Consumer Reports Magazine Consumer Reports distributes its unbiased and independently tested information in several different forms. They have monthly newsletters, special publications, telephone information and television and radio programs. The monthly newsletters cover health and travel and the special publications cover a wide variety of topics from automobiles to baby products. The telephone service helps the consumer get the best deal on new and used cars. Consumer Reports covers the standard subjects of automobiles to household items and also includes information on subjects that range from food chains, traveling to mutual funds.