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Japanese stay atop Consumer Reports rankings as Detroit struggles

Lexus received a score of 79 out of 100, the same as last year, for a car and SUV lineup Consumer Reports deemed "quiet, plush, and very reliable" -- though less engaging to drive than those of some rivals.
February 25, 2014 05:00 AM

WASHINGTON -- Detroit has come clawing back from the brink with award-winning products, but Japanese and luxury brands still have the best lineups of cars and light trucks in the industry, the editors of the influential shopping guide Consumer Reports say.

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