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2013 Annual Auto Issue

Published: April 2013

The auto issue is our annual round up of the year in cars. We highlight our Top Picks of the year in 10 vehicle categories, automaker report cards rank the manufacturers based on our tests and predicted reliability scores, best and worst new and used cars, and much more.  Check out our featured reports, videos, and special sections.

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New cars

Top Picks 2013
Who makes the best cars?
Most reliable new cars
Best & worst new cars
New car preview
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Used cars

Best & worst used cars
Used car reliability
Used cars for every budget
Best used cars under $20,000
Best used for fuel economy
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Connect with your car
Iconic, trendsetting cars
Car buying surprises
Best tires
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Behind our Ratings

How we test
What makes us different?
Guide to our Ratings
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Special sections

Fuel economy
Alternative fuels
New car buying
Used car buying
Car repair
Car reliability
Car maintenance
Distracted driving & teen safety
Kids & car safety
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Pricing

The Build & Buy service
New Car Price Report
Used Car Price Report
Best new car deals
Best used car deals
What that car really costs to own
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