	April 2009

Our Annual Auto issue has been released and you can find our top picks for 2009, best and worst cars, and a detailed report on who makes the best cars. Plus, we'll tell you how to save on car maintenance and how to get the most bang for your buck. And don't forget our list of best cars under $20,000.

Top Picks 2009
Of the more than 300 vehicles we've recently tested, our Top Picks are the best all-around choices in their categories. This year's list includes two new models.

Best and Worst Cars
Not all cars are created equal, and we have the data to prove it. Of course, numbers can tell a variety of tales and we understand every consumer has different priorities.

Who Makes the Best Cars?
Do the Japanese come out on top or are the Germans picking up steam? Get the latest rankings from Consumer Reports.

Save on Car Maintenance
When budgets get tight, many people are tempted to cut back on regular car maintenance. But that can lead to serious repair problems and even larger bills down the road.

Best & Worst Used Cars
Value-minded consumers know that buying a reliable used car is often the best choice but that finding one takes research. Here we identify the proven Best of the Best in nine categories.

Most Bang for Your Buck
If you're trying to get the most for your money when buying a new family car, you might think that a $20,870 four-cylinder Chrysler Sebring would be a better buy than a $24,803 Toyota Prius Touring.

Best Cars under $20,000
These are CR's lists of reliable cars from the 2008 Annual Auto Survey. They are the specific models with above average reliability spanning the model years 1999 through 2008.