WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 21 June 2012 — As paid video content becomes more available via different distribution channels, tablet and wireless phone-viewing usage has increased, while PC/Mac-viewing usage has decreased from 2011, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Residential Pay-to-View StudySM released today.
2012年の初期品質の業界平均100台当たりの不具合指摘件数(Problems per 100 Vehicles)は昨年より5件改善し、102PP100だった。これは、2011年から5パーセント改善したことになる。大半の分野において昨年度より向上している中で、はっきりとした例外は、オーディオ/エンターテインメント/ナビゲーションシステムの不具合指摘件数が2011年から8パーセント増加していることである。2006年以降、他の分野では平均24パーセント改善している反面、この分野では45パーセントも指摘件数が増加しており、これは近年の継続的な傾向である。
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 20 June 2012 — As the U.S. automotive industry continues to recover, vehicle manufacturers post the strongest improvement in initial quality since 2009 and are producing higher-quality vehicles than ever before, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today.
NOTE: A previous version of this press release incorrectly stated the index scores for the health plans. An error in the index calculation was discovered that affected the "carrier representative" factor score for 1,102 of the more than 6,500 respondents in the study. After correcting the calculation, there were minor changes of between two and five index points in the overall index scores for each health plan included in the study. Those changes are reflected in the updated figures below. J.D.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 14 June 2012 — Although self-directed investors' overall satisfaction with their investment firm has improved from 2011, satisfaction with trading charges and fees has decreased for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction StudySM released today.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 13 June 2012 — Window and patio door customers of brands with high levels of customer satisfaction most frequently cite professional recommendations, quality and their own past experience with purchasing windows as the key drivers in their purchase decision. This is a sharp contrast to brands with lower levels of satisfaction that are primarily selected based on price, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudySM released today.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 13 June 2012 — Although low-cost carriers continue to lead the way in improving passenger satisfaction, traditional carriers still struggle to meet travelers' expectations, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM released today.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 13 June 2012 — In Georgia, in which the retail natural gas market is deregulated, highly satisfied customers make more recommendations and are more committed to their retailer than do less satisfied customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Georgia Natural Gas Retailer Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 12 June 2012 — For the second consecutive year, Riverbed Technology has achieved certification under the J.D. Power and Associates Certified Technology Service and Support ProgramSM. This distinction recognizes Riverbed(R) for delivering "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience" to customers globally.