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Consumer Reports names its top-scoring cars
May 10, 2013 3:30 PM

With the release of our Tesla Model S road test, there have been many questions regarding what other models stand out. Here, we present the current class valedictorians, those cars that have faced our more than 50 tests and managed to earn an A.

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Safest, least expensive mom-friendly cars
May 9, 2013 5:00 PM

Quality, safety, and value are the top factors for new-car buyers and are certainly not lost on moms looking to buy the right family car. Hitting all these attributes in a vehicle that is also kid friendly can be a challenge, but our experts have found 25 of the best, least-expensive mom-friendly cars that are appealing to moms with children of varying ages.

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Video: How to choose the best convertible car
April 25, 2013 10:30 AM

Looking to add some top-down thrills to your life? Our updated convertibles buying guide video and latest road tests can steer you in the right direction.

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Audi Allroad: Smart money or stupid money?
April 5, 2013 2:30 PM

We love driving the Audi Allroad. It's tough to label anything a "staff favorite," but with over six months of service and 12,000+ miles on the odometer, it's clear that the Allroad doesn't stay stationary for long.

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Beyond turbos, what car technology works to boost mpg?
March 22, 2013 12:30 PM

The past few years have shown dramatic fuel economy improvements in all types of cars in our testing. Rather than exotic technology, such as hybrids and vehicle electrification, most of the improvements have come the old-fashioned way: through conventional technologies applied to gasoline engines.

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Best cars for 'megacommutes': Super cruisers starting at $25,000
March 8, 2013 10:00 AM

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly 600,000 Americans have "megacommutes" that have them working more than 50 miles from home or traveling more than 90 minutes each way. As a megacommuter myself, I can relate. Having given this much thought through the years, I have compiled a list of the best cars for megacommutes currently on sale.

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Consumer Reports names the best and worst cars by brand
March 1, 2013 12:00 PM

While car brand reputation can be a strong influence on purchase decisions, such perceptions can be misleading. The reality is, every brand offers models that perform across a spectrum, with some are clearly better than others.

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CES 2013: Autonomous Audi gets license and drives itself in Vegas
January 9, 2013 11:30 AM

Google isn't the only one developing a self-driving car. At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Audi is showing off their autonomous vehicle technology and their vision for the future.

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10 hot cars to watch for 2013
December 28, 2012 10:00 AM

Despite the winter chill, the auto show season is heating up, revealing a number of exciting redesigns, new models, and refreshes coming up in 2013.

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The Audi Allroad brings sport to the adventure wagon niche
November 6, 2012 3:00 PM

A sharp, well-handling alternative to an upscale SUV, the redesign Audi Allroad impressed our staff with its dynamic talents, fuel economy, and fit and finish.

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New car crash test promises to make a big safety impact
August 14, 2012 12:00 AM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just introduced an additional test, a frontal crash that simulates just a small overlap between the front of a car and an object or vehicle it hits.

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Automakers are turning to smaller, turbo engines for better mpg
July 24, 2012 8:30 AM

In the past, four-cylinder engines have been mostly reserved for basic economy cars and lower-cost family sedans. More upscale, higher-priced vehicles usually came with a larger six-cylinder engine that wasn't as fuel efficient but delivered more power and refinement. But that's changing, as experienced in our latest compact SUV road tests.

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The Audi A8L pampers our testers, overloads with gee-whiz features
July 20, 2012 1:00 PM

A technological tour de force, the Audi A8L luxury sedan is rich in power, pampering, and performance. Our testers praise its abundant features and note a few places where complexity trumps function.

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Buying a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro to test proved easy
May 15, 2012 9:00 AM

Any consistent reader of the Consumer Reports blog knows that when buying test cars, we try to do nearly all of the research and interaction with the salesperson(s) online. And while most domestic and Asian brands work well this way, it's harder when buying German cars. Why is this?

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Audi acquires Ducati, gains access to motorcycle maker's engineering talents
April 19, 2012 4:00 PM

The past few years have seen the auto industry implode, reorganize, purge brands, strike new partnerships, and gain a new lease on life, with sales this calendar year finally lifting automakers from the dark days of the carpocalypse. Now, we're seeing another new sign of life in Audi acquiring Italian motorcycle company Ducati.

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