Now that we have talked so much about the Frankfurt Motor Show – let’s touch base on some of the cars that are being features there this week!  Well – the Lexus LF-Ch Concept is one car. 

While I usually love concept cars and I absolutely love the Lexus brand, I have to say that I was severely disappointed with the Lexus LF-Ch Concept.  While it was a good idea in the beginning … the execution was not great.

Also, can we talk about the color?  Who decided that pee-yellow was a fantastic color for a brand new, concept car?  I didn’t and I would hope that this color is never, ever seen again!

The turmoil in the auto industry presents a different environment in determining how consumers are satisfied with their choicest among the available vehicles in the market today.

According to the Vehicle Satisfaction Survey for 2009 conducted by AutoPacific, Cadillac owners are the most pleased with their choice of brand with Cadillac Escalade owners being the happiest of truck buyers. The buyers of the Lexus LS have the biggest smile among car owners. Hyundai appears to be the fastest emerging brand as more and more consumers reported satisfaction with the Korean brand.

AutoPacific credits overachievement for the brands that have made good impressions to consumers in an environment where dealership closures are common occurrences.

The premium in luxury was awarded by the respondents to the Lexus LS. The Hyundai Genesis was the top aspirational luxury vehicle. The Lincoln Town Car and the Lexus ES claimed the luxury best large and midsize car, respectively. The premium midsize vehicle was given to the Hyundai Sonata. The basic midsize car was awarded to the Fusion from Ford.

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