Consumer Reports (CR) has released itsBest Cars of 2024list. Among them is the Tesla Model Y, which the organization noted is simply the best electric vehicle in the market today. As noted by CR, new car shoppers actuallyhave a lot of options this 2024, with over 260 models to choose ...
The growth of electric vehicle sales has slowed sharply since last year. In June 2022, EV sales were growing about 90% year over year. By June of this year the 12-month growth rate had slowed to about 50%, and automakers have become increasi...
Some of the safest and most reliable cars to buy in 2023 are gas-electric hybrids from foreign automakers like Nissan and Toyota, according to Consumer Reports'"Best Cars of the Year" ranking. Consumer Reports bases its annual list on scores compiled in a variety of categories, including road...
Through September of this year, the last month for which all automakers have reported results, electric vehicle sales are up 7.2%, plug-in sales rose 11.6%, but hybrids led with a 32.6% increase, according to Motorintelligence.com. Consumer Reports said its 2024 surv...
The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports said it tested the vehicles during the summer in temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees with clear weather, the most favorable conditions for EVs since driving in the cold can shorten an electric vehicle's range. It also inspected tires for wear, which can impact range, ...
Two months after the influential Consumer Reports called Tesla's Model S the best-performing car ever, it pulled back slightly Tuesday, saying the luxury electric has more than average repair issues. The independent consumer review group said a survey including about 1,400 Model S owners "chronic...
Tesla makes Consumer Reports Top 10 Cars for first time The Tesla Model 3 is the first car from the electric vehicle company to be on CR’s top picks list For the first time,Teslahas made it to theConsumer Reports’list oftop cars....
Electric vehicles (EVs) are considered to be non-polluting and environment friendly substitutes to conventional fuel vehicles because they have a zero tail pipe emissions and electric traction is more efficient than regular engines. A primary survey was conducted across 10 cities (7 tier-1 cities ...
In the latest report, fully electric vehicles continue to prove a bit more reliable than plug-in hybrids, but less reliable than conventional hybrids and ICE-powered vehicles. Cars—a category that includes sedans, hatchbacks and wagons—remain the most reliable vehicle type, followed by...