A new study by Consumer Reports found that existing active safety technologies could lower road deaths by 50% if they would be available as standard on all new vehicles. According to the study, up to 20,000 lives could be saved each year, but instead, carmakers are making customers pay extra for features that can ultimately […]
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If you’re looking for an affordable used vehicle, there are countless options. However, some are better bets than others. While all used cars will need some kind of maintenance and repair, it’s best to avoid models which are known to be problematic and have expensive repair bills. With that in mind, Consumer Reports compiled a […]
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Consumer Reports has released its Annual Auto Reliability Survey which found a number of automakers have improved over the past year. While the publication has publicly criticized Tesla in the past, the company’s reliability has climbed from last year. As a result, both the Model 3 and Model S have received the coveted “Recommend” rating. […]
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Big, three-row SUV are apparently one of the trends nowadays in the States, and Kia is looking to lure customers with the Telluride. A sister model to the Hyundai Palisade, it goes against the Volkswagen Atlas, Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot, among others. The Telluride has a squared styling and a nicely finished and specced […]
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IWe may not get the Euro-spec Passat in the States, but we do get something even better: the Arteon. Based on the Volkswagen Group’s widely used MQB platform, the CC successor sure looks sporty, with a low-slung profile, large grille, chrome trim and a rather nice rear end. The cabin looks modern with premium materials […]
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It’s no secret that Tesla’s Smart Summon feature is far from perfect, but Consumer Reports decided to put it to the test on their Model 3. Unsurprisingly, they weren’t impressed with the results. In a scathing review, the publication said the feature is “glitchy and at times worked intermittently, without a lot of obvious benefits […]
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The shift in consumer tastes, and particular, an insatiable appetite for crossovers of all sorts and kinds, has made it harder for manufacturers to justify the costs associated with the development of new sports cars, but BMW decided that it would be a good time to offer yet another Z4, after a 2-year hiatus. Co-developed […]
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Apple iPhone has been mostly outnumbered by Samsung flagships when it comes to Consumer Report’s ratings. This time around things seems to have finally changed with iPhone 11 Pro Max topping Consumer Reports. The second place is earned by iPhone 11 Pro. Apple has changed a lot of things like better water resistance, the triple […]
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The new generation Subaru Legacy was unveiled at the beginning of the year. With a very restrained exterior makeover, bigger boot and overhauled cabin, it wants to lure you away from rivals like the Mazda6, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. Whether it manages to come out on top is a very subjective answer, […]
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The Subaru Outback has always been a stellar choice for families that want to avoid going down the SUV-path combining chunky looks with elevated ground clearance, standard four-wheel drive, a roomy interior and cargo space while also striking an acceptable balance between on- and off-road performance. Consumer Reports completed its first review of the new […]
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