Topic: J.D. Power and Associates

Stocks close higher after late rally

The Dow rose 68.91 points to close at 11,061.12 in September's second gain

Credit cards: How high does your card rank?

Credit card companies are getting higher marks from consumers, according to a J.D Power study.

Look who's driving world auto sales now

Emerging-market drivers now buy the majority of the world's cars. The BRIC nations lead the charge that will boost auto sales for new and established automakers.

Hybrid cars: Does environment or price matter most?

Hybrid cars are generating much of the buzz, but cost still matters most to car buyers. So hybrid cars have to compete with traditional high-mileage cars.

What January auto sales say about industry comeback

Auto sales in January were up from last January but down from December. The figures suggest the auto industry is on track for a second straight profitable year.

Car recalls: Can Toyota keep American devotion?

Car recalls for 2011 got off to an early start.

Toyota recall October 2010: Lots of recalls. Better cars?

Toyota recall and others could make 2010 the year of the recall. But it also could signal that cars are getting safer.

Pick the issuer, then the card, to get the best deal

Credit cards come in all different flavors. But customer satisfaction varies by who issues the credit cards, says J.D. Power.

Ford Motor to repay $4 billion more in debt

Ford Motor Co. will reduce its debt by another $4 billion as it continues to show signs of strength.

US cars are finally a match for Asian autos, consumers say

In a survey of customer satisfaction, American-made brands pull even for the first time in a decade. GM's Cadillac ties for first place.

Make way for the micro mobiles

US automakers think small in a downsized economy.

What the future of the auto industry will look like

Surging demand for cars in rapidly growing nations will mean a robust car industry in 20 years. The US will have a piece of it – though smaller than today – and the models it turns out will be much greener as the iconic industry reinvents itself.

Traveler satisfaction with airlines drops – again

Low-cost carriers trump traditional airlines in a new survey of customer satisfaction. But all have room for improvement.

US auto sales down, but optimism rising

But US automakers did better than expected while Japanese brands did worse.

The Fed's big rate cut: what impact?

The lowest rates in more than two generations won't end the recession soon, but analysts see many benefits.

Auto firms' woes test customer loyalty

Any bankruptcy among Big Three is likely to cut into retention, making recovery even harder.

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U.S. auto giants race to go small

In the rush to efficient cars, Detroit is losing out to Asian brands.

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New car loans stretch to greater lengths

More buyers finance for six, even seven years – a risky move given how quickly some cars depreciate.

Could the 'Nano' launch a revolution on India's roads?

The new Tata Nano will sell for $2,500, making it affordable for some of India's poorer people.

In India, the world's cheapest car debuts to fanfare, criticism

Manufacturers take note of the $2,500 vehicle’s massive market, as environmentalists fear the effects of an automobile influx.