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Purchasing an appealing 2020 model vehicle isn’t easy. But not because there are too few. Figuring out how to buy a car that’s really appealing right now starts with this impressive list of 11 manufacturers, 18 brands in 25 segments,…
There’s something appealing about some recent J.D. Power findings. And it’s good news for Dodge, Ram, GMC, Ford and MINI among mainstream vehicle brands. These car brands appeal most to our emotions, comprising the top five mainstream marques in the…
Dash cams may be the next big thing in new vehicle features – if car shoppers have their way. A recent survey of more than 1,000 vehicle owners by research company AutoPacific found that seven out of 10 want built-in…
The Chevrolet Sonic may be super to some but not even a J.D. Power quality award can save it. A soon-to-be victim of shrinking small-car sales, the subcompact was named “Highest Initial Quality Model” in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S….
Dodge, Ram and Chevrolet led an assault by domestic automakers on the summit of the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Survey of car owner experiences. Dodge and Kia tied for highest in overall initial quality, with Dodge becoming the first…
How will I know when to buy a new car? That’s a question many Americans ask themselves every year. For almost 170 million the last three years, the answer was “now,” whether that meant new or used. More than 32…