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Tesla Model S gets Consumer Reports' top score

Consumer Reports said the car's drawbacks include limited range, long charging times and coupe-like styling that hinders rear visibility and crimps passenger access.

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Inside, the 2013 Patriot has a straightforward, not fancy, dashboard and instrument cluster and doesn't offer a rearview camera, which is a standard feature on the RAV4 and CR-V.

Your Place: Buy the right paint before grabbing a brush

"When choosing paint, don't assume a leading brand you swore by last time will do just as well this time around," said Bob Markovich, home and yard editor for Consumer Reports.

Lexus takes top spot in magazine's auto rankings

Honda's CR-V won the top spot for small crossover SUVs, while BMW's 328i was the top sports sedan, and the Toyota Prius was the top green car pick.

Honda Civic sedan back as a smart buy

In addition, Consumer Reports puts predicted reliability for the Civic at above average.

Consumer Reports questions turbocharged engines

Consumer Reports said a new Ford Fusion with an optional 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine was slower and got lower fuel economy than a Toyota Camry, Honda Accord or Nissan Altima with regular engines.

Bling is the thing on cars at Detroit auto show

Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher says the grille helps the midsize family sedan "evoke the looks of an Aston-Martin" - adding to the mystique and brand identity without adding to the bottom line.

Chrysler CEO: Sales of new Dart fall short

Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports' director of automotive testing, said Darts with a 2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a conventional automatic transmission, are too slow.

Roomy 2013 Pilot is award winner

Consumer Reports puts the Pilot's predicted reliability at above average.

Mazda's new CX-5 SUV lands at top

The competing 2013 Honda CR-V, with 185-horsepower four cylinder, has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $23,625 with front-wheel drive and automatic.

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Five Small Crossovers Flunk Tougher IIHS Crash Tests

Rated marginal were the Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, Jeep Wrangler and Volkswagen Tiguan.

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Opinion: A reality check on Tesla

Even after overlooking all the Model S' objective blemishes (the team over at CR mentioned its...

My Picks of Consumer Reports' Best Tips

CR says you can get rid of the coffee funk by dropping denture tablets into hot water and soaking.

Summer vacation savings

Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for MarketWatch, discusses how you can cut costs and...