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What is the best oil for your newer Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, or other model? Don't take Consumer Reports' advice if you want your engine to last the longest.

Should the Tesla Cybertruck be outlawed or at least require a special operator’s license? Here is a must-watch commonsense take on the problem.

A recent review of recommended SUVs from Consumer Reports reveals that this popular Toyota in the 2024 model is not so popular anymore based on road tests and their Annual Auto Surveys.

Here’s how to Venn Diagram Consumer Reports latest reliability and range analysis reports to choose the best EV for you when it comes to reliability with range.

Our testing of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire has now spanned 31,000 miles. We report on tire tread wear, noise, and MPG changes during our two-and-a-half-year test.

Given the Cybertruck’s sharp edges and ultra-hard stainless steel exterior, people assumed it would not pass Europe’s stringent pedestrian protection regulation. However, Elon Musk says the Cybertruck is the “safest truck in the world for pedestrians.”

Consumer Reports lists the best fuel-efficient cars based on their fuel-economy test results of hybrid car models that possess strong Overall Scores from Consumer Reports’ vehicle rating system.

Here are twenty of the top snow-driving tips to help keep Subaru owners safe this winter. Go down the list and see if you are doing them.

Discover the best tires Consumer Reports analysts say are stand outs for performance, safety, and treadwear reliability that shine for all seasons and road conditions in this recent update.

Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now!

Here’s a recent warning about one discontinued SUV that is under investigation for repeated engine failure complaints while driving on the highway.

Are you about to install a new EV charger setup? We have some advice for you, and an explanation as to why you should hard-wire it or install the plug “upside down.”

According to Consumer Reports surveys, these two- and three-row midsized SUV models are the ones most reliable for shoppers looking to keep their SUV for the long haul…both figuratively and literally.

Does it ever make sense to sink as much as $10,000 into a 27-year-old old truck over buying a brand new one at seven times the cost? It does…IF it’s the right used truck.

Here’s the latest on Tesla special lease and financing deals for this month reported today by Carfax and the caveats you will want to pay attention to before signing a deal.

Here are some car owner fails mechanics observe everyday that will be sure to put a smile on your face…and some worry lines as well knowing you share the road with these owners.

Can you put a price on reliability? Dealerships can and do. Here’s the latest on the 10 most reliable cars today and the price tag Consumer Reports says you can expect for each.

Find out why Tesla should be worried with this Chinese EV that is solving one of the biggest EV battery problems for EV owners by adopting a solution Tesla abandoned.

Looking for a reliable car but a Toyota is out of your budget? Here is a bulletproof alternative, recommended by this mechanic that---believe it not---was actually made by Ford and favored by the police.

Here’s how easy it is to change the transaxle fluid on your Prius as long as you are aware of some not-so-minor details to avoid making a mistake.

Consumer Reports lists the top used car and truck models over the past 10 years ranging in price from below $10,000 up to $40,000 that includes the recommended model years you should be looking at.

Saw what looks like a promising decent used car deal on Facebook Marketplace? Here’s what you need to look for before buying one and what you should never do.

You’ve heard of ambulance-chasing attorneys, how about accident-chasing tow truck drivers?! Here’s a warning about a legal tow truck charge scam that can cost you thousands of dollars.

Should you consider buying a mechanic’s tool set from Harbor Freight as a gift this Christmas? Find out now how Harbor Freight compared in a multi-tool set review.

If your Tacoma is getting on in years, here’s advice from a Toyota mechanic you need to be aware of before ordering a replacement part you might not have considered ever needing.

Here’s an interesting factoid about what blown head gasket sealants and preserving eggs have in common. Plus, what you really need to know about mechanic-in-a-can leak stopping products to make them work.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, and Forester are the brand's top-selling models, but there are questions about future models. Here are five questions that loom large for the Japanese automaker.

We compare the Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick in Cactus Gray side by side and ask, “Who wore it better?”

Have you ever wondered where the material for the soft tops, accessories, and interior bits for your Ford Bronco Sport or Bronco come from? The answer is made in America Haartz Corp. Here's why it matters.

Here’s the second installment of insider secrets and tips to shopping at Harbor Freight to get the best deals possible; some controversial points from the first video installment; and what employees say about dumpster diving at HF.