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Consumer Reports' top picks for new cars, owner satisfaction, reliability, hybrid cars and more

The experts at Consumer Reports give a preview of 15 new cars, including a look at notable redesigns of the Toyota Camry, the Lexus LS luxury sedan, and a more modern Jeep Wrangler.

Consumer Reports' Best and Worst Used Cars

Consumer Reports' "Best and worst used cars" report in the 2006 Annual April Auto issue helps guide buyers to the most reliable vehicles from model years 1998 to 2005, and alerts them to those that have been problematic

Japanese Cars Dominate Domestic and European Brands in Consumer Reports' Owner Satisfaction Survey

Toyota Prius rated Most Satisfying Vehicle, Chevrolet Corvette climbs to second; Owners rate hybrid car models higher than conventional counterparts

Consumer Reports Annual Cars Survey Ranks Lexus First in Predicted Reliability

Mercury, Mazda, break into top 10; Infiniti, Chevrolet plunge in standings.

Consumer Reports adds Honda Civic, Infiniti M35, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Honda Ridgeline to Top Picks List for 2006

First time since introduction of Top Picks that all ten are Japanese nameplates.

Consumer Reports Advice on Buying HDTV, Plasma TV, LCD TV Sets

A combination of holiday deals on high definition TVs, hoopla surrounding HD television broadcasts of the Super Bowl and Olympics, and the arrival of sets with bigger screens and lower prices will find many consumers pumped up about buying an HDTV.

Consumer Reports Rates 2006 Volkswagen Passat "Excellent" Overall in Tests of Nine Family Sedans

Consumer Reports rated the newly-redesigned, V6-powered Volkswagen Passat "Excellent" overall following tests of nine different family sedans for the March issue. The 2006 Passat is now rated second overall, behind the Acura TL in the family sedan category.

Consumer Reports: Electronic Medical Records Have Potential for Misuse

An investigation in the March 2006 issue of Consumer Reports magazine has found that a national system of Electronic Health Records being developed by the federal government, states, HMOs, and PPOs to link the medical records of every American has potential for abuse.

Consumer Reports Guide to Choosing the Right Television

Consumer Report's latest Ratings of LCD television, Plasma TV, Rear-projection TV and picture-tube TV sets appears.

Consumer Reports Offers Healthy Advice on Multivitamins, Treadmills

Some of the roughly 75 million Americans who buy multivitamins may not need them at all, while others spend extra for megadoses, exotic nutrients, or special formulations that may be unnecessary.

Consumer Reports Examines Gastric Weight-Loss Surgery, Liposuction, and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan

Weight-loss surgery can take weight off immediately, can cure type 2 diabetes practically overnight, and can lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

10 Quick Tips for Boosting Your Health in 2006

From the February issue of Consumer Reports, here are 10 tips for staying well in 2006 and beyond.

Consumer Reports Helps Consumers Become Savvy Organic Shoppers

An investigation for the February 2006 issue of Consumer Reports has found that shoppers do not need to buy organic foods across the board to get added health value.

Consumer Reports' Investigation Finds Low-Cost Financial Planning Good Option for Consumers

A Consumer Reports investigation of 10 low- and no-cost retirement plans and one high-end full-blown financial plan has found that consumers do not have to spend a fortune to manage their financial future.

Consumer Reports Names 2006 Honda Civic Its Top-Rated Small Sedan

Consumer Reports named the Honda Civic its top-rated small sedan following tests of the Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, and Subaru Impreza for the February issue.

Consumer Reports' Annual Cell Phone Survey

The recent AT&T/Cingular merger has brought a whole new cache of problems, according to Consumer Reports' annual cell phone report.

VoIP Users Find Lower Cost, More Features

Consumers tired of paying big bills for traditional landline telephone service are increasingly turning to Internet phone service programs for some financial relief.

Consumer Reports Examines Weaknesses of Current Drug-safety System

In its January investigative report, "Prescription for Trouble," Consumer Reports found that tens of millions of people may have been unknowingly exposed to the rare but serious side effects of 12 relatively common prescription drug types.

Consumer Reports Gives

The Chevrolet Cobalt SS achieved a Very Good overall score in Consumer Reports tests of four sporty coupes for the December issue. The $24,000 Cobalt SS outpointed three competitors in the test group--the base model of the Acura RSX, the Scion tC, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS.

Consumer Reports Has the Best Holiday Gift Ideas

Whether consumers are looking to spend a lot or a little this holiday season, Consumer Reports' annual gift guide in the December 2005 issue can help them get the most for the money. Of the 3,351 products tested in the past year by the experts at Consumer Reports, the magazine has chosen 191 exceptional ones, from chocolate to digital cameras and treadmills of health club quality.

Consumer Reports Rates Online Stores as Best Places to Buy Electronics

Retailing powerhouses Best Buy, Circuit City, and Wal-Mart rate middling to below average on price, selection, and service for electronics.

Consumer Reports rates Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Lexus RX400h best in tests of midsized SUVs

Two new hybrids, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus RX400h, are now Consumer Reports' top-rated midsized SUVs following tests for the November issue. The sport-utility vehicle earned "Excellent" overall scores--the only midsized SUVs tested by Consumer Reports to earn that distinction. Four other SUVs in this monthly test group, the Mercedes-Benz ML350, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Nissan Pathfinder, and Land Rover LR3, earned "Very Good" overall scores.

Consumer Reports investigation finds some credit card issuers predatory

Thanks to cozy relationships that have developed over the years among lawmakers, federal regulators, and credit card issuers, getting trapped in the jaws of credit card debt has become alarmingly easy. A Consumer Reports investigation in the November 2005 issue of the magazine finds that credit cards have become much more treacherous for consumers.

Consumer Reports rates Goodyear Assurance Tripletred best in tests of 18 all-season tires

Consumer Reports rated the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred best overall in tests of 18 different all-season tire models from the November issue. The Michelin X Radial and Hankook Mileage Plus II H725 placed second and third respectively in CR's rankings.

Beyond the hype: HDTV a pretty picture with consumers

Consumer Reports survey shows HDTV owner satisfaction is high, but TV fans want more HD programming.

Air Cleaners: Even the Most Effective Could Be a Questionable Investment

Don't Assume That Any Air Cleaner Will Improve Your Health; Consider Ozone Risks YONKERS, NY - Even the best air cleaner can be a frivolous investment, according to medical experts. There's little evidence that they alone will reduce the effect of indoor pollutants for those with asthma or allergies. In its October report, "Air Cleaners: Some do little cleaning," Consumer Reports (http://www.ConsumerReports.org?source=CR7) presents the results of unbiased, independent tests for room and whole-house air cleaners. The report also advises consumers to try other simple indoor air-cleaning steps before considering an air cleaner.

Consumer Reports Magazine Names Porsche Boxster as Top-Rated in Upscale Roadsters Category

Redesigned Porsche Boxster outscores Mercedes Benz SLK, Chevrolet Corvette, Nissan 350Z, Honda S2000, BMW Z4 and Lotus Elise in New Car Testing YONKERS, NY - The Porsche Boxster outscored six competitors to become Consumer Reports' new top-rated vehicles in the upscale roadster category following new car testing for the October issue (http://www.ConsumerReports.org?source=CR4). The vehicles ranged in price from $34,000 for the Honda S2000 to $57,500 for the Chevrolet Corvette.

Fix it, or Nix it? Consumer Reports' Guide to Having Consumer Electronics or Appliances Fixed -- or Not

Electronics and home or kitchen appliance repair is often not worth it for products that cost $150 or less to purchase, Consumer Reports experts advise YONKERS, NY - If you've found it frustrating to get a product professionally repaired, you're not alone. Consumer Reports' October 2005 issue has the results of the latest "fix it or nix it" survey, which show that the process is full of roadblocks that have made a hefty number of readers simply give up. Drawing on the experiences of 2,300 subscribers, Consumer Reports found that readers repaired 16 percent fewer products, including a number of big-ticket items, than in 1997. The complete survey results, along with advice on preventive maintenance, are available to subscribers at http://www.ConsumerReports.org?source=CR11.

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