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Thursday May 17, 2012
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  • Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedan - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Saturday, 28 April) - Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedanChrysler dusted off the "Dodge Dart" nameplate for a small sedan based on an elongated and stretched platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Guilietta, a premium compact sold in Europe and elsewhere. This is the first new Dodge car to...
  • Sprint's breakthough HD Voice technology (audio) - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - Sprint's breakthough HD Voice technology (audio)With the increase in texting, apps, sophisticated cameras, and more, improving smart-phone voice quality has been a low priority for manufacturers and carriers, as demonstrated by the generally ho-hum scores for that attribute in our Ratings. But Sprint promises to change this with an impressive...
  • Spring clean your medicine cabinet this Saturday - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - Spring clean your medicine cabinet this SaturdayDo you have expired, unused, or unwanted medicines sitting in your medicine cabinet? If so, take advantage of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at locations around the country. Although a trip to the pharmacy...
  • 5 questions with Ford sales analyst Erich Merkle on car trends - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - 5 questions with Ford sales analyst Erich Merkle on car trendsSometimes certain types of cars become popular not because they're practical, efficient, perform well, or even make sense. Sometimes it's pure demographics. That's the conclusion of Erich Merkle, head U.S. sales analyst at Ford Motor Company. We caught up with...
  • 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 rated at 662 hp, Chevrolet Camaro drivers weep - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 rated at 662 hp, Chevrolet Camaro drivers weepThere is always a risk in announcing estimated horsepower or fuel economy figures before final certification has been completed. Miss the mark and the car's reputation is tainted at launch, potentially turning off consumers. Of course, sometimes a manufacturer...
  • Target recalls Home Bunny Sippy Cups due to injury danger - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - Target recalls Home Bunny Sippy Cups due to injury dangerRetail giant Target Corp. is recalling about 264,000 of its Home Bunny Sippy Cups, says the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The rabbit-shaped toddler training cups from Target have protruding ears which can poke a child in the eye area during use.The...
  • French's wants its mustard to be more than a condiment - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - French's wants its mustard to be more than a condimentStarting in May, ads for French's mustard will encourage you to not only slather the condiment on your food but to put it in your recipes as well. The series of print and television ads feature foods other than picnic fare...
  • The 2013 Volvo XC90 is showing its age in the very competitive luxury SUV market - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - The 2013 Volvo XC90 is showing its age in the very competitive luxury SUV marketLightly freshened for an early model-year introduction, the 2013 Volvo XC90 design dates back to 2003. Even with updates, this Volvo struggles in a class filled with newer, better competitors. To take measure, we bought an...
  • 2013 Ford Escape boasts class-leading fuel economy - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Friday, 27 April) - 2013 Ford Escape boasts class-leading fuel economyThe 2013 Ford Escape promises better fuel economy, in certain configurations, than its chief small SUV rivals, according to official EPA figures. Ford claims the Escape, when powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, can deliver 23 mpg city, 33 mpg highway in a...
  • White appliances challenge the supremacy of stainless steel - ConsumerReports.org Of Interest (Thursday, 26 April) - White appliances challenge the supremacy of stainless steel Stainless steel has been the most popular appliance finish for decades, but some experts say its reign is coming to an end. "Ten years from now I think we're going to look back at stainless steel and say 'wow,' that's really a...