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Word of mouth most important for car shoppers, survey says
March 2, 2020

Word of mouth most important for car shoppers, survey says

Go ahead and mouth off to family, friends and co-workers about how much – or little – you like your car. Because, a new survey by Autolist.com suggests, there’s a good chance they’re listening to you instead of relying on…

The best, most popular midsize SUVs available right now
September 13, 2019

The best, most popular midsize SUVs available right now

There must be more to identifying the best, most popular midsize SUVs than picking and ranking six models – even if they are rigorously tested. That’s what one website did in picking the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T AWD…

When ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ almost automatic for drivers
September 6, 2019

When ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ almost automatic for drivers

Satisfaction guaranteed? Well, not exactly. But the “unbeatable” Nissan Murano and Maxima may come close based on a recent survey of 50,000 new car and light truck owners by AutoPacific marketing research and consulting firm. The two models led the…

Ford ‘tough’ more than a slogan, based on J.D. Power survey
August 28, 2019

Ford ‘tough’ more than a slogan, based on J.D. Power survey

Ford is tough to beat. At least that’s how the latest results of J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study shake out. A survey of owners’ attachment to vehicles 90 days after purchase,  the APEAL survey…