10 Cheap Cars That CR Recommends

To help members find the best car at the lowest cost, we analyzed the average transaction price for new cars using national data from TrueCar, a CR partner, and sorted all models based on their selling price. These 10 models all meet our stringent standards for road-test performance, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety to be…

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5 Best Bike Racks, Tested by Our Experts

We decided on a sampling of hitch-mounted platform racks, including a low-priced option designed with heavy electric bikes in mind and one intended for serious cyclists who anticipate regular use. We also evaluated low- and high-priced hitch-mounted hanging racks.  We ordered the racks online, assembled them in the Auto Test Center main garage, and tried…

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7 Best Hair Dryers From Our Tests

You can get a lot more from a hair dryer now. We recently put 14 hair dryers to the test, and many of these products bear little resemblance to the simple, rickety thing I used as a teen. The new models have sensors. They have magnets that help attach accessories easily and RFID chips that…

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How to Avoid Hidden Damage on a Used Car

Car theft is a serious concern, even among more mainstream models. Vehicle thefts numbered more than a million for 2022 and 2023, but the figures dropped to 850,708 in 2024, according to the NICB, an industry membership organization. California has the highest vehicle theft rate at 463.2 thefts per 100,000 people. Why it matters: The…

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