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The Big 3 - Chrysler, GM, Ford |
This is not the first time I have heard this type of message, either in person or via e-mail, from an investor, worker, retiree, or just plain fan of the Big 3. Often the message includes a side comment such as, "Quit telling people the public doesn't believe in the quality/reliability of the Big 3, because that's not true."
Well, the fact of the matter is research shows there IS a perception gap with buyers who are not giving many Big 3 models the credit they deserve in terms of quality. The latest survey of buyers by CNW Marketing shows that many buyers perceive American-made models to be less reliable and less desirable than foreign brand, especially Japanese, models. Read the following excerpt from CNW's latest research report on June 18th:
"Quality is hardly an issue in the real world, but 51 percent of new- vehicle shoppers believe Detroit’s quality is “significantly” worse than their Asian competitors.
Fuel economy is easily as good for Detroit models, but the perception is the opposite — 63 percent believe Detroit’s models are less fuel efficient than comparable Asian brands.
Price remains a perceived advantage for Asian models even though the real world numbers are not only comparable, but often favor Detroit, particularly when incentives and inter-dealership competition is added to the mix."
You get the point.
Unfortunately for the Detroit, this is going to be a long-hard battle. In many ways, it be tougher than the fight to catch their Japanese rivals in factory efficiency, etc.
GM [GM
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Still, the fact remains, perception is reality for many buyers.
Questions? Comments?
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