan anywhere on Thermador's flexible cooktop
You can put a pan anywhere on Thermador's flexible cooktop Thermador claims that you can place a pan anywhere on the surface of its Freedom induction cooktop and start cooking. There are no set...
View ArticleBMW Traffic Jam Assistant puts self-driving car closer than you think
BMW Traffic Jam Assistant puts self-driving car closer than you think All the buzz surrounding autonomous, or self-driving cars usually includes a caveat that this technology is at least 10 years away...
View ArticleJust in: Fiat 500 Abarth sounds good at our track
Just in: Fiat 500 Abarth sounds good at our track I look up from what I'm doing at my desk every time our new Fiat 500 Abarth pulls in or out of the Auto Test Center's parking lot. Every time. Yes,...
View ArticleDeLonghi pod coffeemakers dominate the top of our tests
DeLonghi pod coffeemakers dominate the top of our tests With three winners on Consumer Reports' list of recommended pod coffeemakers, DeLonghi dominates the top of our tests. Its machines deliver...
View ArticleHands-free in-car technology is not risk-free
Hands-free in-car technology is not risk-free It is clear that taking your eyes off the road while driving is dangerous and distracting, but are hands-free technologies that make it easier to text and...
View ArticleAlready a hit in our tests, Sears products star in 'Man of Steel'
Already a hit in our tests, Sears products star in 'Man of Steel' A new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," opens Friday and in it Clark Kent's mother, Martha, works at Sears and the family has Kenmore...
View ArticleUp close and personal with the Microsoft Xbox One
Up close and personal with the Microsoft Xbox One Yesterday at the E3 video-game show, we spent most of the day with Microsoft and the Xbox One, the company's upcoming next-generation video game...
View ArticleWedding gifts from our tests that stand the test of time
Wedding gifts from our tests that stand the test of time The start of the traditional wedding season is here and with it the questions: What to wear and what to buy the newlyweds? The average couple...
View ArticleApple iOS 7 promises deep smart-phone integration with cars from 14 automakers
Apple iOS 7 promises deep smart-phone integration with cars from 14 automakers With the upcoming iOS 7 release, Apple plans to extend its reach by integrating iPhones into cars, allowing for Siri...
View ArticleAcura MDX chases plush Lexus RX, plus it can count to seven
Acura MDX chases plush Lexus RX, plus it can count to seven The 2014 redesign of the upscale Acura MDX pushes the popular SUV closer toward the class best-seller, the Lexus RX. But the MDX has a trick...
View ArticleFive best used cars for teens
Five best used cars for teens Choosing a car for a teen can be tough, as there are so many factors to consider. We emphasize safety, reliability, and ease of use for inexperienced drivers in making...
View ArticleFive signs the house you want to buy is a money pit
Five signs the house you want to buy is a money pit The tight housing market has sparked the return of bidding wars and desperate buyers in certain cities and towns. While you may need to act fast to...
View ArticleVideo: Consumer Reports event looks at the future for fuel economy
Video: Consumer Reports event looks at the future for fuel economy Consumer Reports is hosting an event today for academia, government, industry, and media to explore the state of fuel economy today...
View ArticleTo get the latest models and best deals, buy a refrigerator now
To get the latest models and best deals, buy a refrigerator now Manufacturers often roll out new refrigerators in June, making now a great time to shop, whether you're remodeling the kitchen or your...
View ArticleHow higher fuel economy standards will save you money
How higher fuel economy standards will save you money Consumers who buy the fuel-efficient new cars that will roll out to meet tough new fuel economy standards will save thousands of dollars over the...
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