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The Most Satisfying New Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
Hybrids, sporty cars, and spacious SUVs and sedans top the list, according to Consumer Reports’ surveys Rivian R1T By Jon Linkov Want to be sure you’ll still love your next new car long after the warranty runs out? The easiest way is to check out CR’s owner satisfaction ratings, which are based on responses from CR members on more than…
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Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled Again to Fix Backup Camera Problems
Vehicles Recalled• 2021-2022 Ford Edge SUVs that have already had recall #22V151 performed• 2020-2023 Ford Explorer SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed• 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed• 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed The problem: A software update meant to fix a faulty backup camera might have…
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Used 2-Row Midsized SUVs With the Best Fuel Economy
In addition, our data shows that buying a used model doesn’t mean you’re forced to sacrifice fuel economy to get the space and all-weather traction you want. In fact, all of the models below were designed and built recently enough that their performance in our tests—such as those for acceleration, braking, and fuel economy—is on a par with brand-new cars.…
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Cars, SUVs, and Trucks With the Best Fuel Economy
The lists below highlight the vehicles by category that got the best fuel economy in Consumer Reports’ latest tests. Rather than display every tested vehicle here, we have selected miles-per-gallon cutoffs that are relative to each category. For example, a vehicle that gets 21 mpg wouldn’t be competitive among compact cars, but it would be among the highest in the…
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Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk
Vehicles Recalled• Volkswagen Atlas SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 12, 2024• Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 9, 2024 The problem: If the engine cover is not properly reinstalled after a vehicle service, it could come into contact with a hot surface such as the exhaust or turbocharger. This could increase…
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Most Fuel-Efficient Used Three-Row SUVs
These SUVs are also recent enough that their performance in our tests—such as those for acceleration, braking, and fuel economy—is on a par with brand-new models. Plus, many were available with active safety features such as forward collision warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking (AEB), and blind spot warning (BSW) as either standard or optional equipment. We’ve listed them in order…
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Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars and SUVs
If you, like a majority of Americans, tend to drive less than 40 miles a day, you could end up visiting the gas pump just a few times a year. According to a 2024 survey of CR members, 80 percent of those who drive 2022 or newer PHEVs say they typically start their journeys on a full battery so that…
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BMW X3 SUVs Recalled to Fix Rear Door Latches
Vehicles recalled: BMW X3 SUVs manufactured between Aug. 11, 2021, and Aug. 27, 2024. The problem: These SUVs were built with rear seat door locking modules that may not fully conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 206 Section 4.3.1. As such, rear passengers may be able to open the doors in a single motion without unlocking them first. The…
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Best American Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
All of the cars featured here are CR Recommended, but not all are built in the U.S. Below we spotlight the highest-scoring American-branded vehicle for most of the categories we test. (With the shift in demand toward SUVs, small American cars are nearly extinct. We only included categories where an American-branded car qualified.) There are many ways to sort and…
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Most Satisfying New Midsized SUVs
In our surveys, we ask a simple question: Would you get this car if you had to do it all over again? Then we look at the percentage of owners who tell us they would definitely buy their vehicle again to determine the top performers. There’s a good chance that the vehicles CR members find satisfying are the ones you’d…
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