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Despite facing immense challenges in 2automakers placed a keen focus on delivering outstanding levels of quality, which they understood would be essential to their long-term success, said David Sargent, vice president of global automotive at J.D. Power and Associates. Automakers and suppliers are working hard to meet those expectations with systems intended to make the driving experience safer, more convenient and more entertaining. However, the most innovative technology in the world will quickly create dissatisfaction if owners can't get it to work.The overall industry performance in 20is 1PP100.The study examines 1specific problem symptoms, grouped into eight major vehicle categories:ExteriorEngine/TransmissionAudio/Communication/Entertainment/Navigation (ACEN)InteriorThe Driving ExperienceFeatures/Controls/Displays (FCD)Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC)SeatsThe top two problems reported by owners in the study are Bluetooth pairing and connectivity, and built-in voice recognition systems misinterpreting the driver's commands.

Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released today. Study findings show that technology is playing an increasingly critical role in owners’ perceptions of overall vehicle reliability, which, in turn, is impacting their likelihood to repurchase the same brand next time around.

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The good news today from J.D. Power and Associates is that overall vehicle dependability across all brands and vehicles has improved 13% over last year's scores.

New-car quality keeps improving, according to J.D. Power and Associates' annual dependability study. Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated at circles by J.D. Power, which means it has a reliability score of in the U.S. News car rankings.

The automotive industry began in the 1890s with hundreds of manufacturers that pioneered the horseless carriage. For many decades, the United States led the world in total automobile production.

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Korean automakers, including Kia, have among the highest quality new cars sold in the U.S. based on problems reported by buyers during their first days of ownership.

The luxury brands Lexus, Jaguar and Porsche topped the rankings, while General Motors’ Cadillac and GMC divisions were the best performers among the Detroit brands.Yet the high quality scores posted by most automakers were tempered by a growing number of complaints about in-car technologies intended to allow users to issue voice commands, update their Facebook status, look up directions or check the weather forecast.Dependability Study in late February. The study looks at the problems that original owners of 20model-year vehicles experienced over a one-year period. The rankings are important to automakers, since unhappy customers are more likely to shop other brands when they buy their next vehicle. J.D.

Power said percent of owners who reported no problems with their vehicles said they will purchase the same brand next time.

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Lexus is the most dependable car brand for the fourth consecutive year in rankings that increasingly hinge on high-tech features.Buick finished secon followed by Toyota and Cadillac. The Korean brands have been improving quality for years by bringing consumers into the process as they design cars, especially with electronics, Humphreys said. U.S. and European brands also improved. Maruti Suzuki India grabbing top positions in different categories, in a study by research firm J D Power. According to the study, quality of new vehicle design and performance went up to 8points on a 000-point scale in 2an increase of points from last year.

Enterprise and Alamo also exceeded the industry average of 7points, ranking second and third with 7and 7points respectively. All three brands are managed by Enterprise Holdings. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually.