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(WTNH, Feb. 20, 2008 4:50 PM) _ If you're in the market for a washing machine, Consumer Reports says now could be a good time to purchase a new one. A year ago some washers' cleaning ability had slipped as manufacturers struggled to comply with new energy standards. But with the latest washers, there's a lot to like.
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Last year, Consumer Reports published a VERY negative article on the Sharper Image Quadra Ionic Breeze. The gist of the article was that the Quadra didn’t perform as advertised and was a waste of money.
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Consumer Reports' testing procedures are the most comprehensive of any U.S. publication or Web site. More than 50 individual tests are performed on every vehicle, including evaluations of performance, comfort, convenience, safety, and fuel economy. Many tests were developed exclusively by CR's auto engineers and adopted by the auto industry. Around 6,000 miles of general driving and evaluations are racked up during the testing process. Here, by category, are the issue's best performers. Changes from last year's Top Picks list are noted:
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(WTNH, Oct. 19, 2007) _ Consumer Reports finds the Mercedes-Benz E320 an impressive performer. The $55,000 vehicle is among the first designed to take advantage of cleaner diesel fuel that became available last year.
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The NBC 10 Consumer Unit reports on consumer, financial and business issues affecting viewers in Southern New England. The unit is headed by Audrey Laganas, who brings to the job more than 10 years of experience reporting news.
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The Honda Accord, redesigned for 2008, has long been among Consumer Reports' top-rated family sedans. Consumer Reports has named the Accord a Top Pick in its closely-watched Annual April Auto Issue every year for the past five years. The new Top Picks for 2008 will be announced in the April 2008 issue.
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