The Honda Accord was named top family sedan, and Honda the top automaker. (Photo by Honda)
Consumer Reports honors Honda again
Honda Motor Co. was named top automaker for the third year in a row in Consumer Reports' annual ranking of new cars and light trucks. Subaru came in second for best overall automaker in the U.S. market. Toyota was third.
In individual vehicle categories, Toyota led the pack with top picks in four categories -- midsized SUV, small SUV, minivan and green car. The Lexus LS 430, made by Toyota's Lexus luxury division, was named best overall vehicle. General Motor's Chevrolet Avalanche was named best pickup truck.
In its first-ever ranking of "best new-car value," the Toyota Prius hybrid was top pick, cited for comparatively low cost of ownership, high fuel economy and relatively high road test scores. Full results can be found at consumerreports.org.
NASCAR star to pop into Port Charles
NASCAR star Jeff Burton will trade in his fire suit and helmet for an appearance on ABC soap opera "General Hospital." The Richard Childress Racing driver is scheduled to take part in scenes with actor Jason Thompson's character, neurosurgeon Dr. Patrick Drake. Drake is an avid fan of racing on the award-winning series. Burton's appearance is scheduled to air mid-month.
--Associated Press
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