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J.D. Power has released its 2019 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which found that consumers who invest in new cars and trucks are increasingly satisfied with how these vehicles perform in terms of safety, style and enjoyment.

"Satisfaction with new technology is improving," Dave Sargent, J.D. Power's vice president of Global Automotive said in a press release. "Owners have higher satisfaction if their vehicle is equipped with safety features such as blind spot monitor, collision avoidance and lane departure warning. This should serve as a positive sign for manufacturers, as these features are some of the early building blocks for fully automated vehicles."

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