Consumer Reports receives a wide range of questions from enthusiasts and the auto industry looking for a deeper understanding of the methodology used in the reliability section of our latest Annual ...
Imagine if all of the lowest-rated vehicles in a category were suddenly cancelled. Well, that just happened with PHEVs.
Buying a new car isn’t cheap these days. With both prices and interest rates climbing, choosing a model that will hold up ...
Annual reliability rankings have become a blunt reality check for carmakers that lean on marketing gloss while struggling to ...
Colchester, CT — The average price of a new car is over $50,000 for the first time ever, placing added pressure on car shoppers to ensure they’re making a smart choice on a model that will hold up ...
Consumer Reports’ annual used car reliability report ranks used car brands based on their overall reliability. This year, Tesla was named the worst used car brand, while Lexus took the top spot for ...
Nothing is perfect. Vehicles malfunction sometimes, and that means they need repairs or parts replaced. One can only hope it's not a regular occurrence, especially since it can end up being heavy on ...
Through the years, Subaru has earned a name for itself for reasons ranging from its stable boxer engines to symmetrical all-wheel drive system, decent economy, safety, practicality, and success in the ...
Cadillac finds itself navigating a stark reliability paradox. According to the newly released Consumer Reports December 2025 Brand Reliability Rankings, General Motors’ luxury marque has landed near ...
Consumer Reports releases an annual list of car brands, rating them on several fronts. However, among the scores to keep an eye on, reliability is one of the more significant evaluation categories. CR ...