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7 Current Car Models Parents Should Avoid

While there are plenty of 2025 models that fit a family's needs, there are also several to avoid. According to experts, here are seven vehicles that parents should stay away from.

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5 Appliances To Avoid Buying on Amazon

Steer clear of low-rated Amazon appliances including certain air fryers, coffee makers, mops and more — poor reviews and reliability are worth noting.

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4 Japanese Cars That Break Down More Than the Average Vehicle

Poor reliability and performance issues plague these four Japanese cars from Nissan, Mitsubishi, Honda and Scion.

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10 Used Cars That Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle

Given the turbulent economy over the past five years, finding a car that lasts longer than 200,000 miles isn't a matter of pride -- it's a financial planning near-necessity. Thankfully, cars last much...

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'An Extraordinary Number Of Issues:' Consumer Reports' Volvo EX90 Is A Mess

Volvo had a hell of a time bringing its first "software-defined" cars to market. The EX30 and EX90 are the first products to use the new architecture, built from the ground up to enable over-the-air updates, new software features and a more seamless overall experience. So far, the results have…

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4 Used Luxury SUVs That Are a Bad Investment for Retirees

As a retiree, it's natural to want to enjoy the finer things in life. But, here are a few luxury SUVs retirees should steer clear of.

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5 Japanese Car Brands Named the Most Reliable of 2025

These 5 Japanese car brands topped the 2025 reliability list—see which models made the cut and why they’re dominating the road this year.

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2025’s Least Reliable Cars? These 3 Japanese Brands Made the List

Japanese automakers have long been synonymous with reliability. But in a surprising turn, three big-name Japanese brands landed on 2025’s least reliable list, according to recent dependability studies. Whether you’re shopping for a new ride or keeping an eye on repair costs, these ratings matter more than ever. If you…

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3 Japanese Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025

These 3 Japanese car brands ranked lowest for reliability in 2025—find out what went wrong and what to consider before your next car purchase.

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Trump Says He's Making Cars Cheaper. Nope

U.S. tariffs will cost the auto industry $30 billion in 2026, and with gas prices expected to rise and EV tax credits ending, there's little relief in sight.

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The $250 EV Tax Has No Legal Precedent In Over 200 Years

Republicans want to treat EVs like luxury carriages with an EV fee that would take America back by 235 years.

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The 5 Cheapest Car Brands to Own—Based on Real Repair Data

Buying a new car can be exciting, but it is important to think about the entire cost of ownership. It goes beyond the sticker price and monthly payments. You have to consider maintenance expenses, registration fees, and possibly even property taxes (depending on where you live). That said, these are the…

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'Anybody Got The Same Issue?:' Man Buys 2025 Toyota Camry. Then He Takes a Closer Look at the Seats

A new 2025 Toyota Camry owner was left disappointed after finding an abnormality in the car’s driver’s seat. Anderson (@eldela690r) published a TikTok showing off the fist-sized imperfection.

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Volvo Superfan Explains Why They're 'One Of the Best Cars' Under $5K For Teens. He Might Be Onto Something

A Volvo S60 owner says his vehicle is “one of the best cars for teens” under $5,000. That’s TikToker @majkic06, who shows off a Volvo S60 from the 2000s.A series of on-screen text overlays accompany several glamour shots of the shiny vehicle in Majkic’s viral post. The clip, which has…

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These EVs Far Outperform Their EPA Range On The Highway

Want an electric vehicle that can really go the distance? Consumer Reports drove a bunch to empty to pick the winners from the losers.

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Kroger has been overcharging grocery customers for years, report alleges

Grocery store was accused of overcharging customers on everyday items due to expired sales tags

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CFPB Scraps Biden-Era Plan To Curb Data Brokers' Sale Of Personal Info

Consumer watchdog groups warned that withdrawing the rule leaves Americans more vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.

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Should you eat brown rice? It still contains this toxic metal

Should you rethink your rice consumption?

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Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards

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Nearly 20 infant formulas found to contain toxic lead, arsenic, or both. Here's how parents can keep babies safe

“We really want these results to be empowering for parents,” said Consumer Reports, which tested 41 types of baby formula.

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Investigation reveals heavy metals, including ‘potentially harmful’ levels of lead, in baby formula

While there are several safe options, Consumer Reports said more than a dozen formulas have ‘potentially harmful’ levels of contaminants

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America's Best And Worst EV Charging Networks: These Fail Half The Time

Road-tripping in an electric vehicle is becoming increasingly easier in the U.S. thanks to a burgeoning network of public charging stations. But that experience is far from perfect. A new Consumer Reports study found that some charging networks are so buggy that drivers have nearly a 50/50 chance of running…

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You're Worrying About The Wrong EV Batteries

Many of you are worried about the long-term reliability of electric vehicle batteries. I know because you ask me all of the time. Among skeptics and prospective buyers alike, it's one of the first things to come up: Will the battery last? Yet more and more data is showing that…

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Making A Plug-In Hybrid Is A Lot Harder Than You Think

Just make plug-in hybrids! It's obvious. Simple, even. It's the solution. Read enough forums, social media posts and comments and you'll surely learn that for yourself. Automakers seem persuaded. Everyone from Ram to Chevy to Nissan is following along.

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The top 10 car picks for 2025, as selected by Consumer Reports

Six of them are hybrids—and there’s one EV.

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