Kia Earns Fourth Year Nod as JD Power’s Initial Quality Study Highest Ranked Mass Market Brand
With a reported score of 72 problems per 100 vehicles, Kia Motors has snagged the title as the highest ranked non-premium brand by the study that sets automotive standards, J.D. Power’s 2018 Initial Quality Study. This is the fourth year in a row that Kia has risen to the top. Learn More: Soul and Sorento […]
Three Nissan Vehicles Earn Top Marks in JD Power 2018 Initial Quality Study
The 2018 Nissan Frontier, Maxima, and Altima are all standouts in the J.D. Power 2018 Initial Quality Study, and the automaker’s Smyrna manufacturing plant also has reason to be proud after earning a Bronze designation. Learn More: 2018 Nissan Maxima named on list of fastest cars for the money “The 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality […]
Ford Earns Highest Score Ever in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, No. 2 Overall Ranking
Ford pulled down the highest overall it has ever received in the recently released 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, ranking No. 2 among all automakers for a second straight year. Ford scored four out of five in terms of overall quality, earning a perfect score in the features and accessories design quality category and […]
Ford Grabs Three Awards in J.D. Power 2017 Thailand Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power released its 2017 Thailand Initial Quality Study at the end of November, revealing Ford to be the winner for overall quality in three key segments. Measured by the number of problems that occur per 100 vehicles (PP100), the Ford Everest topped the large SUV segment, the Ford Ranger Hi-Rider X-Cab topped the pickup […]
Infographic: J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study
If you’re considering a new car purchase, there are many factors to take into account. Before deciding on the make and model you want, you need to figure out your list of must-haves and your budget. You also need to do plenty of research to figure out which vehicles meet your requirements, and also to […]
All FCA Brands Improve Their J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Scores
J.D. Power has just released the findings for its Initial Quality Study, the favorite source of awards for people who are totally real and not actually actors. On the whole, the study is positive news for FCA, especially the Ram brand. But to make things better, every one of FCA’s brands improved its Initial Quality score. […]
Ford Makes Massive Climb in 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Ford saw its stock climbing higher than ever before in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study, with the brand achieving its best-ever rank of the No. 2 non-premium brand in the entire industry. Ford ranked fourth overall behind Kia, the relatively new Genesis luxury sub-brand, and Porsche, up seven spots from its 11th-place ranking in […]
JD Power Initial Quality Study Name Jeep, Chrysler Most Improved Brands
Even the best carmakers still have room for improvement—and this is something Fiat Chrysler knows well. Both the Chrysler and Jeep brands, which reside under the Fiat Chrysler name, were named the Most Improved Brands in the 2016 JD Power Initial Quality study, increasing their initial quality scores by 20% compared to last year’s study. […]
Kia Beats Out Porsche for Number One Spot in JD Power Initial Quality Study
Over the past few years, Kia has been becoming more and more popular in the United States. And now, it looks like all that hard work is paying off because Kia is officially in the history books. The South Korean carmaker was named the first non-premium brand to be number one in the JD Power […]
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. […]
Four Chevys Top J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
The bowtie brand has something to crow about, as four Chevrolet models ranked highest in their segments in the 2015 J.D. Power US Initial Quality Study—the Chevy Malibu (top midsize car), Equinox (compact SUV, tied with the Ford Escape), Silverado LD (large light duty pickup), and Spark (city car). Overall, 10 Chevy nameplates were ranked […]
J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Awards Kia Highest Ranking in Company History
Long gone are the days when many American consumers didn’t even consider buying a Kia when shopping for a new car. Over the course of the past decade, Kia has made an effort to produce more affordable, luxurious vehicles than ever before. Now, the South Korean carmaker is quickly making headway in the industry. Most […]
J.D. Initial Quality Study Ranks 2015 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger on Top
If you are looking for a big, brash American car, then there’s no car better than the 2015 Chrysler 300—and J.D. Power’s 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) agrees. The prestigious study recently named the Chrysler 300 as one of the highest ranking Large Cars in the industry, showing everyone that sometimes, bigger is better. […]
GM Receives Most Initial Quality Awards, Again
In this year’s Initial Quality Study℠ results, released yesterday by J.D. Power & Associates, General Motors achieved 11 spots in the top three. Of those 11 models, six were top-ranked. For the second consecutive year, GM took home more initial quality awards than any other automaker. In addition, the General had the most models ranked […]
Buick Encore Ranks Highest in Segment in Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power & Associates today announced the winners of the 2014 Initial Quality Study℠. The 2014 Buick Encore managed to nab the top spot (tied with the Kia Sportage and the Nissan Juke) in the small SUV segment. This is the second year in a row that the Buick Encore has earned this honor. Buick […]
Chevy Initial Quality Study Winners Announced
If you haven’t heard by now, J.D. Power today released the list of winners from its 2014 Initial Quality Study℠. Three Chevrolet vehicles managed to rank highest in their selective segments this year. The 2014 Malibu took first in the midsize car category, and the 2014 Suburban tied the Yukon for first in the large […]
Yukon and Terrain Earn Initial Quality Awards
Earlier today, J.D. Power released the results of its 2014 Initial Quality Study℠. GMC was able to walk (drive?) away with two first place finishes. The 2014 GMC Yukon tied for first with the Chevrolet Suburban in the large SUV segment while the 2014 GMC Terrain ranked first for compact SUVs. Related: Buick and GMC […]
Hyundai Wins Most Initial Quality Awards in Company History
J.D. Power released the list of winners in its 2014 Initial Quality Study℠ today, and Hyundai was thrilled to see that it scraped up the most Initial Quality Awards it’s ever received in one year. Three Hyundai vehicles—the 2014 Genesis, the 2014 Elantra, and the 2014 Accent—took first place in their respective segments. In addition, […]