Kia Tops 2022 J.D. Power APEAL Study with Most Awards
Each year, J.D. Power conducts research on vehicle brands to see what consumers prefer via its APEAL study. Kia managed to be the most awarded brand in the study for 2022, getting praised for a variety of factors and models. Check It Out: The appealing Kia SUV lineup is incredible “As part of our recent […]
GMC Sierra HD Outranks Competitors in 2021 APEAL Study
GMC had a solid performance in this year’s J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study. The automaker received a higher APEAL score than the majority of mass-market brands as well as had three 2021 model-year vehicles rank highly in their respective segments — including the GMC Sierra HD. Pick the Right Truck for […]
Dodge, Ram Take Top Two Spots in 2021 APEAL Study
The J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study evaluates how emotionally appealing new vehicles are to owners. Dodge and Ram earned the first- and second-best rankings in the 2021 APEAL Study, respectively, and this is the second year in a row that they have done so. Choosing the Right Ram Truck: Check out […]
Cadillac CT5 Tops Its Segment in 2021 APEAL Study
According to the J.D. Power 2021 APEAL Study, the Cadillac CT5 connects with owners’ emotions more effectively than any other vehicle in its segment. It’s the second recent J.D. Power award for the CT5, which also won a 2021 Initial Quality Study award last month. Super Cruise: Get the details on Cadillac’s exciting new hands-free […]
3 Chevrolet Vehicles Win 2021 APEAL Awards
Three Chevrolet models topped their segments in the J.D. Power 2021 APEAL Study, which evaluates owners’ emotional attachment to their new vehicles. The Chevrolet Corvette, Blazer, and Tahoe were each crowned as winners in this annual survey. All Sizes and Shapes: Learn about the Blazer, Tahoe, and Chevrolet’s many other SUVs The U.S. Automotive Performance, […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bronco Sport Earn 2021 APEAL Study Honors
The all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and Bronco Sport continued their winning ways in the J.D. Power 2021 APEAL Study. Both scored top marks with survey respondents, confirming that these two new Ford vehicles are among the hottest and most appealing around. More Accolades for the Bronco Sport: Earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ The […]
Lincoln Navigator Sails to Third Straight APEAL Award
For the third year in a row, the Lincoln Navigator has won the top award for large premium SUVs in the J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study. J.D. Power’s annual Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout Study measures vehicle owners’ emotional attachment and excitement, and the Navigator stands uncontested as the most appealing, exciting vehicle in its segment. […]
Ram and Dodge Rank High in J.D. Power APEAL Study
For the second year in a row, Dodge and Ram have earned top honors in the J.D. Power Automotive Performance Execution and Layout Study. In 2019, Ram ranked number 1 in the APEAL study, and Dodge came in second among mass-market brands. In 2020, the brands switched spots. Available Now: 2020 Dodge Challenger “These […]
Chevy Blazer is the Best Mid-Size SUV in J.D. Power APEAL Study
Back in the spring, Good Housekeeping Institute named the 2020 Chevy Blazer “Best New Midsize SUV.” Now, J.D. Power echoes this sentiment by giving this model the Best Mid-Size SUV title in this year’s APEAL Study. Enchanting and Athletic: Find a new Blazer to bring home here Deserving of praise J.D. Power’s APEAL Study stands […]
Cadillac is Third Best Luxury Brand in J.D. Power APEAL Study
Cadillac has received quite a few head-nods from J.D. Power this year. Not only did the CT5 and XT4 models top their respective segments in the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, but the brand also performed well on this year’s Customer Service Index Study. Now, the automaker adds one more feather to its cap: […]
GMC Takes Third Place in 2020 J.D. Power APEAL Study
While some vehicle studies evaluate models based on quality or popularity, others evaluate them based on whether or not they bring their owners joy (cue Marie Kondo…). J.D. Power’s Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study does just that. And this year, GMC ranked third place among mass-market brands surveyed. Buyer Bliss: Reasons to bring home […]
Ford Earns Most Best-in-Segment J.D. Power 2019 APEAL Study Awards
Ford Motor Company earned a total of four best-in-segment J.D. Power 2019 APEAL Study Awards, more than any brand or automaker in the running. Perhaps most impressive (but least surprising) is the fact that Ford swept the pickup truck awards with the Ranger wining for midsize trucks, F-150 winning for large light-duty trucks, and F-Series Super […]
Lincoln Lands in Top 10 of J.D. Power 2019 U.S. APEAL Study
As was the case in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, Lincoln Motor Company came out the top American luxury brand in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. APEAL Study. The study — which assesses automotive performance, execution, and layout — saw Lincoln tie for No. 6 overall with a 2019 APEAL Brand Index Ranking of […]
Nissan Maxima Earns Top Marks in J.D. Power 2019 APEAL, IQS Studies
Another day, another award
Nissan took home ten awards in J.D. Power’s APEAL and IQS studies.
FCA has Largest Improvement in J.D Power APEAL Study™
The 2019 J.D. Power Automotive Performance Execution and Layout Study™ recently released results that show major advancements for FCA US LLC. Thanks to the high rankings of Ram and Dodge, FCA made a larger year-over-year improvement than any other brand in the study. Check This Out: Features of the 2019 Ram 1500 The J.D. Power […]
JD Power 2018 APEAL Study Calls Out Kia Rio and Stinger as Segment Winners
Kia has two more reasons to brag thanks to J.D. Power. The recent Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout study deemed two Kia models, the powerhouse Stinger and the mighty Rio, as winners in their respective segments. These two awards add to Kia Motors’ four-year run of being honored by the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study […]
Lincoln Navigator is First American Vehicle to Earn Highest Score in J.D. Power APEAL Study
J.D. Power has conducted its U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout study every year since 1996, and in every one of the previous 22 iterations a vehicle from a non-American manufacturer has earned the highest overall score. Until now. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator earned an APEAL score of 915, which is both the highest score in […]
Honda Accord & Ridgeline Earn J.D. Power 2018 APEAL Awards
The 2018 Honda Accord and Ridgeline have both been named J.D. Power & Associates “2018 APEAL Award” winners in the organization’s latest study, which ranks vehicles based on owners’ emotional attachment and level of excitement toward their car. APEAL stands for “Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout,” and to measure that aforementioned and vague quality, J.D. […]