Sales of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Expected to Grow 268 Percent by 2012

J.D. Power and Associates predicts huge growth in hybrid-electric vehicle sales, but minor growth in number of new models that will utilize the technology

Kenworth Medium-Duty Trucks Receive J.D. Power and Associates Awards

Kenworth receives highest marks for customer satisfaction and dealer service segments

Study: Long-Term Vehicle Quality Improves 12% Across Industry

Nearly all nameplates and 84 percent of vehicle models included in the 2005 VDS recorded year-over-year improvements.

GM, Toyota Tops in Initial Quality Study

The Lexus SC 430 was the highest-ranking model for the second consecutive year. GM earned five top model segment awards.

J.D. Power: Consumer Interest in Full-Size SUVs Waning

Consumers Want Ability to Turn Safety Systems Off

While consumers seem interested in active safety systems, most are not willing to give up control of their cars, according to J.D. Power research.

J.D. Power: Hybrids Share Will Peak at Only 3%

Added price, competing technologies such as more fuel-efficient gasoline and diesel options will cap hybrid's market share, report says.

Compacts Surpass SUVs In Retained Value

Report: Toyota Tops in Keeping Customers

Toyota is followed in the ranking by Lexus, which retains 59.5 percent of its owners, and Chevrolet, with a customer retention rate of 58.9 percent.

New-Car Buyers Want Safety Features, Report Says