Some popular brands did poorly in our tests (and might even clog up your toilet)
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Favorite Cars of 2024
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Least Favorite Car of 2024
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Best & Worst Cars of 2024 | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #462
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Of the dozens of new cars Consumer Reports tested this year, these are the best (and worst)…
Auto-Dimming Mirrors: A Case of New Technology Reducing Safety?
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Are auto dimming rear-view mirrors in vehicles less safe than the old-school flip-up ones?
Interchangeable Batteries on EVs?
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Should car manufacturers make electric vehicles with options to upgrade or replace EV batteries.
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs. Blazer EV
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Chevrolet has expanded its EV lineup with the addition of the 2024 Equinox EV. We share our…
Least Reliable New SUVs of 2025 | Consumer Reports
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10 Least Reliable New Vehicles of 2025 | Consumer Reports
Join CR at to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. CR calculates predicted reliability…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #461
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at: Chevrolet has expanded its EV lineup with the addition of the 2024 Equinox EV. In this episode,…
HUGE win for consumers in new rear seat rules
NHTSA released a new rule mandating seat belt minder systems for all passengers. Consumer Reports commends NHTSA for putting safety first!
5 Least Reliable Car Brands of 2025 | Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports' annual survey gathers data on over 300,000 vehicles to find out how our member's cars fared on the road. We've crunched the numbers and reviewed all…
What’s the Difference Between New and Used Car Reliability?
Our own Jake Fisher explains the difference between CR's new and used car reliability rankings.