Electric vehicle (EV) technology is still very much in its infancy. Despite it only being a couple of decades since the push ...

The good news is, used cars are far more reliable than they used to be, and you can still get a quality used car for less ...

Benjamin Preston has been a reporter with the Consumer Reports autos team since 2020, focusing on new and used car buying, auto insurance, car maintenance and repair, and electric bikes.

“Buying a new car is a big expense and one that requires a lot of research to arrive at the best choice,” said Jake Fisher, senior director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center. “Our new ...

Having to deal with repairs and breakdowns is no picnic for any car owner but it's more challenging for an older driver. Before you decide to buy, check out Consumer Reports' reliability ratings ...

With car prices at or near record levels, and interest rates still high, buying any car, new or used, is a high-stakes ...

Consumer Reports’ brand ranking for used cars ... to check the reliability ratings for each model year when buying a used car,” he says. “Making assumptions can prove both costly and ...

Any problems should be addressed right away. Don't consider the car-buying process over until you've checked out the vehicle and are satisfied with its condition. Take your time and go over it ...

Even with the rise in used-car values, it’s still a wise financial move to buy a 3-year-old car instead of a brand-new one. That’s because 3-year-old models have many of the same safety and ...

Thankfully, while our friends at Consumer Reports have some tall drivers on staff, they also have their fair share of short ...

You still get all the benefits that come with buying a new car, such as advanced technology, updated safety features, and ...

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