Planning to buy a car? We test drove vehicles so you don't have to

Buying a new car can be stressful and expensive. But armed with expert information, it doesn’t have to be. Every year, Consumer Reports buys and tests about 50 new cars, measuring things like performance, fuel economy, and how easy it is to install a child seat. So if you’ve been waiting to make that big purchase, Consumer Reports is here to help with its annual must-see list of the top new cars of the year.