Consumer Reports

It’s Official: Car Buyers Want Greener Cars, Better Gas Mileage, Lower Emissions

While certain parts of the automotive industry might not be feeling the love towards the tough new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards announced yesterday, it turns out that 93 percent of car owners are want to buy greener, cleaner cars. In a study conducted by Consumer Reports, 86...

November 17, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield

Honda: Okay, We Know You Hate The New Civic, So We’ll Redesign It

October 31, 2011 4

Consumer Reports Pans 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid For Unrefined Drivetrain

October 17, 2011

Our MPGs Vs Consumer Reports: Volt, Civic Hybrid, Jetta TDI, Lexus CT 200h, Fiat 500

August 23, 2011 12

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adminstrator Lisa Jackson and President Barack Obama

Consumer Reports On 56.2-MPG Gas-Mileage Goal: Meh, Can Do Better

Much debate will occur--and that's putting it politely--over the next round of gas-mileage standards, which the EPA hopes to finalize next year for 2017-2025 vehicles... July 1, 2011 by John Voelcker 3

What Would You Give Up For Higher Gas Mileage? Cash? Features? Safety?

It happens every time. Gas prices go up sharply, and new car buyers suddenly decide that gas mileage is important--and shop accordingly. With gas around $4 a gallon in many... June 10, 2011 by John Voelcker 14

Does The Toyota Prius Hybrid Hold Up? Consumer Reports: Yes

Gas prices are going up, smaller cars are better than ever, and once again, U.S. car buyers are turning their sights toward higher gas mileage. For that, there's nothing that... May 19, 2011 by John Voelcker 3

2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevy Volt, with charging station visible; photo by George Parrott

Consumer Reports: Usually Thoughtful, Not Always Accurate

Last week, the Associated Press distributed a video report called "Are Electric Cars Worth the Price?" (It's embedded at the bottom of this article.) The video featured this... April 12, 2011 by George Parrott 7

Consumer Reports Pans 2011 Chevy Volt, But Misses the Point

If Consumer Reports didn't exist, someone would have to invent it. It may be the most trusted brand in evaluating cars, and it offered reliability ratings well before J.D... March 2, 2011 by John Voelcker 21

Aptera 2e during Automotive X-Prize handling tests, from Consumer Reports video on YouTube

Aptera Grits Its Teeth, Glosses Over Auto X-Prize 2e Handling Issue

Optimism is a useful thing for a startup company, maybe even a requirement. But the April newsletter from Aptera Motors, which is struggling to launch its ultra-aerodynamic... May 4, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 9