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GM is recalling more than 213,000 model-year 2010-13 sedans from Buick and Chevrolet for a faulty suspension component.

GM is issuing a recall for some 194,100 model-year 2018-20 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles due to missing or loose bolts on the stop-start accumulator endcap.

For the second year in a row, the Porsche 911 is the most dependable 3-
 year-old vehicle, according to J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Study, 
 while several GM and Toyota models land close behind.

GM officials said it is looking at alternatives to build the Cadillac CT6 
 flagship when production ends in June at its current plant.
 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds half of 2018 models' 
 headlights are at least acceptable, up from just two systems in 2016. But 
 the best lights are mostly optional or relegated to higher trim levels.

In a pivotal announcement, GM announced plans for proactive steps to cut 
 workforce, shift investment toward trucks and SUVs, and put a cork in the 
 pipeline for five plants starting in 2019.

Approximately 210,600 model-year 2018-19 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and 
 GMC vehicles are being recalled for rear brake caliper pistons.