If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you might be curious about which car brands will be leading and lagging in 2026.

Consumer Reports, a respected independent research organization, has evaluated 31 auto manufacturers. Their rankings are determined by the average overall score of new vehicles, which incorporates road test results, safety evaluations, reliability, and feedback from owner satisfaction surveys.

Among these 31 manufacturers, here are the top 10 brands you should keep an eye on—and those you might want to avoid—in the coming year.