Chevrolet Takes Five Segments in Initial Quality

Turns in its best-ever performance; ranks fifth among nameplates

 

 

DETROIT – Chevrolet vehicles are winning over consumers with their quality. According the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality StudySM, Chevrolet had five segment awards, more than any other brand, and ranks fifth among nameplates for initial quality.

 

“Customer satisfaction and quality are our top priority so these results mean a lot to us,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “We will continue to listen and learn from our customers as a way to improve quality even faster on all cars, trucks and crossovers that wear the Chevrolet bowtie.”

 

Chevrolet turned in its best-ever performance in the study. Segment leaders for Chevrolet were:

Segment Award Recipients:

◾Camaro – Midsize Sporty Car
◾Impala  -  Large Car
◾Tahoe –   Large CUV
◾Silverado HD – Large Heavy-Duty Pickup
◾Avalanche – Large Light-Duty Pickup

Segment Top 3

◾Spark – Ranked Second  - City Car
◾Equinox – Ranked Third – Compact CUV
◾Silverado LD – Ranked Third – Large Light-Duty Pickup

The 2013 IQS is based on responses from more than 83,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2013 model year vehicles surveyed at 90 days of ownership. The study was redesigned for 2013 and provides manufacturers with information they can use to quickly identify problems and drive improvement.

 

Chevrolet’s commitment to quality and steady introduction of new, fuel-efficient products with the technology and features that more customers want helped the brand achieve record 2012 global sales of 4.9 million vehicles. In the last two calendar years, Chevrolet has grown faster than other high-volume global brands.

 

 



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More great news, Chevy fans! J.D. Power and Associates ranked the Camaro the most dependable midsize sporty car, and the Tahoe the most dependable large crossover/SUV in its 2013 US Vehicle Dependability Study. Be proud, Camaro & Tahoe drivers! http://spr.ly/jdp3.

 

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Hudson Valley- Poughkeepsie Region Avoiding Animal-Related Accidents

It doesn't matter what part of the world you live in, there are undoubtedly free-roaming animals in residence that have caused havoc with local traffic. In the U.S. alone, the National Safety Council reported over a half-million animal-related auto accidents in 2003-a trend that has increased with time. Whether you live in an area populated with deer, moose, cows, turkeys, or any animal substantial enough to do damage to your vehicle, there are steps you can take to avoid a costly collision with wildlife:

Animal-related auto accidents tend to occur before and directly after sunrise- be especially on the lookout when driving at this time of day. Drive carefully in posted animal crossing zones-these areas are known for large populations of a particular species such as deer, for example. If it is dark out, use your high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. Animal eyes shine in the dark, and you have a better chance of spotting them at a distance. If an animal is close by, honk your horn and flash your high beams to scare it off. You've heard the term 'deer in headlights', flashing your lights should break the trance and effect action. If an animal is on or near the road, stay in your lane and brake firmly without locking up your brakes. At a slower speed you will have more time to consider- and take-the proper course of action. This last tip is an obvious but important one: always wear your seatbelt. Hitting an animal at any rate of speed can cause injury-even death.

Although mostly common sense, these tips are important to keep at top-of-mind when driving. Often, we only consider other drivers as a source of danger on the road, but the reality is that animals are unpredictable and many times we don't even realize that they are there. Awareness and preparedness are the keys to safety.