These are the best cars, trucks, and SUVs to buy in 2018

• Consumer Reports released its annual Top Picks list.
• Ten cars all from different segments of the market were selected based on its performance in road testing, predicted reliability, safety, and owner satisfaction.
• Toyota led the way with four cars on the list.

Consumer Reports released, on Thursday, its annual list of the top cars on sale in the US. The venerable consumer publication picked out 10 cars - all representing different segments of the auto market - for its Top Picks list.

In order to become a Consumer Reports Top Pick, a vehicle must prove to be outstanding all-around performers - living up to the publication's stringent road testing regime, exhibit stellar predicted reliability, safety, and consumer satisfaction.

Toyota led the way with four vehicles on the list while GM's Chevrolet had two vehicles in the top 10. Three models, the Chevrolet Impala, Subaru Forester, and Toyota Highlander were holdovers from last year's list.

Here's a closer look at Consumer Reports' Top Picks for 2018: