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Here’s the latest update toward choosing a great Hybrid car that is both fuel-efficient and reliable with Consumer Reports new listing of the best hybrid sedans that cost less than $35,000.

What are the worst Subaru models with reported problems from owners? Here are the top three worst Subaru vehicles and what customers should know when purchasing a used model.

To start the new year, here are my top ten picks for Subaru owners and what you should know.

Here are the best tips to prepare your Subaru all-wheel-drive vehicle for winter. Check out six easy tips to prepare for cold and severe weather driving.

Here is why you should never accept this free service provided by many auto parts stores.

Here is an update of 10 solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts who state that these models have the lowest transaction prices today.

Here are two recommended spark plug tools used by the author that make great gifts for Christmas.

How do the Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek relieve stress? There's a new X stress-relieving mode, and you may not know about it. Check it out and have fun.

Here’s a good reason why Ford should fear Consumer Reports…and it has nothing to do with their ratings.

Looking for a short explanation of which EVs qualify (and why) for tax reduction in 2024? Here is a 10-vehicle list of EVs that made the cut and what it means to Tesla and other EV shoppers.

Here is an informative demonstration about how to change the spark plugs on a 2016 Toyota Corolla with some added info on must-have tools you will need to do the job right.

A recent CARFAX warning identifies these 10 states as the ones that you are most likely to buy a used car from that has a rolled back odometer.

Revitalize your Toyota Hybrid with expert NiMH battery repair tips. Outshine Chris Fix by mastering module assessment, corrosion control, and reconditioning.

What is the best oil for your newer Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, or other model? Don't take Consumer Reports' advice if you want your engine to last the longest.

Should the Tesla Cybertruck be outlawed or at least require a special operator’s license? Here is a must-watch commonsense take on the problem.

A recent review of recommended SUVs from Consumer Reports reveals that this popular Toyota in the 2024 model is not so popular anymore based on road tests and their Annual Auto Surveys.

Here’s how to Venn Diagram Consumer Reports latest reliability and range analysis reports to choose the best EV for you when it comes to reliability with range.

Our testing of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire has now spanned 31,000 miles. We report on tire tread wear, noise, and MPG changes during our two-and-a-half-year test.

Given the Cybertruck’s sharp edges and ultra-hard stainless steel exterior, people assumed it would not pass Europe’s stringent pedestrian protection regulation. However, Elon Musk says the Cybertruck is the “safest truck in the world for pedestrians.”

Consumer Reports lists the best fuel-efficient cars based on their fuel-economy test results of hybrid car models that possess strong Overall Scores from Consumer Reports’ vehicle rating system.

Here are twenty of the top snow-driving tips to help keep Subaru owners safe this winter. Go down the list and see if you are doing them.

Discover the best tires Consumer Reports analysts say are stand outs for performance, safety, and treadwear reliability that shine for all seasons and road conditions in this recent update.

Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now!

Here’s a recent warning about one discontinued SUV that is under investigation for repeated engine failure complaints while driving on the highway.

Are you about to install a new EV charger setup? We have some advice for you, and an explanation as to why you should hard-wire it or install the plug “upside down.”

According to Consumer Reports surveys, these two- and three-row midsized SUV models are the ones most reliable for shoppers looking to keep their SUV for the long haul…both figuratively and literally.

Does it ever make sense to sink as much as $10,000 into a 27-year-old old truck over buying a brand new one at seven times the cost? It does…IF it’s the right used truck.

Here’s the latest on Tesla special lease and financing deals for this month reported today by Carfax and the caveats you will want to pay attention to before signing a deal.

Here are some car owner fails mechanics observe everyday that will be sure to put a smile on your face…and some worry lines as well knowing you share the road with these owners.

Can you put a price on reliability? Dealerships can and do. Here’s the latest on the 10 most reliable cars today and the price tag Consumer Reports says you can expect for each.