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While the list of top-ten best-selling cars for March 2011 shows an upswing for nearly all automakers. It offers evidence of significant momentum within the midsize category... no doubt a result of rising gas prices.

Of particular interest was the upset created by Honda as they jumped to second best-selling vehicle in March with its award-winning Accord. This is a notable feat, as the top two bestsellers typically are pickups. Honda also claimed sixth best-selling…

Every year, automakers receive their annual report cards from Consumer Reports. The scores are never graded on a curve, rather, they're carefully calculated based on the auto manufacturer's predicted reliability rankings, current lineup, and performance of the models evaluated by Consumer Reports' dedicated team of engineers.

For some automakers, this time of year brings a lot of anxiety. For Honda, however, it further proves the company's consistent commitment to excellence. As Consumer…