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Read on to see which vehicles and brands rose to the top of J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study in terms of reliability.

The auto-industry analysts at J.D. Power say vehicles built during the COVID-19 pandemic are more problematic than those manufactured any year since 2009.

Cars.com took the opportunity during the 2025 Chicago Auto Show’s media days to get a closer look at a few new models and answer some questions you have about those cars, too.

Ram’s big 2500/3500 heavy-duty pickup trucks are getting some significant changes for the 2025 model year, including an updated diesel powertrain, new styling and new tech.

For our Best Car of the Year award, our watchwords are quality, innovation and value.

For our Best Pickup Truck award, our watchwords are power, capability and value.

Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.

The 2025 Ram 1500 costs nearly the same to buyers’ bank accounts as it did in 2024, starting just $855 higher than the outgoing model.

A spokesperson for Ram parent company Stellantis confirmed that only the 350-mile-range version will be coming when the pickup makes its debut in 2026.

There’s a little bit of something for everyone on this year’s list of retired nameplates, and you may find that your next car is one of them.