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How to Save Money Buying a Car, Even If Prices Go Up Due to Tariffs

If you’re buying a new car, you’re likely wondering how 25 percent tariffs on foreign-built cars and car parts will affect prices. You’re not alone. The entire auto industry is working through the White House’s announcement and its impact on their businesses. It isn’t clear yet how those decisions will ultimately affect consumers, but tariffs could increase prices for all new cars—and even used cars.  What Are Tariffs? And ...
Posted:Thu Mar 27 17:29:52 EDT 2025

Best Green Cars You Can Buy Right Now

Cars are becoming greener, with better fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and even more recycled components. But it can be difficult to cut through the marketing clutter to find good models that fulfill that promise. . Consumer Reports gives a Green Choice designation to the top 20 percent of new vehicles on the market with the cleanest emissions to help car shoppers find the models that will reduce their carbon footprint the most. Gre...
Posted:Wed Mar 26 11:10:37 EDT 2025

Talking Cars 468: Driving the Toyota Crown Signia

Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first driving impressions of the all-new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, which we recently purchased for CR’s auto test program. As the name suggests, this new model is based on the Toyota Crown sedan. Where it differs from the sedan is that it doesn’t just look like a hatchback, it actually is a hatchback. Both use the same 240-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain hooked up to an ...
Posted:Wed Mar 26 06:00:01 EDT 2025

First Drive: 2025 Nissan Armada Gains Refinement and Powerful V6

The redesigned 2025 Nissan Armada combines premium features, a powerful engine, and a spacious, well-executed interior, based on our initial time piloting two different versions. . Looking like a Land Rover Range Rover alternative, the Armada comes across as more sophisticated than before. It has more standard features than last year’s model, yet the base price for the SV trim remains unchanged at $56,520 for rear-wheel-drive version...
Posted:Tue Mar 25 06:00:38 EDT 2025

The Most Satisfying New Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

Want to be sure you’ll still love your next new car long after the warranty runs out? The easiest way is to check out CR’s owner satisfaction ratings, which are based on responses from CR members on more than 300,000 cars, SUVs, trucks, and mini­vans. Our members told us everything they like about the cars they’re driving—such as low ownership costs and strong fuel economy—as well as what they don’t like—poor reliability,...
Posted:Mon Mar 24 14:58:13 EDT 2025

How to Get Tax Credits for Home Energy and Efficiency Upgrades

You can get thousands of dollars back in federal tax credits when you make clean-energy and energy-efficiency upgrades to your home, whether that’s by installing solar panels, upgrading your windows, or buying a geothermal heat pump. . But to reap these rewards, your projects have to meet specific—and sometimes confusing—requirements. We’ve compiled everything you should know before embarking on a home improvement project so th...
Posted:Fri Mar 21 16:20:00 EDT 2025

Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled Again to Fix Backup Camera Problems

Ford and Lincoln are recalling over 51,000 SUVs to repair their backup camera for the second time. The backup camera on these vehicles may still not work even after an earlier recall because the software updates meant to fix the problem may have failed. MORE ON Car RECALLS Ford and Lincoln Recall More Cars and SUVs to Fix Backup Cameras. .Ford Maverick Recalled Because the Backup Camera Display Can Freeze. .Car Recall Guide: Your Questi...
Posted:Wed Mar 19 12:26:43 EDT 2025

Cadillac Sedans and Chevrolet Camaro Recalled for Transmission Damage

General Motors is recalling more than 90,000 Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 sedans and Chevrolet Camaro sports cars with a 10-speed automatic transmission because a fluid leak inside the gearbox could cause the front wheels to lock while the vehicle is moving. This could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix the problem, Cadillac and Chevrolet dealers will provide a free software update tha...
Posted:Tue Mar 18 12:24:40 EDT 2025

Cadillac Sedans and Chevrolet Camaro Recalled for Transmission Damage

General Motors is recalling more than 90,000 Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 sedans and Chevrolet Camaro sports cars with a 10-speed automatic transmission because a fluid leak inside the gearbox could cause the wheels to lock while the vehicle is moving. This could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix the problem, Cadillac and Chevrolet dealers will provide a free software update that the ...
Posted:Tue Mar 18 12:24:33 EDT 2025

The Most Common EV Charging Problems—and How to Avoid Them

Electric car owners experience a problem at 1 out of every 5 public charging sessions they initiate, according to a recent survey by Consumer Reports’ EV Charging Community. The likelihood of problems varied widely depending on the charging network, with Tesla Superchargers and Rivian’s Adventure Network having the least number of sessions with reported problems. The Surveyed Community. Best Practices for a Great Charging Experience...
Posted:Tue Mar 18 06:00:08 EDT 2025

How to Find a High-Quality Car Repair Shop

Finding a trustworthy repair shop is one of the most important parts of keeping your vehicle properly serviced.. It can be a challenge, but CR’s expert guidance can help you size up service facilities like a pro.. “Gauging a repair shop’s quality is tricky, and its size and cleanliness can only tell you so much about it,” says John Ibbotson, chief mechanic at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center. “The best way to tell if the s...
Posted:Sun Mar 16 06:00:18 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Is a Showcase for the Latest Tech

The new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA is actually two different cars. The EQ Technology model is an all-electric sedan with a long driving range, the latest fast-charging technology, and optional all-wheel drive. The hybrid model pairs a gas engine with a new electric motor and transmission for maximum efficiency. Both are available with front- or all-wheel drive. CR's Take. Outside. Inside. What Drives It. Safety and Driver Assistance Systems...
Posted:Fri Mar 14 16:43:55 EDT 2025

Products With the Best Battery Life

With lithium-ion batteries continuing to get smaller, longer-lasting, and more powerful, the list of uses for them has quickly multiplied.. "These relatively lightweight, rechargeable energy storage devices have revolutionized society’s use of electronics, from laptop computers to cordless drills, from smartphones to hearing aids, from renewable energy storage to electric cars," says James Dickerson, Consumer Reports’ former chief s...
Posted:Fri Mar 14 11:10:00 EDT 2025

Best High-Mileage Used Cars and How to Find Them

Used-car prices are coming down, with the average price being about $26,000, according to CoPilot, an AI-assisted car shopping app. That is still a premium price. To find lower prices, cost-conscious consumers need to consider older and/or high-mileage cars. Buying a car with years of wear and tear may seem risky, but CR’s experts say that there’s probably plenty of life left after 100,000 miles and that cars can regularly get to 20...
Posted:Thu Mar 13 06:00:11 EDT 2025

Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of the safest cars on sale, and it includes many popular sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks, and EVs. The tests became even tougher in 2025, with a focus on rear-seat passenger safety. Small Cars. Midsized Cars. Midsized Luxury Cars. Large Luxury Cars. Small SUVs. Midsized SUVs. Midsized Luxury SUVs. Large SUVs. Large Pickups. How The IIHS Tests Cars MORE ON Car SAFETY The Safest Cars Y...
Posted:Thu Mar 13 00:05:01 EDT 2025