Consumer Reports are the biggest money whores in the "Review" business. They have zero credibility, and boost the products that send them money.
Interesting opinion, badger. As far as I know CR doesn't except a single advertising dollar, buys their own test vehicles, and doesn't sell 'advertising rights' to the results of their vehicle testing. Do you have any proof or articles that have other information? I'd be interested to learn more about their business model.
Also, if CR isn't credible, who is? There's got to be something better than anecdotal experiences on the Internet...
