The Consumer Reports Brand Perception Survey reveals a new trend in how consumers view car brands. While the survey does not reflect vehicle quality, it does show that shoppers see fewer differences between the top auto brands and their competitors.
“Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet, which have been perennial leaders in the survey, maintained their top positions but have seen the points gap decrease,” says Consumer Reports. “In fact, most of the top brands saw double-digit drops in their total ...
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Gap Between Consumer-Preferred Auto Brands Decreases
The Consumer Reports Brand Perception Survey reveals a new trend in how consumers view car brands. While the survey does not reflect vehicle quality, it does show that shoppers see fewer differences between the top auto brands and their competitors.
“Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet, which have been perennial leaders in the survey, maintained their top positions but have seen the points gap decrease,” says Consumer Reports. “In fact, most of the top brands saw double-digit drops in their total ...
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2012 Toyota Camry Named Consumer Reports Recommended Buy
Consumer Reports has named the 2012 Toyota Camry a CR Recommended Buy.
According to USA Today, Consumer Reports tested the base four-cylinder Camry LE, the V6 Camry XLE and the Hybrid XLE. The Camry lineup earned the Consumer Reports recommendation because of its improved interior quality, good handling and outstanding fuel economy. The Camry Hybrid’s highest EPA-estimated ratings are 43/29 mpg city/highway, and the base Camry has the highest non-hybrid, non-diesel fuel economy ratings of 25/35 ...
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Chevrolet Volt, Porsche 911, Dodge Challenger Top Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey
Just a few weeks following an announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a Chevrolet Volt caught on fire several weeks after crash tests, Consumer Reports has announced some positive news for the Volt.
The Volt earned the highest score in Consumer Reports’ owner satisfaction survey. “Ninety-three percent of respondents who own the Volt said they would definitely buy it again, making it the highest-rated car in the nationally representative survey,” writes Consumer Reports. “The Volt narrowly edged ...
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