Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Consumer Reports Cars July 2010 Newsletter

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Consumer Reports Cars
July 2010 

This month's newsletter focuses on independence, from the freedom of road trips and top-down motoring, to improved fuel economy to reduce our nation's dependence on fossil fuel with the Automotive X Prize competition. Plus, we highlight the best new car deals to help you find the best car sales.


Summer Travel
Road Trips
Road Trips
Traveling this summer? Consumer Reports' experts advise on the best travel gear to bring, how to prep your car for the ride, and get the best gas mileage, plus advice on traveling safely with kids.

See our advice
Best new car deals
Best New Car Deals
Looking for a new set of wheels this summer? Manufacturers are continuing to offer rebates and incentives to help revitalize car sales with deals up to 25 percent off manufacturer's retail. See our list of the best new car deals on Consumer Reports' recommended vehicles.

See the deals
GPS buying advice
iPhone GPS Buying Advice
The GPS market is fast changing, with new dashtop devices and smartphone applications coming out every month. Our team tests the latest navigators, finding good, affordable alternatives to an expensive in-car factory system. Expanding our GPS coverage, we now have ratings for iPhone navigation apps that can be downloaded and ready to use in minutes.

Read More
How to Choose a convertible
How to Choose a Convertible
Summer driving is exhilarating with the top down. Admittedly a convertible has little to do with practicality and everything to do with enjoying an open-air driving experience. But if you plan on buying a convertible, we highlight the ones that performed best in our testing and provide buying advice, complete with video.

Read the buying guide
Automotive X Prize
Cars of the Future
See the Cars of the Future
The competition heats up again as the contest advances to the Knockout phase, where it is make or break in the race to build a car that will get 100 MPGe or better, pass all required government tests, and be ready for the purchase. See videos, photos, and information on the contestants vying for this $10 million prize.

Read More
Latest news
Test Complete
Test Complete
Consumer Reports tests over 80 cars throughout the year. See which new cars just completed the rigorous tests on our track and check out the latest road test videos and ratings. Our latest tests include the Acura MDX, Hyundai Sonata, Subaru Outback, and Toyota Sienna.

See the results
Recallls
Recalls
Check out the latest recalls announced by NHTSA and find out what to do if your vehicle is affected. Latest recalls include models from BMW, Chrysler, General Motors, Suzuki, and Volkswagen.

Check the recalls
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