Consumer Reports Magazine April 2025

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April 2025

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Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2025

These are the 10 cars, SUVs, and trucks that shine brightest in our tests

Features

How to Buy a Safe Used Car

Here's what to look for and used cars we love for their combination of safety and reliability

Secrets to Electric Car Charging Revealed

Thinking about buying an EV but afraid you'll be stranded far from a charger? CR's experts have the answers.

How to Lower Your Car Insurance Rates

You can save by taking a look at your current policy. Here are the key moves to make and when to switch insurers.

Best American Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

These are the highest-scoring models from domestic brands in Consumer Reports' ratings

Best and Worst New Cars

Highlights from our tests and surveys

Departments & Columns

How Consumer Reports Tests Cars

CR’s car team drives nonstop and digs deep into data so that you can make a fully informed choice about your next auto purchase

CR's Guide to Car Lingo and Terminology

This glossary provides a quick vocabulary lesson on the latest techy car terms car buyers and owners need to know

The April 2025 issue of Consumer Reports provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
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