The auto site Edmunds is out with its annual Top Rated Awards for the best new cars, trucks, and SUVs. The reviews, via the AP:
- Top Rated Car: Honda Civic Hybrid. The Civic maintains its spot from last year as the Edmunds Top Rated Car for 2026. With its available hybrid powertrain, the Civic achieves up to an EPA-estimated 49mpg in combined city/highway driving. Starting price: $30,590.
- Top Rated Electric Car: Tesla Model 3. The small sedan boasts an affordable starting price, ample range, and helpful technology features, according to Edmunds. In the independent Edmunds EV Range Test, the Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive went 338 miles on a single charge. Starting price: $38,630.