Both Subaru and Honda tumbled from the top group of 'more reliable' brands, with Hondas Civic compact car losing its longstanding recommendation from Consumer Reports.
Hundreds of Takata airbag inflators pulled from cars in the auto industrys biggest-ever recall later ruptured in testing, showing the potential risks to drivers.
Ford and GM both will track driving data and give them to insurers anonymously, allowing a consumer to contact the carrier if their driving habits will cut premiums.
General Motors Co. will spend about $100 million to reimburse customers who bought 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave sport utility vehicles with overstated fuel economy figures.
General Motors Co. told its dealers to halt the sale of Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave large sport utility vehicles because the window stickers on the SUVs overstate their fuel efficiency.
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