Our history: 2000s
 2001 Rhoda H. Karpatkin, who led CU as its President for 27 years, retires. James A. Guest, who chaired CU's Board of Directors between 1980 and 2000, becomes CU's sixth President. 2002 ConsumerReports.org hits the one-million paid subscriber mark. Today, ConsumerReports.org has more paid subscribers than any other publication-based Web site. 2003 Consumers Union celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its Annual April Auto Issue with a special bigger-than-ever commemorative edition that takes a look back at the evolving role of its test program and safety efforts, while helping consumers get the right vehicle at the right price today. The very first auto issue in 1953 covered 50 cars compared to the 2003 edition, which covered a 210-vehicle mix of cars, pickups, minivans, and SUVs. 2004 The "Pets & Vets" cover story in the first issue of a redesigned Consumer Reports magazine wins a National Magazine Award. The Consumer Reports Money Adviser, the CR New Car Buying Kit, and the online version of Consumer Reports on Health are launched as new tools for 21st century consumers. Thousands of online consumer activists are inspired to action by ConsumersUnion.org. |
