Over-the-air (OTA) software updates have become common on new cars. But how long do they take? What do they do? Our experts ...

See the safest new cars of 2026. Our review of IIHS Top Safety Picks highlights the best SUVs and sedans for back seat safety ...

Skip these popular cars and SUVs. Our safer picks do better on crash tests, come with standard AEB and BSW, and have better ...

One can argue that a car is only as good as the tires that roll it from point A to point B. These tires scored first place in ...

Episode 498 of the “Talking Cars with Consumer Reports” video podcast discusses our electric vehicle range test and the ...

The 2027 BMW i3 is the newest of the German automaker’s “Neue Klasse” EVs, which feature an electric-first design, powerful ...

Every year, Consumer Reports names its 10 Top Picks—those cars, SUVs, and trucks that excel in our tests and member surveys. These are exceptional models that are easy for us to recommend, and they ...

“Safety isn’t just about crash testing,” says Emily A. Thomas, PhD, associate director of auto safety at Consumer Reports. “A safe car has predictable handling and braking, controls that don’t ...

Consumer Reports examines the basic differences between leasing and buying a new car. To start, buying involves higher monthly costs than leasing.

Main theme: The panelists discuss their experiences with the redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf, which shares a design with the now discontinued Nissan Ariya. The Leaf has similar external dimensions to the ...

Safe cars don’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, that’s one reason for Consumer Reports’ safety verdict, a new rating that allows shoppers to easily compare cars. It identifies models with excellent ...