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Car prices have gone up, but you can still pay a decent price for one with good safety scores if you know where to look, like these picks from Consumer Reports. SlashGear on MSN: The greatest car built in the USA isn't a Chevy, according to Consumer Reports The greatest car built in the USA isn't a Chevy, according to Consumer Reports AOL: Consumer Reports Ranks This Used Car Brand Least Reliable Due To Transmission Problems This brand has experienced various transmission issues for over a decade, so it's no surprise Consumer Reports ranks it as the least reliable used car brand.