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Consumer Reports names the most reliable used carsConsumer Reports names the most reliable used cars
[Mar. 6, 2009] Value-minded consumers know that buying a reliable used car is often the best choice, but that finding one takes research. To help simplify the process, Consumer Reports has identified the most and least reliable used cars for 10 years – from model years 1999 to 2008 – in the magazine’s 2009 Annual Auto Issue. Reliability data was compiled from the magazine’s Annual Auto Survey, which generated responses about more than 1.4 million new and used vehicles.
 
Consumer Reports tests scooters and motorcycles for the first time since 1981Consumer Reports tests scooters and motorcycles for the first time since 1981
[Feb. 12, 2009] Fueled by painfully high gasoline prices, 2008 saw many consumers looking for new alternatives to big-bucks fill-ups at the pump. With rising interest in lower-priced two-wheelers that sip rather than guzzle gas and thousands of new riders on the road, Consumer Reports has tested small motor scooters and motorcycles for the first time since 1981.
 
Consumer Reports rates redesigned Honda Fit highest of subcompact cars
[Feb. 8, 2009] The newly-redesigned Honda Fit outpointed competitors including the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa in Consumer Reports’ tests of six subcompacts and small sedans for the March issue. The Fit remains CR’s highest-rated subcompact.
 
Consumer Reports finds that nearly half of Americans have delayed purchasing a new carConsumer Reports finds that nearly half of Americans have delayed purchasing a new car
[Jan. 9, 2009] Nearly half of Americans (48 percent) reported that they will wait longer before their next vehicle purchase, according to the results of Consumer Reports’ 2009 Auto Brand Perception Survey.
 
Consumer Reports rates Hyundai Genesis as top-rated "upscale sedan"Consumer Reports rates Hyundai Genesis as top-rated "upscale sedan"
[Jan. 7, 2009] The Hyundai Genesis outscored four competitors to become Consumer Reports top-rated vehicle in the competitive "Upscale Sedan" category. The Genesis, which achieved an "Excellent" overall road test score, now outranks 12 vehicles from Lexus, Acura, Lincoln and others including the Lexus ES 350.
 
Consumer Reports finds that some hybrid cars can save thousands over timeConsumer Reports finds that some hybrid cars can save thousands over time
[Nov. 21, 2008] With gas prices soaring, Consumer Reports’ latest analysis of owner costs shows that drivers can save anywhere from $500 to $4,250 over a five year ownership period by choosing selected hybrids rather than similar conventional gasoline–powered vehicles.
 
Buying a late model used car can save thousandsBuying a late model used car can save thousands
[Nov. 13, 2008] A new Consumer Reports study of owner costs shows that choosing a reliable three-year-old car instead of a new one can save drivers thousands of dollars over the first five years. In many cases, that’s enough to pay for all the gas used during that time.
 
Consumer Reports rates BMW 135i as top-rated sporty carConsumer Reports rates BMW 135i as top-rated sporty car
[Oct. 9, 2008] The BMW 135i achieved an “Excellent” overall score and outpaced all its competitors to become Consumer Reports’ top-rated sporty car in testing for the October issue. The 135i drew praise for its splendid handling, a punchy engine delivering a 0-to-60 mph acceleration time of 5.2 seconds, and its overall fun-to-drive quality.
 
Consumer Reports rates Nissan Murano and Volkswagen Tiguan "very good" overallConsumer Reports rates Nissan Murano and Volkswagen Tiguan "very good" overall
[Aug. 6, 2008] The new Volkswagen Tiguan and redesigned Nissan Murano achieved “Very Good” overall scores—and outpointed some of their competitors—in Consumer Reports’ tests of compact and midsized, two-row sport-utility vehicles for the September issue.
 
Hyundai Elantra beats Toyota Corolla in Consumer Reports' test of five small sedansHyundai Elantra beats Toyota Corolla in Consumer Reports' test of five small sedans
[Jul. 25, 2008] After testing a group of compacts and subcompacts, Consumer Reports judged the Hyundai Elantra SE best with an “Excellent” overall road test score. But three other compact cars, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, also achieved “Very Good” ratings in a report on gas-saving sedans published in the July issue.
 
Consumer Reports develops new figure to compare fuel-effiecient carsConsumer Reports develops new figure to compare fuel-effiecient cars
[Jul. 12, 2008] With four-dollar-a-gallon gas now a reality and many considering a move to more fuel-efficient vehicles, the auto experts at Consumer Reports have developed a new figure for consumers to compare a vehicle's cost effectiveness.
 
Consumer Reports warns that rushing into a smaller car may not save moneyConsumer Reports warns that rushing into a smaller car may not save money
[Jun. 22, 2008] With national average fuel prices around $4 a gallon, many consumers are clamoring to trade in their current vehicles for smaller, more fuel-efficient ones. But a new study from Consumer Reports warns drivers that downsizing too soon can cost them more in other owner costs than they’ll save at the pump.
 
Garmin tops Consumer Reports largest ever GPS ratingsGarmin tops Consumer Reports largest ever GPS ratings
[Jun. 14, 2008] Despite the influx of several new brands and models, longtime GPS brands—Garmin, TomTom and Magellan―are still making the best Global Garmin, TomTom and Magellan. The three brands accounted for 16 of the top 20 rated models in the latest tests in Consumer Reports June issue.
 
Consumer Reports top car picks for 2008: Hyundai Elantra SE, Hyundai Sante Fe, Chevrolet Silverado and Lexus LS 460LConsumer Reports top car picks for 2008: Hyundai Elantra SE, Hyundai Sante Fe, Chevrolet Silverado and Lexus LS 460L
[Jun. 6, 2008] A cheaper car can cost consumers more in the long run compared with a more expensive alternative, according to Consumer Reports' new owner-costs comparisons, which appear in the Annual April Auto Issue. In fact, says CR, a car's sticker price doesn't tell the whole story.
 
Consumer Reports finds that some cheaper cars may cost more to own than more expensive alternativesConsumer Reports finds that some cheaper cars may cost more to own than more expensive alternatives
[Mar. 31, 2008] A cheaper car can cost consumers more in the long run compared with a more expensive alternative, according to Consumer Reports' new owner-costs comparisons, which appear in the Annual April Auto Issue. In fact, says CR, a car's sticker price doesn't tell the whole story.

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