The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 19, 2024

We sat down with Jake Fisher, the Senior Director of Auto Testing at Consumer Reports , to talk about their best and worst cars of 2023. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter. And our best and worst, of course.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That’s the case with Rivian, which recently landed atop Consumer Reports’ list of most-loved auto brands, despite the publication listing the R1S as one of its least favorite test vehicles of 2023. Rivian was the only brand in Consumer Reports’ study to earn a perfect 5 out of 5 score, while six others came close with four.

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Teslarati

APRIL 28, 2023

CarMax, the United States’ largest used car retailer, has observed a significant increase in consumer interest in electric vehicles, particularly Teslas. The firm’s findings were outlined in the company’s 2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumer Report. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Teslarati

JULY 8, 2022

Consumer Reports has released the results from its largest ever national survey, and it found that over a third of Americans are interested in buying electric vehicles. Compared to a Texas poll that we covered previously in Teslarati , Consumer Reports ‘ poll showed a lower level of interest.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For the longest time, Consumer Reports has heavily criticized Tesla’s driver monitoring systems since the EV maker primarily relied on the vehicles’ steering wheel to determine if a driver is paying attention to the road or not. FSD Beta reportedly remained usable even with the cabin camera blocked as well.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Consumer Reports gathered data from numerous surveys to see which electric vehicles (EVs) were the most reliable–Tesla and Nissan stood out. According to Consumers Reports data , the Tesla Model 3 and the second-generation Nissan Leaf were the second and third-most reliable electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A consumer’s love for a vehicle is something truly valuable. And in this sense, even an organization such as Consumer Reports, which tends to lean into the anti-Tesla narrative every so often, recently admitted that its list of most satisfying cars on the market is dominated by vehicles from the California-based EV maker.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Tesla has a knack for not performing well in some reliability and dependability surveys , and the most recently released assessment from Consumer Reports continued that trend after the electric automaker finished 27th out of 28 total brands. ” Tesla trifecta dominates Consumer Reports’ list of most satisfying cars on the market.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 8, 2022

With gas prices taking a toll on people’s wallets, Consumer Reports (CR) has a new survey of what Americans think about battery electric vehicles and low carbon fuels.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 14, 2023

One-pedal driving is one of the more well-known features of electric vehicles, but Consumer Reports recently voiced concerns that the feature might be more dangerous than initially thought.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Tesla’s Safety Score system may be designed to encourage drivers to operate their vehicles in a very cautious manner, but according to Consumer Reports, the newly-introduced metric could actually make the roads less safe. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

Like ‘em or not, the musings of Consumer Reports can carry quite a bit of weight with John Q. Specifically, the group says they expect the ’23 F-150 to be less reliable than the average new car based on data from the 2021 and 2022 model years.& Public when shopping for big-ticket items like a car or pickup truck.

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Teslarati

JULY 20, 2021

Consumer advocate group Consumer Reports (CR) has issued a sharp rebuke of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta V9, which began its initial rollout earlier this month. Consumers are simply paying to be test engineers for developing technology without adequate safety protection,” he said. .

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has won Consumer Reports ‘ award for the Electric Vehicle Top Pick. “Make no mistake, the Model 3 is still a great choice, and Consumer Reports recommends it. ” The report notes that the Mach-E is more similar to the Model Y than the Model 3, which is a fact.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Consumer Reports is out with its annual owner satisfaction survey, showing Rivian to be far and away the most-loved car brand according to owners. The rating comes soon after Consumer Reports strangely listed the R1S as one of its “least favorite cars we tested in 2023.” Well, except for Consumer Reports.

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Teslarati

APRIL 23, 2021

Just recently, Consumer Reports published the results of a test it conducted at its private track to demonstrate just how “easy” it was to fool Tesla’s Autopilot system into operating without a driver behind the wheel. To accomplish its goals, Consumer Reports performed a series of blatantly illegal driving behaviors.

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Teslarati

JUNE 29, 2021

Following the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) decision to award the 2021 Tesla Model 3 with pure vision Autopilot a Top Safety Pick+ rating, Consumer Reports has decided to reinstate its “Top Pick” rating for the entry-level sedan. — Consumer Reports (@ConsumerReports) June 29, 2021.

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Teslarati

APRIL 22, 2021

Consumer Reports claims to have shown that Tesla Autopilot can be “easily tricked” into driving without anyone in the driver’s seat. CR released a report on April 22nd entitled, “ CR Engineers Show a Tesla Will Drive With No One in the Driver’s Seat. You can email me at joey@teslarati.com as well.

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Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2021

Tesla analyst Pierre Ferragu of New Street Research is not impressed with Consumer Reports’ test that apparently “tricked” a Model Y into driving itself without anyone in the passenger seat. Consumer Report showed you can trick à tesla to self drive without a driver. . This car is dangerous!

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Teslarati

JANUARY 20, 2022

In a recent announcement, Consumer Reports stated that it has decided to reward carmakers whose driver-assist systems encourage safe driving behaviors. So far, Consumer Reports noted that only Ford’s Blue Cruise and GM’s Super Cruise would be earning these extra points.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Plug-in hybrid reliability is the pits, finds Consumer Reports. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Volvo EX90 gets U.S. And Hyundai and Kia bypass some of the hurdles of in-wheel motors with their own solution.

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Teslarati

JUNE 1, 2021

Based on local reports, Giga Berlin construction seems to be complete. The post Tesla Giga Berlin’s battery plant to consume far less water than expected: report appeared first on TESLARATI. The State Environment Agency still has to approve Tesla’s entire application for Model Y production to begin at Gigafactory Berlin.

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Teslarati

APRIL 22, 2024

Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Free Consumer Electric Vehicle Education Program. One of the biggest challenges for consumers considering owning an all-electric vehicle is their fear of what they don’t know. EV Live is an education platform, accessible to all, where a real person will interact one-on-one with consumers. Clean Fleet Report says “Bravo!”

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2023

Tesla faces a scandal over range and how it addressed consumer complaints. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown has to face Karma first. And Porsche looks beyond 350-kw connectors for at least one future EV.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 25, 2013

That's the first thought that sprang to mind when we heard the news that Consumer Reports had bought its very own Model S all-electric sport sedan to test. The respected consumer testing magazine notoriously savaged the Fisker Karma in a review last September. Specifically.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. According to a study released last week from Consumer Reports, Many retailers aren’t doing much to support EV charging. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America?

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A study of consumers at various stages of EV shoppers shows big gains in interest and purchase intent with the idea of wireless charging. Tesla is climbing up the premium-brand sales ladder with only EVs. Several Kia and Hyundai hybrids are being recalled.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 23, 2024

Yesterday we reported on a Consumer Reports story listing the most expensive and least expensive car brands in terms of maintenance. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. And so on, and so forth.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 28, 2021

Safety agencies and consumer groups warn about Tesla Vision in the Model 3 and Model Y. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Texas doesn’t budge for Tesla. And will Americans be able to get up to $12,500 with a re-upped EV tax credit?

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Baua Electric

APRIL 23, 2024

Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports. As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer Reports asked owners how much they paid out of pocket for maintenance costs like oil changes over the previous 12 months.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 21, 2015

Today, Consumer Reports tests the new Tesla Model S "Ludicrous Mode," a poll says consumer interest in electric cars may be stagnating, and analysts predict a significant drop in gas prices. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Consumer.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Today, we have efficiency ratings for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, Consumer Reports' opinion of Tesla's updated Autopilot system, and General Motors makes its first allocations of 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars to dealers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

MARCH 27, 2024

As noted in a TechCrunch report, Fisker’s internal audit did manage to track down the majority of the missing customer payments. Such a strange situation has actually been reported recently. Consumer Reports also observed that the Fisker Ocean they purchased had a notably high destination charge at $2,438.

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Electrek

APRIL 22, 2024

Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer Reports.

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Teslarati

MARCH 11, 2024

A recent report shows that the exact opposite is true. As per a report from German news outlet BZ , Giga Berlin has been accused of using too much water and discharging dirty wastewater into the community’s sewage system. For comparison, other businesses in the regional distribution area consume far more water.

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