J.D. Power APEAL Study

Following a one-two-three finish from Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia in the 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, Genesis has struck again. The Korean luxury brand was measured as the highest-ranked in the 2018 J.D. Power APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) Study, throwing Porsche from...

J.D. Power isn't the be-all and end-all of automotive evaluation, but the influential research firm and its various studies are a solid and fairly comprehensive resource to consult when searching for a new car, as the results are based on the responses of real owners. One of the most popular with...

J.D. Power isn't the end-all, be-all of automotive evaluation, but the data crunching firm is a solid and nearly comprehensive start when looking for a new car. Along with its annual Dependability and Initial Quality studies, another of J.D. Power’s useful tools is the Automotive Performance...

J.D. Power isn't the end-all, be-all of automotive evaluation, but the influential research firm and its various studies are a solid and fairly comprehensive resource to consult when looking for a new car. One of the most popular with automakers and customers alike is the Automotive Performance...

Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout—APEAL—is how influential data cruncher J.D. Power measures the 'gratification' a car owner experiences with each new model on the market. Researchers survey thousands of new car buyers across the country, asking them to grade their vehicles...

Each year, J.D. Power and Associates evaluate the opinions of owners after their first 90 days with a new car, looking for overall satisfaction with performance, comfort, design, and more, in the form of the APEAL study. For 2012, Porsche, MINI, and Audi each take two segment wins, though Chevrolet...

Luxury nameplates are commonly at the top of the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study--just as you'd expect. This year, BMW, Porsche, and Lexus score class wins, but dark horse Hyundai takes the top overall model win with the Equus. The APEAL study...

The 2010 study measures automotive performance, execution, and layout.

Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout - APEAL - is how J.D. Power measures the 'gratification' a car owner experiences with each new model on the market. For the fifth year running Porsche took top honors, but several trends in the market show a wide range of improvements. First up: American...

Honda has topped this year’s J.D. Power and Associates' APEAL study, taking out the most best-in-segment awards of any carmaker. The yearly Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study rates consumer opinion on car design, content, layout and performance and ranks cars based on...