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September 10, 2009
Small Cars - Big Market?
According to a just released study by AutoPacific on the future of small cars in the U.S., American consumers are increasingly interested in small cars, but with reservations about size and features. The study underscores the challenge automakers face in trying to meet government mandated improvements in fuel economy while still delivering what consumers want and will buy. "Tomorrow's successful small car won't be tiny. It will be reasonably sized, have increased fuel economy, adequate performance and a full load of customer features," says George Peterson, president of AutoPacific.
September 1, 2009
Trio of Cars Make a Clean Sweep of AutoPacific's 2009 Awards
Three cars stand above the crowd of 2009 model year vehicles, as judged by owners participating in research firm AutoPacific's annual survey. Of the vehicles that earned honors in AutoPacific's 2009 awards, only the Lexus LS, Lexus ES and Honda Fit topped their segments in each contest: the Vehicle Satisfaction Award, the Ideal Vehicle Award, the Motorist Choice Award (presented jointly with IntelliChoice.com) and Owner Recommendations.
August 11, 2009
Motorist Choice Awards Reveal Vehicles That Please Both Hearts and Minds
Right brain, left brain; the practical versus the emotional - an age-old dilemma often at the center of decision making when buying a new car or truck. The 2009 Motorist Choice Awards recognize new cars and trucks that give their owners both economic and emotional satisfaction, helping new-car buyers find vehicles that best satisfy all of their personal-transportation needs. The fourth annual Motorist Choice Awards survey, announced today, scores 196 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs.
July 28, 2009
Americans Open To Vehicles From China and India
Newly released research shows fifteen percent of new car buyers in the United States say they would consider purchasing their next vehicle from China, and eleven percent would consider buying a car from India, without knowing specific brands or vehicles. This compares with sixteen percent who said they would consider a vehicle from Korea, which has been marketing vehicles in the U. S. since the 1980s.
July 14, 2009
Americans Keeping Their Cars Longer
An annual survey of new vehicle buyers shows a significant increase in the number of people planning to hold onto their cars and trucks. In 2005, just over 46 percent of new car acquirers indicated they would not be shopping for a new vehicle for four years or more; in the just completed survey that number has risen to about 59 percent - an increase of almost 13 percent. At the same time, the number of people intending to replace their vehicle within the next 2 years has fallen.
June 29, 2009
US Auto Makers Score Most Wins In Meeting Consumer Expectations
Porsche and Ford Motor Company earned top honors in the 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research firm AutoPacific
June 17, 2009
Survey Indicates Ford Benefits From Troubles of Others and Not Taking Bailout
American consumers'opinions about Ford Motor Company have been positively influenced by the company's decision not to accept government bailout funds, and by the bankruptcy filings of rivals General Motors and Chrysler.
June 10, 2009
Survey Shows Public Wary of Government Running Auto Companies
A just-completed national survey shows American consumers are skeptical of the U.S. government's involvement in the auto industry, with 81 percent of respondents agreeing that the faster the government gets out of the auto business, the better.
May 19, 2009
AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award Highlights Consumer Opinion As Industry Struggles
In the most challenging auto sales market in years, AutoPacific today announced its 13th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). For the second straight year, Cadillac ranks highest among new car owners, taking the Highest Satisfaction Brand honors even with the turmoil surrounding General Motors and the industry as a whole.
May 12, 2009
AutoPacific's Research Reveals the Most Highly Recommended Vehicles
Would you recommend your car to a friend? AutoPacific has just analyzed recommendation intentions from 25,000 new car owners and the results offer interesting insights.
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