The Latest Breaking News from Consumer Reports

Woman Allegedly 'Stuck' in Tesla For 40 Minutes With 115 Degrees Temperature During Vehicle Update

Tesla driver stuck in car during software update. Warns others to avoid in-car updates and highlights the importance of knowing manual release features.

International Business Times UK · May 17, 2024

Teslas Have Cheapest 10-Year Maintenance Costs: Consumer Reports

The car brands with the cheapest maintenance costs include Tesla, Buick and Toyota.

InsideEVs · Apr 24, 2024

High levels of pesticides are in produce

The watchdog group recently conducted its “most comprehensive review" of pesticides in 59 fruits and vegetables

Salon · Apr 19, 2024

What’s safe to eat? Here is the pesticide risk level for each fruit and vegetable

Even organic produce can contain unhealthy amounts of pesticide – see which fruits and vegetables rank best and worst

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2024

Consumer Reports' Fisker Ocean Experience Has Been Unsurprisingly Nightmarish

Fisker is in big trouble. Given all the problems Consumer Reports had with its Ocean, it's no surprise.

Motor1 · Apr 15, 2024

CR wants Lunchables removed from schools

The consumer watchdog group said the kits contain high levels of sodium and high levels of harmful chemicals

Salon · Apr 14, 2024

Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus

The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.

WEKU · Apr 10, 2024

What Biden’s New Car Emissions Rules Mean For You

The EPA's tighter tailpipe emissions standards should save consumers billions in fueling and maintenance costs each year.

InsideEVs · Mar 21, 2024

Fisker Ocean Slammed By Consumer Reports For Being An 'Unfinished' Product

That’s despite Fisker's EV running the latest software version. So what did Consumer Reports find that made it come to this conclusion?

InsideEVs · Mar 21, 2024

Only 1% Of 270,000 Surveyed Retail Locations Have EV Charging: Consumer Reports

Retail spaces could be an ideal space to quickly establish charging infrastructure, but Consumer Reports found that only 1% Of 270,000 retail Locations surveyed have EV charging.

InsideEVs · Mar 6, 2024