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Govt to warn on baby slings because of deaths

2010-03-09T12:17:03Z

<div id="subtitle">CPSC prepares warning about baby slings because of deaths</div><div><p>The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings — those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby.</p><p>The concern: infants can suffocate, and at least a few have.</p><p>The head of the Consumer Reports gives top marks to Honda and Subaru in annual report card; Chrysler lags</div><div><p>Consumer Reports named Honda and Subaru best all-around vehicle makers in its annual auto issue, marking the fourth consecutive year Honda won...

Key consumer group urges car safety reform

2010-02-23T06:45:28Z

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, issued a call on Tuesday for urgent changes to strengthen U.S. auto safety regulation in the wake of a massive recall by Consumers Union calls for standards for greens</div><div><p>The latest tests of packaged leafy greens by Consumer Reports found bacteria that are common indicators of poor sanitation and fecal contamination -- in some cases -- at rather high levels. </p><p>Consumers Union, publisher of the magazine, is urgi...

Consumer Reports: Americans Stay Frugal on Spending

2010-02-22T10:10:23Z

<div id="subtitle">Employment still a cause for concern</div><div><p>While the recent Christmas shopping season showed some hope for a resurgence in the retail sector, it appears consumers are putting their cash and plastic back in their pockets.</p><p>The February Consumer Reports Retail Index, which reflects of January activ...

Ford Addresses Brake Problem in Fusions

2010-02-22T11:06:36Z

<div id="subtitle">U.S. carmaker says its braking problem is a software glitch</div><div><p>Like Toyota, Ford appears to have a hybrid brake problem. The U.S. automaker said it would repair more than 17,000 Mercury Milan, Ford Fusion hybrids</div><div><p>Ford Motor Co. plans to fix 17,600 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion gas-electric hybrids because of a software problem that can give drivers the impression that t...

Ford offers fix for Fusion hybrid brake glitch

2010-02-22T11:44:33Z

<div><p>DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it would fix up to 17,600 hybrid sedans that could suffer braking problems as its largest rival, Toyota Motor Corp, grapples a reported braking problem o...

Consumer Reports: Outstanding Cup of Coffee Hard to Find

2010-02-22T12:00:02Z

<div id="subtitle">Starbucks and Green Mountain sit atop ratings heap</div><div><p>You may have a hard time finding that standout cup of coffee.</p><p>None of the 37 caffeinated and decaffeinated varieties tested by Consumer Reports coffee experts earned...

Bang for the Buck: Consumer Reports Rates TVs

2010-02-22T12:25:35Z

<div id="subtitle">Advice on what to splurge on and what to skip</div><div><p>With the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics just days or weeks away, this could be a great time to buy that new TV you've been thinking about, especially since prices are continuing to fall.</p><p>In fact, you may be able to find a set with a screen size ranging from 46 to 50 inches for as little as $600. The March issue of Consumer Reports pulls recommendations for 8 recalled Toyota models, citing safety concerns</div><div><p>Consumer Reports, an influential publication for car buyers, has temporarily suspended its "recommended" status for eight recalled Toyota models because...

What a driver should do if the accelerator sticks

2010-02-22T14:06:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Toyota, auto experts have advice for drivers if the accelerator pedal gets stuck</div><div><p>Toyota Motor Corp. has stopped selling and building eight models, saying there's a possibility that their accelerator pedals may get stuck in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. The automaker and experts have advice f...

There's got to be a better way! Infomercial advice

2010-02-22T18:06:56Z

<div id="subtitle">Avoid infomercial buyer's remorse; How to turn your phone interview into an in-person meeting</div><div><p>BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!: You never realized how badly you needed a vegetable chopper.</p><p>Whether it's to tighten your tummy, remove dead skin from your feet, give your hair a boost or find use for a towel that supposedly holds 12 times its weight in liquid, you may feel tempted by energ...

The Advantages of Working With an Independent Real Estate Broker

2010-02-23T08:28:17Z

Are large real estate franchises better at selling homes than independent real estate brokerages? Everyone knows that brand recognition is an important part of marketing. Big franchises have large budgets to run advertising on TV and other media, and many of these franchises have been around for decades.<br><br>However, independent real estate brokers have gained ground in the market over the last decade, largely thanks to the Internet. Online listings have become ...

New Car Incentives

2010-02-23T09:05:45Z

Being a savvy car shopper takes some time and know-how, but with many new cars priced upwards of $40,000, the time you spend will be well worth it. Where do you start? The first step is to understand the system. When you know where the negotiating room is, you?ll be able to get a better deal.<br><br>The car dealership must make a profit. If there?s no profit in it for them, they?ll turn down your offer no matter how slow sales are. Typically the dealership has a po...

Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Returns Before Buying A Gift

2010-02-23T12:41:42Z

<div id="subtitle">Retailers imposing stricter guidelines, especially on open items</div><div><p>Nothing takes the joy out of receiving a gift like the hassle of trying to return one to the store.</p><p>A recent Consumer Reports poll found that 19 percent of people plan on returning a gift after the holidays, but that returnin...

What To Choose: Foreign Cars Via Domestic Cars?

2010-02-23T13:39:36Z

When buying a car, you should consider four main factors - quality, price, value and reliability. A car may have one or two factors but be missing the other two. You need to find a car that has all four factors. Foreign cars tend to be more likely to possess the four factors.<br><br>Quality is the workmanship and durability of a car over time. Many foreign cars, especially mid-size cars, can have a very long, useful life. There are many of these cars still on the r...

Six Holiday Shopping 'Gotchas' To Avoid

2010-02-23T16:01:27Z

<div id="subtitle">points out the pitfalls</div><div><p>Tighter budgets and hard-to-get credit tight have many consumers keeping a particularly watchful eye on the holiday shopping out lays this year. But even the savviest shoppers can be lured by the tricks grinchy companies use to get you to spend more.</p><p>The December issue of the