J.D. Power APEAL Study

2018 Lincoln Navigator, Genesis brand take top honors in J.D. Power APEAL study

The owners of new 2018 vehicles have spoken and have named the Lincoln Navigator and Hyundai's new Genesis luxury brand most satisfying overall in the J.D. Power APEAL study. The results of the study, released on Wednesday, showed an average score increase of 10 points on a 1,000 point scale across...Read More»

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2016 J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study

J.D. Power: Porsche, Volkswagen inspire passion in owners; Acura, Smart, not so much

Some of us own cars that are functional, but little more. They get us from Point A to Point B, they haul our groceries and kids and dry cleaning, but they don't really stand out. They don't create an emotional connection. Others are luckier. They drive cars that inspire passion, loyalty, and pride...Read More»

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J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study

Porsche, Hyundai Are Tops In J.D. Power APEAL Study, But Dodge Scores A Coup, Too

For nearly two decades, J.D. Power has polled customers to gauge how well they like their new rides. This morning, the firm released the results of its 19th annual Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study (aka "the APEAL study"), and while luxury brands earned the highest marks from...Read More»

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