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As requested, Car Reviews, here's your monthly update from ConsumerReports.org, your go-to place for information on the products and services you use every day.

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Cars: Most reliable motorcycles, New York Auto Show, and Honda Civic vs. the Nissan Sentra
Yes, the sculpted lines of a BMW motorcycle and the throaty rumble of a Harley-Davidson V-twin motor can stir your senses, but they're often accompanied by more problems than motorcycles from Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha.

Get all the highlights of all-new and updated models at this year's New York Auto Show. Notable unveilings include the Acura MDX, Audi A3, Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Honda Odyssey, Jeep Cherokee, and Toyota Highlander.

We pit the 2013 Honda Civic against the all-new Nissan Sentra to see how they measure up.

Electronics: Roku 3 and best laptop-tablet hybrids
Roku streaming media players have become a favorite at Consumer Reports. Our guide to streaming video and movie rentals, including set-top boxes, will help you choose your favorite as well.

Since Windows 8 and its touch-friendly interface came along, several devices that straddle the line between tablet and laptop have emerged. Find out how these hybrids did in our test—as laptops and as tablets.

Home: Top mattresses and reducing the size of your lawn—and yard work
You don't have to pay an arm and a leg for the support you need to get a good night's sleep. Three of our recommended mattresses cost much less than $1,000.

If you replace sections of your lawn with patio space, ground cover, flower beds, or artificial turf, you cut back on your yard work. Plus, find the lawn mowers, leaf blowers and string trimmers that will save you work.

Money: Your warranty rights, and how to beat travel fees
When it comes to product warranties, your rights go beyond the written warranty you're given at the time of sale.

Use these helpful tips to avoid airline fees and resort fees.

Health: Healthy spring cleaning, and 10 items every home needs
Our tips for spring cleaning the healthy way will safely rid your home of mold and winter grime.

Ever wonder what to use to stop the bleeding when you cut yourself shaving, or how to soothe a nasty bug bite? We asked doctors what health items you should keep stocked at home.

Babies & kids: Booster seat Ratings, and 5 common household products that can poison your child
As your child ages, you might think it's time to move on from car seats, but moving a child too soon can compromise her safety. Booster seats are the solution.

Every day two children die and more than 300 under the age of 19 are treated in emergency rooms due to unintentional poisoning. Learn how to keep the five most common household culprits secure in your home.
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