10 Top Picks of 2018: Best Cars of the Year - Consumer Reports

The 2018 Consumer Reports Car Buying Guide highlighted a market shift toward SUVs, designating top picks based on a "Overall Score" of road-test performance, reliability, and safety. Asian brands, specifically Lexus and Toyota, led in reliability, while domestic automakers generally ranked in the lower half, often due to infotainment and transmission issues. For a full list of the top 10 picks and recommendations, visit Consumer Reports .