Statement by Consumers Union on Genachowski as FCC Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 13, 2009 -- President-elect Obama plans to nominate Julius Genachowski to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to news reports. Chris Murray, senior counsel for Consumers Union, made the following statement today in response...

Nearly Half of Americans Have Delayed Purchasing a New Car
Toyota and Honda lead the pack in CR’s Auto Brand Perceptions Survey YONKERS, NY — Nearly half of Americans (48 percent) reported that they will wait longer before their next vehicle purchase, according to the results of Consumer Reports’ 2009...

Consumers Union Asks Congress to Consider Delay of Digital TV Transition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine, today said Congress should consider delaying the February 17 transition from analog to digital TV broadcasts. In letters to members of Congress, President Bush, and President-elect Obama, Consumers...

Risk Survey: 58 Percent of Cyclists Never Wear a Helmet, 27 Percent Never Use Sunscreen
CR’s survey reveals how often Americans take risks YONKERS, NY — Some 58 percent of Americans never wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, 70 percent never wear hearing protection when using a gas lawn mower or leaf blower, and...

Fiber-Optic Providers Are Leading Choices for Internet, Television, and Telephone Service
February report reveals why Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-verse are best choices overall; how service-bundling can cut bills and what to know before choosing a provider YONKERS, NY — Consumers looking to cut costs without sacrificing satisfaction for Internet, television,...

Hyundai Genesis Outscores Competitors, Becomes Top-Rated “Upscale Sedan”
Genesis narrowly outpoints Lexus ES 350 to take top spot YONKERS, NY — The Hyundai Genesis outscored four competitors to become Consumer Reports top-rated vehicle in the competitive "Upscale Sedan" category. The Genesis, which achieved an "Excellent" overall road test...

Survey: More Than Half of Successful Dieters Lose Weight on Their Own
Survey of 21,000 readers reveals six stay-thin strategies; Tips for healthful meals on a budget YONKERS, NY — A new survey published in the February issue of Consumer Reports reveals the secrets of successful dieters, many of whom say they...

Big Promises of Some Infomercial Exercise Machines Fall Flat; plus, Set up a Home Gym for Under $100
What’s real and what’s hype in infomercial fitness machines; plus tests of 40 exercise equipment machines include 6 Consumer Reports Best Buys YONKERS, NY — Two new reports from Consumer Reports separate the wheat from the chaff in home workout...

Reveals Great Washers For As Little As $400
Latest Tests Show Cleaning Ability Has Little To Do With Price YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports’ latest tests of 50 washing machines uncovered great values among top- and front-loaders. Three top-loaders by Estate, GE, and Maytag washed well and quickly...

Retirement Survey: Planning Ahead May Be Just As Risky As Rewarding
February issue offers 17 moves to rebuild the nest egg and secure the future YONKERS, NY — In the wake of big investment losses many have turned to Plan B to strategize and rebuild their retirement nest egg, according to...