Cars
In recent years, the quality and reliability of cars has improved all over the world, but the public’s perception doesn’t always keep up with reality. In a recent episode of Consumer Reports’ “Talking Cars†show, the hosts discuss whether American cars have improved lately in terms of quality and reliability.
- Consumer Reports Rates Luxury Brands For Reliability
We already know that Lexus came out as the king of reliability in Consumer Reports’ recent survey. It was followed by non-premium brands, and now CR has released a video highlighting which luxury names are worth going for if you don’t want...
- Sergio Marchionne Vows To Attack Fiat Chrysler's Quality Issues
The head of Fiat Chrysler is moving on from the week that saw both Consumer Reports readers flunk the automaker for reliability and his quality chief step down. Read more »...
- Ford Comes In Second Last In Consumer Reports’ 2012 Auto Reliability Survey [w/video]
Two years ago, Ford was included in the Top 10 of Consumer Reports’ (CR) annual reliability survey, with more than 90 percent of its range rated average or better. In the 2012 survey, however, you’ll have to look a long way down to find...
- U.s. Sales Of Compact Luxury Cars - April 2010
North American automotive consumers value the size of a vehicle's footprint over the quality of the vehicle itself. No, we're not talking about quality in terms of reliability and durability, but the inherent excellence of a car. See, a...
- Hyundai Elantra Sells In The Millions
Hyundai sold 126,000 vehicles in the United States during its first year in American business. That was 1986. The quality of early Excels and Ponys was abysmal. Hyundai overcame its poor reliability reputation and now ranks near the top in quality surveys. ...
Cars
Consumer Reports Discusses whether American Cars Are Getting Better
In recent years, the quality and reliability of cars has improved all over the world, but the public’s perception doesn’t always keep up with reality. In a recent episode of Consumer Reports’ “Talking Cars†show, the hosts discuss whether American cars have improved lately in terms of quality and reliability.
Let’s not forget that not long ago, American-brand cars didn’t enjoy a good reputation, especially in terms of interior quality, overall fit and finish and engine performance and fuel economy. So what is happening now with the U.S. auto industry?
Read more »- Consumer Reports Rates Luxury Brands For Reliability
We already know that Lexus came out as the king of reliability in Consumer Reports’ recent survey. It was followed by non-premium brands, and now CR has released a video highlighting which luxury names are worth going for if you don’t want...
- Sergio Marchionne Vows To Attack Fiat Chrysler's Quality Issues
The head of Fiat Chrysler is moving on from the week that saw both Consumer Reports readers flunk the automaker for reliability and his quality chief step down. Read more »...
- Ford Comes In Second Last In Consumer Reports’ 2012 Auto Reliability Survey [w/video]
Two years ago, Ford was included in the Top 10 of Consumer Reports’ (CR) annual reliability survey, with more than 90 percent of its range rated average or better. In the 2012 survey, however, you’ll have to look a long way down to find...
- U.s. Sales Of Compact Luxury Cars - April 2010
North American automotive consumers value the size of a vehicle's footprint over the quality of the vehicle itself. No, we're not talking about quality in terms of reliability and durability, but the inherent excellence of a car. See, a...
- Hyundai Elantra Sells In The Millions
Hyundai sold 126,000 vehicles in the United States during its first year in American business. That was 1986. The quality of early Excels and Ponys was abysmal. Hyundai overcame its poor reliability reputation and now ranks near the top in quality surveys. ...