Lexus Named Top Car Brand in Consumer Reports Rankings

Japanese car brands, led by Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus, took the top seven spots in Consumer Reports magazine’s annual quality rankings, as the top U.S. brand placed 14th out of 26 in the ratings.

Lexus received the most points based on the scores of its eight models, all of which the magazine recommends buying. Parent-company Toyota’s namesake line tied for fourth place with Honda Motor Co.’s Acura brand. Subaru, a unit of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. that placed first among automakers last year, was second and Mazda Motor Corp.’s Mazda was third.