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Consumer Reports releases annual reliability rankings for auto brands

When comparing reliability scores across all brands, Toyota and Lexus remained in the lead, according to the latest study from Consumer Reports. Toyota and Lexus are ranked first and second, respectively, continuing the company’s long history of providing outstanding dependability across its entire product line.

Hybrid cars and medium and large sedans were found to be among the most reliable vehicles. Despite being among the most coveted and in-demand cars EVs and full-size pickups had the lowest average dependability scores.

Top hybrid vehicles include the 2023 Toyota Corolla, 2023 Ford Maverick, and 2023 Lexus NX. Hybrids are now being considered by more than one in three potential purchasers (36%) compared to 29% in 2019.

“With today’s inflated car prices, people are keeping their vehicles longer than ever,” said Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports, in a release. “A hybrid can provide years of trouble-free miles, and they are a good defense against rising fuel prices.”

Overall, when examining reliability rankings for all brands, Toyota and Lexus remained in the lead. Being ranked in the top two positions builds on the brand’s history of providing great reliability across its entire product line.


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Jaelyn Campbell
Jaelyn Campbell
Jaelyn Campbell is a staff writer/reporter for CBT News. She is a recent honors cum laude graduate with a BFA in Mass Media from Valdosta State University. Jaelyn is an enthusiastic creator with more than four years of experience in corporate communications, editing, broadcasting, and writing. Her articles in The Spectator, her hometown newspaper, changed how people perceive virtual reality. She connects her readers to the facts while providing them a voice to understand the challenges of being an entrepreneur in the digital world.

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