Consumer Reports

One of the most coveted ratings for many automakers is the “recommended” rating from Consumer Reports (CR). Tesla wanted that rating badly for its “more affordable” EV, the $42,900+ Model 3. It initially missed that rating due to poor brake performance.

Consumer Reports has published its 2016 Brand Report Card that looks at the top brands in the automotive world. The list has 30 different brands and to qualify the automakers need to have at least two models with test and reliability data.