They might have been saved by a government bailout but when it comes to retaining resale value American automakers still need some help.
Toyota and Honda are on top of the list according to competing indexes that measure how well new vehicles are expected to retain their value over five years of ownership.
Overall, Toyota an its luxury brand, Lexus, took the top spot in Kelly Blue Book's predictions for the second year.
Honda and its luxury brand, Acura, were the winners in a similar survey by ALG.