J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2007 APEAL Study Results June 28

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 25, 2007 -- J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study at 7 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 28.

APEAL identifies what consumers like and dislike about their new vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership, particularly with the vehicle's design, content, layout and performance. The study includes the three highest-ranked models in each of the car and light-truck segments, and full nameplate rankings.

Automotive analysts will be available for interviews regarding the 2007 APEAL Study after 7 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 28. To schedule an interview, contact:

  John Tews                 Syvetril Perryman
  Media Relations           Media Relations
  Troy, Mich.               Westlake Village, Calif.
  (248) 312-4119            (805) 418-8103
  john.tews@jdpa.com        syvetril.perryman@jdpa.com