Best Car to Buy 2023

The Honda Civic Type R’s formula has been refined, but a few nitpicks keep it short of being perfect.

The Honda Civic Type R proves growing up isn’t a bad thing for a hot hatch as it wins our Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 award.

The list of finalists for the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 includes an EV, an adult Tonka truck, a few flavors of hatches, and a 5-cylinder performance car.

The Ford Bronco Raptor asks: Can one of the most outrageous vehicles money can buy win the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 award?

The Toyota GR Corolla asks if a rally-bred powertrain and trick all-wheel-drive system in a hot hatch is enough to win our Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 award.

The Cadillac Lyriq asks if distinctive style and a well-sorted suspension are enough to win our Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 award.

The Audi RS 3 asks if being a delightful riot that marks the end of an era is enough to win our Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 award.

Is a more refined Honda Civic Si enough to win our Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 award? The Acura Integra is asking for a friend.

Close, but no cigar: These vehicles all qualified for our annual Best Car To Buy award, but were knocked out of the competition. Here's why.