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CR Survey: American’s Towing Habits

This nationally representative survey of 2,191 adults residing in the US was conducted by phone (N=147) and internet (N=2,044) by NORC at the University of…

January 29, 2025

Press Release

Consumer Reports: Treasury report on home insurance is critical first step, but much more must be done 

– Following calls by CR and other groups to make this data public, Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) releases what it calls “the most comprehensive…

January 16, 2025

Consumer Reports letter to incoming White House and Congress about public policy for 2025

With the start of a new presidential administration and a new session of Congress this month, Consumer Reports (CR) is sharing policy recommendations with officials…

January 14, 2025

Press Release

Consumer Reports Survey Finds Majority of Americans Want Better Fuel Economy and Support Standards That Deliver Thousands in Fuel Savings

Washington, D.C. — A new nationally representative survey from Consumer Reports finds that fuel economy continues to be important to most Americans, and a majority…

January 14, 2025

Blog: Strong Efficiency and Emissions Standards Deliver Thousands in Fuel Savings for Consumers

In November 2024 the EPA released the 50th edition of its annual Automotive Trends Report. More than anything else, the report delivers one clear message:…

January 14, 2025

Press Release

Consumer Reports Joins with Groups to Demand Treasury Dept. Release Home Insurance Data 

Groups deliver petitions signed by more than 43,000 consumers to press for accountability, transparency as prices spike, policy cancellations rise   Washington, D.C. – Consumers…

January 8, 2025

Consumer Reports amicus brief in Kentucky v. EPA

Consumer Reports filed an amicus brief in the case of Kentucky v. EPA in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.  The Kentucky…

December 6, 2024

Press Release

New Consumer Reports Survey: Americans Want Information About Cleaner Vehicles at Dealerships

CR survey also finds that half of Americans would be interested in EV test drives Washington, D.C.—Consumer Reports (CR) today released a new nationally representative…

October 23, 2024

Press Release

Consumer Reports Launches Effort to Better Understand EV Charging Experience

CR Teams Up With Nonprofit Partners to Improve Public Charging for Climate Week  (September 22 – September 29, 2024), and Drive Electric Week (September 27…

September 26, 2024

Letter to House Members: CR Opposes Any Efforts to Eliminate Clean Vehicle Tax Credits

Consumer Reports – the nonprofit consumer research, testing, and advocacy organization – urges you to oppose any efforts to eliminate clean vehicle tax credits, including…

July 9, 2024

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