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Consumer Reports' Top Picks of 2024: From Hybrids to BMW

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit News

Ford Motor Co.'s Maverick Hybrid is the only Detroit automaker to make Consumer Reports' annual "Top Picks" list, marking the second consecutive year for the Maverick. No Detroit-based auto brand ranked in the top 10 of Consumer Reports' brand rankings, with European and Japanese brands dominating due to solid reliability. Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E also made the "Top Picks" list. Consumer Reports evaluated over 250 vehicles and found that plug-in hybrid demand is growing, leading to expanded testing and rating for those vehicles. The organization's "Top Picks" for 2024 include vehicles from Subaru, Toyota, Ford, Tesla, Mazda, and BMW.

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Declining Car Ownership Satisfaction: J.D. Power Study Reveals Disappointing Trends

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Drive

According to J.D. Power's latest survey, customer satisfaction with new vehicles is declining, marking the first consecutive year-on-year decline in 28 years. The study reveals that consumers are particularly dissatisfied with the looks of new cars and the functionality of infotainment systems. Hyundai Motor Group won the most class victories, with Kia models dominating. Cars equipped with the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and Google Automotive Services (GAS) scored well in terms of infotainment satisfaction. Jaguar and Dodge were the top performers in the premium and mass market sectors, respectively. Overall, automakers should take note of consumer preferences and work towards meeting their expectations.

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