NEW YORK -- U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released today.

General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes Fornell, the University of Michigan business professor who heads the... // Chicago Daily Herald

NEW YORK -- U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases
from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors
continue to improve, according to a recent survey. Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and
BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according
to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction
Index released Tuesday. Click here to see the complete list. General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor
Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a
time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their
competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share. That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes
Fornell, the University of... // WSOCtv.com

NEW YORK -- U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases
from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors
continue to improve, according to a recent survey. Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and
BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according
to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction
Index released Tuesday. Click here to see the complete list. General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor
Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a
time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their
competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share. That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes
Fornell, the University of... // WJACtv.com

NEW YORK -- U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigans American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.

General Motors Corp.s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

Thats an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes Fornell, the University of Michigan business professor who heads the... // Chicago Sun-Times

(Tim Boyle, Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) - A recent survey shows domestic cars are losing ground to Asian and European competitors when it comes to customer satisfaction.

Lexus and BMW are tied for first place on the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index . Toyota and Honda follow.

Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford's Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 spot. The ratings come at a time when U.S. firms are struggling to reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

The lead author of the report calls it an... // CBS 5 - Green Bay

NEW YORK -- A recent survey shows domestic cars are losing ground to Asian and
European competitors when it comes to customer satisfaction. Lexus and BMW are tied for first place on the University of
Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index. Toyota and Honda
follow. Click here to see the complete list. Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford's Lincoln and Mercury lines,
fell from their No. 2 spot. The ratings come at a time when... // WMUR

NEW YORK  --  U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.

General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes Fornell, the University of Michigan business professor who... // MyFox Wausau

NEW YORK (AP) - A recent survey shows domestic cars are losing ground to Asian and European competitors when it comes to customer satisfaction.

Lexus and BMW are tied for first place on the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index. Toyota and Honda follow. Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford's Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 spot.

The ratings come at a time when U.S. firms are struggling to reverse their shrinking sales and market share. The lead author of the report... // WTVR

A recent survey shows domestic cars are losing ground to Asian and European competitors when it comes to customer satisfaction.

Lexus and BMW are tied for first place on the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index. Toyota and Honda follow.

Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford's Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 spot. The ratings come at a time when U.S. firms are struggling to reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

The lead... // ABC2 News

NEW YORK  --  U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.

General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes Fornell, the University of Michigan business professor who... // MyFox Nepa

NEW YORK U. S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U. S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigans American Customer Satisfaction Index released today.

General Motors Corp. s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co. s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U. S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse shrinking sales and market share.

Thats an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes Fornell, the University of Michigan business professor who leads the annual... // Arkansas Democrat Gazette

A recent survey shows domestic cars are losing ground to Asian and European competitors when it comes to customer satisfaction.

Lexus and BMW are tied for first place on the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index. Toyota and Honda follow.

Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford's Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 spot. The ratings come at a time when U.S. firms are struggling to reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

The... // KAPP

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U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases
from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors
continue to improve, according to a recent survey. Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and
BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according
to the University of Michigan’s American Customer
Satisfaction Index released Monday. // TheNewsTribune.com

NEW YORK -- U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey. Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index.

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NEW YORK — U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released today.

General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said... // Denver Post

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NEW YORK (AP) U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.

General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes Fornell, the University of Michigan business professor who... // The Associated Press

The Associated Press (Enlarge photo)

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.

General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2 perch at a time when U.S. companies are struggling to outshine their competitors and reverse their shrinking sales and market share.

That's an unsettling sign for domestic automakers, said Claes Fornell, the University of Michigan business professor who... // The Associated Press

(AP Online Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Car buyers' satisfaction with US brands stumblesNEW YORK (AP) _ U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey. Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda, according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.

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A BMW Hydrogen 7 negotiates traffic on New York's Upper West Side Wednesday Aug. 13, 2008. The car is part of the 31-city, 2008 Hydrogen Road Tour that includes hydrogen powered vehicles from GM, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.

Consumer satisfaction with U.S. auto brands slipped as Lexus and BMW tied for first place, followed by Toyota and Honda , according to the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.

General Motors Corp.'s Buick and Cadillac brands, and Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln and Mercury lines, fell from their No. 2... // Boston Globe