TSLA375.5821.8615%
GM77.800-0.72%
F12.361-0.1189%
RIVN16.550-0.4%
CYD41.320-0.55%
HMC24.275-0.205%
TM192.700-3.38%
CVNA400.780-2.24%
PAG160.4900.49%
LAD274.885-1.50499%
AN202.660-0.31%
GPI338.490-1.29%
ABG201.590-0.42%
SAH71.060-0.16%
TSLA375.5821.8615%
GM77.800-0.72%
F12.361-0.1189%
RIVN16.550-0.4%
CYD41.320-0.55%
HMC24.275-0.205%
TM192.700-3.38%
CVNA400.780-2.24%
PAG160.4900.49%
LAD274.885-1.50499%
AN202.660-0.31%
GPI338.490-1.29%
ABG201.590-0.42%
SAH71.060-0.16%
TSLA375.5821.8615%
GM77.800-0.72%
F12.361-0.1189%
RIVN16.550-0.4%
CYD41.320-0.55%
HMC24.275-0.205%
TM192.700-3.38%
CVNA400.780-2.24%
PAG160.4900.49%
LAD274.885-1.50499%
AN202.660-0.31%
GPI338.490-1.29%
ABG201.590-0.42%
SAH71.060-0.16%


JD Power

A new J.D. Power report indicates that electric vehicle drivers have grown increasingly frustrated over OEM-created apps

Consumers rank OEM electric vehicle apps low in J.D. Power study

- May 30, 2023
A new J.D. Power report indicates that electric vehicle drivers have grown increasingly frustrated over OEM-created apps, which they often rely on for a plethora of vital services. The report notes...
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The year-over-year declines in wholesale used car prices indicate a return to pre-pandemic conditions rather than waning demand.

Wholesale used car prices decline 5% year-over-year in April

- May 5, 2023
Wholesale used car prices declined for the first time this year. According to April's latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, prices decreased 3% from March and 4.4% from a year...
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Car owners less satisfied with aftermarket service providers

- May 2, 2023
The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study revealed that overall satisfaction declined year over year in the study’s three segments: quick oil changes, full-service maintenance and repair,...
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Rising premiums lead to record carrier switching in the auto insurance market

- May 1, 2023
The nation's auto insurers are caught in a cycle of escalating premiums, high inflation, and an increase in defection, J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study revealed. The study shows that auto...
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How far into 2023 will used car prices stay inflated? — Jonathan Banks | J.D. Power

- April 19, 2023
As used car prices remain well above industry norms, more and more dealers are asking how long the trend will last. On this episode of Inside Automotive, CBT News anchor...
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J.D. Power finds brand loyalty a top priority in leasing market

- April 3, 2023
Recent data from Cox Automotive reveals that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in the U.S. in February was $48,763, around $12,000 more than it was five years...
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Consumers spend record-breaking amount on new vehicles in Q1

- March 23, 2023
According to a joint prediction from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive, total new vehicle sales for March 2023, including retail and non-retail transactions, are anticipated to reach 1,330,700 units, a...
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home charging

J.D. Power study shows EV home charging experience impacted by rising costs

- March 17, 2023
According to J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Home Charging Study released on March 16, 2023, the growing EV market has experienced rising electricity rates partly due to the...
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declining satisfaction

J.D. Power Customer Service Index reveals declining satisfaction, names Lexus as top brand

- March 10, 2023
In the latest J.D. Power Customer Service Index study, buyers again reported declining satisfaction, the first year-over-year drop since 1995. The negative trend in the consumer experience is echoed in other...
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J.D. Power reveals the top awards for the 2023 U.S. EV experience ownership study

- March 1, 2023
The 2023 U.S. electric vehicle experience ownership survey by J.D. Power revealed that, surprisingly, Tesla did not top the list for the best EV ownership experience.  According to J.D. Power, a...
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