Best of

The decision to grant the 2021 Ford F-150 our Best of 2021 award was a unanimous one among our editors, but we admit we had doubts when it quickly started acting up.

We set out to buy a 2021 Ford F-150, our Best of 2021 winner, to own for a year and report on its hits and misses. Here’s the price we paid.

For our Pickup Truck of the Year award, our watch words are power, capability and value. Here are the best pickup trucks for 2021.

After narrowing the field to the most affordable models in several popular classes based on average prices listed on Cars.com, we choose our value favorites based on features, warranties and overall performance for the money.

Along with crash tests, safety features and accommodation of family members and their gear, we consider family-friendly features and overall excellence.

Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing their luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.

For the best eco-friendly cars, we consider all vehicles that reduce consumption and/or minimize the release of carbon and pollutants, regardless of fuel type.

We drove our newly purchased 2020 Hyundai Palisade to Canada and tested its real-world gas mileage.

For our Best Of award, our watchwords are quality, innovation and value. See the winner and nominees for best car of 2020.