BMW X3 Outpoints Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Tests of Compact Luxury SUVs
New Prius V hatchback provides excellent efficiency and utility YONKERS, NY — The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in a head-to-head match up. While the...

CR Tests Show Bigger and Better TVs Abound as Super Bowl Nears
Larger Screens, More with 1080p Enhance Viewing Experience; Ratings of 142 LCD and Plasma TVs in March Issue of Consumer Reports YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports today released its latest Ratings of LCD and plasma televisions just in time for...

CR Survey Finds Americans See Less Difference between Car Brands in the Marketplace
Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet continue to lead in overall perception, but by a slimmer margin. YONKERS, NY—The difference perceived by American consumer between the top car brands and the challengers is shrinking, according to the findings of the 2012...

CR Index: Consumer Outlook Rises With Improvements in Employment, Sentiment and Stress
Strong Holiday Activity Shows Americans were Willing to Engage and Spend, But for How Long? YONKERS, NY — January’s Consumer Reports Index, a measure of overall consumer financial health, showed that the consumer’s outlook is improving. Sentiment and employment numbers...

Consumer Reports Money Adviser February 2012 Issue
Debunking ID theft hype—You don’t need an costly service to protect your good name Money is tight for most people these days, and according to a Consumer Reports Money Adviser investigation, you don’t need to spend it on costly identity...

Medicare Study Shows Most Medical Errors Go Unreported
CMS Will Work to Make Hospitals Track Errors Better Internally But Information Will Be Kept From The Public WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study released today by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and...

Consumer Reports provides a resource to overcome the challenges in identifying the best colleges
Selecting the right college can be challenging—but a new resource from Consumer Reports, “Find The Best Colleges for You” aims to make the process of researching colleges more efficient and ultimately less stressful for university-bound students. The free guide is...

ShopSmart Discovers New Ways to Eat Better
YONKERS, NY — Let’s face it, many of the most healthful foods – bitter vegetables, long-cooking beans, and squishy tofu – can be a tough sell. The March 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, gives...

ShopSmart Cuts Your Risk of ID Theft
YONKERS, NY — Everyone is at risk of ID theft – whether it’s because of sensitive information on paperwork like monthly bills and medical forms, lack of precaution when browsing online – or even your shopping habits when you hit...

Inside the March 2012 Issue of ShopSmart
The latest issue of ShopSmart hits newsstands on January 10, 2012. From the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day. FEATURES: Organizing on the cheap. (p.22) If you’re looking to...