Model year after model year, cars just keep getting better. It seems every new vehicle we drive is both more powerful and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor. More comfortable and more fun. More refined, but similarly priced. Choosing a good car is easier than ever, but choosing the best car keeps getting trickier. That's why several times a year we round up category bests and staff favorites and put together Best, Coolest and Top 10 lists. From just-for-fun collections like Best New Road Trip Cars to industry benchmarks such as our Best Resale Value Awards, our lists help make car shopping easier and more enjoyable.
If you're shopping for a used car, check out our awards archive.