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Our experts discuss the Cadillac ELR, winter tire challenges, and reader...
Our experts discuss the Cadillac ELR, winter tire challenges, and reader questions Fancy cars are the topic of Episode 20 of our "Talking Cars With Consumer Reports" video podcast. Discussion starts...
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Can a former all-season tire favorite measure up against new competition?
Can a former all-season tire favorite measure up against new competition? In 2010, we tested the Continental Extreme Contract DWS all-season, ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire in the 225/40R18 size....
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Handle chicken safely
Handle chicken safely We recently tested 316 samples of raw chicken breasts from Perdue, Pilgrim’s, Sanderson Farms, Tyson, and other brands, and found potentially harmful bacteria in almost all of...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are mixed around the country. The national gasoline average is about three cents above this time last week and about one cent down from a year ago. Premium gas is $3.63,...
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Chase Bank is now replacing debit cards at-risk from Target security breach....
Chase Bank is now replacing debit cards at-risk from Target security breach. Should you? The massive security breach at Target, which involved the theft of data from 40 million customers' credit and...
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6 tips to keep in mind when unwrapping gifts
6 tips to keep in mind when unwrapping gifts It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of opening gifts. But while you're pulling back the pretty paper, keep in mind that those items may have to go...
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Survival guide to last-second gift shopping
Survival guide to last-second gift shopping If you're still shopping for holiday presents, you're not completely out of luck. Many stores and retail outlets—Best Buy, Costco, Kohl's, Macy's and Toys...
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High-tech automotive headaches
High-tech automotive headaches Today’s cars are coming loaded with in-dash electronics that provide smart-phone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, multiple audio sources, and more. But for car...
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The best health news of 2013
The best health news of 2013 This was a big year in health news, and not just because of the Affordable Care Act, though it dominated the headlines. Here is a rundown of trends, regulatory actions,...
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Tips for easy returns of unwanted holiday gifts
Tips for easy returns of unwanted holiday gifts The holidays were wonderful, but now that the wrapping paper has been discarded and the good dishes put away, it's time to take stock—should you return...
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Consumer Reports' Best Refrigerators of 2013
Consumer Reports' Best Refrigerators of 2013 Shoppers continued to embrace French-door bottom-freezer refrigerators in 2013. Not surprising, manufacturers focused their innovation on this newer...
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Most researched new and used cars for 2013
Most researched new and used cars for 2013 As we’re about to close the door on 2013 and ring in 2014, we decided to take a look back at which vehicles were the most popular on our site. We checked out...
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Should you register that new product?
Should you register that new product? When you buy a toaster or TV, or receive one as a gift, is it the manufacturer’s business to ask about your income, education, hobbies, and car? Frankly, no....
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How to build stronger bones
How to build stronger bones Just a few years ago, the formula for women concerned about strengthening their bones and steering clear of osteoporosis was to get regular bone mineral density checks and...
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Get the gift you really wanted
Get the gift you really wanted Although Boxing Day once had an entirely different meaning, today it’s one of the busiest days at the mall as folks return or exchange gifts that weren’t quite right, or...
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Update: Tesla Model S, One Year On
Update: Tesla Model S, One Year On With a year of Tesla Model S ownership under our belt and 11,380 satisfying miles under its tires, we continue to be impressed, despite a few mild irritations....
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Carbon monoxide kills 8 during ice storms
Carbon monoxide kills 8 during ice storms After being left in the dark by ice storms in the Northeast and Midwest this week, three Americans and five Canadians have died from carbon monoxide given off...
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Test your energy IQ
Test your energy IQ If you’re like the typical American, you know a thing or two about energy efficiency, but you’re also leaving serious savings on the table. That’s clear from our 2012 Energy IQ...
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First drive: 2015 Kia K900
First drive: 2015 Kia K900 If you long for the return of old-style American cruisers like those once made by Cadillac, Lincoln, Buick, and Oldsmobile, maybe a Korean limo such as Kia’s new K900...
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Think twice about flushing wet wipes
Think twice about flushing wet wipes You don’t want a flushable wipe that’s wimpy, because … well, it needs to do the job. But you also need a wipe that’s weak enough to fall apart when flushed. The...
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