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April 2024

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Cover Story

Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024

The cars, SUVs, and trucks that shine brightest in CR's tests

Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles?

We ranked 34 brands based on the Overall Scores of their models, which include road tests, reliability, satisfaction, and safety

Special Report

Why a Plug-In Hybrid May Be the Right Car for You

PHEVs run on electric power for shorter drives but can switch to gas for longer trips, so you don't need to stop and recharge

Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars and SUVs

These PHEVs shine for performance, reliability, and satisfaction. Plus, the PHEVs with the worst fuel economy.

Will a Plug-In Hybrid Save You Money?

We've calculated the cost of owning three CR Recommended PHEVs, comparing them with their gas, hybrid, or EV counterparts

Features

50 Years of Airbag Safety—and Challenges

Thousands have survived crashes since they've been required—but some airbags are now under recall. Here is what you should know about those problems, and the latest technology.

Departments & Columns

From Our President: Why Car Recalls Aren't Enough

CR's Guide to Car Lingo

If you're scratching your head over the acronyms and techy auto terms, here's your crib sheet

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