APEAL

Ford Focus most improved model in the industry, besting last year’s score by 88 index points

DEARBORN, June 26, 2008 – The Ford Focus is the most improved vehicle in the industry’s top study measuring customer-pleasing design, content, and vehicle performance.

2008 Ford Focus

Highlights:
* Ford and Mercury posted solid improvements even as the industry average declined.
* Ford Escape (gas and hybrid versions combined) joins Focus in top 10 of most improved vehicles.

In J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM, Focus raised its score over last year by 88 index points – the biggest improvement in the industry.

SINGAPORE: 12 December 2007 — Three Maruti models, as well as models from Mahindra-Renault, Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda rank highest in their respective segments in new-vehicle design and performance in India, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 India Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout StudySM (APEAL) released today.

J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: Higher-Priced Vehicles Display Higher Appeal on Average in Competitive Chinese Market

SHANGHAI, 30 November 2007 —Dongfeng Nissan models rank highest in two of seven vehicle segments, and Tianjin FAW models rank highest in two additional segments, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today. FAW-Volkswagen, Guangzhou Toyota and Shanghai GM each rank highest in three other vehicle segments.

BANGKOK: 27 November 2007 — Three Nissan models and two Honda models rank highest in their respective segments in new-vehicle design and performance, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Thailand Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today.

Now in its fifth year, the APEAL Study is a consumer-reported measure of what excites and delights owners about their new vehicle’s performance and design during the first two to six months of ownership. Redesigned in 2007, the study is comprised of nearly 100 attributes covering 10 vehicle components: exterior; interior; storage and space; audio/entertainment/navigation; seats; HVAC; driving dynamics; engine/transmission; visibility/driving safety; and fuel economy.

J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: 2007 Japan Mini-Car APEAL Study

TOKYO: 10 October 2007 — The Daihatsu Move is the most appealing mini-car model in Japan, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Mini-Car Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today.

J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: Fuel Efficiency-Related Complaints Continue to Challenge Automakers

TOKYO: 2 October 2007 — The Nissan Moco ranks highest in initial quality, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Mini-Car Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today.