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What the Dashboard Warning Lights Mean in Your Car

Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the dashboard. They’re your car’s way of asking for help. But those lights are not always easy to interpret. More on Car Maintenance & Repair 7 Best Car Batteries. .Best Car Tires. .Best SUV and Truck Tires. .Why You Might Not Actually Need Premium Gas. .How to Find a High-Quality Car Repair Shop. Regardless of what a warning light means, most manufacturers color-code them...
Posted:Sun Apr 27 06:00:01 EDT 2025

Preview: Bare-Bones All-Electric Slate Truck or SUV Starts Under $30,000

Slate is a totally new all-electric vehicle brand that’s going to sell only one vehicle: a small electric pickup truck with virtually no factory options. As trucks get bigger, technology gets more complex, and car prices get higher, Slate has taken a different approach. It says the pickup measures about 2 feet shorter than the Ford Maverick, lacks any built-in infotainment, and starts around $27,000. Slate Truck. CR's Take. Outside. I...
Posted:Fri Apr 25 17:01:30 EDT 2025

Measured: Cargo Room for SUVs and Minivans

Many consumers consider a vehicle’s cargo room a key shopping consideration, whether it’s for holding groceries, carting the kids to weekend activities, or taking a long road trip. But manufacturers’ claims of abundant space don’t always reflect real-world utility. Total Cargo Capacity. Room Behind the Third Row Consumer Reports measures and evaluates cargo space differently than automakers. For SUVs, minivans, and wagons, we ...
Posted:Thu Apr 24 15:44:11 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Lexus ES Grows, Gets Electrified

The comfortable Lexus ES sedan has been a perennial favorite at Consumer Reports, excelling in our road-test, reliability, and owner satisfaction scores. After seven years without any major updates, the ES is finally getting a full redesign.  Lexus ES. CR's Take. Outside. Inside. What Drives It. Safety and Driver Assistance Systems More on Hybrids and EVs Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon. .CR's Hybrid/EV Buying Guide & Ratin...
Posted:Thu Apr 24 11:58:26 EDT 2025

Acura MDX SUVs Recalled to Fix Rear Lights

Acura is recalling nearly 153,000 MDX SUVs from the 2014-2020 model years because their taillights, interior lights, rear position lights, and license plate lights might not work. This is the second time some of these vehicles have been recalled. MORE ON SAFETY Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS. .We Answer Your Car Recall Questions. .Acura Recalls SUVs Over Brake Light Failure. The problem is due to a water leak that can t...
Posted:Wed Apr 23 11:25:05 EDT 2025

Talking Cars 470: 2025 New York Auto Show Highlights

Main theme: The podcast panel filmed this episode on the floor at the 2025 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). This year marks the 125th anniversary of the show, which originated at a time when owning a car was not a given for most families. Today’s show featured vehicles ranging from 1900s classics to the latest technology-laden vehicle debuts.  . The panel weighs in on the newly unveiled models and their potential success, ...
Posted:Fri Apr 18 15:02:09 EDT 2025

Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon

The ongoing business impact of the coronavirus pandemic has slowed auto development and production, but manufacturers’ plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) continue unabated. In fact, dozens of pure electric models are set to debut by the end of 2025. MORE ON ELECTRIC CARS How to Decide If a Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, or Fully Electric Car Is Right for You. .Electric Cars 101: The Answers to All Your EV Questions. .Automakers Are A...
Posted:Fri Apr 18 12:26:43 EDT 2025

Ford and Lincoln Recall 123,000 More Trucks and SUVs for Brake Problems

Ford and Lincoln are recalling more 2017–2018 Ford F-150 pickup trucks and Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs because a brake leak might make them harder to stop. The automaker already recalled nearly 500,000 older trucks and SUVs for a similar issue in 2022 and 2020. Only vehicles with 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 engines are included in the recall. MORE ON RECALLS We Answer Your Car Recall Questions. .Ford Expedition and Lincoln Na...
Posted:Thu Apr 17 12:42:12 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Is Larger, More Powerful, and More Upscale

For its second generation, the Hyundai Palisade goes big, increasing its size, peak power, fuel efficiency, premium features, and off-road capability.  . When the Palisade was first introduced, it was the more elegant sibling of the laudable Kia Telluride. Redesigned for 2026, the new Palisade takes that role to greater lengths as it faces off against new competition like the Toyota Grand Highlander—a roomy, recent entry in the thre...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 17:38:40 EDT 2025

Preview: The 2026 Audi A6 Is One Sleek Sedan

Audi updated its A6 midsized luxury sedan for 2026 with a new look and an updated powertrain choice. It now shares an underlying design, technology, and some parts with the new Q5 and A5. MORE ON LUXURY CARS Best Luxury Cars You Can Buy Right Now. .Most & Least Satisfying Mainstream and Luxury Sedans. .Popular Used Luxury Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead. However, some of the A6’s most interesting options aren’t available in t...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 16:16:53 EDT 2025

Preview: The 2026 Subaru Outback Is Truly an SUV Now

The Subaru Outback is a whole new vehicle for 2026. It’s two inches taller than the current Outback and has a more rugged profile. It’s a midsized SUV, so it’s larger than the Subaru Forester, but smaller than the three-row Ascent.. The new design is a departure for the Outback, which started life in 1994 as a burlier, lifted version of the Legacy, and was once available as both a sedan and a station wagon. But the Legacy is gone ...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 11:50:01 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Kia EV4 Has a Long Range and Angular Styling

So far, most of the electric cars that have hit the market have been expensive luxury models. But Kia appears fully committed to bringing smaller, more reasonably priced EVs to a dealer near you. The Korean automaker’s latest unveiling is the EV4, a compact electric sedan. Yes, you read that correctly: a sedan, as in a car, not an SUV, which seem to be everywhere on the roads these days. . Looking like a Kia EV6 after only a semester...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 10:00:01 EDT 2025

Preview: 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Is a Bigger, Better Solterra EV

The all-new Subaru Trailseeker is a larger version of the current Solterra EV—over six inches longer and nearly an inch taller. The Trailseeker promises more cargo space as well as standard all-wheel drive. 2026 Subaru Trailseeker. CR's Take. Outside. Inside. What Drives It. Safety and Driver Assistance Systems MORE ON EVS The 13 Best Electric Cars of 2025. .Most and Least Satisfying Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids, and Electric Vehicles. .E...
Posted:Wed Apr 16 09:25:01 EDT 2025

How to Make Your Electric Bike Last Longer

A high-quality electric bike can be a significant investment. Prices range from less than $1,000 to well over $10,000, with the average bike in the $2,000 to $4,000 range. In addition to being costly to replace, high demand for e-bikes in some areas could make it tricky to find the one you want. Sales of electric motor-assisted bikes were 238 percent higher in 2023 than in 2019, according to Circana, a firm that tracks the industry.. At...
Posted:Sun Apr 13 06:00:14 EDT 2025

How to Make Your Car Last 200,000 Miles and More

Getting your money’s worth out of a car means holding on to it—ideally, for at least several years beyond its warranty period. By then, the car depreciates more slowly, and even as maintenance and repairs get more expensive, your overall ownership costs dwindle. In fact, Consumer Reports’ experts find that the true financial win is if you can stretch ownership all the way to 200,000 miles. . To get there, it’s helpful to start ...
Posted:Fri Apr 11 17:03:39 EDT 2025