Consumer Reports Slams The Fisker Ocean As Bizarre, Unappealing

About a month ago, YouTuber Marques Brownlee posted his review of the Fisker Ocean, and it’s safe to say it wasn’t exactly positive. For starters, he titled the video “This is the Worst Car I’ve Ever Reviewed,” which really set the tone for the rest of the review. Allegedly, the popularity of such a negative … Read more

Popular doorbell camera brands contain security flaws, making them easy to hack: Report 

Some video doorbells sold by companies like Walmart and Amazon have security flaws that allow them to be easily hacked, a recent report from Consumer Reports said. The report, released Wednesday, found that video doorbells that seemed to be made by the same manufacture and sold under different brand names including Fishbot, Eken and Tuck, … Read more

Weekend News Roundup March 02, 2024

If there’s one thing that fans of ’80s and ’90s BMWs know is an irrefutable fact, it’s that ever since Chris Bangle got his grubby little paws on the German automaker’s designs, everything there is to love about BMW has been ruined. Ask the folks over at Consumer Reports, though, and they would beg to … Read more

Consumer Reports Says BMW Builds The Best Cars In The U.S.

If there’s one thing that fans of ’80s and ’90s BMWs know is an irrefutable fact, it’s that ever since Chris Bangle got his grubby little paws on the German automaker’s designs, everything there is to love about BMW has been ruined. Ask the folks over at Consumer Reports, though, and they would beg to … Read more

Tesla’s Updated Autopilot Still Not Safe Enough, Consumer Reports Says

Tesla was forced to recall nearly two million cars in the U.S. in December after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined that its Autopilot driver assistance system could be abused too easily. Right out of the gate, experts were skeptical that Tesla would actually fix the problems the NHTSA had with Autopilot, and when … Read more

These Are The Most Satisfying Cars To Own, According To Consumer Reports

Photo: Rivian The Rivian R1S’s owner satisfaction score was already impressive enough, but the pickup truck version, the R1T, is apparently even more satisfying to own. Like the Miata, 88 percent of people who buy the R1T say they would definitely buy it again. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of … Read more

These EVs Get Worse Range Than Advertised

Photo: Kyle Hyatt/Jalopnik Ford claims a range of 320 miles. The F-150 Lightning Lariat achieved 270 miles in CR’s test, falling short by a whopping 50 miles.  Go read the full article at Consumer Reports; it’s worth noting that luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes, and Rivian seem to be taking a very conservative approach and … Read more