Ford appears to have a solid reputation with new-car shoppers, says the consumer watchdog.
The survey initially focused on how strong the "buy American" sentiment is among new-car shoppers. Consumer Reports said 81 percent of respondents looking to buy a new car are likely to consider a domestic brand.
"Ford has benefited the most from the recent turmoil in the auto market, with the largest gain in new-car buyers who say that they are likely to consider buying a Ford model — up 17 percentage points compared with a year ago," Consumer Reports said in a statement on Wednesday.
Consumer Reports credited Ford's aversion to accepting any federal aid with its appeal to consumers. Read the rest at
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