EPA Study Finds SUV Popularity is Harming Climate Change Progress
With trucks and SUVs now accounting for 80% of new car sales in the U.S., one can only imagine just how much further along we would be if
Lexus and Toyota Score High in 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study
Lexus and Toyota are consistently high achievers across most studies pertaining to reliability and quality
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 […]
Buick, Chevy, GMC Excel in J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study
Vehicle problems in the first 90 days of ownership can be especially frustrating, but Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC models avoid these issues better than most other brands. All three of General Motors’ mass-market brands ranked well above the industry average in the J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study — including seven models that topped their […]
Toyota Dominates Study of Long-Lasting Reliability
The brand accounted for six of the top 10 vehicles, with the Land Cruiser and Sequoia far ahead of every other nameplate
What Is a Traffic Study?
So, you’re driving along and see a traffic light with a sign nearby. The sign says that the traffic light is “under study for removal.” What does this sign mean? Who performs the traffic study? What person or technology observes the traffic and collects the data for the study? We’ve done a bit of digging […]
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 […]
IIHS Study Says Teens Benefit From Driver-Assist Tech
Driver-assist tech is designed to help safeguard the journeys of every driver, but it is especially helpful for young drivers. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety determined that three-quarters of fatal crashes involving teen drivers can be prevented or lessened with specific safety systems. Learn More: Best safety technology for teen […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cadillac CT5 Tops Segment in 2021 Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power measures the quality of new vehicles each year in its Initial Quality Study. For the 2021 study, the 2021 Cadillac CT5 had the highest quality in the midsize premium car segment. The Top Features of the CT5: Learn about the 2021 model What did the 2021 study reveal? Between 2020 and 2021, new […]
Ram, Dodge Dominate JD Power 2021 Initial Quality Study
Ram and Dodge ranked first and second, respectively, in the J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study. These brands had the smallest number of problems per 100 vehicles during the first 90 days of new vehicle ownership. Take a Look at the Other Awards Won: Recent Stellantis awards How did the brands get high rankings? Ram […]
Mitsubishi Takes the Third Spot in 2021 Initial Quality Study
The J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study looks at the number of problems drivers experience during the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership. With 144 problems per 100 vehicles, Mitsubishi had the third-best ranking in the 2021 study, indicating that its models have high initial quality. A Comprehensive Overview: Check out the features of the […]
Chevy Corvette Ranks High In the 2021 JD Power IQS Study
Each year J.D. Power releases its Initial Quality Study, which evaluates how many problems drivers experienced in their new vehicle during their first 90 days of ownership. Vehicles that earned the least complaints top their segments. This year’s study puts the Chevrolet Corvette as the highest-ranked vehicle in the Premium Sporty Car category. Available Now: […]
Study Questions Accuracy of In-Dash Fuel Economy Displays
Most drivers have been guilty of pushing the limits of their fuel tank, driving when the fuel gauge is past “E.” I know I have endured the terror of calculating the distance to the nearest gas station and the tenuous state of that red bar…would I make it? Since my car doesn’t have an in-dash […]
Ford Takes Third in J.D. Power Canada Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study
Ford Credit earned the No. 3 spot overall in J.D. Power’s 2021 Canada Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study for retail customers. Ford’s financial arm finished just points out of first place with a score of 889 out of a possible 1,000. New from Ford: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E shows that the all-electric future is an exciting […]