Benjamin Preston

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

The best lower-priced models from CR’s testing among Class 1 (pedal-assist), Class 2 (pedal assist and throttle up to 20 mph), folding, and mountain types.