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February, 2012
J.D. Power and Associates announced
the results from their 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS),
The results are in for this year’s and it appears that Lexus has
come out on top in the final standings.
Rounding out
the highest-ranking brands:
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“We are
pleased that TMS has once again led the way with the
most segment awards in the J.D. Power Vehicle
Dependability Study. We’re especially proud of our
consistency in the annual study. Since 1994 Lexus has
continued to place among the top three nameplates in
every year of eligibility, while Toyota has been in the
top five among non-luxury manufacturers since 1990.
Toyota has once again topped this year’s study as the
top-ranking full-line manufacturer".
“This is great news and timely for both our customers
and our dealers, as it provides reassurance our vehicles
continue to be an industry benchmark for quality.”
The annual study looks at problems experienced by
original owners (a total of 31,000 were surveyed) of
three-year-old (2009 model year) vehicles and includes
198 different problem symptoms across all areas of the
vehicle. Overall dependability is determined by the
level of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower
score reflecting higher quality.
In 2012, overall vehicle dependability averaged 132
PP100--an improvement of 13 percent from the 2011
average of 151--which is the lowest problem rate since
the inception of the study in 1990. Fully 25 of the 32
brands in the study have improved in dependability from
last year, while only six have declined and one has
remained stable.
Luxury brands, both foreign and domestic, have done
especially well, with six out of the top 10 highest
ranked brands being luxury or near-premium brands.
Toyota has also done exceptionally well considering its
past troubles, with its three brands--Toyota, Scion and
Lexus--all ranking in the top five spots. The most
dependable vehicle was the Lexus LS.
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The list of the top 10 brand rankings for 2012 |
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1. |
Lexus |
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86 |
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2. |
Porsche |
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98 |
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3. |
Cadillac |
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104 |
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4. |
Toyota |
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104 |
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5. |
Scion |
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111 |
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6. |
Mercedes-Benz |
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112 |
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7. |
Lincoln |
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116 |
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8. |
Ford |
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124 |
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9. |
Buick |
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125 |
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10. |
Hyundai |
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125 |
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On that
note Mr. Mubarak Al Sayer the CEO –MNSS said:” In the
occasion of such positive outstanding results of J.D.
Powers, we praise ourselves for being the sole
distributor of Lexus cars, the world's most practical &
luxury automotive brand; TMC has managed to produce
“Reliable Dependable Cars” that does not stand still,
tremendous advances in innovative technology and driving
capabilities, as well as in environmentally friendly
solutions, as it managed to capture customers loyalty &
trust, for that Lexus shall remain the best in terms of
dependability & innovation. On our turn here in Kuwait,
we are committed to insure our customer’s complete
satisfaction with their cars, Al Sayer will always
continue to be committed to offer the best products and
service available in Kuwait, and to always meet the best
of customer care”. |
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