DETROIT — Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles...
Big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in the annual reliability survey
“Hybrids are very conventionally built vehicles,” Fisher said. “They’re catering to practical buyers who are looking for reliable, efficient, safe vehicles, not the latest technology.” It helps that most hybrids are sold by Toyota and its Lexus luxury brand, the top two brands in Consumer Reports’ rankings, released Tuesday at a meeting of the Automotive Press Association in Detroit.
Tesla, which makes the top selling electric vehicles sold in the U.S., rose four spots to rank No. 19, although it still has quality problems, Fisher said.
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