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    CR Digital Archive

    May 2016

    Features

    Cover Worthy: 80 Years of Consumer Reports Magazine
    These notable covers, highlight our eight decades of championing consumer rights
    A Safer Food Future, Now
    During our 80th-anniversary year, Consumer Reports is introducing a series of provocative opinion essays by leading thinkers on urgent consumer issues. We hope you’ll join the conversation with us.
    Food Fights, Fouls & Victories
    Consumer Reports has long been committed to creating a safer marketplace for food consumers

    Insights

    Reforms Come to Reverse Mortgages
    New rules may protect borrowers against some potential perils. But when do the risks outweigh the rewards?

    Product Updates

    Ordering Flowers Online: Do the Pictures Match What You Get?
    Using an online flower-delivery service this Mother’s Day? Consumer Reports puts the process through its paces.
    How to Keep Flowers Fresh
    7 pro tips to make your cut flowers last longer
    Improve Your Landscape Without All the Work
    The grass is greener when you cut higher, water smarter, and choose the right equipment

    Road Report

    2016 Lincoln MKX Review
    This redesigned luxury midsized SUV hits the mark
    2016 BMW 750i Review
    This ultraluxury sedan brings class in the fast lane
    2016 Lexus RX 350, RX 450h Review
    These cars offer new styling for luxury-SUV lovers
    2016 Honda Civic Review
    This redesigned small sedan teaches a Civics lesson
    Will Self-Driving Cars Make Our Roads Safer?
    In the future, autonomous technology has the potential to drastically reduce, or possibly even eliminate, crashes
    The State of the Self-Driving Car
    Are self-driving cars safe, legal, or even desirable? We answer your questions.
    Can I Buy a Self-Driving Car Right Now?
    Will Automotive Technology Allow My Car to Chauffeur Me?
    Are Self-Driving Cars Even Legal?
    When Will Fully Autonomous Cars Become a Reality?

    Departments

    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, healthier marketplace
    From Our President: We’ve Got You Covered
    Consumers should have access to information regarding doctors on probation for misconduct; Consumer Reports celebrates its 80th anniversary
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    The May 2016 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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