Tag: Consumer Reports

Roadbuilding

Tesla Model S catches fire, owner exits unharmed

Here on the Roadologist blog, we’ve shared plenty of stories about fires, including one about a roadside fire caused by cutting corners, another about a 42 million-tire pile that burned for an entire month and a another story about a firefighter who lit up his BMW. Well, if those stories aren’t hot enough for you, […]

October 15, 2013

Construction Equipment

Consumer Reports names Chevy Silverado top pickup, but says Ram 1500 is better “daily driver”

Back in July, Consumer Reports named the 2013 Ram 1500 the top full-size pickup, noting that it was in the middle of testing the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. Well, it appears the testers really liked what they were seeing, as the publication has bumped the Ram down to second place in favor of the Silverado albeit […]

September 17, 2013

Construction Equipment

2013 Ram 1500 takes top spot in Consumer Reports full-size pickup rankings

Ram’s 1500 has earned the top spot in Consumer Reports’ latest full-size pickup truck rankings. The publication tested a 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab with a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, the most popular engine option. Consumer Reports liked the Ram’s balance of comfort and work capability, noting the Ram’s “whisper-quiet interior” and “seamless power.” In fuel testing, […]

July 19, 2013

Roadbuilding

Tesla Model S earns top ratings from Consumer Reports

Tesla’s Model S electric sedan has earned top scores from Consumer Reports’ test Ratings. The car outranks every other vehicle–electric or not–that Consumer Reports has tested. In addition to the fact that the Model S can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, Consumer Reports attributes the high score to several aspects of […]

May 10, 2013