They're also known
as bellwether stocks because
as leaders within their
respective industries, they give you information not just on how the individual company is doing, but competitors
in the same
industry as well.
IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2016 — Having transformed into an
industry leader in design, quality and technology, Kia Motors reached historic new heights today when J.D. Power recognized the brand
as the highest scoring nameplate
in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes
in the U.S. Marking the first time
in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, Kia's rise to the top was driven by segment - leading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Forte and Sorento placed second, and the Rio placed third
in their
respective categories.