Pricey, true, but the four-door French-door, Samsung Chef Collection, $5,400, has the most usable capacity of any model on the market (23.4 cubic feet)-and performs like a dream. The Remington iCoffee RCB100-BC12, which costs $150, automates the process and minimizes the fuss.
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The issue has also damaged GM’s image at a time when the company had finally gotten on the right track with its current models. A 2005 technical service bulletin shows GM knew about this serious safety problem long before reaching out to car owners to correct it. The initial lack of action led to 13 deaths and the recall of millions of vehicles. GM’s delayed response to faulty ignition switches should be a warning to all automakers. Consumers Union, which long urged the DOT to pass the standards, considers backup cameras a must-have feature for all drivers. A study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute found that almost 300 people are killed and 18,000 injured in backover accidents every year. The Department of Transportation’s new federal rear-visibility standards, which require backup cameras in all new light-duty vehicles by 2018, will avert many heart-wrenching tragedies. And the M’s screaming-red leather in the model we tested perfectly fit the car’s in-your-face personality. This sport coupe’s potent 320-hp turbocharged engine delivers smooth, punchy performance and a commendable 25 mpg overall, as well as a satisfying exhaust snarl. Best cure for a midlife crisisīut don’t wait for middle age to experience the BMW M235i. Only the six-figure price intrudes on the tranquillity. It also pushes the envelope with state-of-the-art electronic safety features. It pampers you with an extremely hushed cabin, effortless power, and the most comfortable ride of any car we’ve tested. When you’re ready for a no-compromise driving experience, the Mercedes-Benz S550 is a logical-and blissfully emotional-choice. Best 'you’ve-made-it, you-deserve-it' ride And its great resale value and excellent reliability helped it earn the top spot in our new-car value ratings. Its roomy interior and hatchback design make it family-friendly. Its 44 mpg overall is the best we’ve measured in any five-passenger, non-plug-in vehicle. It’s the whole package! Best-of-both-worlds hybridĮven as hybrids and electric cars proliferate, none has yet to match the blend of affordability, practicality, and fuel efficiency of the Toyota Prius. You can add to that an affordable price-our Forester cost $26,814-and excellent reliability. It boasts space-efficient design, easy access, one of the roomiest rear seats in the category, and a class-leading 26 mpg overall. The Subaru Forester succeeds in a competitive class by sticking to the basics. Plus, it’s loaded with advanced safety features and has earned top-notch crash-test scores-all at an affordable price of $21,740 for the Touring sedan we tested. Its excellent fuel economy-33 mpg overall for the sedan and 32 for the hatchback-is the best of any non-hybrid/diesel compact car. Agile handling and precise steering make it fun to drive. Redesigned for 2014, the eye-catching Mazda3 delivers on several fronts. This innovative luxury vehicle blends a comfortable ride with leading-edge technology and design, blistering acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and a practical 225-mile driving range. It earned the highest score-99-of any car we’ve ever tested, and it aced our owner-satisfaction-survey ratings.
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