About this episode
More info on the 10 Top Picks of 2024 here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 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. Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 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? ---------------------------------- Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2024-a4675085257/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Hybrids/EV Buying Guide https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-guide/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Mazda3 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/3/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Subaru Crosstrek https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/crosstrek/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Subaru Forester https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Toyota Camry Hybrid https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/camry-hybrid/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Toyota Prius/Prius Prime https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/prius/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/maverick/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Toyota RAV4 Prime https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/rav4-prime/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Toyota Highlander Hybrid https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander-hybrid/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT BMW X5/X5 PHEV https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/x5/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Tesla Model Y https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tesla/model-y/2024/overview/ ?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://CR.org/joinviaYT