Earlier this month, Consumer Reports said it couldnât recommend the Tesla Model 3, after finding what it called âbig flawsâ in the electric sedanâs braking distance. But the publication reversed its decision on Wednesday, saying an over-the-air software update promised by CEO Elon Musk fixed the issue.
Following a Consumer Reports story yesterday, where the publication said it found âbig flawsâ with the Tesla Model 3's braking distance, touch screen and ride quality and thus denied it an official recommendation, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded last night via Twitter that the car will get some updates. Update: ThoseâŚ
The Tesla Model 3 has been billed as Teslaâs mass-market, affordable electric sedan, but with a bunch of fancy options, the car can easily get into the high $70,000-range. Even then, Consumer Reports found some issues with it that keep it from earning a Consumer Reports recommendation. However, Tesla claims that itsâŚ
Subaru of America recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. It might not be the biggest selling brand in the country, but it just closed out 2017 as its best year of sales here ever and its brand loyalty is unquestionable. What you may not know is that this kind of reputation was actually born out of rebelling againstâŚ
While leasing is more popular than ever these days, a lot of people still want to buy new cars for the long haul. If youâre planning on getting a new 2018 model year car that you hope to have a long and fulfilling relationship with, Consumer Reports has a few that should be on your shopping listâthough none of themâŚ
Sunroofs on dozens of newer car models from around the world are shattering spontaneously, leaving owners perplexed and seeking answers. But while even experts donât know entirely why this is happening, we do know which cars are yielding the most complaints to regulatory agencies.
Consumer Reports released its annual reliability survey on Thursday, but the findings are being overshadowed by a growing rift between the publication and Tesla, which took serious issue with the reliability score given to the automakerâs Model 3. Tesla called CRâs coverage âconsistently inaccurate,â but CR respondedâŚ
Consumer Reportsâ 2017 Car Reliability Survey results are in, and quite a lot has changed since last year. Hereâs a look at the new ratings.
Consumer Reports released reliability scores on Thursday for a number of new cars, many of which they havenât seen yet, like the new Kia Stinger. The organization gave the Stinger an âaverageâ score, basing this in part on driversâ experiences with current Kia models. CR gave the same score to the Tesla Model 3, whichâŚ
1st Gear: Consumer Reports Would Like Tesla To Follow Through With Its Promises
They say there are no terrible cars on the market anymore, but some cars are just so clearly uncompetitive within their segments that you should really get something else. The fine folks at Consumer Reports have listed the 2017 cars you should avoid.
Every year, Consumer Reports conducts and releases its Owner Satisfaction Survey, in which we find out how CR subscribers feel about the cars they bought. As in any survey, there are high points and there are low points. And man, are the low points low.
1st Gear: Buick For Americaâs Shining Reliable Future
Last week, we learned of the tragic death of Joshua Brown, who died in a crash involving a truck crossing a divided highway and his Tesla Model S, which was cruising on its semi-autonomous Autopilot system. Today, Consumer Reports called on Tesla to disable the system until major tweaks are made, and to change theâŚ
Weâve been taught that if you want to have fun in a car, you need some kind of exotic sports car with rear-wheel drive, a huge engine, and an expensively long name. Iâm not convinced thatâs true.
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Survey data collected by Plug-In America from current early-model Tesla Model S owners has predicted that up to two-thirds of early model electric-drive units may fail by 60,000 miles. If their predictions are even remotely accurate, thatâs bad news.
At this point, if you buy a Jeep Compass, I just donât feel bad for you.
Consumer Reports, who just over a month ago broke their own rating system because they just loved them so damn much, has now pulled their recommendation for the Tesla Model S after they found it to be âbelow averageâ on reliability.
How much acceleration and how many MPGs would Volkswagenâs cars really lose without their infamous cheat code? The vehicle-testing gurus at Consumer Reports are here to answer that, and for owners, the answer is not pretty.
