Consumer Reports Top Picks and How We Test on the Today Show

Mar 8, 2010 12:08 PM

Consumer Reports Managing Editor, Autos, Jon Linkov was on NBC's The Today Show this morning where he spoke with Matt Lauer about Consumer Reports' 2010 Top Picks. In the embedded video, Linkov discusses four of the best models highlighted in the annual autos issue of Consumer Reports, giving insights into how the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Traverse, and Volkswagen GTI performed. The interview kicks off with Linkov discussing how Consumer Reports tests and evaluates vehicles, and concludes with a short chat about the Toyota recalls and how the recalls impacted the April Issue.

To be named a Top Pick, a vehicle must rank at or near the top of its category in our overall test score, which is based on more than 50 tests and evaluations.

Each must have an average or better predicted-reliability Rating, based on the problems CR subscribers reported in our latest Annual Auto Survey.

Each must perform adequately in overall safety if tested by the government or the insurance industry. In addition, electronic stability control, a proven lifesaving safety feature, must be readily available.

See our full coverage of the 2010 Top Picks, including profiles on the 10 models and videos.

Visit the annual auto issue special section for quick access to the latest Ratings, articles, and videos.

Also, see our American Top Picks 2010.