Dodge Earns 3 J.D. Power APEAL Awards for Charger, Challenger and Dart, Notes Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of New Port Richey

    NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, January 26, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- J.D. Power has announced its leaders in the 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, and based on its results, Ferman Dodge of New Port Richey is proud to announce that the Dodge brand has positioned itself as a leader in several segments.

Cream of the Crop

The Dodge Charger led the large car segment for the fourth consecutive year, while the Challenger won the midsize car category for the third time in four years. (1) The Dodge Dart also stepped up to lead the compact car segment, one of the largest and most competitive segments in the market. In addition, five other Chrysler Group models placed in the top three in their respective segments. The awards are timely because Dodge is already celebrating its centennial anniversary by purifying its brand and recommitting to performance vehicles.

About the Study

J.D. Power's APEAL study is based on customer feedback, and it measures how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive. Results are based on customer evaluations of more than 70 attributes of new 2014 model year vehicles. (1) Customers are surveyed after 90 days of ownership to determine which vehicles have greater owner loyalty, fetch higher prices, and are sold most rapidly.

Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of New Port Richey is a locally owned and operated dealership serving Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. Stop by our dealership or visit http://www.fermancjdnewportrichey.com/index.htm to learn more about how we can help you drive off with the perfect award-winning Dodge vehicle for you.

(1) "Dodge Earns Three J.D. Power APEAL Awards for Charger, Challenger, Dart." Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=15831&mid=169

About Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram:

Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is a premier retailer of new and used cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Part of the Ferman family, this dealership serves guests from the Greater New Port Richey area.

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