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5 Best Dash Cams of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

Whether you’re worried about your car being hit while parked on a busy road, falling victim to a car crash scam, or simply getting in an accident, a dash cam can document exactly what happens before, during, and after an incident. . The best dash cams capture clear and accurate videos. You can use those videos to dispute speeding tickets, as evidence or supporting documentation when filing insurance claims, and in legal proceedings. B...
Posted:Sat Jun 21 06:00:37 EDT 2025

Ford Mustang Mach-E Recalled Because a Low 12-Volt Battery Can Trap Passengers

Ford Motor Company is recalling 197,432 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to the risk that a low 12-volt battery could cause the electronic door locks to remain locked, risking trapping a passenger inside the vehicle. The recall includes 2021 to 2025 Mustang Mach-E SUVs.  more on car recalls How to Escape Your Car If the Electronic Door Handle Fails. .Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs Recalled Again to Fix Battery Issue. .Ford Mustang Ma...
Posted:Fri Jun 20 12:28:42 EDT 2025

Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Recalled Due to Back Seat Issues

Ford Motor Company is recalling 304,662 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs because the release for the second-row seats may bind or stick, risking the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly when the vehicle is being driven.  more on car recalls Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled for Door Trim That Could Fall Off. .Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs Recalled to Fix Seat Belt Issue. .Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled Again to F...
Posted:Fri Jun 20 09:42:09 EDT 2025

Acura MDX and TLX and Honda Pilot Recalled for Brake Problems

American Honda is recalling more than 259,000 Acura and Honda sedans and SUVs because their brake pedals may move laterally, which could lead to a crash. The action involves the 2023-2025 Acura MDX, 2021-2025 Acura TLX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot. more on car recalls Acura and Honda Cars and SUVs Recalled for a Software Issue That Can Cause Vehicles to Stall. .206,000 Honda Passport and Pilot SUVs Recalled to Fix Fire Risk. .1.7 Million ...
Posted:Wed Jun 18 13:49:43 EDT 2025

Volvo Recalls Vehicles for Faulty Backup Cameras and Brakes

Volvo is recalling more than 410,000 cars and SUVs because their backup cameras may stop working, which could lead to a crash.Among those vehicles, some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric models that have had their software updated to fix this problem have been recalled again and may need a second software update to prevent their brakes from failing.. The original recalled vehicles include:• 2021-2025 Volvo XC40 SU...
Posted:Tue Jun 17 17:19:26 EDT 2025

Preview: The 2026 Nissan Leaf Is a Sleek Electric Vehicle With a 303-Mile Range

The redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf has sleek styling and a slightly higher ride height than the stubby four-door hatchback that it replaces. In fact, it has little in common with the old Leaf, except for its nearly identical external dimensions. The new Leaf arrives in dealerships in the fall.. It’s been 15 years since the Nissan Leaf first arrived in North America as a 2011 model. While that fledgling EV was unique when it debuted, its ...
Posted:Tue Jun 17 08:00:03 EDT 2025

First Drive: 2025 Acura ADX Is a Peppier, Grown-Up Honda HR-V

The brand-new Acura ADX A-Spec you see above was recently purchased anonymously by a Consumer Reports employee at a Connecticut Acura dealership. It’s the latest car to enter our test program, and it’s also Acura’s newest vehicle.. The ADX is a subcompact SUV that’s smaller than the Acura RDX. It is based on the humbler Honda HR-V (Acura is Honda’s luxury brand), but it packs a more powerful engine and nicer interior appointme...
Posted:Tue Jun 17 06:00:06 EDT 2025

Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled Because the Backup Camera May Not Work

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling 2022-2024 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV SUVs because the backup camera display may fail.  more on car recalls Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV Recalled to Prevent Engine Damage. .Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. .Make Sure the Used Car You Want Doesn't Need Recall Work. The problem has been traced to improper software programming, which can cause the screen displ...
Posted:Mon Jun 16 12:56:42 EDT 2025

Best Hybrid SUVs for Less Than $35,000

Even with high prices, there are a few ways you can save money on a new SUV. One is to buy a model with a track record of good reliability. Another is to buy a fuel-efficient model. And the best way is to buy a model that’s both reliable and fuel-efficient.. One major bonus: The hybrids that automakers are building today are often better in nearly every way than their conventionally powered siblings. More on SUVs CR's Hybrid/EV Rating...
Posted:Fri Jun 13 06:00:15 EDT 2025

Talking Cars 474: Driving the Audi Q6 E-Tron

Main ThemeIn this episode of the Talking Cars podcast, we discuss our initial impressions of the new 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron SUV.. The Q6 E-Tron is the brand’s first vehicle built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV architecture, which is the basis for all new and future Audi and Porsche electric vehicles. It shares much of its underlying design with the new Porsche Macan Electric SUV and the upcoming Audi A6 E-Tron sedan. The fiv...
Posted:Wed Jun 11 06:00:02 EDT 2025

Popular Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead

With the average purchase price of a new car hovering around $48,000, choosing which vehicle to buy is a high-stakes financial decision—and an emotional decision, too.. Buyers must weigh how much car they can get for the money and how factors like cargo room will work for them. Then there are the more subjective considerations, like how the car looks, the image it projects, and the brand’s reputation. The models that allow buyers to...
Posted:Tue Jun 10 11:23:39 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 this year, 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...
Posted:Tue Jun 10 00:05:03 EDT 2025

Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3 Recalled to Fix Airbag Software Issue

Mazda is recalling 171,412 CX-30 SUVs and 3 sedans and hatchbacks because a unique sequence of events might deactivate their airbags, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a crash. MORE ON car RECALLS Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. .Mazda CX-3 SUVs and Mazda3 Hatchbacks Recalled to Fix Backup Cameras. .Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead. The problem can only occur if the vehicle’s starter ...
Posted:Fri Jun 06 15:27:26 EDT 2025

Best Folding Bikes

Folding bikes are a novel solution to a variety of problems. They can help you get from a public transit hub to the office or provide greater mobility and freedom once you get where you’re going. Due to their size and ability to fold, they’re more convenient to store in a small house or an apartment than a conventional bicycle. And they can be easier to pack into the car, so you can enjoy a bike ride somewhere else. In short, they...
Posted:Fri Jun 06 13:30:25 EDT 2025

First Drive: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Proves Ready for Adventures

True to its roots, the redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner is an off-road-capable SUV spun off a platform shared with the latest Tacoma, Land Cruiser, and other body-on-frame Toyota models. . Larger than before, the new 4Runner is the same length bumper to bumper as a Highlander, making it an inch longer than the Land Cruiser. The wheelbase is the same as both of those models, at 112 inches.  Toyota 4Runner. CR's Take. What We Like. What W...
Posted:Thu Jun 05 17:19:39 EDT 2025