Power Decisions from Concept to Customer

JD Power gives OEM teams the data, analytics, and insight to act with clarity at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle.

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Intelligence built for the OEM journey

OEM teams operate in a high-stakes environment where decisions ripple across engineering, manufacturing, marketing, retail, and ownership. JD Power aligns decisions with what customers actually experience - and what the market rewards.

Empowering OEM leaders to make confident decisions

See performance clearly, act decisively, and plan for the future using insights grounded in real transactions and customer experiences.

Explore our automotive capabilities:

Benchmarks & InsightsAnalyticsSoftware & TechnologyDigital Advisory

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Solutions across the entire value chain

JD Power supports OEM decision-making from early design through long-term ownership, improving performance at every stage.

Design & Development

Inform product planning, feature prioritization, and innovation decisions with early insight into what drivers value most.

U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study

Measures new vehicle owners’ emotional attachment and excitement with their vehicle after 90 days of ownership

Tech Experience Index (TXI)

Measures problems encountered and user experience with advanced vehicle technologies as they first enter the market

Initial Quality Study (IQS)

The auto industry standard since 1987 for benchmarking new vehicle quality by examining 227 problem areas in the first 90 days of ownership, now combining voice-of-customer data with vehicle repair data and updated monthly.

AutoPlanner

Identify new market trends, make strategic product and pricing decisions and competitively compare new vehicles with this essential tool for product planners.

EV Consideration Study (EVC)

Research study that tracks consumer attitudes, preferences, and barriers toward electric vehicle adoption and purchasing decisions.

PIN Data Services

Provides automotive transaction and registration data through vehicle identification numbers (VINs) to support market analysis and competitive intelligence.

JD Power Valuations

Residual value forecasting and depreciation data services that predict future vehicle values for automotive manufacturers, lenders, and fleet managers.

Helix Configuration Analytics

Analytics platform that examines vehicle configuration and option package data to help manufacturers optimize content strategy and pricing decisions.

Quality & Reliability

Track quality performance and emerging issues using independent customer feedback you can trust.

Initial Quality Study (IQS)

The automotive industry’s gold standard since 1987, measuring new vehicle quality across 227 problem areas during the first 90 days of ownership through combined voice-of-customer feedback and vehicle repair data

Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)

Evaluates long-term vehicle reliability by measuring problems experienced by original owners after three years of ownership, providing insights into which vehicles maintain quality over time.

Component Quality Reports (CQRs)

inform auto suppliers how key segments of vehicle components are performing with consumers

Repair Analytics

Identifies vehicle reliability issues and service trends from warranty and repair claims data

Market Performance & Demand

Measure brand perception, shopping behavior, and competitive position to guide go-to-market strategy.

SmartDigital Actionable Insights

Track metrics across all facets of digital performance and partner accountability with advanced visualizations.

PIN Data Services

Real-time transaction data providing market intelligence on pricing, incentives, and inventory trends

Automotive Brand Loyalty Study

Tracks consumer brand switching behavior and retention rates across automotive manufacturers

New Autoshopper Study (NAS)

Tracks consumer shopping behavior, preferences, and decision factors throughout purchase journey

Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study (MWES)

Benchmarks OEM website performance, usability, and customer engagement effectiveness

EV Shopper Tools & EV Hub Components

Interactive, consumer-facing EV shopping assistants, education and incentives content

Pricing & Value

Understand perceived value, residual trends, and market dynamics that influence profitability.

Vantage

Competitive pricing intelligence and market positioning tool for strategic decision-making

PIN Data Services

Real-time transaction data providing market intelligence on pricing, incentives, and inventory trends

Power Payments

Standardize your incentives. Power Payments provides organizations with deeper granularity into ever-changing incentives, specific to model, trim, option load and geography. 

JD Power Valuations

Industry-standard residual value forecasts and depreciation insights that help manufacturers, lenders and fleet managers understand what vehicles will be worth in the years ahead

APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study)

Measures owner satisfaction with vehicle design, performance, and features after 90 days of ownership

Retailing

Improve retail performance and alignment across the dealer network

Vantage

Competitive pricing intelligence and market positioning tool for strategic decision-making

PIN Data Services

Real-time transaction data providing market intelligence on pricing, incentives, and inventory trends

ChromeData Certified Inventory

Align inventory data across all platforms for clear and complete listings. 

Configuration Analytics

Vehicle configuration intelligence platform that fuses detailed content data with real-world sales performance

Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI)

Benchmark study that measures how satisfied new-vehicle buyers and rejecters are with the sales experience

UnityWorks Video Marketing

Reach in-market shoppers with personalized, high-impact campaigns through data-driven automotive video solutions for OEMs and dealers.

Ownership Experience & Loyalty

Track satisfaction across sales, service, and ownership to strengthen loyalty and retention

Customer Service Index (CSI)

Measures customer satisfaction with dealership service departments and repair experiences

EVX Ownership Study

Measures overall EV ownership satisfaction across vehicle performance, features, and usability

EVX Home Charging Study

Evaluates EV owner satisfaction with home charging equipment, installation, and experience

EVX Public Charging Study

Assesses EV owner experience with public charging networks, stations, and reliability

Automotive Brand Loyalty Study

Tracks consumer brand switching behavior and retention rates across automotive manufacturers

Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)

Measures long-term vehicle reliability and problems after three years of ownership

Repair Analytics

Identifies vehicle reliability issues and service trends from warranty and repair claims data

Ready to power what's next?

Whether you’re designing a new model, addressing quality challenges, or planning for the future - JD Power has the trusted data you need.