Our Annual Autos Issue presents a dizzying array of facts and figures, all aimed at helping car shoppers choose the right model for their needs and budget. While we rate the automakers and present numerous best and worst lists, we haven’t offered a simple guide to the best and worst models by brand. Until now.

We’ve recently showed that most fuel-efficient cars can beat their EPA highway fuel economy estimates in Consumer Reports measured fuel economy testing. But if you want to hit 40 mpg on the highway, our tests show that you have more options than you might think.

A total of 115 vehicles have earned the 2012 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) including 69 cars, 38 SUVs, 5 minivans and 3 pickups. Eighteen new models make the list this year including the Acura MDX, Acura TL, Acura TSX, BMW X3, Buick Verano, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda CR-Z, Honda Fit, Honda Insight, Honda Pilot, Honda Ridgeline, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Scion xD, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius V, and Toyota Yaris.

After unveiling the Toyota GT 86 sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show, Scion officially unveiled the U.S. version, the 2013 Scion FR-S, at an event in Los Angeles.

On the heels of Subaru showing off an almost production-ready BRZ at the LA Auto Show, Toyota shows off the GT 86 ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show. An early concept of the sports coupe was shown as the Scion FR-S at the New York International Auto Show, and that’s how the car will be known in the U.S market

If you are looking for a reliable car, don’t assume that certain brands are always shoe-ins. Each manufacturer has models that have a range of reliability in Consumer Reports’ annual car reliability survey.

Toyota has announced pricing for the new 2012 Scion iQ will start at $15,265 plus $730 for destination. The iQ, which Toyota is categorizing as a premium micro-subcompact and calling it “the world’s smallest four-seater” is just 10 feet long. That sits in between the shorter Smart ForTwo and longer Fiat 500.

With high gas prices and a challenging economy still rattling people’s nerves, many in need of a car are considering buying used. However, to save more money, it’s worth getting a used car that is also fuel efficient, so you not only pay less to purchase the vehicle, but also to operate it.

In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that recently hit the Japanese coast, coupled with a rising yen, Toyota has announced that prices are going up on most 2011 Lexus, Scion, and Toyota models.

The huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan last week has affected a number of automakers and their production capabilities. Not only are their main headquarters in Japan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota all have key facilities...

The upcoming Scion iQ is a tiny, Smart car-sized vehicle that looks a whole lot smarter than the diminutive ForTwo. Now an electric version of the iQ, which Toyota promised the first time it showed the car, will debut...

A total of 66 vehicles have earned the 2011 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) including 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and one minivan. The ten newest vehicles on the list include the Chevrolet...

Following its massive recalls last year, Toyota is aggressively rebuilding their brand. With the latest strategic move, the company is offering two years of free maintenance on new Toyota and Scion models. The Toyota Care and Scion Service Boost...

Toyota has spent most of past 12 months under the microscope amid reports, and subsequent investigations, into issues related to unintended acceleration. The automaker has issued several massive recalls to address potential causes of acceleration issues, and today Chief...

Summer is the busiest time for family travel, but having a car that fits all passengers, is comfortable and roomy is important to have all year around. If you're in the market for a new car, see our list...