Spend and Save Bank and Credit Card Programs Don’t Help Save Much
November issue offers more rewarding ways to beef up savings YONKERS, NY — In these tough economic times, bank programs designed to help consumers save money by making purchases with a debit or credit card can be tempting, but the...

Ford Flex, Mazda CX-9 Rank among the Best Three-Row SUVs Tested
Redesigned Honda Pilot drops to midpack in CR's ratings YONKERS, NY — The new Ford Flex and the upgraded Mazda CX-9 now rank among the best three-row SUVs tested by Consumer Reports. The Flex and CX-9 trail behind only the...

Quaker Tops Oatmeals Taste-Tests
Unflavored, Longer-Cooking Varieties Taste Better YONKERS, NY — When it comes to oatmeal, the longer it takes to cook, the better it tastes, according to new Ratings from Consumer Reports. Quaker’s unflavored, longer-cooking Steel Cut and Old Fashioned varieties topped...

Consumer Reports Reveals Where Expiring Groceries Go
YONKERS, NY — Sometimes supermarket products, such as meat, milk, muffins, and canned goods stick around beyond their sell-by or use-by dates. Consumer Reports mystery shoppers recently discovered 72 products past their prime in 31 stores across seven states. The...

Good Wipers Aren’t Pricey but Most Fade Fast
Three of top four wipers—Valeo 600 Series, Anco 31 Series, and Michelin RainForce—among the least expensive YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports' latest tests of 15 windshield wipers reveals that drivers don’t need to spend a lot of money to get...

Ratings of All-Season and All-Terrain Tires
CR's tests reveal consumers can save gas with the right tires YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports' latest tests of 34 all-season and all-terrain SUV and pickup truck tires (plus four winter tires) revealed big differences in all-weather performance, tread life,...

Some Breakfast Cereals Marketed to Kids Are More Than 50 Percent Sugar
Youngsters Often Poured Significantly More Than Suggested Serving Size YONKERS, NY — A new nutrition Ratings report from Consumer Reports finds that some breakfast cereals marketed heavily to children are more than 50 percent sugar by weight, and only four...