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The results of the JD Power 2017 UK Vehicle Dependability Study has been released, and they make for rather interesting reading.The study, which is in its third year, measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of vehicles in the United Kingdom after 12-36 months of ownership.The ...

You've no doubt have heard of JD Power. Indeed, you'll likely already have read the results of its 2017 US Initial Quality Study, which ranks automakers for overall initial quality.And now the US research company has released the results of its 2017 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) ...

The results of the JD Power 2017 US Initial Quality Study are out, with Korean automaker Kia Motors ranking highest in overall initial quality for the second consecutive year."Initial quality" in this annual study is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the first ...

Which vehicle boasts the best initial quality? Something from Porsche? A BMW, perhaps? Maybe a Mercedes-Benz?Nope, according to the 2016 US Initial Quality Study by JD Power, Korean automaker Kia claims top spot for initial quality.The US study, now in its 30th year, examines problems experienced by ...

The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and E-Class Cabriolet/Coupe each rank highest in initial quality in their respective segments, according to the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2011 US Initial Quality Study (IQS).The GLK-Class ranks highest in the entry-level premium crossover SUV segment, while ...

The latest JD Power and Associates South Africa Sales Satisfaction Index Study reveals that the biggest frustration for South African buyers is the small selection of vehicles available at dealerships.Unlike the JD Power IQS study featured in the February issue of CAR this particular study is not about ...