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Home » New Vehicle Quality – Detroit Makes Gains Ahead of Imports

New Vehicle Quality – Detroit Makes Gains Ahead of Imports

June 17, 2010 By Brad Mackey

DETROIT — Dragged down by Toyota Motor Corp., the quality of new cars and trucks sold in the United States slipped slightly this year — the first time since 2007, according to a study released today.

But Detroit’s automakers have matched or surpassed Asian and European rivals in initial vehicle quality for the first time, based on the closely watched J.D. Power and Associates survey.

For the 2010 model year, General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group averaged 108 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with 109 problems for every 100 Asian and European vehicles, J.D. Power said today.

For Detroit automakers, the results contrast sharply with a year ago, when the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler underscored longtime consumer perceptions about the quality of domestic brands.

“This year may mark a key turning point for U.S. brands as they continue to fight the battle against lingering negative perceptions of their quality,” said Sargent. “Achieving quality comparability is the first half of the battle. Convincing consumers — particularly import buyers — that they have done this is the second half.”

Information provided by Automotive News

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Ford, General Motors, Toyota

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