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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500 This showdown between the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the updated 2013 Ram 1500 was neck-and-neck throughout. Each model won skirmishes along the way. And in the end, they finished one-two in the category, separated by only 3 points. The Silverado's excellent road-test score of 81 makes it the top-rated truck. Read the face-off. All-new Toyota Corolla The new 2014 Toyota Corolla is right on target–quiet, roomy, economical, and comfortable-riding–and it's finally more interesting both to look at and to drive. The Corolla also brings pretty good value. We expect it to prove competitive when we rank it against its peers. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Much more than just a brute-force machine, the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has been reborn as a tight, high-tech sports car. Performance can be civilized or wild depending on your mood. Acceleration is ferocious, handling is precise, and braking superb. Check out our action-packed first drive video. 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid The original half-baked Honda Accord Hybrid sold poorly for a just a few years, leaving the company to concede the hybrid family sedan market to Ford and Toyota. Now Honda is back with an efficient variation of its current, impressive Accord, scheduled to go on sale October 31st. Learn more about the upcoming Accord Hybrid.

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Crash course on car safety After six years of steady declines in motor-vehicle deaths in the U.S., the initial data for 2012 grabbed the attention of many safety advocates when it showed a notable 5 percent spike. That means 1,700 more people died on our roads; the estimated total is 34,080. Read how we think roads can be made safer. And tells us which measures you agree with in our online poll. Best new car deals A great price isn't necessarily a good deal if the vehicle doesn't measure up. This month's featured vehicle is the 2013 Mazda3. It has an attractive customer rebate that can save you extra money, and it is recommended by Consumer Reports, as are all models detailed in this list. See all current deals on recommended cars. Innovative car seat alerts parents to potential dangers An average of 38 children die each year from heat stroke after being left in a hot car. It is a tragic mistake that can happen to anyone, particularly when someone alters his normal schedule. Despite public awareness campaigns, it has been difficult to prevent these horrible accidents, but an innovative new child safety seat may help. Read our First Years True Fit IAlert car seat review.

Talking Cars with CR Our auto engineers kick off the latest Talking Cars with Consumer Reports show by discussing the Chevrolet Silverado vs. Ram 1500 pickup truck face-off. The test scores are close, but the personalities, and staff preferences, show a wider spread. The engineers explain the differences between the models, discuss how we test trucks, and divulge which truck they would buy. Later, the guys address reader car questions. First drives & previews Our team has been busy, buying new cars for our test program, sampling upcoming models, and even previewing 2015 vehicles. Some recent highlights include the Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet Tahoe, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Nissan Rogue, and Volkswagen eGolf. Plus, we rode the 2014 Honda CTX700 motorcycle with an automatic transmission. Keep up with the latest models in our New Car Preview. Latest road tests Complete road tests and ratings were recently published online for the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford Focus ST, Honda Crosstour, Honda Odyssey, and Ram 1500.

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