"Consumer Reports' Top Picks: BMW Leads Best Cars of 2024"

Consumer Reports has ranked BMW as the top automaker in the U.S. based on its annual brand rankings, with an overall score of 82. The ranking is determined by each model's performance in road tests, safety, reliability, and owner satisfaction. BMW's lineup outperformed competitors, with Porsche and Lexus also ranking highly. However, the assessment did not consider styling, an area where BMW has faced criticism in recent years.