Seoul Semiconductor (SSC), a global LED manufacturer has announced it has achieved qualification for the UL Witness Test Data Program (WTDP) allowing the company to conduct UL tests on LEDs and modules in its own laboratories, under the ...
Earlier this month, the Consumer Reports auto engineers hosted a pilot program, taking live calls from readers in a radio-show format. This trial episode is complete and now available for viewing or download. In looking for a fresh way to ...
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We've always been impressed with current Kia Sorento's strong powertrain, secure handling, and roomy interior. For 2014, the Sorento is updated, putting it back on our radar and into our test fleet. The '14 Sorento builds on a solid ...
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We've just taken delivery of two 2013 Lincoln MKZs for our test program. Why two? We bought one of the standard, 231-hp EcoBoost four-cylinder models, as well as the 188-hp hybrid version. We're curious to see how Ford's upscale Lincoln ...
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The Encore boldly goes where no Buick has gone before. This diminutive crossover is the first domestic-brand entry in a newly-emerging subclass of sub-compact-derived SUVs from upscale marques. Over the last few years, Buick has veered ...
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Well, that was fast. Only two weeks after a white 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel press car visited our track for initial driving impressions, I drove another white 2014 Grand Cherokee off of the dealer's lot to add to our test fleet. ...
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Are you in the market for a new or used car and need some advice? Our automotive experts can help. On Friday, March 8th, from 12-1 p.m. EST, Auto Testing Director Jake Fisher, Senior Automotive Engineer Tom Mutchler, and Program Manager ...
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Acura's redesigned RLX sedan is a rolling example of the challenges faced by Honda's luxury brand. We drove an RLX press car to get a first impression. Like most other Acuras, the RLX aims to give you a lot for your money. (The compact ...
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Google "I hate buying a new car" and you'll get about 96,900,000 results. Yes, many people can't stand the process buying a new car. But over the last 13 years and 102 transactions buying cars for Consumer Reports' test program, I've seen ...
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Spring is just weeks away, and with the new season comes the dream of warm weather and open-road romance for top-down driving. It just so happens we have two German roadsters for sale from our test program that fit this bill. Last ...
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One of the more popular small SUVs, the RAV4 has been a top performer in Consumer Reports tests for years. To see how the new model compares against fresh competitors, we just purchased a typically equipped RAV4 for testing. With the ...
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is keen to revise its American five-star crash safety scheme with new tests including a small overlap and an oblique crash test. NHTSA administrator David Strickland has told ...
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance will feature a variety of technical presentations at its 2013 Annual Conference, February 5-8, 2013, at the Crowne Plaza Astor in New Orleans. “The presentations this year keep attendees ...
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Just like a great family recipe, a good quilt often has a little bit of dash and pinch thrown into its design. To honor this time-honored method, AccuQuilt has released the GO! This and That Die Collection at the International Fall Quilt ...
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In January, Toyota is expected to announce a customer service campaign to alert about 700,000 vehicle owners of 2007-2013 Lexus ES, 2006-2012 Lexus IS, and 2013 Lexus GS models due to a problem with the emergency trunk release found by ...
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