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    CR Digital Archive

    August 2018

    Cover Story

    Take Control of Cable TV!
    Want to watch more of what you like at a price you'll love? Follow our guide to shrinking your cable bill.
    Cable Company Fees Add $450 to a Typical Annual TV Bill

    How You Can Save Hundreds of Dollars on Your Annual Cable Bill
    Here are four options that could help you get what you want, for less money than you're now paying

    Special Report

    Reducing the Safety Risks of Big Rigs
    How to steer clear of harm on the road, and what the industry can do to reduce collisions

    How to Steer Clear of Truck Danger
    Here are five key areas that drivers need to avoid around big rigs to stay safe
    How Tractor-Trailers Can Be Made Safer
    Legislators, safety advocates, and industry point to the dangers of underride
    Should Tractor-Trailer Trucks Be Self-Driving?
    There is a strong case for autonomous big rigs

    Features

    5 Steps to Laundry Appliance Shopping Success
    If you're in the market for a new washing machine or clothes dryer, follow these tips from CR's experts
    Rise & Dine! Healthiest Fast-Food Breakfast Choices
    We ate and rated grab-and-go morning grub. Find out which are the healthiest (and tastiest) of the bunch.

    Insights

    Introducing Consumer Reports' New Overall Score
    Starting with major appliances, we're combining lab test results with exclusive survey data for a holistic look at product quality

    Road Report

    2018 Volvo XC40 Review
    The SUV has handsome styling, but the shifter and center control screen need a makeover

    2018 BMW X2 Review
    The entry-level luxury SUV sacrifices interior space and outward visibility for sporty styling and an engaging driving experience
    2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review: Flawed Feline
    The small luxury SUV struts its stuff on curvy roads, but it's frustrating in daily driving
    2018 Infiniti QX50 Review
    The redesigned SUV leaves us cold despite its novel engine and plush interior

    Departments

    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
    From Our President: Watch TV Your Way
    Consumer Reports guides consumers through the dizzying array of digital home entertainment options

    The August 2018 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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