Here are the 10 best cars of 2017

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This week, Consumer Reports released its latest 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, exhibit solid reliability, safety, and consumer satisfaction.

In other words, these cars, "have won our admiration, and we recommend them with confidence," Consumer Reports wrote.

This year, Toyota led the way with three entrants on the list, followed by Chevrolet with two winners.

Here's a closer look at Consumer Reports' 2017 Top Picks: