J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2006 Mexico Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study Results on Wednesday, September 6

J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2006 Mexico Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (MVOSS) at 8 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 6.

MVOSS measures new-vehicle ownership satisfaction in Mexico after the first 6 to 18 months of ownership. Owners are asked to evaluate their overall satisfaction with their vehicle's quality and reliability; appeal (satisfaction with the design, style, performance and comfort of the vehicle); dealership service (satisfaction with the dealer service department); and ownership costs. The study includes the three highest-ranked models in six light-vehicle segments.

Automotive analysts will be available for interviews regarding the 2006 MVOSS after 8 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 6. To schedule an interview, contact:

   John Tews                       Syvetril Perryman
   Director, Media Relations       Media Relations Associate
   Troy, Mich.                     Westlake Village, Calif.
   (248) 312-4119                  (805) 418-8554
   john.tews@jdpa.com              syvetril.perryman@jdpa.com

  About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is an ISO 9001-registered global marketing information services firm operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, consulting, training and customer satisfaction. The firm's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies. www.jdpower.com

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries. Sales in 2005 were $6.0 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

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