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Consumer Reports has decided on the year’s top picks for new vehicles. Known as the most comprehensive and discerning reviewers in the car industry, Consumer Reports does a lot more than just take a car out on the track and look at third-party test data. Consumer Reports takes apart cars and looks at thousands of records for reliability and repair costs on top of fuel economy and features. When you’re buying a car, new or used, using Consumer Reports’ data is a great way to get a fantastic car. 

Subaru did very well in this year’s picks…

Kelly’s Blue Book, the authority on car pricing, has declared the top winners smong family cars for 2014. KBB put the cars through the paces, looking at build quality and drivability but also looking into family-friendly features like the ease of installing car seats and special child safety features. They also put entertainment systems and cargo capacity to the test with common day-to-day activities families deal with, like loading up gear for sports.

One strength of the Forester is that you can easily see around the car. While backup cameras are great, KBB says, being able to see all…