J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2009 APEAL Study Results July 16

J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study at 8 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 16.

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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 2009 APEAL Study after 8 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 16.

  To schedule an interview contact:

  John Tews; Troy, Mich.; (248) 312-4119; media.relations@jdpa.com

Syvetril Perryman; Westlake Village, Calif.; (805) 418-8103; media.relations@jdpa.com

About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

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 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

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