Sure there are plenty of vehicles that are popular no matter who you are, but age and lifestyle do a lot to determine what type of cars we buy. For the Baby Boomer generation, Consumer Reports made a list of cars that were the most satisfying and popular, and most of them won’t surprise you. …

The Toyota Tundra certainly has a reputation for reliability. But what are the best model years for a good used truck? Let's take a look at some of the years that receive higher praise from critics.

Buying a car used typically means paying a fraction of the original sticker price, but you want to know that you’re getting into a car that isn’t going to cost you even more down the road. This can mean looking into car maintenance and repair costs, but also how fuel-efficient your car is going to …

Every year, Consumer Reports rates vehicles depending on their driving experience, customer satisfaction, and reliability. A luxury car typically costs more upfront than a car in the non-luxury segment. So it’s important to know that you are paying for something with reliability to justify the extra initial cost. These are the most reliable luxury cars …

Land Rovers have a certain allure. They are a status SUV with an expensive price tag. But they are also pretty capable in terms of off-road excitement. Some, like the Land Rover Defender, have become iconic overland vehicles in their own right. But how are they when it comes to upkeep? As much of a …

As far as 2020 minivans go, there is a pretty good group to choose from. Modern minivans offer the finest creature comforts with state of the art technology, entertainment systems, and cool features like vacuums and luxurious reclining seats. There’s no denying that minivans have seriously upped their game in recent models. But which 2020 …

That may seem like a crazy idea at first, but big-town scooter owners have a lot of positive things to say about driving a scooter, and Consumer Reports has even tested out four popular scooters to let us know which ones are worth buying. Hear me out, because there might be something to owning an …

Subaru is one of a few auto brands that are renown for reliability. However, not every model of even the most reliable brands can avoid being deemed unreliable. The WRX, one of Subaru’s most favored models, earned the lowest predicted reliability score of all Subarus. The 2020 WRX is not getting good marks so far. …

As you already know, Lexus is a car brand reputed for dependability. Not all 2020 models hold true to this dogma, however. One sedan that has enjoyed prestige as a Lexus favorite fell short big time, according to Consumer Reports. The 2018 redesign of this popular Lexus sedan didn’t pack the punch we hoped it …

Wagons are the perfect medium between a compact car and an SUV. They are quickly becoming more and more popular. We’ve already been through Consumer Reports‘ best wagons of 2020, so it only makes sense that we would also write up a list of the worst wagons of 2020 as well. Anyone looking for a …

Electric vehicles are on the rise and as far as a fully electric car goes, Tesla is undoubtedly one of the first that comes to mind. The new 2020 Tesla Model X is a luxury vehicle with a luxury price tag. It boasts the benefits of being electric, yet Consumer Reports doesn’t have much good …

With how expensive new vehicles are getting, not to mention the rising cost of repairs, consumers want to get their money’s worth. With the average car spending 8.4 years on the road, Range Rover reliability isn’t going to cut it. Vehicle reliability depends on a variety of factors, and even the best brands can sometimes …

The automotive world is no stranger to scandals. Some are the result of genuine product flaws or company misrepresentation, such as with Takata’s airbags and Volkswagen’s diesel vehicles. Others, though, like Audi’s unintended acceleration debacle, stemmed from driver error as much as product design. Which begs the question: which category does the Consumer Reports scandal …