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Consumers Digest’s 2018 Automotive Best Buys
Forty recommendations across 13 categories.
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Joy Ride
See our Best Buys in auto receivers, nav systems and more.
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Motorcycles: New Directions
Manufacturers are producing more variations of existing models, and safety technology has been added.
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Automotive News
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Automakers roll out cars, price breaks
Jan. 15, 2018—Automakers rolled out a bevy of updated models at the North American International Auto Show, as always.
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Honda to try again with revamped Insight
Jan. 11, 2018—Perhaps the third time will be the charm for Honda Motor’s dedicated hybrid.
- Appliances
Featured Appliances Articles
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Microwave Ovens: Quick Picks
Today’s marketplace features microwaves that deliver connectivity and can be placed somewhere besides on your countertop.
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Innovation Update: Top-Rated Vacuum Cleaners
Corded and cordless performance gaps narrowed.
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Juiced! Best Buys in Juicers & Juice Extractors
No scientific evidence proves manufacturer's claims that extracted juices are better for you than is eating whole fruits and vegetables.
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Appliances News
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Nest unveils new, lower priced thermostat
Aug. 31, 2017—Nest Labs is taking aim at a wider audience with its first new smart thermostat in 6 years.
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Samsung shows off double laundry pair
Jan. 5, 2017—Two washers, two dryers, one laundry pair. Huh?
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Featured Electronics Articles
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TV Buyers Guide: Brighter Images on Display
Manufacturers introduced two technologies that produce a wider range of brightness and color than ever before.
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TV Mounts & Stands: Flex Appeal
The hot new trend is mounts that tilt in all directions and move up and down, while costing consumers less than ever before.
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Comparing Cellphone-Service Providers: Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
Cellphone-service providers dangled a familiar term to describe their 2017 data plans. Consumers should proceed with caution.
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Electronics News
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CES 2018: More is more
Jan. 10, 2018—After covering the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for at least a decade, we’ve become a bit jaded with regard to the news that’s generated at the event.
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Apple offers reduced price on iPhone battery
Jan. 2, 2018—After a wave of criticism that included accusations of forcing customers to upgrade their cellphones, Apple lowered the price of replacement batteries on most of its iPhone models.
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Featured Home Articles
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Next-Generation Portable Heaters
Consumers soon might see a Wi-Fi standard.
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Home-Heating Guide
Gas fireplaces are more expensive than they were before because of the now-required safety barriers that prevent injury.
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Indoor Storage: Space Savers
More storage options exist than ever before, so consumers can get even the most difficult items out of the way.
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Home News
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New service lets Amazon couriers into your home
Oct. 25, 2017—If you’re concerned that “porch pirates” will steal delivered packages from your doorstep, Amazon.com has a solution—let its couriers enter your home to deliver the packages while you’re away.
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Craftsman brand sold to Stanley Black & Decker
Jan. 5, 2017—Typically, to buy a Craftsman product, you have to go to a Sears store. Soon, you’ll be able to buy Craftsman-branded products anywhere.
- Health
Featured Health Articles
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Medical Breakthroughs: Advances to Believe In
New medical devices provide innovative treatments for diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
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Wake-Up Call: The Real Dangers of Sleeping Pills
A lack of clinical evidence exists.
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Home-Fitness Equipment: Exercising Good Judgment
Manufacturers add connectivity options to their products.
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Health News
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FDA approves pill that tracks its ingestion
Nov. 14, 2017—Food and Drug Administration approved the first medication that tracks whether you took it.
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Experts: ACA changes to hurt consumers in 2018
Oct. 17, 2017—Consumers will be hurt by the Trump administration’s moves to change the Affordable Care Act (ACA), experts tell us. The only questions are by how much and whether that will change in the years ahead.
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Featured Travel & Recreation Articles
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Cruises 2017: Pricing · Amenities · Innovations · Safety
The cost for you to go on a cruise getaway remained relatively stable, but the industry still has strides that it must make in safety.
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Game On: Pool, Table Tennis, Foosball & Air Hockey
We evaluated 252 total models to identify 12 Best Buys.
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The Expansion of Versatile Bikes: Plus—Expert Picks in Road, Mountain, Hybrid & Comfort Models
New adventure bikes have extra-wide tires.
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Travel & Recreation News
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American said to cut legroom further
May 3, 2017—To our complete lack of surprise, airlines continue to stick it to consumers—even as Congress threatens to act if airlines don’t improve their customer service.
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United to restrict carry-on luggage
Nov. 17, 2016—Further evidence that no matter how bad that it gets when it comes to air travel, it always could get worse comes to us through United Airlines’ announcement of a reduced-fare class that comes with restrictions attached—the biggest being a limit on the size of carry-on luggage.
- Family
Featured Family Articles
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Pet Insurance: What You Need to Know
Experts say you should get your pet covered early in its life to ensure that it’s eligible for insurance at all.
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Warning: Toxic Pet Toys
More research is necessary to determine the long-term health effects of toxic chemicals that are in today’s pet toys.
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Winning Strategies for Retirement Abroad
Several factors might curtail the financial benefits that retiring abroad can provide.
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Family News
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Report: Lack of funeral-home pricing online costs consumers
March 6, 2017—We don’t doubt that a lack of online pricing information by funeral homes hurts consumers. Now we know just how much that it does.
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FTC banishes Eukanuba claim to the doghouse
Aug. 4, 2016—Mars Petcare, which makes Eukanuba brand dog food, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of false advertising.
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- Lawn & Garden
Featured Lawn & Garden Articles
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Pathfinders: Next-Generation Snowthrowers
Snowthrower technology has stormed in like a lion, but snowthrower prices have reacted like a lamb.
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Grill Marks: Top-Rated Barbecue Grills & Smokers
A new gas grill lets you use a mobile app to control mechanical gas valves. Also, digital grill thermometers are extended.
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Swing Shift: Backyard Playsets Evolve
You’ll want more space and you’ll spend more money to add horizontal climbing bars to your playset.
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Lawn & Garden News
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Honda robotic lawnmower coming to U.S.
April 12, 2017—It’s a debut that’s nearly 5 years in the making.
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Craftsman brand sold to Stanley Black & Decker
Jan. 5, 2017—Typically, to buy a Craftsman product, you have to go to a Sears store. Soon, you’ll be able to buy Craftsman-branded products anywhere.
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- Money
Featured Money Articles
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The Shifting Ride-Share Marketplace: Fare Game
Experts believe that Lyft and Uber will have to raise their fees and fares in the next year.
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Extended Warranties: When They Actually Make Sense
You should steer clear of many extended warranties.
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Today’s Best Credit-Card Offers
Generous sign-up bonuses are prevalent.
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Money News
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New service lets Amazon couriers into your home
Oct. 25, 2017—If you’re concerned that “porch pirates” will steal delivered packages from your doorstep, Amazon.com has a solution—let its couriers enter your home to deliver the packages while you’re away.
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Equifax breach remedy has limits
Sept. 8, 2017—After it revealed that a major breach of its records took place, credit bureau Equifax is offering to help you to protect yourself from the potential of identification theft.
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- Special Reports
Featured Special Reports Articles
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Uncorked—Wine Scores: Truth Behind the Numbers
Retailers and websites often tout a wine’s score to entice you, but experts disagree on the usefulness of these scores.
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Fear Factor: The Truth About 'Genetically Modified'
Consumers don’t know whether their food contains genetically modified ingredients, but almost all scientists say GMOs are safe.
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The Mourning After: Funeral Home Rip-Offs
As business slides, funeral homes look to make up for lost revenue by increasing the costs of cremations, among other strategies.
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Investigative Reports
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How to Avoid Computer-Repair Ripoffs
Think twice before you take your computer to the nearest repair specialist. Many people are scammed by technicians who are moved more by profit than principle.
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Grave Concerns: Digging Up the Dirt on Cemetery Scams
You might face more than the grief of the loss of a loved one: grave desecration and double-sold plots.
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