January 2024
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Cover Story
CR's Guide to Better, Safer Drinking Water
Many Americans still drink water with unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria, and other contaminants. Here’s how to test yours and clean it up.
The Problem With Bottled Water
The plastic used to make the bottles contributes to pollution that contaminates our drinking water
How to Test Your Tap Water
It’s important to know your local results to decide whether you need to filter your water
Cars
Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars?
CR ranks the brands and reveals how their new models are likely to hold up
Highlights From Consumer Reports' Latest Car Reliability Survey
Important findings on hybrids and EVs, and will guide you to the most reliable sedans, SUVs, and trucks
How to Get More From Your Car's Motor Oil
CR’s experts explain how oil works, when to check oil, and what's the right oil to choose
Features
Understanding LED Lightbulbs
Today's LEDs can take your home's illumination to a higher level, but there is a learning curve. Here's how to make the most of these energy-saving bulbs.
Improve Your Home's Lighting, Room by Room
The right fixtures—and bulbs—can make all the difference
CR Health
Why the Best Place to Check Blood Pressure May Be at Home
The numbers taken at a doctor's office can be unreliable. Find the most accurate home monitors here, and learn how to get your pressure under control.
Product Update
How to Choose a Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
If you're confused by all the options, here are some tasty oils for dipping or drizzling, and good choices for cooking, too
Best-Tasting Canned Beans
Our experts evaluated canned black beans and chickpeas for nutrition and taste. Here are our top picks.
Departments & Columns
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