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Car rankings, through the cost-of-ownership lens

Reliability, safety, longevity, depreciation, efficiency, running cost, editorial awards and theft risk — 32 rankings, each transcribed from a primary authority (J.D. Power, IIHS, iSeeCars, EPA, KBB, HLDI and more), then read the way CarOutlay reads everything: what does it mean for the real 5-year cost of owning the car?

32 rankings, all source-verified as of June 2026. We never invent a score — each figure is transcribed from the cited study, and the source is one click away.

Reliability

Which brands break down least — and cost least to keep running.

Most Reliable Car Brands

J.D. Power · U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) (2025)

Problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) Top 10

  1. Lexus 140 PP100
  2. Buick 143 PP100
  3. Mazda 161 PP100
  4. Toyota 162 PP100
  5. Cadillac 169 PP100
  6. Chevrolet 169 PP100
  7. GMC 181 PP100
  8. Porsche 186 PP100
  9. BMW 189 PP100
  10. MINI 190 PP100
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Best New-Car Initial Quality — J.D. Power IQS

J.D. Power · U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) (2025)

Problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), first 90 days Top 10

  1. Lexus 166 PP100
  2. Nissan 169 PP100
  3. Hyundai 173 PP100
  4. Jaguar 175 PP100
  5. Chevrolet 178 PP100
  6. Honda 179 PP100
  7. Dodge 180 PP100
  8. Kia 181 PP100
  9. Buick 183 PP100
  10. Genesis 183 PP100
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Safety

The cars that protect best in a crash — and can lower your premium.

Safest Cars — IIHS Top Safety Pick+

IIHS · Top Safety Pick+ Awards (2025)

2025 IIHS award Top 10

  1. Honda Accord Top Safety Pick+
  2. Toyota Camry Top Safety Pick+
  3. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Top Safety Pick+
  4. Honda Civic (sedan & hatchback) Top Safety Pick+
  5. Mazda 3 (sedan & hatchback) Top Safety Pick+
  6. Subaru Forester Top Safety Pick+
  7. Lexus NX Top Safety Pick+
  8. Honda Passport Top Safety Pick+
  9. Infiniti QX60 Top Safety Pick+
  10. Kia Sorento Top Safety Pick+
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Safest Cars by Segment — 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+

IIHS · 2025 Top Safety Pick / Top Safety Pick+ Awards (2025)

2025 IIHS award (by segment) Top 10

  1. Honda Civic hatchback Top Safety Pick+
  2. Mazda 3 (sedan & hatchback) Top Safety Pick+
  3. Honda Accord Top Safety Pick+
  4. Toyota Camry Top Safety Pick+
  5. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Top Safety Pick+
  6. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Top Safety Pick+
  7. Hyundai Tucson Top Safety Pick+
  8. Mazda CX-30 Top Safety Pick+
  9. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Top Safety Pick+
  10. Honda HR-V Top Safety Pick+
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Safest New Cars for Teen Drivers — IIHS Recommended

IIHS & Consumer Reports · Safe Vehicles for Teens — recommended new vehicles (2026)

IIHS/CR recommended new vehicle for teens Top 10

  1. Mazda 3 Top Safety Pick+
  2. Toyota Prius Top Safety Pick+
  3. Hyundai Sonata Top Safety Pick
  4. Toyota Camry Top Safety Pick+
  5. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Top Safety Pick+
  6. Hyundai Kona Top Safety Pick
  7. Hyundai Tucson Top Safety Pick+
  8. Mazda CX-30 Top Safety Pick+
  9. Mazda CX-50 Top Safety Pick
  10. Ford Explorer Top Safety Pick
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Best Used Cars for Teen Drivers

IIHS & Consumer Reports · Safe Vehicles for Teens (Best Choices / Good Choices, used) (2026)

Starting used price (median retail) Top 10

  1. Mazda CX-5 (small SUV) $13,100
  2. Mazda 3 (small car) $13,200
  3. Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid (small car) $13,600
  4. Mazda CX-3 (small SUV) $13,600
  5. Nissan Maxima (midsize car) $15,200
  6. Mazda CX-30 (small SUV) $15,900
  7. Subaru Forester (small SUV) $15,900
  8. Mazda CX-9 (midsize SUV) $16,200
  9. Subaru Legacy (midsize car) $16,500
  10. Chevrolet Trailblazer (small SUV) $16,700
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Longevity

The vehicles most likely to reach 250,000 miles.

Longest-Lasting Cars

iSeeCars · Longest-Lasting Cars Study (2025)

Chance of reaching 250,000 miles Top 10

  1. Toyota Sequoia 39.1%
  2. Toyota 4Runner 32.9%
  3. Toyota Highlander Hybrid 31.0%
  4. Toyota Tundra 30.0%
  5. Lexus IS 27.5%
  6. Toyota Tacoma 25.3%
  7. Toyota Avalon 18.9%
  8. Lexus GX 18.3%
  9. Lexus RX (hybrid) 17.0%
  10. Honda Ridgeline 14.7%
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Longest-Lasting Car Brands

iSeeCars · Longest-Lasting Car Brands Study (2025)

Chance of reaching 250,000 miles Top 10

  1. Toyota 17.8%
  2. Lexus 12.8%
  3. Honda 10.8%
  4. Acura 7.2%
  5. GMC 4.6%
  6. Tesla 4.6%
  7. Chevrolet 4.5%
  8. Cadillac 4.5%
  9. Mazda 3.6%
  10. Ram 3.5%
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Longest-Lasting SUVs

iSeeCars · Longest-Lasting Cars Study (SUV breakdown) (2025)

Chance of reaching 250,000 miles Top 10

  1. Toyota Sequoia 39.1%
  2. Toyota 4Runner 32.9%
  3. Toyota Highlander Hybrid 31.0%
  4. Lexus GX 18.3%
  5. Lexus RX (hybrid) 17.0%
  6. Honda Pilot 13.1%
  7. Toyota Highlander 12.7%
  8. Chevrolet Suburban 11.8%
  9. Lexus RX 10.7%
  10. Honda CR-V 10.6%
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Longest-Lasting Pickup Trucks

iSeeCars · Longest-Lasting Cars Study (pickup-truck breakdown) (2025)

Chance of reaching 250,000 miles Top 10

  1. Ram 3500 39.7%
  2. Toyota Tundra 30.0%
  3. Ford F-450 Super Duty 28.5%
  4. Toyota Tacoma 25.3%
  5. GMC Sierra 2500HD 22.0%
  6. Ford F-250 Super Duty 18.6%
  7. Ford F-350 Super Duty 18.3%
  8. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 17.4%
  9. Ram 2500 17.3%
  10. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 16.0%
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Longest-Lasting Sedans & Cars

iSeeCars · Longest-Lasting Cars Study (passenger-car breakdown) (2025)

Chance of reaching 250,000 miles Top 10

  1. Lexus IS 27.5%
  2. Toyota Avalon 18.9%
  3. Toyota Prius 12.2%
  4. Honda Civic 10.9%
  5. Acura ILX 10.6%
  6. Toyota Camry Hybrid 10.2%
  7. Toyota Avalon Hybrid 9.7%
  8. Toyota Camry 9.0%
  9. Honda Accord 8.8%
  10. Lexus ES (hybrid) 7.5%
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Longest-Lasting Hybrid Cars

iSeeCars · Longest-Lasting Cars Study (hybrid breakdown) (2025)

Chance of reaching 250,000 miles Top 10

  1. Toyota Highlander Hybrid 31.0%
  2. Lexus RX (hybrid) 17.0%
  3. Toyota Prius 12.2%
  4. Toyota Camry Hybrid 10.2%
  5. Toyota Avalon Hybrid 9.7%
  6. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 7.9%
  7. Lexus ES (hybrid) 7.5%
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Value & depreciation

How fast a car loses value — the #1 cost of ownership.

Cars That Hold Their Value Best

iSeeCars · Cars That Hold Their Value Best Study (2026)

5-year depreciation Top 10

  1. Porsche 718 Cayman 9.6%
  2. Porsche 911 11.1%
  3. Chevrolet Corvette 18.7%
  4. Toyota Tacoma 19.9%
  5. Toyota Tundra 21.2%
  6. Honda Civic 22.9%
  7. Subaru BRZ 23.7%
  8. Toyota GR Supra 24.0%
  9. Toyota RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid 25.2%
  10. Toyota Corolla Hatchback 25.5%
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Fastest-Depreciating Cars

iSeeCars · Cars That Hold Their Value Best Study (2026)

5-year depreciation Worst first

  1. Nissan LEAF 63.1%
  2. Infiniti QX80 62.8%
  3. Volkswagen ID.4 62.1%
  4. Tesla Model S 62.0%
  5. Land Rover Range Rover 61.7%
  6. BMW 7 Series 61.6%
  7. Tesla Model X 61.2%
  8. Ford Mustang Mach-E 60.8%
  9. BMW 5 Series (hybrid) 59.5%
  10. Infiniti QX60 58.3%
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Trucks That Hold Their Value Best

iSeeCars · Cars That Hold Their Value Best Study (2026)

5-year depreciation Top 10

  1. Toyota Tacoma 19.9%
  2. Toyota Tundra 21.2%
  3. Ford Ranger 30.2%
  4. Jeep Gladiator 32.9%
  5. GMC Canyon 33.6%
  6. Nissan Frontier 35.5%
  7. Honda Ridgeline 37.6%
  8. Chevrolet Colorado 37.7%
  9. Ram 1500 37.8%
  10. Ford F-150 37.9%
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SUVs That Hold Their Value Best

iSeeCars · Cars That Hold Their Value Best Study (2026)

5-year depreciation Top 10

  1. Toyota RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid 25.2%
  2. Toyota 4Runner 25.5%
  3. Honda HR-V 28.8%
  4. Honda CR-V 28.9%
  5. Subaru Crosstrek 29.1%
  6. Jeep Wrangler 32.4%
  7. Subaru Forester 32.6%
  8. Lexus RX 350 32.8%
  9. Mercedes-Benz G-Class 34.0%
  10. Toyota Highlander / Highlander Hybrid 36.0%
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Hybrids That Hold Their Value Best

iSeeCars · Cars That Hold Their Value Best Study (2026)

5-year depreciation Top 10

  1. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 25.3%
  2. Toyota Sienna 28.5%
  3. Toyota Corolla Hybrid 30.1%
  4. Toyota Prius 32.1%
  5. Subaru Crosstrek (Hybrid) 33.1%
  6. Honda CR-V Hybrid 34.1%
  7. Toyota Highlander Hybrid 34.3%
  8. Honda Accord Hybrid 36.8%
  9. Lexus ES 300h 39.9%
  10. Kia Niro 44.4%
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Electric Cars Ranked by Depreciation

iSeeCars · Cars That Hold Their Value Best Study (2026)

5-year depreciation Worst first

  1. Nissan LEAF 63.1%
  2. Volkswagen ID.4 62.1%
  3. Tesla Model S 62.0%
  4. Tesla Model X 61.2%
  5. Ford Mustang Mach-E 60.8%
  6. Tesla Model Y 57.8%
  7. Kia Niro EV 57.3%
  8. Hyundai Kona Electric 56.5%
  9. Porsche Taycan 54.7%
  10. Tesla Model 3 54.6%
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Efficiency

The cars that use the least fuel or electricity per mile.

Most Fuel-Efficient & Electric Cars

EPA · fueleconomy.gov fuel economy ratings (2026)

Combined MPGe (electric) Top 10

  1. Lucid Air Pure RWD (19" wheels) 146 MPGe
  2. Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD 139 MPGe
  3. Tesla Model Y Standard RWD 138 MPGe
  4. Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD 137 MPGe
  5. Lucid Air Touring AWD (19" wheels) 134 MPGe
  6. Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 134 MPGe
  7. Toyota bZ 130 MPGe
  8. Lucid Air Pure RWD (20" wheels) 129 MPGe
  9. Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD 128 MPGe
  10. Tesla Model Y Standard AWD 127 MPGe
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Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Cars (No Plug Needed)

EPA · fueleconomy.gov fuel economy ratings (2026)

Combined MPG (EPA) Top 10

  1. Toyota Prius 57 MPG
  2. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue 54 MPG
  3. Kia Niro FE 53 MPG
  4. Toyota Camry Hybrid (FWD LE) 51 MPG
  5. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue 51 MPG
  6. Toyota Corolla Hybrid 50 MPG
  7. Honda Civic Hybrid (4dr) 49 MPG
  8. Honda Accord Hybrid 48 MPG
  9. Honda Prelude 44 MPG
  10. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 43 MPG
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Most Efficient Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs) by MPGe

EPA · fueleconomy.gov fuel economy ratings (2026)

Combined MPGe (EPA) Top 10

  1. Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 108 MPGe
  2. Ford Escape PHEV (FWD) 101 MPGe
  3. Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 83 MPGe
  4. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 82 MPGe
  5. Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 77 MPGe
  6. Lincoln Corsair PHEV (AWD) 76 MPGe
  7. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid 74 MPGe
  8. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 73 MPGe
  9. BMW 550e xDrive Sedan 68 MPGe
  10. Volvo XC60 T8 (AWD) 63 MPGe
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Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in Each Class

EPA · fueleconomy.gov Best & Worst Fuel Economy (2026)

Combined MPG (EPA class leader) Top 10

  1. Toyota Prius — midsize car 57 MPG
  2. Kia Niro FE — small SUV 53 MPG
  3. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue — large car 51 MPG
  4. Toyota Corolla Hybrid — compact car 50 MPG
  5. Honda Prelude — subcompact car 44 MPG
  6. Honda CR-V Hybrid (FWD) — midsize SUV / wagon 40 MPG
  7. Toyota Crown Signia (AWD) — small wagon 38 MPG
  8. Ford Maverick Hybrid (FWD) — small pickup 38 MPG
  9. Jeep Cherokee Hybrid (AWD) — standard SUV 37 MPG
  10. Toyota Sienna (2WD) — minivan 36 MPG
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Cost of ownership

What it really costs to run — maintenance, insurance, and cost per mile.

Most Reliable Used Cars for the Money

iSeeCars · Most Reliable Used Cars for the Money Study (2026)

Price per year of remaining lifespan Top 10

  1. Honda Fit $1,693/yr
  2. Kia Rio 5-Door $1,979/yr
  3. Honda Civic $2,070/yr
  4. Buick Encore $2,084/yr
  5. Mazda3 Hatchback $2,091/yr
  6. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport $2,104/yr
  7. Hyundai Elantra $2,162/yr
  8. Lexus IS 300 $2,173/yr
  9. Volkswagen Jetta $2,198/yr
  10. Toyota Corolla $2,211/yr
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Cheapest Cars to Maintain

CarEdge · Car Maintenance Cost Rankings (10-Year) (2025)

Projected 10-year maintenance & repair cost Top 10

  1. Toyota Mirai $3,179
  2. Nissan LEAF $3,216
  3. Toyota bZ4X $3,479
  4. FIAT 500e $3,517
  5. Hyundai IONIQ 6 $3,893
  6. Toyota Corolla Hatchback $4,198
  7. Toyota Prius $4,359
  8. Toyota Prius Prime $4,427
  9. Toyota Corolla $4,434
  10. Toyota GR Corolla $4,566
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Cheapest Cars to Insure

Insurify · Cheapest Cars to Insure (2025)

Average full-coverage premium Top 10

  1. Dodge Caravan $102/mo
  2. Honda Fit $113/mo
  3. Subaru Outback $117/mo
  4. Subaru Forester $119/mo
  5. Fiat 500 $120/mo
  6. Honda CR-V $122/mo
  7. Acura RSX $125/mo
  8. Dodge Viper $126/mo
  9. Honda Odyssey $128/mo
  10. Ford Ranger $128/mo
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Cheapest Car Brands to Maintain

CarEdge · CarEdge Brand Maintenance Cost study (10-year), via The Car Guide (2024)

Projected 10-year maintenance & repair cost Top 10

  1. Tesla $5,867
  2. Toyota $5,996
  3. Lexus $7,786
  4. Mitsubishi $7,787
  5. Honda $7,827
  6. Mazda $8,035
  7. Nissan $8,088
  8. MINI $8,155
  9. Volkswagen $8,166
  10. GMC $8,429
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Awards & overall

The editors' top picks from the major automotive authorities.

Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards (2026)

Kelley Blue Book · Best Buy Awards (2026)

2026 Best Buy Award category Top 10

  1. Nissan LEAF Best New Model
  2. Honda Civic Best Compact Car
  3. Toyota Camry Best Midsize Car
  4. Hyundai Kona Best Subcompact SUV
  5. Toyota RAV4 Best Compact SUV
  6. Hyundai Palisade Best Midsize SUV
  7. Ford Expedition Best Full-Size SUV
  8. Ford Maverick Best Compact Truck
  9. Toyota Tacoma Best Midsize Truck
  10. Ford F-150 Best Full-Size Truck
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Car and Driver 10Best (2026)

Car and Driver · 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks & SUVs (2026)

2026 10Best — Cars Top 10

  1. Honda Civic 10Best Car
  2. Honda Accord 10Best Car
  3. BMW M2 10Best Car
  4. Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 10Best Car
  5. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 10Best Car
  6. Chevrolet Corvette 10Best Car
  7. Lucid Air 10Best Car
  8. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E450) 10Best Car
  9. Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86 10Best Car
  10. Volkswagen GTI / Golf R 10Best Car
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MotorTrend Car, SUV & Truck of the Year (2026)

MotorTrend · Car, SUV and Truck of the Year (2026)

2026 MotorTrend Of the Year Top 10

  1. Volkswagen Golf GTI / R Car of the Year
  2. Cadillac Escalade IQ SUV of the Year
  3. Ford Maverick Truck of the Year
  4. BMW M2 Car of the Year finalist
  5. Audi A6 / S6 e-tron Car of the Year finalist
  6. Dodge Charger Daytona EV Car of the Year finalist
  7. Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback Car of the Year finalist
  8. Mercedes-AMG E53 Car of the Year finalist
  9. Ram 1500 Hemi Truck of the Year finalist
  10. Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Truck of the Year finalist
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Edmunds Top Rated Awards (2026)

Edmunds · Top Rated Awards (2026)

2026 Edmunds Top Rated category Top 10

  1. Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Best of the Best
  2. Honda Civic Hybrid Top Rated Car
  3. Tesla Model 3 Top Rated Electric Car
  4. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Top Rated Electric SUV
  5. Ford Maverick Top Rated Truck
  6. Rivian R1T Top Rated Electric Truck
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Theft & risk

Which models are stolen most — and least — and what it means for insurance.

Most-Stolen Cars — Highest Theft Risk

HLDI (Highway Loss Data Institute) · Whole Vehicle Theft Losses (Insurance Report WT-24) (2025)

Relative theft claim frequency (100 = average) Worst first

  1. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2dr 3,949
  2. Acura TLX 4dr 4WD 2,138
  3. Chevrolet Camaro 2dr 1,287
  4. GMC Sierra 2500 crew cab 4WD 1,023
  5. Acura TLX 4dr 805
  6. GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab 4WD 742
  7. Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab 4WD 662
  8. Dodge Durango 4dr 4WD 592
  9. Land Rover Range Rover 4dr 4WD 540
  10. Ram 1500 crew cab SWB 4WD 524
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Least-Stolen Cars — Lowest Theft Risk

HLDI (Highway Loss Data Institute) · Whole Vehicle Theft Losses (Insurance Report WT-24) (2025)

Relative theft claim frequency (100 = average) Top 10

  1. Tesla Model 3 electric 4dr 4WD 1
  2. Tesla Model Y electric 4dr 4WD 2
  3. Tesla Model 3 electric 4dr 2
  4. Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid 4dr 4WD 5
  5. Tesla Model S electric 4dr 4WD 5
  6. Volvo XC90 4dr 4WD 6
  7. Volvo XC40 4dr 4WD 7
  8. Ford Mustang Mach-E electric 4dr 8
  9. Volkswagen ID.4 electric 4dr 9
  10. Subaru Crosstrek station wagon 4WD w/ EyeSight 9
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How we build these rankings

We don't invent scores

Every list is transcribed from a published study by a primary authority — J.D. Power, IIHS, iSeeCars, or the EPA. The publisher, study, year, and a link to the original are on every page.

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