Best Automakers – Overall Ranking 2012

This ranks automakers based on overall quality, reliability and value across all their models:

Subaru
Mazda
Toyota
Honda
Nissan
Volvo
Hyundai
BMW
VW
Ford
Mercedes
GM
Chrysler

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Published on March 5, 2012

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