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Industry professionals can download CR Test Protocols for over 30 product categories, Rating Methodology explanations for owner survey data calculations, and watch recent CR scoring webinars.

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Test Protocols

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March 2026

CR’s Guide to Active Driving Assistance Ratings

January 2026

Printers (Regular and All-in-One) Test Protocol

January 2026

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

January 2026

Generators

October 2025

Sound bars

October 2025

Computers (Desktops)

October 2025

Computers (Chromebooks)

October 2025

Computers (Laptops)

August 2025

Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers

July 2025

Ranges, Wall Ovens, and Cooktops

July 2025

Leaf Blowers

June 2025

Electric Bikes

June 2025

Car Batteries

June 2025

Air Purifiers

March 2025

Air Conditioners

March 2025

Dishwashers

December 2024

CR’s Guide to EV / PHEV Performance Ratings

October 2024

CR’s Guide to EV / PHEV Ratings

August 2024

Mattresses

July 2024

Video Doorbells

July 2024

Computer Monitors

June 2024

Televisions

August 2023

Lawn Mowers and Tractors

December 2022

Stick Vacuum Cleaners

September 2022

Tires Test Protocol

September 2022

Strollers Test Protocol

April 2022

Smartphones

March 2022

Wireless Home Security Systems Privacy Testing

March 2022

Refrigerators

February 2022

Grills – Gas Grills

February 2022

Air Fryers

January 2022

Interior Paint

January 2022

Wireless Routers Privacy Testing

January 2022

Printers Privacy Testing

December 2021

Pillows

December 2021

Dehumidifiers

November 2021

Wireless Routers

November 2021

Space Heaters

September 2021

Wireless Home Security Cameras Privacy Testing

September 2021

Televisions Privacy Testing

September 2021

Streaming Media Privacy Testing

September 2021

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners Privacy Testing

August 2021

Blood Pressure Monitors

August 2021

Sunscreens

August 2021

Insect Repellents

August 2021

Bike Helmets

August 2021

Vacuum Cleaners – Upright and Canister

August 2021

Humidifiers

August 2021

Blenders

July 2021

Headphones

July 2021

Tablets

July 2021

Smartwatches

July 2021

Smart Speakers

June 2021

Decking

June 2021

Microwave Ovens

June 2021

Washing Machines

June 2021

Clothes Dryers

June 2021

Freezers

June 2021

Dishwasher Detergents

April 2019

Auto Road Test

Rating Webinars

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November 2023

CR 2023 Auto Ratings Update

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May 2023

CR 2023 Treadmills Safety Update

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March 2023

CR 2023 Air Purifiers Ratings Update

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January 2023

CR Active Driving Assistance Evaluations

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September 2022

CR 2022 Stick Vacuum Updates

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September 2022

CR 2022 Tires Satisfaction Ratings Update

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September 2022

CR 2022 Auto Ratings Updates

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September 2021

CR 2021 Auto Ratings Updates

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October 2020

CR Active Driving Assistance Testing

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June 2020

CR New Overall TV Scoring System​

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June 2019

CR New Brand Reliability Scores for Appliances

WATCH
May 2019

CR 2020 Autos Ratings Update

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February 2019

CR 2018 Auto Reliability Update

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October 2018

CR Partially Automated Driving Systems Ratings

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Other Resources

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February 2026

2026 – CR Safety Verdict

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November 2025

2025 – CR Auto Overall Score Bonus Points and Deductions

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August 2025

June 2025 – CR Auto Overall Score Bonus Points and Deductions

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September 2024

CR 2024 Auto Manufacturer Working Group on Distracted Driving

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July 2024

CR 2024 Auto Manufacturer Working Group On DDMS, Part 2

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May 2024

CR DDMS Working Group FAQ

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March 2024

CR 2024 Auto Manufacturer Working Group On DDMS, L2 and AEB

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December 2023

CR 2024 Auto Predicted Reliability Ratings

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November 2023

CR 2023 Auto Ratings Updates

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September 2023

CR Lab Test Bulletin: Cooking Testing

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April 2023

CR 2023 Autos Overall Score Bonus Points and Deductions

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April 2023

CR Survey Specs Summary Advanced Auto Safety Fall 2022

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April 2023

CR Reliability Ratings Methodology Bulletin: Calculation of Reliability and Owner Satisfaction Weights for Product Overall Scores

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October 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Auto Satisfaction Summer 2022

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October 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Auto Reliability Spring 2022

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September 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Tires Fall 2022

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September 2022

CR 2023 Autos Overall Score Updates

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Smartphones Summer 2022

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Tablets Winter 2022

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Laptops Winter 2022

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Televisions Summer 2022

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Vacuums Winter 2022

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Dryers Fall 2021

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Washers Fall 2021

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Microwaves Spring 2022

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August 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Refrigerators Spring 2022

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July 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Cooktops Spring 2022

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July 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Dishwashers Spring 2022

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July 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Ranges Spring 2022

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July 2022

CR Survey Specs Summary Wall Ovens Spring 2022

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April 2022

CR Rear-Seat Safety Scoring Rubric v2

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November 2021

CR Auto Reliability FAQ

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November 2021

CR Auto Reliability Bulletin: New Auto Ratings Driver Age Adjustment

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September 2020

CR Product Owner Surveys Overview

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September 2020

CR Peak Problem Year Standardization

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September 2020

Calculating CR Brand Reliability Weights

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September 2020

CR Buffer Zone Criteria

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September 2020

New CR Ratings Classification Cutpoints

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April 2019

CR Road Test Insights

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