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. InsideEVs · Jun 4, 2025
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 The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
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. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Should you eat brown rice? It still contains this toxic metal Should you rethink your rice consumption? Fortune · Apr 15, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
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. Fortune · Mar 21, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025
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… InsideEVs · Mar 18, 2025
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… InsideEVs · Mar 6, 2025
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. InsideEVs · Feb 28, 2025
The top 10 car picks for 2025, as selected by Consumer Reports Six of them are hybrids—and there’s one EV. Fortune · Feb 25, 2025
Two popular child car seats didn’t hold up in a Consumer Reports crash test - but they both meet government standards Both car seats have ‘significant structural integrity issues,’ according to Consumer Reports The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food Parents across the U.S. should soon be able to determine how much lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury are in the food they feed their babies, thanks to a California law, the first of its kind, that took effect this year. The Conversation · Feb 14, 2025
Logitech repair program offers OEM replacement parts for 20+ devices — available in 62 countries Logitech partners with iFixit to create Logitech Repair Hub to offer OEM replacement parts for over 20 devices. Tom’s Hardware · Jan 23, 2025
Motor1 · Jan 21, 2025 You'll Pay Way Over MSRP for These New Cars A new car's MSRP and the final price someone pays at the dealer are, sadly, often different. And if you're interested in buying a particularly popular model, you can expect to pay well over the manufacturer's suggested retail price. We've seen dealers in the last few years willing to slap…
Motor1 · Jan 9, 2025 Volkswagen: EVs Are 'Much More Reliable' Than Gas Cars Volkswagen is confident its electric vehicle sales will finally flourish in 2025. In Europe, it has more orders for the ID.7 than for the Passat. It's leading in the electric vehicle sales race at home in Germany and was the most popular EV maker in Norway last October. This year,…
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025 Biden Administration Launches 'Cyber Trust Mark' Seal For Internet-Connected Devices President Joe Biden has launched the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a labeling program to help American consumers easily identify secure smart devices, in a bipartisan move to improve cybersecurity and consumer trust.
InsideEVs · Dec 12, 2024 Global EV Survey: 92% Of EV Drivers Won’t Return To Gas Cars Electric vehicles are quiet, fast and packed with tech, and these advantages leave a lasting impression on owners. Very few of them, if any, would switch back to a combustion car after going electric, at least according to a new study published by the Global EV Alliance, which we also…
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024 Don't Get Scammed This Holiday Season: Your Guide To Spot Package Delivery Scams One in five American adults who encountered online scams ended up losing money, making it crucial to follow tips to avoid falling for delivery scams.
Motor1 · Dec 9, 2024 The Most Reliable Car Brands of 2024 Reliability should be at the top of your priority list when buying a car. Whether new or used, it's important to ensure your car will last for a long time, avoiding headaches and potential mechanic bills. The team over at Consumer Reports compiled a list of the 22 most reliable…
InsideEVs · Dec 8, 2024 Rivian Is Last In Consumer Reports' Reliability List. Owners Still Love Them What's a few software glitches, powertrain issues and battery faults between you and a car you truly love?
InsideEVs · Dec 5, 2024 EV Reliability Improved In 2024. It Still Lags Behind Hybrids And ICE Good news for anyone considering going electric: the latest Consumer Reports reliability survey shows that EVs made in the last three model years are improving compared to older models. CR compared data about vehicles with all levels of electrification and found that hybrids are more reliable than pure combustion cars,…
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a gap with gas-powered automobiles
Salon · Nov 27, 2024 How to be mindful of lead in cinnamon "The FDA issued three alerts throughout 2024, warning consumers about lead in certain brands of cinnamon products"
The Conversation · Nov 27, 2024 Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food taste delicious. They can satisfy our cravings, expand our culinary horizons and help us eat things that we might normally dislike. Spices have health-enhancing properties and, in medicine, have been…