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- Dismal J.D. Power Auto Forecast Looks Downright Prescient
- It looks as if J.D. Power and Associates merely beat the rush when it issued a dismal auto sales forecast that looked far-fetched just seven weeks ago. Just in time for the New York auto show (March 19-20), Power on March 18 cut its 2008 auto sales forecast from 15.7...
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- U.S. Customers are Keeping Cars Longer
- If only cars weren't so darn reliable. Of course, in a competitive market like the United States, long-lasting quality is a must. But the downside is, people don't have to buy as often. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2009-01-27
- Hyundai Does Well in J.D. Power IQS; Lexus Back on Top
- Hyundai shows once again that it is not to be trifled with in the United States, with a top finish among non-luxury brands in the 2009 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2009-06-23
- Suzuki Quality Most-Improved, But U.S. Sales Way Off
- U.S. sales for Suzuki are down more than 50 percent this year. A much-improved finish in the 2009 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study should help, but reputations don't change overnight. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2009-06-25
- J.D. Power Study: Americans Guzzling Less, Enjoying it More
- Automakers are betting big that to save gas, Americans will be satisfied with smaller vehicles with smaller engines. So far that's a good bet, according to a J.D. Power survey. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2009-07-21
- J.D. Power October Sales Forecast Is Down, But Not So Much
- U.S. auto sales have been down so far, so long, that a less-bad forecast passes for good news. J.D. Power said today it expects sales to be down by single-digits this month. That's not so bad. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2009-10-23
- U.S. Auto Sales Forecasts Fall on Poor September Results
- The prospect for a lengthy credit crisis sent forecasters back to the drawing board, to cut predictions for U.S. auto sales this year and next. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2008-10-08
- V-8 Engines on the Rebound, Or Dead-Cat Bounce?
- High incentives and cheaper gas have made a slight rebound possible for thirsty, eight-cylinder engines. However, V-8s and the trucks that love them are unlikely to come all the way back to their peak in 2004, before gas prices started to take off. ...
- Blog posts 2008-09-22
- Auto Sales Slow in China, But Still Growing Long-Term
- China's overheated domestic market for auto sales has cooled some, but it's still a lot hotter than the United States, and will be, for years to come. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2008-09-08
- J.D. Power Initial Quality: Who Cares? Maybe You Should
- The results are in, for the annual J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. Porsche was the No. 1 brand for the third year in a row, with only 87 reported problems per 100 vehicles, followed by No. 2 Infiniti, No. 3 Lexus, and tied at No....
- Blog posts 2008-06-06
- Still Lots of Hurdles for Chinese Cars for U.S. Market
- China auto industry expert has been saying for years, "The Chinese are coming! The Chinese are coming!" As time passes, he finds himself explaining what's taking so long. by Jim Henry
- Blog posts 2009-01-22
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- Supply and Demand: Small Cars Command Bigger Prices
- Higher demand for fuel efficiency is driving up small-car prices in a couple of ways. First is simple supply and demand. Toyota said on July 1 it had only a one-day supply of the Toyota Prius hybrid â€" meaning in effect that it is sold out, and...
- Blog posts 2008-07-07
- Ford's Forecast: It's Not Just Us
- Ford revealed the gory details of its recently reported production cuts, but more importantly showed a much more pessimistic outlook beyond simply cutting back on building too many trucks. Besides its own troubles, Ford's announcement includes a heavy element of, "Hey, it's not just us, the whole industry's in trouble."...
- Blog posts 2008-05-23
- Hyundai Goes the Extra Mile to Move Upscale
- Hyundai seems determined to break out of second-tier status in the U.S. market -- or die trying. The Korean automaker is about halfway through introducing a remarkable 16 all-new or facelifted models in just over six years, from late 2004 to early 2011. Were the auto industry...
- Blog posts 2008-05-19
- Investors Hammer Auto Stocks
- With gas prices up and U.S. auto sales down, investors are hammering auto stocks, especially the Detroit Three brands. Ford, General Motors and Daimler, which still owns 20 percent of Chrysler, all hit 52-week lows on June 27. The bad news is expected to...
- Blog posts 2008-06-30
- Save Money on Car Repairs
- Every extra year you hold onto your old car means another 12 months without a car payment ? ka-ching! But it also means ever-higher maintenance and repair charges. These rules for the road will help you steer clear of costly bills. Lots of...
- Articles 2009-10-20
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