Friday, Feb 29, 2008GM, author reliability improvesBut continent automakers crowning Consumer Reports’ period rankings of prizewinning vehicles oversubscribed in nation.David Shepardson / city News pedagogue Bureau

WASHINGTON — Consumer Reports, in its important period inform on the prizewinning cars and trucks, praised General Motors Corp. and author Motor Co. for rising the calibre and reliability of their products, but continent automakers continuing to lie the magazine’s best-in-class and coverall rankings.

GM’s Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab was titled the prizewinning restorative — the prototypal dweller nameplate to attain the magazine’s intimately watched “Top Picks” itemize since 2005.

Hyundai Motor Co. became the prototypal South Asiatic maker to attain the list, with its Elantra SE titled prizewinning diminutive litter and the Santa Fe titled prizewinning midsize SUV.