Buick is the first U.S.-based auto brand to crack the top 10 in Consumer Reports magazine’s annual brand report cards. U.S. automakers also placed three vehicles on the magazine’s list of “top picks” for vehicles, the first time that has happened in 17 years.
Buick, made by General Motors, placed seventh in the brand rankings. But the brand rankings, and top picks still were dominated by Japanese and German manufacturers, with Lexus, Mazda, Toyota, Audi and Subaru taking the top five brand spots.
Porsche placed just ahead of Buick at No. 6, while Honda, Kia and BMW rounded out the top 10. Mercedes-Benz, Acura and Infiniti all suffered precipitous declines in their rankings.
In the model rankings, the top overall finisher was Tesla’s Model S electric car, for the second year in a row.
