Consumer Reports annual Top Picks list is out. In this episode we clarify what the Top Picks is and how vehicles get awarded this highly regarded designation. Our experts discuss the 10 cars that made it to the top of the list, trends we're noticing in the automotive industry, and explain what a Brand Report Card is. We also debate which would be the ultimate food delivery vehicle, the Toyota Prius or the Corolla Hybrid.
More info on the 10 Top Picks of 2024 here:
Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests:
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:17 – What is the Top Picks List
01:29 – Auto Market Shift
03:52 – Car Categories in Top Picks
05:13 – Question #1: When looking at CR’s reliability rating, why are hybrids are among the most reliable vehicles, but plug-in hybrids are among the least?
11:10 – 10 Top Picks of 2024
11:34 – EVs
12:48 – Plug-in Hybrids
16:07 – Hybrids
18:48 – Gas Powered Vehicles
22:54 – Brand Report Card
25:46 – Question #2: Which car is the ultimate food delivery vehicle: the Toyota Corolla Hybrid or the Prius AWD?
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Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024
Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles
Hybrids/EV Buying Guide
Mazda3
Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Forester
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota Prius/Prius Prime
Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
BMW X5/X5 PHEV
Tesla Model Y
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