For an unprecedented sixth straight year, J.D. Power and Associates has ranked Porsche the highest overall brand in its highly regarded Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The APEAL Study, now in its 15th year, measures the passion owners feel for their cars, including their delight with the design, content, layout and overall driving performance of their new vehicles. Outperforming even last year’s highest ranking, Porsche received an overall nameplate score of 877, eight points higher than achieved in 2009. The maximum possible score that can be achieved is 1,000 points.