Benjamin Preston

Consumer Reports helps you figure out which car navigation system is best for you, whether it’s your vehicle’s built-in navigation or an app like Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze.

CR’s experts explain how engine oil works, when to check oil, and what’s the right oil to choose—conventional or synthetic.

Consumer Reports previews the 2025 Subaru Forester, noting the SUV has a driver monitoring system and that a tablet-style infotainment screen is an available upgrade.

Some car shifters are confusing to operate and don’t provide key rollaway protections. Here’s what drivers need to know.

The Ford Mustang from 2020-2023 model years is recalled because an improperly configured module doesn’t send a “Low” reading to the warning light if brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir is too low.

Consumer Reports’ experts tells you how your car’s shifter can help you use your transmission to its fullest potential, explaining Low, 2nd gear, Manual mode, and B, for braking.

Consumer Reports shows how to save on car insurance and shares what to know about liability coverage, defensive driving, dividend policies, driver monitoring, and more.

Before you drive the car you bought off the dealership lot, take a close look before assuming ownership, and be sure to get dealership promises in writing.

Consumer Reports previews the 2024 BMW X2, noting that more cargo room, expanded voice-activated controls, and standard driver assistance are among the improvements.

The longer it takes the union and automakers to reach an agreement, the worse the situation will be for car buyers.

Its looks haven’t changed much, but the truck will have more tech and greater availability for the hybrid powertrain.

CR shows you how to navigate surging new-car prices. Limited availability and high prices make buying a car challenging now, but you can still come out ahead.

Consumer Reports previews the redesigned Audi A3 and S3 compact sedans, noting that a mild-hybrid powertrain and an improved interior are among the key additions to these cars.

A car owner’s manual puts a lot of useful and important information about your car into an indexed, easy-to-use guide. Here are the key topics to read about in your car’s owner manual.

Driving on flooded roads presents lots of dangers. You can’t always know how deep standing water is, and unseen hazards may lurk below the surface.

Rivian shifter glitch highlights the need for less-confusing shifters. If your car’s shifter isn’t the traditional type, here’s how to use it safely.

Consumer Reports explains what to do if your car catches fire. Although less of a risk than decades ago, vehicle fires are still common enough to be a risk.

Consumer Reports has the details on how to save money at the gas pump as fuel prices climb.

Consumer Reports’ extensive car buying experience reveals that there are ways to get a car that meets your needs, even amid a still-chaotic market.

Used-car prices are falling, but buying a used car remains challenging, Consumer Reports says. As prices fall, higher interest rates are ramping up monthly payments.