As requested, Car Reviews, here's your monthly update from ConsumerReports.org, your go-to place for information, reviews, and Ratings of the products and services you use every day.
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|  | Cars: What's coming in 2014, and Tesla Model S finally arrives  |
| | Motor City is the undisputed capital for concept- and production-car unveilings in the U.S. One particular highlight this year at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show was the Chevrolet 2014 Corvette Stingray, which had a better-dressed interior, impressive materials technology, more power, and sharp-edged styling. We also saw dozens of other vehicle debuts in Detroit. Our on-location report brings you all the details.
After making a deposit back in 2010, we finally got the Tesla Model S at our test track. So far, our engineers are impressed with this $89,000 electric sedan. Read all the details. |
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| | Electronics: Latest TVs, Windows 8 tablets, video-game and console review |
| | New TVs come with more high-tech bells and whistles than ever, but don't be intimidated: Our experts have tons of tips to help you with setting up and configuring your TV and getting rid of those messy cables.
We've recently tested a number of Windows 8 tablets. Our buying guide and Ratings will help you find the right touch-centric model.
Into gaming? Our new guide to video games, consoles, children's electronics, and tech toys. |
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| | Home & Appliances: Best interior paints and vacuum cleaner, and more on appliance fires |
| | A newcomer had the highest scores of the dozens of interior paints we tested recently. New formulas have improved some paints, but others performed worse than they did last year.
Want an upright vacuum that's also a canister? You'll find one in our Ratings, along with an upright that steam-cleans floors. More multitasking vacuums are appearing in stores, though not all perform well, according to our tests.
How many potentially dangerous incidents does it take to get a microwave recalled? Our new investigation looks at KitchenAid microwaves in which the ovens started by themselves or caught fire while not in use. The report also has details on how to protect yourself and what needs to be done to make appliances safer. |
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| | Personal Finance: Choosing a money adviser, and three keys to a great retirement |
| | Tax season is a fine time to examine your finances, but do you need a broker or a registered investment adviser to help you with that? And how can a CPA help you? Our guide to professionals and services for your financial needs will help you make sense of it all.
The average retirement-account balance rose by 6 percentage points in the past year, so if you're feeling buoyed enough to start your retirement countdown, take note: Our survey identified three factors that could undermine your retirement. |
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| | Babies & Kids: Estate planning for new parents, tips for how best to start saving for your child's college education, and tax breaks for parents |
| | If you're a new or expecting parent and don't have a will, it's crucial to make one to protect your dependents. A well-written will allows your estate to be distributed legally and efficiently, costing your beneficiaries the least heartache and fewest financial woes.
If you had a baby this year, it could easily cost you more than $350,000 to pay for her higher-education costs if she goes to a four-year private college beginning around 2030. Use our money-saving strategies to help fund a college education.
You probably know that you get a federal tax deduction just for having a child. But that's just one of the tax breaks your bundle of joy can bring. We've catalogued several other breaks you won't want to miss. |
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| | Health: Beat the flu, and cancer tests you need–and those you don't |
| | This flu season has turned out to be one of the worst in a decade. Our advice on how to prevent and treat the flu, includes why almost everyone should get a flu shot, who really needs to take antiviral drugs, and what over-the-counter drugs you should try.
As our understanding of cancer has evolved, doctors and patients are learning that screening tests can sometimes do more harm than good. Find out which tests are right for you. |
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