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These car brands appeal most to our emotions in 2020, study reveals
August 13, 2020

These car brands appeal most to our emotions in 2020, study reveals

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…

Built-in dash cams the next big thing in new-car technology?
August 10, 2020

Built-in dash cams the next big thing in new-car technology?

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…

Top quality cars of 2020 in first 90 days – J.D. Power survey
July 21, 2020

Top quality cars of 2020 in first 90 days – J.D. Power survey

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….

The best car brands of 2020 based on J.D. Power survey
July 20, 2020

The best car brands of 2020 based on J.D. Power survey

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…