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Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study

J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2009 Initial Quality Study (IQS) and Lexus has taken the top spot away from Porsche, the initial quality leader for the past three years. The annual J.D. Power study measures IQS based on problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100) -- a lower score means a lower rate of problem incidences and higher quality. This year, the industry average is 108 PP100, demonstrating a steady improvement from 118 PP100 in 2008, and 125 PP100 in 2007. In addition to the marked improvement by the industry ... Read more →

Toyota responds to Ford's new initial quality ads Chris Shunk

VIDEO: Maxiumum Bob Lutz answers questions about GM's reliability Damon Lavrinc

The General's chief product guru, Bob Lutz, responded to questions regarding GM's reliability in the company's FastLane Blog's most recent video Q&A chapter. According to Lutz, who cites ...

Has vehicle quality reached its peak? Joel Arellano

Are the current crop of vehicles, from compact cars to the largest SUVs and trucks, the best consumers can expect from automakers? That is the question posed (and answered) in the latest Consumer ...

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Lexus leads, Hyundai improves, while Infiniti drops in J.D. Power 2009 Initial Quality Study 6 months ago on Autoblog

Toyota responds to Ford's new initial quality ads 1 year ago on Autoblog

Anybody who has watched more than 30 minutes of television the past couple weeks has likely seen Ford's new ads claiming that the automaker has caught up to Toyota and Honda with regards to initial quality. Toyota certainly has, and it apparently doesn't like the Blue Oval's boastful tone. On ...

VIDEO: Maxiumum Bob Lutz answers questions about GM's reliability 2 years ago on Autoblog

The General's chief product guru, Bob Lutz, responded to questions regarding GM's reliability in the company's FastLane Blog's most recent video Q&A chapter. According to Lutz, who cites comparisons to company "H" and company "T" as being perpetual reliability yardsticks, GM has aimed at making ...

Has vehicle quality reached its peak? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Are the current crop of vehicles, from compact cars to the largest SUVs and trucks, the best consumers can expect from automakers? That is the question posed (and answered) in the latest Consumer Reports (CR) according to James Healey of USA Today. (Pictured is CR's 'Fun to Drive' top pick, the ...

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