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TOP PICKS
CR's Annual Report on Car Performance, Reliability, Satisfaction & Safety

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Small Car: Honda Civic

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Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek

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Midsized Car: Toyota Camry

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Compact SUV: Subaru Forester

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Midsized SUV: Toyota Grand Highlander

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Small Pickup: Ford Maverick

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Luxury Compact SUV: Lexus NX

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Luxury Midsized SUV: BMW X5

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Full-sized Pickup: Ford F-150

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Electric Vehicle: Tesla Model Y

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Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2026

These are the best of the best. Each car, SUV, and truck here shines above its peers for excelling in our tests and reliability surveys, and has key standard active safety features.

Which Brands Make the Best Cars?
CR rated cars from 31 brands on reliability, owner satisfaction, safety, and road-test scores. Here’s how the manufacturers rank.

Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars?
Consumer Reports rated cars from 26 brands to determine which brand makes the most reliable vehicles.

Best Cars Made in the USA
The 10 Top Picks in popular categories meet our very highest standards for performance, safety, reliability, and more.

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Can You Use AI to Help You Buy a Car?
We asked AI for help buying an SUV. Here are the wild results and advice on using this powerful technology.

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Best Used Cars Under $20,000 for Teens

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Best New Cars for Teens

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Best Used SUVs With Standout Fuel Economy

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Review: 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Is a Modernized Muscle-Bound Sedan
It boasts innovations like a hatchback body and a potent turbocharged six-cylinder engine.

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Review: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Impresses With Powertrain, Infotainment, and Safety Advances

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Review: 2026 Jeep Cherokee Grows and Goes Hybrid

[IMG: Preview: 2027 Lexus TZ Promises Premium Features, Latest Safety Tech, and 300-Mile Range]

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Preview: 2027 Lexus TZ Promises Premium Features, Latest Safety Tech, and 300-Mile Range

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10 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Tank of Gas
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Decoding a Car’s VIN Can Tell You Where It Was Made—and More

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OTA Car Software Updates: Are They Safe and How Do They Work?

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Car Accessories That Improve Safety, Comfort, and Organization

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Pickup Trucks

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New SUVs, Trucks, and Cars With the Highest Owner Satisfaction
Sports cars, electric vehicles with a long driving range, and fuel-sipping hybrids top our list of the most satisfying vehicles.

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Popular Cars and SUVs to Avoid and Safer Choices to Buy Instead

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Texts About Tolls Are Almost Always Scams. Here's How to Tell.

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New Cars Coming Soon

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Ratings & Reviews

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Sedans & Hatchbacks

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Car Safety & Efficiency

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12 Hybrids That Save You the Most Money on Gas
CR’s real-world fuel economy testing shows that some of these cars, trucks, and SUVs pay for themselves right from the first fill-up.

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Safest New Cars of 2026, According to the IIHS

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Most Fuel-Efficient Used Hybrid Cars and Hatchbacks

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Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon

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Ratings & Reviews

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Minivans & 3-Row SUVs

58 RATED

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Talking Cars Podcast

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Talking Cars 508: Are Off-Road Trims for SUVs Worth the Extra Money?
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Talking Cars 507: Driving the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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Talking Cars 506: Driving the 2027 Kia Telluride

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Talking Cars 505: What Are the Best Used EVs?

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Best Car Insurance Companies
We surveyed over 40,000 policyholders. These are the six companies that earned our recommendation.

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Cheapest Used Cars to Insure

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Everything You Need to Know About Teen Car Insurance

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Best Car Insurance Companies for Seniors

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Best Refrigerator Brands of 2026
Who makes the best refrigerators? GE? LG? Whirlpool? CR’s lab, survey, and pricing data show that the answer depends on the type.

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Best Stackable Washers and Dryers

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Are Smart Thermostats Worth It?
They can often pay for themselves through savings off your cooling and heating bills, but there are exceptions.

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We Tried It: The Chillwell 2.0 Portable Air Cooler

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3 Best Indoor Air Quality Monitors of 2026

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The 4 Best Neck Fans, Evaluated and Reviewed

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Space Heaters

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6 Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators
Easy access to fresh food and freezer compartments combines with great performance in these highly rated models from Forno, Frigidaire, GE, LG, and Whirlpool.

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Best and Worst Dishwashers of 2026

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Toasters & Toaster Ovens

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6 Best Dishwasher Detergents, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
The best packs, pods, and tablets outperform the best gel dishwasher detergents when it comes to cleaning power.

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4 Best Dishwashers for $500 or Less, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

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Most Reliable Laundry Appliance Brands

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4 Best Cleaning Gloves of 2026, Evaluated and Reviewed

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