Main theme: In this podcast episode, the team shares its initial driving impressions of the 2024 BMW X2. One of this redesign’s major changes is a longer wheelbase. Does it add notable room for passengers and cargo? And the new X2 delivers our first exposure to BMW’s latest infotainment system: iDrive 9. Does the latest…
If you think your needs can be met by a smaller or less expensive model, check out our list of the best SUVs under $30,000. Every model comes standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that operates at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW), unless noted…
The AirPods Pro 2 also have functions to emphasize sounds coming directly toward someone, adjust the overall volume, and adjust the balance of each range, but these are difficult for anyone who is not the wearer to set, and we didn’t test them in depth. Nevertheless, it is a useful feature if the wearer knows…
To come up with our list of the roomiest, most comfortable midsized SUVs, our experts measure interior space and calculate cargo room by checking how many suitcases and duffel bags can fit in the back and by having testers of various shapes and sizes repeatedly get into and out of both the front and rear…
Main theme: This video podcast focuses on our first impressions of the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado midsized pickup truck. It gets just one body style this go-around—a four-door crew cab with a short bed—and it loses the smooth V6 and fuel-efficient diesel engines. But it rides on a new chassis that stretches the wheelbase by 3.1…
Cleaning SolutionMix ¼ teaspoon of a mild white or clear dishwashing liquid (Dawn is often recommended)—no bleach—in 1 cup of lukewarm water. Cotton SwabsThese are great for testing the safety of a stain remover on fabric. Use a swab to dab the product on a small or hard-to-reach area of upholstery or an inside seam…
There are a couple of caveats, though. “With the exception of built-in models, you’re unlikely to find a 30-inch-wide fridge that’s counter-depth,” says Breann Chai, who leads testing for refrigerators at CR. “You’ll need to be okay with a fridge that sticks out from your kitchen cabinets.” Fridges that are 30 inches wide tend to…
Connects to Google Assistant. Best Smart Soundbar With a wireless subwoofer, room-filling virtual surround sound, and Amazon’s Alexa onboard, the Yamaha YAS-209 is the best smart soundbar you can buy right now. It’s compatible with Spotify Connect and has both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections, which makes it a great speaker for all-around listening in your…
By looking at how cars performed in our tests when new and reviewing detailed reliability data, CR can point car shoppers to models that promise the best overall ownership experience. But it’s important to note that great new cars don’t always make great used cars, especially when factoring depreciation and long-term reliability. We pick a…
On September 28, Bowen Yang performed one of 2024’s most resonant pieces of political theater while dressed as a pygmy hippo. Yang was behind the desk on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment, dressed like Moo Deng, who at the time the show aired was the internet’s current fave. What he was saying, though, sounded…