That’s why we put dozens of models to the test. In our lab, we expose CO detectors to low CO levels (100 parts per million) and high CO levels (400 ppm) to see how quickly and accurately they detect the colorless, odorless gas. For models that display or announce specific CO levels, we check the…
This hybrid powertrain is based on Subaru’s distinctive 2.5-liter flat-four “boxer” engine. It boosts overall power while promising a 25-percent fuel economy improvement. Like other Subaru SUVs, this version will be all-wheel drive. The Forester is the first Subaru model to receive this next-generation hybrid powertrain. It will be followed by a Crosstrek Hybrid with…
“Based on almost 1,000 individual car seat installations and nearly 130 crash tests, CR’s infant car seat ratings represent a comprehensive and rigorous program that allows us to make distinctions between the car seat models and clear recommendations,” says Michael Bloch, who oversees child seat testing at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center. “They show the…
In 2 out of CR’s 3 rear-facing tests of the Diono LiteClik30 XT using a dummy to simulate the size (29 inches) and weight (22 pounds) of a 12-month-old child, and with the base of the seat installed with a seat belt, the infant carrier released off the base during the crash test. While the…
The move is perhaps not surprising, given that the CFPB has drawn the ire of Republicans, the banking industry, and other industry groups since its creation 14 years ago. Formed by Congress in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB has worked to rein in banks, credit card companies, predatory lenders, big tech,…
The percentage of people who had the virus and died from it in the 1997 outbreak in Asia may sound frightening. But in that outbreak and other outbreaks with high fatality rates, severe or deadly symptoms have occurred primarily in those who lived in close proximity to domestic birds and had limited access to medical…
Honorable Mentions Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Oscillating Tower Fan for $70: This eight-speed fan is very solid for the price—it’s got a remote that neatly slots into the back of the unit, and the base is very sturdy even on carpet. It wasn’t much quieter than some of the other fans on low, though, which…
Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your unwanted gadget can return to useful service, and it may even make you a little cash…
Dress right. Wear loose layers of clothing. Tight garments can impair your circulation, says Sharon Brangman, MD, chief of geriatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. Wool or silk will hold heat better than cotton and won’t absorb moisture. When you go outside, add a winter coat and always include a hat, scarf, and…
All of the cars featured here are CR Recommended, but not all are built in the U.S. Below we spotlight the highest-scoring American-branded vehicle for most of the categories we test. (With the shift in demand toward SUVs, small American cars are nearly extinct. We only included categories where an American-branded car qualified.) There are…