This is the 2010 long-term dependability study from J.D. Power, released Friday.
Of note:
Porsche adds this title to its industry-leading Initial Quality score.
Land Rover adds last-place showing to its last-place showing in initial quality.
25 of 36 brands show improvement, all scores continue to improve as they have for several years.
Domestic model wins best score– Cadillac [...]

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without
strategy is the noise before defeat.
SUN TZU ‘The Art of War’

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

CAR- FU: Self-Defense For Car Buyers
THE CAR-FU PHILOSOPHY

RESPECT              KNOWLEDGE              [...]

2011 Audi A8 Photo Gallery | Pictures | J.D. Power
Oh, my.
Audi A8
372-hp
4.2-liter V-8
8-speed Automatic
Infrared night vision, pedestrian detection, autonomous braking.  
Fall 2010

New L-Quattro $77,900   (2009)
One year old    $51,099  (Edmunds T.M.V.)
Depreciation     $26,801
THIS is “how to buy a car”

WHY IN THE WORLD would NASCAR engage in promoting this obviously filthy consumer-ripoff company?
I can’t remember offhand which driver it is who stands up and lies through his teeth about this but I guess his ride is more important than any other one thing to him, including his integrity.
I am finishing up my book [...]

Okay…let’s see how this one works, because this one…well
Hyundai’s new commercial promises to give you $1000 more than your trade-in is worth.
For those who are not immediately saying “wha—?”, let me shed some light here. 
I know of at least 6 different sources that are used by dealers to help evaluate trade-in values.
None [...]

Ahhhh..the Car Biz. Ya gotta love it.
Sometimes you can actually smell the subterfuge.
Here is my new favorite, at least until tomorrow.
Nissan Corporation.
Excellent car company. Builds Infiniti, very hot brand.
Maxima–great car. GT-R–Motor Trend Car of the Year
So…why this: ” Hurry Folks! Don’t miss our end-of-the-model year sale going on now.
Nearly all of [...]

” Ayuh, storm a-comin’…”
Cold wind is blowing, change is in the air…
Your cliche’ (here).
Be very careful about leaping to conclusions as the next couple of weeks play out. Dealer incentives to sell vehicles and clear their lots will likely change in the next month significantly.
New vehicles that are deeply discounted ( or seemingly [...]

Here is another great road comparison from C and D. 2009 Infiniti G37 vs. BMW 328i vs. Audi A4 vs Acura TL.
Guess who wins this one?
Yep. Who else?

http://www.caranddriver.com/blog/2009/05/2009-infiniti-g37-vs-bmw-328i-audi-a4.html

Here is a great example of how to make depreciation work for you instead of on you! The Chrysler Crossfire is one of the most distinctive cars of the last few years. Rave reviews from pros and owners alike. The 2006 Limited model, the one I am recommending, retailed at $34,5 for the coupe and [...]

There are good reasons to purchase products at the end of significant time periods, including the end of the month, end of the quarter, and the end of the year. But unlike buying say, a couch, buying a car –any car– at any time, exposes us to financial risk through the inescapable effect of depreciation.
For [...]