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Asian Automakers Top Consumer Report’s ‘Best Value’ List

by on Feb.28, 2011, under Towing

Honda Fit, hybrid model

Asian automakers have traditionally fared well in tests conducted by Consumer Reports magazine, and this year is no exception. Overall, eight Japanese and Korean models were named “best values” in their segments, the publication said Monday.

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Asian Automakers Top Consumer Report’s ‘Best Value’ List originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:30:00.

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Is Inflation Really 1.6%, or Is the BLS Getting Scammed?

by on Feb.19, 2011, under Towing

Is Inflation Really 1.6%, or Is the BLS Getting Scammed on the CPI?

Government measures show that inflation, at 1.6% in January, is still below the Fed’s target of 2%. But commodity prices are soaring, and anyone who pays their household bills knows that food and energy prices are rising because of it. Is the Consumer Price Index getting it wrong?

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Is Inflation Really 1.6%, or Is the BLS Getting Scammed? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:00:00.

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Publisher of ‘Consumer Reports’ Calls for Verizon to Clarify iPhone Upgrade Policy

by on Feb.08, 2011, under Towing

If Apple comes out with an iPhone 5 this summer, what happens to those customers who just shelled out a few hundred dollars for the newly released Verizon iPhone 4 this week? Consumers Union, publisher of the highly influential ‘Consumer Reports,’ is calling on Verizon to clarify its upgrade policy.

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Publisher of ‘Consumer Reports’ Calls for Verizon to Clarify iPhone Upgrade Policy originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:15:00.

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What a Climbing Consumer Confidence Index Means for You

by on Jan.25, 2011, under Towing

Consumer confidence is rising, and that means more spending -- and higher prices -- are likely on the way.

The Consumer Confidence Index jumped far higher than expected in January, and that could have big implications, both for retailers and for your wallet. Here’s what you need to know.

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What a Climbing Consumer Confidence Index Means for You originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00.

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Ford and Toyota in Dead Heat Among Consumer Perceptions

by on Jan.05, 2011, under Towing

Ford Mustangs on dealer lot

Toyota’s recent spate of quality woes have allowed competitors to steal sales from the beleaguered automaker. Ford is also catching up with Toyota in another important measure of auto industry success — consumers’ opinions of vehicle brands.

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Ford and Toyota in Dead Heat Among Consumer Perceptions originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:15:00.

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