New-vehicle retail sales performance in February has been strong month-to-date, with the selling rate outperforming January's, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates Power Information Network(R) (PIN) and LMC Automotive.
Overall Vehicle Dependability Improves Substantially, Reflecting High Quality of 2009 Models; However, Perceptions of Dependability for Certain Brands Continue to Lag
Many New-Vehicle Buyers Avoid Certain Brands Due to Conventional Wisdom about Reliability, Rather Than Specific Information
January New-Vehicle Retail Sales Show Continued Strength from Robust 2011 Close
Automotive Websites Focused on Greater Usefulness Integrate Social Media Throughout
The Proportion of Vehicle Owners in Japan Who Rely on the Internet When Selecting Replacement Tires Has Increased Considerably
A Desire for Different Vehicle Attributes and Features Leads Many New-Vehicle Owners to Switch Brands
Overall New-Vehicle Appeal of Passenger Cars Improves in Thailand, While Appeal of Pickup Trucks Declines
New-Vehicle Retail Sales End 2011 with Strong Performance
German Automakers Sweep Top Three Spots for Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction in Italy
More than One-Half of Repeat Car Buyers in India Are Moving Up-Market
The Sales Experience, Product and Cost of Ownership Help Drive Improvement in Overall Motorcycle Customer Satisfaction
New-Vehicle Quality in Indonesia Improves Slightly from 2010
Chinese Domestic Brands Narrow the Gap with International Brands in Vehicle Dependability
Engine and Transmission Problems in New Vehicles Increase Considerably from 2010