Chrysler 300 tops GM, Ford large sedans, Consumer Reports says 6:34 am U.S. ET | Aug. 22, 2012  Chrysler boosted its rating in Consumer Reports' testing of large sedans as its 300 topped offerings by General Motors and Ford. The 300 scored an 83, behind only the Hyundai Genesis at 92.... Read More »
Nissan hires Consumer Reports testing chief David Champion 1:15 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 22, 2012  Nissan hired David Champion, whose recommendations as the head of auto testing for Consumer Reports have influenced countless car buyers, to help the company ensure its vehicles match up well against competing models. Champion will become Nissan's executive adviser of competitive assessment and quality on Sept. 10.... Read More »
2012 MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS Ford faces big test with new Fusion, Consumer Reports says 6:49 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 8, 2012  Ford, after two years of consumer complaints about its touch-screen dashboard controls, faces a big test with its remodeled Fusion mid-sized sedan, Consumer Reports magazine's auto-test chief said.Technology glitches have lowered Ford's quality scores.... Read More »
Buick, Chrysler, Kia improve most in Total Car Score 2012 composite rating 4:15 pm U.S. ET | June 11, 2012 Buick, Chrysler and Kia improved the most this year while Infiniti took the top spot from Lexus on Total Car Score's list of Best Scoring Car Brands of 2012. The list is a composite of ratings from nine automotive review and ratings sites, including MSN Autos, U.S. News & World Report and Consumer Guide.... Read More »
How David Champion learned the ropes 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 11, 2012  A dialogue with car executives wasn't always the case at Consumer Reports. But it has become routine under David Champion -- only the third person to head the Consumers Union testing program since it was launched in 1936.... Read More »
Toyota Prius C denied Consumer Reports recommendation 10:24 am U.S. ET | May 31, 2012  Toyota's Prius C, its cheapest hybrid vehicle, failed to receive a recommendation from Consumer Reports magazine, which said the subcompact hatchback offers a harsh and noisy ride.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS In spring, car shoppers' thoughts turn to mpg 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 28, 2012 Fuel economy dominated auto shoppers' consideration this spring, Consumer Reports magazine found in a national survey. Thirty-seven percent of respondents said fuel economy was their top consideration. Quality was a distant second at 17 percent.... Read More »
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