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2009 Annual Auto Issue

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Who makes the best cars?

Honda tops the list, with Mazda and Mercedes-Benz moving up.

Save on car maintenance

Watch for rip-offs that make you pay extra for auto service.

New car preview

Take a first look at the all-new and redesigned vehicles hitting the road in the near future.

Best & worst used cars

The models least likely to cause problems, plus the ones to avoid.

How we test cars

Video guide to how we test about 80 vehicles a year.

Car Ratings Research test scores, reliability, safety, fuel economy & more

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Top Picks: Toyota Highlander

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More than 275 videos show how cars perform in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front and side tests.
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