The 2025 Auto issue is here, and it is packed with great information to help you find the vehicle that’s right for you. With 260 models to choose from CR’s “Top Picks” can narrow the field. All of their top picks come with “low-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, as well as highway-speed AEB.” CR considers these “vital features to get on your next car.” If you aren’t buying right away, look at “What’s New…What’s Next” to preview vehicles that will be available at dealerships later this year.
Considering an electric car this time around? Read “Secrets to Getting and Staying Charged” for some great information on “where and when to plug in.” This will help you consider how to manage the extra travel planning and charging time required for electric vehicles. In this article you’ll find “everything you need to know to stay powered up – at home or on the road – with less hassle.”
Maybe a good used car would suit you just fine. Check out the ratings for “The Safest Used Cars” before making a purchase. CR recommends shopping at “a reputable dealership – usually one that also sells new cars.” And be sure to check the dealership’s ratings online. Read “Used Cars We Love” for guidance on what to look for. Don’t skip the advice under “Do Some Research” to help ensure the vehicle you are considering isn’t down for a recall.
Other Topics List:
Lower Your Auto Insurance Rates
Which Brands Make the Best Cars?
New Car Ratings
New Car Reviews
Best and Worst Used Cars
The Most and Least Reliable Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
Consumer Reports magazine is available free in print and online to Fauquier Public Library card holders, providing access to articles, reviews and ratings on over 8,000 products and services. The library has copies of Consumer Reports dating back to 2022.
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