As 2010 winds down to a close, we decided to take a look and see which new and used vehicles were most popular on ConsumerReports.org. Every day potential buyers seek our independent test scores and reliability Ratings to aid their research and help determine which vehicle to buy. We compiled a list of the 10 [...]
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We liked the 2011 Buick Regal we tested, enjoying its driving dynamics and interior quality. But there was one big problem: 3,685 pounds is a lot to motivate with a 182-hp four-cylinder engine. The hard-working power plant posted so-so acceleration and fuel economy numbers.
Now there’s another engine choice: a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four cylinder. Smaller in [...]
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Chrysler is recalling over 65,000 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured between November 1, 2007 and September 7, 2008 due to a problem with the wiring harness in the front doors. The wires may fatigue and break, which can cause the circuits for the side airbag to be interrupted, resulting in an airbag warning light to [...]
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Gas prices have been consistently higher each week in 2010 compared to the year before and this past week is no different. Prices are up 45 cents compared with 2009 to reach $3.05–the first time the cost of gas has climbed over the $3.00 mark since September 2008.
We all remember (or would like to forget) [...]
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Ford is recalling close to 15,000 2011 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles due to a problem with the electrical system, which could cause an internal short. If this occurs the vehicle may overheat and lead to a fire.
Dealers will replace the body control module free of charge. The [...]
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With New Year’s Eve falling on a weekend this year, it is likely that there will be even more parties and festivities with alcohol—which could turn celebrations sour or even deadly.
New Year’s Eve is traditionally one of the worst days of the year for alcohol-related car crashes and deaths. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety [...]
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The year 2011 marks the 75th anniversary of Consumer Reports. Since 1936, we have tested about 155,000 products across all categories from toasters to TVs and in the automotive group from T-Birds to tires. In the early years we couldn’t afford our own cars, so we either had to borrow them from friends or [...]
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AT&T has released a powerful anti-texting documentary aimed at reaching drivers before New Year’s Eve, which is considered one of the most dangerous days on the road.
The documentary illustrates the dangers of this issue and the real-life accounts from victims, relatives, friends, and individuals who were responsible for killing innocent people while reading or responding [...]
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Ford has announced it will add the option to block explicit satellite radio stations and enable more top speed restrictions to vehicles equipped with its programmable MyKey technology.
Aimed at providing parents with more control when their unaccompanied young drivers are behind the wheel, MyKey currently provides the option to limit top speed to 80 mph, [...]
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Just in time to deal with winter driving conditions, we now have an Audi A8L–complete with all-wheel drive and heated seats. Testing cars in the northeast makes us appreciate these features more and more when temperatures drop and snow begins to fall. But that’s not all we’re looking forward to driving this V8-powered luxury cruiser. [...]
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