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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Three European brands, Audi, BMW, and Mini, round out the top 10. Audi and BMW both declined from last year. GMC inches up one spot to number 25 due to average or above reliability for the Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL. Audi tumbled three spots to seven on the list. Volvo finished last overall.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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Audi Q7 QPP. GMC Yukon SLT. Hyundai Sonata Base. Infiniti Q50 Premium. Jeep Compass Sport. Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Kia Sorento LX. Nissan Maxima SV. Toyota Rav 4 XLE. Chrysler 300 C. Dodge Durango GT. Ford Mustang GT. Honda Civic Touring. Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. Mazda3 Touring. Nissan Armada SV. Subaru Crosstrek Premium.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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The green car rundown: • Audi A3 TDI. Audi Q7 TDI. Audi e-Tron. • GMC Yukon Hybrid. GMC Yukon Hybrid. “As consumers start to show a renewed interested in buying vehicles, the auto show is. BMW X6 Active Hybrid. • BMW ActiveHybrid 7. • BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid.