Automobile News, Mobile News & Other Product News: Infibeam - Associations category

Auto Industry’s expectation from the Union Budget

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:11:52 GMT

The Union budget to be presented on Monday is due from the new government (Govt.). The common man is expecting a lot from the new Govt. as a true representation of a secular Govt. with a progressive outlook.

Lexus ranks highest in JD Power’s Taiwan sales satisfaction study

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:23:48 GMT

Among the 11 brands included in the study, Lexus ranks highest with an overall SSI score of 918 and performs particularly well in all seven factors. Mercedes-Benz follows Lexus with a score of 897, while Toyota (892) and BMW (881) rank third and fourth, respectively.

JD Power study: Mercedes-Benz has the most satisfied customers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:10:15 GMT

In this very informative study, first place in the luxury class was taken by the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. At the same time the business saloon was given a silver award for outstanding test results by the motoring magazine AUTO TEST. Germany’s most satisfied car drivers therefore sit at the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz.

Honda, Mitsubishi Rank Highest in Philippines Customer Satisfaction Study

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:24:32 GMT

The study, now in its ninth year and redesigned for 2009, measures customer satisfaction with authorized dealer after-sales service in the Philippines by examining five key factors: service quality; vehicle pickup; service initiation; service advisor; and service facility. Customer service performance is reported as an index score based on a 1,000-point scale.

JD Power releases 2009 vehicle initial quality study report

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:06:38 GMT

Overall, the industry average for initial quality is 108 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in 2009, down from 118 PP100 in 2008. Initial quality for domestic brands has improved to an average of 112 PP100 in 2009 from 124 PP100 in 2008. Lower PP100 scores indicate a lower rate of problem incidences and higher quality.

Toyota & Mercedes-Benz Each Rank Highest in Two Award Segments

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:07:18 GMT

Mercedes-Benz and Toyota each receive two segment awards. Mercedes-Benz models earning awards are the E-Class (executive/luxury car) and CLK-Class (sports car), while Toyota receives awards for the Aygo (city car) and Corolla (lower medium car).

2009 China New Vehicle Intender Study – JD Power

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:40:16 GMT

The inaugural study examines automotive brand awareness, consumer perceptions and purchase considerations as well as media habits among consumers in China who intend to purchase a new vehicle within the next 12 months.

Lexus RX & Toyota Prius top in JD Power's What Car? 2009 UK Vehicle Study

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:48:31 GMT

The Lexus RX earns a score of 853 on a 1,000-point scale, with owners reporting particularly high satisfaction with the model’s quality/reliability and appeal as well as servicing at the dealership. Second-highest-ranked model, the Toyota Prius, performs well on running costs and vehicle quality/reliability.

O2 ranks highest in JD Power's mobile phone customer satisfaction study

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:40:49 GMT

O2 ranks highest in customer satisfaction with pre-pay mobile phone service, and Virgin Mobile ranks highest among pay-monthly mobile phone customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 UK Mobile Phone Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today.

Bankrupt GM targets India for mini-cars

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:06:50 GMT

GM has invested around Rs1000 crore at its Talegaon plant near Pune in Maharashtra for the manufacture of engine transmissions and approximately Rs. 1500 crore for a car manufacturing facility, admired Slym. On the completion of its previous facility, localization will be increased across all its Chevrolet models by GM.