GMC Gains Five Spots in 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
GMC cleaned up in this year’s J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, climbing from number 10 last year to number 5 in 2016 in terms of reliability. The annual study, which determines the dependability of three-year-old vehicles based on the metric of average problems encountered per 100 vehicles, also found that the 2013 GMC Yukon full-size […]
Three Buick Models Top Segments in 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
The Buick Verano was named highest ranked compact car, the LaCrosse was named the highest ranked large car, and the Encore was named the highest ranked small SUV in the in the J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study. The annual study, which measures the performance of vehicles from three model-years prior to the current model […]
Four 2013 Chevy Models Finish First in 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
Today the results of the 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study were revealed, which was good news for the bowtie brand, as four Chevrolet vehicles took the top spot in their respective segments. On top of that, two other Chevy models placed in the top three of their segments, giving the American automaker its best […]
Genesis Tops J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study
The vehicles sold by Genesis are finally old enough to be judged on their long-term dependability, and the results are positive. The Korean luxury brand and the Genesis G80 sedan came away with wins in their first year of eligibility for the annual J.D. Power annual Vehicle Dependability Study. Genesis captured the No. 1 overall […]
Toyota and Lexus Top J.D. Power 2019 Dependability Study
J.D. Power polled nearly 33,000 owners of 2016 model-year vehicles for its annual dependability study and found that Lexus once again ranked highest among all brands with an average of 106 problems per 100 vehicles. This is the eighth year in a row that Lexus has topped the study, and it was followed closely by […]
Toyota Dominates J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study
The results of the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) were released two days ago and they are looking quite good for Toyota. Not only was its Lexus luxury division ranked at the top of the dependability survey for the sixth consecutive year (this time in a tie with Porsche), the Toyota car division […]
J.D. Power 2017 Study: Lexus and Porsche are the Most Dependable Automotive Brands
The J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study found both Lexus and Porsche to be the most dependable brands in the industry, while Fiat was found to be the least dependable brand
For nearly three decades, J.D. Power has conducted its Vehicle Dependability Study in order to examine which automotive brands are the most reliable and the least reliable. Yesterday, the findings from the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study were released by the organization. While several brands were found to be more dependable than in previous years, […]
General Motors Wins Six 2016 J.D. Power APEAL Awards
Today General Motors announced that it had received six segment-level awards in the 2016 J.D. Power US Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study that was just recently released. GM’s six awards were the most of any automaker. The achievement comes after GM similarly dominated the J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study and the J.D. Power 2016 Initial […]
Vauxhall Climbs Five Spots in J.D. Power UK Dependability Study
Vauxhall was named the fourth-highest-ranked brand in all of the United Kingdom in J.D. Power’s 2016 UK Vehicle Dependability Study. With a score of 90 problems per 100 vehicles, Vauxhall was able to move up five spots from its standing in the first-annual UK version of the study and simultaneously breeze past brands including Ford, […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat Overview
Despite some rough press surrounding Volkswagen, its popular Passat has returned with a vengeance for the 2016 model year. With some important updates and the same traditional style it’s known for, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat is prepared to make a comeback. Won’t Let You Down: Which cars did JD Power name the most dependable? [wptab name=”What’s New”] […]
Chevy Leads J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth straight year, Chevrolet has collected more J.D. Power Initial Quality awards than any other brand. Five of the automaker’s vehicles finished first in their respective segments. Chevy had similar success earlier this year, when it had the most models ranked highest in their segment in the 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. […]
Chevrolet Silverado HD Takes Top Spot in JD Power Dependability Study, Crushes Meh Competition
Chevrolet’s engineers designed the Silverado HD to be a strong, dependable truck, with a maximum towing capacity of 18,000 pounds, a maximum payload of 3,534 pounds, and a frame built out of high-strength steel. Now, it seems that J.D. Power concurs with the Chevy engineers’ ideas of dependability, because the Chevrolet Silverado HD has been […]
Toyota Brands Top J.D. Power 3-Year Dependability Study
Every year, marketing information services firm J.D. Power analyzes the automotive industry to determine which vehicles are the most dependable for the people who drive them. This year, as last, Toyota’s luxury arm Lexus came out on top, while Toyota division finished in fourth place. In addition, six Toyota-branded vehicles came out on top in […]
Chevy Expands Discover the Unexpected Fellowship Program
Chevrolet and its partner the National Newspaper Publishers Association are growing their Discover the Unexpected fellowship. The automaker will allow the program to virtually double the number of 2021 fellows and provide each with access to an all-new 2022 Bolt EV. Top Honors for Chevrolet: Silverado HD takes top spot in J.D. Power’s 2021 Vehicle […]
Star Waggons and the Reinvention of the Celebrity Trailer
Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and heard the oft-repeated line “I’ll be in my trailer” spoken by one of the stars? Chances are, you’ve heard this phrase at least once. But did you know that it was one of these movie/TV stars who cornered the market on celebrity trailers? This is […]
Chevy Equinox Makes 2020 List of Safe Vehicles for Teens
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety unveiled its 2020 Safe Vehicles for Teens list, which is comprised of inexpensive used vehicles that you can rely on. The organization named the 2016 and newer Chevrolet Equinox models as some of the best choices for young drivers. Saving up for Your Next Car: How to afford a […]
Chevy Equinox Named a Best Used Car Under $20,000
Consumer Reports recognized the 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Equinox as a Best Used Car Under $20,000. The Equinox stood out in the midsize SUV category with its quiet and spacious interior as well as its responsive handling. A Long-Range Electric Car: Chevrolet Bolt EV is lauded for its impressive range Advantages of buying a used […]
Chevrolet Silverado HD Wins J.D. Power’s Most Dependable Model Title for Its Segment
The Chevrolet Silverado HD emerged victorious from J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. It secured the title for the most dependable large heavy-duty pickup category, leaving rivals like the Ford Super Duty in the dust. Vehicle dependability is on the rise As a whole, this year’s study indicated a 4 percent improvement in overall dependability for three-year-old […]