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Consumer Reports

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Tesla Model S Gets Consumer Reports’ Top Score

The Model S, which starts at $62,400, scored 99 points on a scale of 100 in the magazine’s battery of tests.

2013/05/09

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Toyota Prius Named Best New Car Value

Toyota Prius has been named by Consumer Reports as the best overall value for the automotive dollar in its annual Best New-Car Value analysis.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/01

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Most Wonderful Time Of The Year? Poll Reveals Top Holiday Dreads

Tis’ the season to be jolly? That may be so for most Americans, but there’s still plenty about the holiday season that drives them batty.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/13

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GM Climbs, Ford And Chrysler Slip In Reliability Study

General Motors saw improvements in the latest Consumer Reports reliability study, with Chrysler slipping and Ford falling to next-to-last.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/29

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Consumer Reports: Tastiest Fast-Food Egg Sandwiches

Egg sandwiches that are tasty and nutritious are hard to come by in most fast-food chains. Consumer Reports tried egg sandwiches from Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway — and their pick for the tastiest egg sandwich might just surprise you.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/07

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Survey: Fuel Economy Most Important Car Buying Factor

With fuel prices at near record levels, consumers are driving less and contemplating a move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to recent survey by Consumer Reports.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/16

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Which Store Bought Bagels Are The Best?

There’s nothing quite like a fresh bakery bagel, but there are some store bought varieties that come close.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/19

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Consumer Reports Spills The Dirt On Laundry Detergents

Consumer Reports looked closely at products from All, Era, Purex, Tide and Xtra and uncovered unclear instructions and inconsistent cap measurements that make using too much detergent easy to do and can drive up laundry costs.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/10

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Consumer Reports: Costco Tops List Of Major Retail Chain Stores

Costco pleased shoppers better than any other retailer according to Consumer Reports survey of more than 26,000 readers who told the organization about their shopping experience at 10 of the nations major retailers.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/18

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Consumer Reports: Tips For Saving Money On Airfare

Travelers are bombarded with offers, deals and price fluctuations on a day-to-day basis, so to help them navigate the maze and save money, Consumer Reports’ experts came up with some helpful tips to cut costs and lock in the best rates.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/21

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