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Consumer Reports to Congress: Auto Safety Legislation Must Close Safety Gaps and Protect Consumers

In a detailed letter to a key House subcommittee, CR applauds common-sense safety measures but warns that “modernization” cannot mean giving automakers and autonomous vehicle…

January 13, 2026

Cars

CR letter to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on motor vehicle safety, consumer choice and affordability

Consumer Reports (CR), the independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan member organization, writes regarding the January 13, 2026, hearing, “Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety,…

January 13, 2026

Cars
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Statement from Consumer Reports on the Unveiling of Design Details for a New Female Crash Test Dummy

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently unveiled the design details for the THOR-05F, a first-of-its-kind…

December 19, 2025

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Fuel economy standards: Statement by Consumer Reports

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following the announcement of plans to roll back the current federal standards for fuel economy of new cars and light trucks, Dylan Jaff, policy…

December 4, 2025

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Remarks on Safety and Autonomous Vehicle Legislation at the 2025 Automated Transportation Symposium

Good morning, everyone. I’m Will Wallace with Consumer Reports. We are an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1936 with millions of members nationwide. Our mission…

November 6, 2025

Cars

Blog: Tire Efficiency Standards: Better Tires, Bigger Savings

Consumer Reports has a longstanding history of testing tires for safety, durability, and efficiency. As the tire market has evolved, we have ensured that our…

October 3, 2025

CarsEnergy
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Consumer Reports Calls on Congress to Make Roads Safer, Cleaner, and Fairer in Next Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR) today announced its recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the next…

August 20, 2025

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CR comments to DOT and E&C for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill

Consumer Reports (CR) today announced its recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the next surface…

August 20, 2025

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Consumer Reports Joins Call to Fully Fund NHTSA in FY26 Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports and a coalition of public health, consumer, and safety organizations urged Congress to reject harmful cuts to the National Highway Traffic Safety…

July 16, 2025

Cars
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Consumer Reports Urges Congress to Reject Unfair New Tax on Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Owners

WASHINGTON, DC — Consumer Reports is calling on Congress to reject a proposed federal tax that would disproportionately penalize Americans who drive cleaner, more fuel-efficient…

June 11, 2025

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