The problem: An error in Ford’s SYNC 3.2 R10 RC1 infotainment software may cause backup cameras not to display images, or the images might get stuck on the screen. The fix: Ford and Lincoln dealerships will perform a software update, free of charge. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Ford at 866-436-7332. NHTSA…
As with that sedan, Toyota jettisoned the conventional four-cylinder engine from the RAV4. For 2026, most RAV4s will come with a hybrid powertrain that produces 23 hp more than the previous base engine, for a combined 226 hp. For the first time, the hybrid RAV4 is available in a front-drive configuration. The all-wheel-drive version has…
For this year’s project, Consumer Reports tried each antenna in White Plains, NY, about 30 miles north of Manhattan. We attached the flat antennas to a window on clear days and placed one model with a different design on the windowsill. We also put each antenna outside the window on a balcony. Only one model…
That’s why it’s important to approach each new-car shopping experience with an open mind and use CR’s ratings to find the best-performing vehicles in the class and price range you’re considering. Our testing shows that some new cars outperform others you see on the road everywhere you go. “Don’t just follow the crowd when buying…
How long do you hope to rely on your convertible crib? This will help guide your choice among the handful of convertible crib types that are available. A crib that converts from mini or bassinet size up to a full-sized bed will give your family more years of use than one that transitions from a…
Once you’re positive you have a flea problem, bathe all the cats and dogs in the home (even those that aren’t scratching) with a mild soap (Hansen suggests Dawn dish detergent because it can cut the surface tension of water, making it easier for the fleas to drown), then comb out any fleas with a…
HDR, short for high dynamic range, is now found in a vast majority of midsized to large sets. It increases the contrast between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks a TV can produce. To do a good job with HDR video, a TV needs to get bright enough to display brighter, more colorful images…
To develop our in-depth toilet ratings, Consumer Reports’ engineers put the fixtures through a battery of tests involving waste removal, bowl cleaning, and drain-line clogs. We also measure how loud a toilet’s flushes are using a decibel meter. Based on performance in these tests, we give each toilet an Overall Score. To test solid-waste removal,…
Most breastfed newborns will eat every 2 to 4 hours, on average, and some will want to nurse as often as every 1 to 3 hours in those first few days. That doesn’t mean that more is always better when it comes to pumping. Maya Bunik, American Academy of Pediatrics breastfeeding section chair and professor…
While Netflix seemingly led the way for other streaming networks to create compelling original programming, Hulu actually beat them all to the punch. In 2011, a year before Netflix’s Lilyhammer and two years before the arrival of House of Cards, the burgeoning streamer premiered The Morning After, a pop-culture-focused news show that ran for 800…