MI HR0305

Recognizes Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Chrysler Group LLC for surpassing foreign automakers for the first time in 24 years of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

Notes that domestic automakers achieved 108 problems per 100 vehicles compared to 109 problems per 100 vehicles for foreign automakers in the study tracking 228 potential problems within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership.

Highlights Ford as the number one non-luxury brand, ranking fifth overall with 12 vehicle models in the top three of their respective classes.

Credits General Motors with 10 vehicle models ranking in the top three of their respective classes, with Chevrolet leading in two segments.

Directs transmission of a copy of the resolution to each of the Big Three automakers expressing legislative congratulations and support.