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Ford Looks Ahead to 2013, Publishes Inaugural Trend Report Revealing Key Consumer Insights - Media.Ford.com • Ford publishes first-ever trend report, Looking Further with Ford, exploring 13 consumer trends expected to shape the world for 2013 and beyond • New Ford trend report reveals brands...

By Jeffrey N. Ross Oct 29th 2012 3:59PM Autoblog It's no secret that MyFord Touch has had its share of problems since being introduced, but the most recent reliability survey from Consumer Reports shows just how much this infotainment system has affected Ford. Just two years ago, the automaker...

Fisker Karma car dies in Consumer Reports testing By: Ben Klayman March 8, 2012 Automotive News DETROIT (Reuters) -- A $100,000-plus Fisker Automotive luxury car died during Consumer Reports speed testing for reasons that are still unknown, leaving the struggling electric car startup with...

Consumer Reports says Ford's quality is slipping By Dee-Ann Durbin, Tom Krisher MSNBC DETROIT — Quality should be Job 1 at Ford again. The brand's ranking fell 10 spots in Consumer Reports' annual auto reliability survey, hurt by glitchy touch screens and transmissions. It now ranks 20th out...

Honda Civic No Longer Recommended by Consumer Reports By Colum Wood August 1 2011 AutoGuide Honda has taken a beating from critics over its new 2012 Civic model, but the buying public could just as easily shrug off the elitists views of a few buff books were the level-headed and notoriously...

Chevy Volt falls short on range, Consumer Reports says Automotive News February 28, 2011 - 5:16 pm ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors Corp.'s mostly electric Chevy Volt turned in a lackluster performance for efficiency in its first series of road tests by product raters at Consumer...

Ford Soars, Toyota Stumbles in Consumer Reports Survey The New York Times By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN January 5, 2011, 12:02 PM Ford has matched Toyota and outdistanced Honda in a new survey by Consumer Reports that tries to gauge how positively consumers perceive various brands. “We saw some...

THE NEW AMERICA No. 2 U.S. Automaker's Engine Revved By Positive Consumer View Investors.com By MARILYN ALVA, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 12/31/2010 Ford Motor lost some of its star power on Wall Street as analysts put out their first post-IPO reviews of cross-town rival General Motors...

Most reliable cars Consumer Reports Ford continues to be the most reliable American automaker. Ninety percent of Fords, including Lincoln models, have at least average reliability. Ford's quality renaissance has been led by the midsized Fusion, which has been very reliable since its debut...

Consumer Reports Pits Mustang vs. Camaro (VIDEO)

Consumer Reports Test the 2011 Ford Mustang (VIDEO)

Consumer Reports picks side in V6 pony car wars Autoblog By: Zach Bowman September 7, 2010 If you've found yourself stuck on the fence between the sultry styling of the Chevrolet Camaro V6 and the downright impressive sports car performance of the Ford Mustang V6, Consumer Reports may just...

Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in June to the highest level in more than two years, a private survey showed. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan final index of consumer sentiment increased to 76, the highest since January 2008, from 73.6 in May. The gauge was projected to rise to...

Consumer Reports puts Lexus GX on "Do Not Buy" list due to rollover fears Consumer Reports has officially given the Lexus GX the automotive equivalent of a black eye. The publication has deemed the high-riding luxury SUV a "safety risk" for its likelihood to go shiny side down during...

Consumer Reports' Automaker Report Cards: Honda And Subaru Lead, Hyundai Makes Strides, Chrysler Lags Honda and Subaru have earned class leader status for building the best all-around vehicles for American drivers, according to the Automaker Report Cards published in Consumer Reports' 2010...

Fomoconews Opinion:Toyota Troubles Bring Consumer Reports Ratings into Focus. (San Diego Ca.) We are currently witnessing an unprecedented downfall of an auto company. Long the darling of quality ratings at consumer reports, Toyota’s quality reputation has been held up on a pedestal. For years...

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Courtesy of Autoblog.com: With Congress on the verge of passing some kind of 'cash-for-clunkers' legislation, it's time to take a look at what cars are worth trading in for the scrappage credit and what models would be better to sell by other means. The good folks at Consumer Reports have come...

Originally Posted by SobeSVT GM chairman says Americans didn't want fuel-efficient vehicles General Motors Corp. chairman and chief executive officer Rick Wagoner said customers didn't want fuel-efficient cars back when gas wasn't so expensive. "We have to build cars and trucks that people...

Here is the press release that is also posted Autoblog. PRESS RELEASE JAPANESE CARS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE CONSUMER REPORTS' LATEST CAR-OWNER SATISFACTION SURVEY South Korean Cars Make First Appearance on CR's Most Satisfying List; Domestic Models Gain Ground In Family and Luxury/Upscale...