What are the best cars you can buy right now? The Consumer Reports Top Picks list is a collection of cars, SUVs, and trucks with standout performance across the board. Each represents a key vehicle segment and shines for its combination of road test performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, garnering a high-enough Overall Score to earn a coveted CR recommendation. We discuss the cars that made it to the top of the list, trends we're noticing in the automotive industry, and other interesting insights from our Autos Spotlight coverage.
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:13 - Top Picks Introduction
02:57 - Hybrid Trends
05:09 - Price Comparisons Between Hybrids and Gas Engine Vehicles
08:41 - Toyota and Lexus Trends
11:04 - New Car Models
12:03 - The Venerable
13:19 - Electric Vehicles
15:34 - Question: Why does the CR overall reliability score change over time?
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Cars
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/
Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles?
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/
Best and Worst New Cars
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-and-worst-new-cars-a9664336148/
Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2023
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2023-a8846595830/
Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/hot-new-electric-cars-are-coming-soon-a1000197429/
Will an Electric Car Save You Money?
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/will-an-electric-car-save-you-money-a9436870083/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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