05/30/96
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., PRNewswire -- Does shopping for
Father's Day drive you crazy? Well, you can steer yourself
in the right direction with a new CD-ROM from J.D. Power and
Associates -- possibly the perfect gift for the car lover in
the family.
The JDPOWERguide to Automobiles provides users with never-
before released information from J.D. Power and Associates
annually produced studies on initial quality, customer satis-
faction, sales satisfaction and vehicle dependability. A
unique and exclusive feature on the CD-ROM is the
PowerProfiler(SM). The PowerProfiler(SM) allows users to
answer a series of questions to define their individual auto-
motive preferences. Once the individual has completed the
PowerProfiler(SM) entry, the disc matches the responses to
the comprehensive databank of product information, technical
data, and J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction
information. The result is a list of vehicles that best
match an individual's interests, preferences and budget.
The disc also uses color, video, and a variety of intuitive
interfaces to give users the capability to compare various
vehicles to one another. These comparisons include general
vehicle specifications, quality, satisfaction, long-term
dependability, options, and pricing information. It covers
virtually all 1996 and many 1997 model-year cars and trucks
available in the U.S.
The CD-ROM also has a special feature that allows these
comparisons to be printed out in convenient charts that make
it easy to review various vehicle differences. The user
can also develop charts and graphs comparing cost to vehicle
quality or any number of permutations. In addition, the disc
includes a variety of multimedia components such as video,
interactive games, audio, loan and lease calculators, 3-D
charting and articles containing advisories and techniques
on getting the best value in today's automotive marketplace.
The CD-ROM can be ordered directly from J.D. Power and
Associates by calling 1-800-AUTO-DISC (1-800-288-6347). It
can also be ordered through the J.D. Power and Associates
World Wide Web Page (http://www.jdpower.com). The disc
retails for $19.95, plus shipping and handling.
For more information about the CD-ROM, please contact John
Rettie at 818-889-6330 or via e-mail, jrettie@jdpower.com.
CONTACT: Patricia A. Patano of J.D. Power and Associates,
818-889-6330