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

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Three other brands, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz, finished midpack. When compared to the average non-turbo engine among 2016-2018 models, overall, Lexus makes the most reliable turbo powertrain, followed by Honda and Porsche. Porsche bucks the trend in this group, rising two places to number 11.

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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Porsche (97 PP100) followed Lexus in the rankings, moving up from fifth in 2015. Following Porsche in the rankings are Buick (106 PP100), Toyota (113 PP100) and GMC (120 PP100). Highest-ranked nameplates and models. General Motors received eight segment awards and Toyota Motor Corporation six.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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GMC Yukon Hybrid. Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. . • Chevrolet Volt. Fisker Karma. Ford Expedition E85. Ford Fusion Hybrid. Ford Fusion SE/SEL E85. Ford Escape Hybrid. Ford Escape XLT/Limited E85. • GMC Sierra Hybrid. • Honda FCX Clarity. Honda Insight Hybrid. Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan. Honda Civic GX NGV.

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Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

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The 8L90, the replacement for the venerable 6L80 six-speed in GM’s lineup, is offered as well as standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 (L86) ( earlier post ), and on the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. l/100 km) EPA highway estimate—a 3.5%

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