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Toyota Sienna Minivans Recalled to Fix Defective Third-Row Seats
Due to a manufacturing error, the bolts used to attach the third-row seatbacks may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the vehicles may not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards. In a written statement, Toyota said that the seatbacks may not perform as intended and could increase the risk of injury to seated occupants. To fix the problem,…
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Diono & Peg Perego Infant Car Seats Performed Poorly in CR Crash Tests
In 2 out of CR’s 3 rear-facing tests of the Diono LiteClik30 XT using a dummy to simulate the size (29 inches) and weight (22 pounds) of a 12-month-old child, and with the base of the seat installed with a seat belt, the infant carrier released off the base during the crash test. While the dummy remained secure within the…
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Best Infant Car Seats of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
“Based on almost 1,000 individual car seat installations and nearly 130 crash tests, CR’s infant car seat ratings represent a comprehensive and rigorous program that allows us to make distinctions between the car seat models and clear recommendations,” says Michael Bloch, who oversees child seat testing at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center. “They show the importance of buying based on…
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Best Booster Seats for Kids
As the name suggests, all booster seats are designed to “boost” your child up so a seat belt can fit correctly over his or her hips and chest. But there are a few different types of boosters you can consider: The right booster seat for you will depend on your personal preferences, your vehicle, as well as how portable (or…
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Lucid Motors Gravity SUV Has 440+ Mile Range and 7 Seats
Lucid Motors has opened pre-orders for its Gravity SUV, an electric vehicle (EV) with a stated range of more than 440 miles (about 708 kilometers) on a full battery. The battery powers a pair of electric motors that produce the equivalent of 828 horsepower. The company said the Gravity comfortably seats up to seven adults and provides 120 cubic feet…
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How to Test a Call Center Integration Before Buying Seats
Integrating business software with your call center is essential, but it’s rarely easy. Vendors, of course, are going to sugarcoat the hurdles and advertise a call center integration that works off the shelf. Some are more open about the difficulties, but either way, you need to do your due diligence before making any drastic changes. I’ll walk you through every…
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SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats
In fact, even some vehicles with a high Overall Score have a third row that’s really suited only for kids. This list relies on our own expert evaluations of third rows for ease of access and passenger comfort. We’ve also included our exclusive owner satisfaction and reliability survey data, along with information about safety and fuel economy, so that you…
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