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Andrew Lisa

Buying a European Car in 2026? 3 Brands the Middle Class Should Consider

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In terms of bang-for-your-buck reliability, Japanese automakers continue to rule the roads.

With the exception of BMW at No. 5, Consumer Reports gives six of the top seven spots to Japanese nameplates, including perennial automotive A-listers Toyota, Subaru, Lexus, Honda, Nissan and Acura, with U.S. and South Korean manufacturers owning the rest of the top 12.

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