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Why Mookie Betts wasn't only reason J.D. Martinez signed with ... (Los Angeles Times)

J.D. Martinez, speaking publicly for the first time since joining the Dodgers, says he's 'in a part of my career where I just want to win.'

A lot of unknowns are on deck for the Dodgers in 2023. As a private instructor back in 2013, Van Scoyoc helped Martinez revitalize his swing and become one of the game’s most potent power hitters. “It’s something that has always come naturally for me on every team I’ve been on,” Martinez said. He later added: “I’m getting to the back end of my career. to try to win another World Series.” “I’ve helped a lot of the younger guys, and a lot of guys gravitate to me, especially when it comes to the offensive side of things. That was literally my main focus.” Even at a one-year, discount rate, Martinez looked at his opportunity with the Dodgers and decided: “This is where I wanted to be.” That was my main thing. “When I talked to Andrew on the phone,” Martinez recalled, “I said, ‘I’m doing this because I believe in you guys and I believe in the team you put on the field every year.’ ” “I wanted to be on a team that is going to be in the running, that is gonna be right there come October. Martinez agreed to a deal with the Dodgers in the latest low-cost upgrade this winter for the team.

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JD.Com Falls Back On Logistics In Southeast Asia After E ... (Seeking Alpha)

JD will cease operations in Thailand on March 3 and in Indonesia on March 31, but will stay active in the region as a logistics services company.

While it's giving up on Southeast Asian e-commerce, at least for now, many will be watching closely to see if JD can have better luck in the region in the warehousing and logistics business in the post-Covid era. But with the company making little headway in e-commerce, it is pivoting to focus those resources on the local warehousing and logistics business. Xiaomi was one of the first Chinese smartphone makers to enter India and quickly became the market's biggest brand. They've tried looking for growth in the global market, though without much success due not only to local competition and bias, but also other political factors such as China's recent tensions with the west. That forced Xiaomi to close one of its Indian production lines due to a lack of cash. Last year, JD Logistics even deployed a new self-operated warehouse in Malaysia, focusing on providing services to merchants. Liu once said it would only take five to 10 years for JD.ID to replicate the success of JD.com in China. But such joint ventures are often prone to disagreements between shareholders on how to operate the business, especially in areas like local hiring and day-to-day management. Meanwhile, foreign partners like JD must also deal with different local customs such as different attitudes toward working overtime, and preference for a slower pace of life. Rumors began swirling as early as November that JD.com's international unit would close its e-commerce businesses in Indonesia and Thailand in the first quarter of this year and had started laying off employees. Despite its large size, many Southeast Asian countries are indeed biased towards local companies - a practice often seen in both developed and especially developing countries. Things went swimmingly at first, as the products on JD.ID, its joint venture with Indonesian investment firm Provident Capital, grew tenfold in just over a year.

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JD.com REIT Raises $260M From Shanghai IPO - Mingtiandi (Mingtiandi)

Harvest & JD Storage Logistics REIT completed its listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Wednesday raising $260 million.

The infrastructure securities investment fund would be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The newly listed REIT’s units rose 11.6 percent in price on their first trading day, [China Daily reported](https://www.theedgemarkets.com/node/654573). “The value of the company’s supply chain infrastructure is recognized by various sectors of society including investors.” [announced plans for a China REIT](https://www.mingtiandi.com/real-estate/logistics/esr-proposes-china-listed-logistics-reit/) seeded with a trio of the group’s logistics projects in the city of Kunshan, west of Shanghai. [received approval to become a REIT](https://www.mingtiandi.com/real-estate/finance/dj-new-economy-industrial-park-reit-approved/) last November. [in a blog post](https://jdcorporateblog.com/jd-property-and-harvests-reit-lists-on-the-shanghai-stock-exchange/).

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Netcapital Establishes Referral Program with JD Merit Securities (Business Wire)

Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced that it has formed a referral agre.

JD Merit & Co. In addition, JD Merit & Co. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. [Netcapital Inc.](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnetcapitalinc.com%2F&esheet=53309918&newsitemid=20230209005188&lan=en-US&anchor=Netcapital+Inc.&index=3&md5=68f94cafca5315e6ba85ef33d9d56fb7) is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The company's consulting group, [Netcapital Advisors](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnetcapitaladvisors.com%2F&esheet=53309918&newsitemid=20230209005188&lan=en-US&anchor=Netcapital+Advisors&index=4&md5=ed082e27269ce37a2238eafdc5ec010d), provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select companies with disruptive technologies. “JD Merit’s client-centric approach to strategic advice aligns well with Netcapital’s core values,” added Eric Cox, Netcapital Head of Growth. Netcapital.com is an SEC-registered funding portal that enables private companies to raise capital online, while investors are able to invest from almost anywhere in the world, at any time, with just a few clicks. “We are excited to partner with JD Merit to identify and serve early-stage companies seeking access to growth capital,” said Jason Frishman, Netcapital Founder. Under terms of the agreement, the parties will share in revenues from private companies referred by JD Merit to the Netcapital funding portal. “We are always looking for better ways to better serve our clients,” said Joel M. “Our partnership with Netcapital further opens doors to capital that is so difficult for early stage companies to access. “Like Netcapital, part of JD Merit’s business mission is to help companies at all stages to build, grow, and fund their businesses with a full range of services from strategic advice to raising capital.

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J.D. Power rates Lexus, Kia most dependable — where does your ... (Autoblog)

J.D. Power's 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study results are out, and show that automakers have plenty of room to improve on technology and other high-end ...

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Lexus retakes No. 1 spot in J.D. Power dependability study (Automotive News)

Lexus climbs back to the top of the 2023 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, while Kia leads mass-market brands for the third year in a row.

[Lexus](https://www.autonews.com/topic/lexus) has climbed back to the top of the annual J.D. "It is typical in the automotive industry to roll out concepts and features by putting them in premium vehicles first," Hanley said in a statement. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, outranking all brands, including [Kia](https://www.autonews.com/topic/kia), which held the [top position last year](https://www.autonews.com/sales/kia-tops-jd-power-reliability-study-korean-brands-grab-3-top-4-spots).

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GM shines, Ford fails to impress in new J.D. Power dependability ... (Detroit Free Press)

2023 J.D. Power Reliability Study ranks 2020 Lexus, Kia, Toyota, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Ram, BMW vehicles. Ford, Lincoln ranked among worst.

"Launch vehicles tend to have [more problems](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/11/24/bronco-sport-escape-recall/69675638007/). Power Initial Quality Study](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/06/28/gm-buick-jd-power-quality-study/7756708001/), Ford spokesman Said Deep told the Detroit Free Press on Thursday, "Both internal and external data shows that we are improving initial product quality for our customers. [improve quality](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/02/06/ford-ceo-jim-farley-automaker-advice/69878509007/), and the new 2023 J.D. [Aviator, Corsair, Explorer](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/01/30/ford-explorer-lincoln-aviator-corsair-recall-defective-camera/69853943007/), Escape," Frank Hanley, senior director, auto benchmarking at J.D. Vehicle Dependability Study released Thursday shows Ford and Lincoln [ among the worst brands](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/04/04/fords-josh-halliburton-wants-fix-high-warranty-costs/7240668001/). ... We know we still have a lot of work to do, which is why delivering high-quality products continues to be our top priority." The study looked at how 2020 model-year vehicles are currently performing in terms of quality, component replacement and appeal and is intended to help automakers design and build better vehicles, J.D. Power, a prestigious consumer insights company that has provided data-driven industry analysis for half a century, announced Lexus ranks the highest among all brands — and Kia ranks the highest among mass market brands for the third year in a row. Results are based on responses from 30,062 original owners of 2020 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. [Ford’s Jim Farley addresses automaker’s financial struggles, plans to slash costs](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/02/03/ford-strategy-costs-quality/69868672007/) The two most dependable vehicles, overall, are the Toyota C-HR and Lexus RX. [executive bonuses](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/auto-leadership/2023/02/03/ford-ceo-others-forfeit-portion-of-performance-bonus-after-earnings/69871088007/) to J.D.

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Which brand of car is most reliable? These are the most dependable ... (USA TODAY)

A new survey from J.D. Power found Kia, Buick and Chevrolet are among the most dependable non-premium vehicle brands, while Lexus ranks No. 1 overall.

Overall, the category averaged about 50 problems per 100 cars – almost twice as many as exterior, the next highest category. Mass market brands had a better overall score than premium brands. - Infiniti: 205 - Honda: 205 - Nissan: 170 - Mini: 170 - Hyundai: 170 Here are the brand rankings based on the number of problems per 100 vehicles, according to J.D. "Looking at what models are holding up over time before purchasing is the best way to avoid problems in the long run." Kia, Buick and Chevrolet are some of your best non-premium bets, according to a new report from J.D. Looking for a dependable vehicle? Which brand of car is most reliable?

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Vehicle Dependability Improves Despite Continued Problems with ... (Business Wire)

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠ (VDS), released today, reports an industry average of 186 problems per ...

[JDPower.com/business](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdpower.com%2Fbusiness&esheet=53313042&newsitemid=20230209005242&lan=en-US&anchor=JDPower.com%2Fbusiness&index=3&md5=6ca51844f96a291339a62a15d524a1c5). - Tesla officially included for the first time: Tesla is included in the industry VDS calculation this year for the first time, with a score of 242 PP100. Six of the top 10 problem areas in the study are infotainment-related, including built-in voice recognition (7.2 PP100); Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity (5.5 PP100); built-in Bluetooth system connectivity (4.0 PP100); touchscreen/display screen difficult to use (4.0 PP100); not enough power plugs/USB ports (3.8 PP100); and navigation system inaccurate/outdated map (3.3 PP100). “The used-vehicle market has helped sustain dealers’ profitability in the past couple of years, but they need to know which vehicles to have on their lots,” said Jonathan Banks, vice president and general manager of vehicle valuations at J.D. The parent corporation receiving the most model-level awards is Toyota Motor Corporation with six, which includes the Lexus NX, Lexus RX, Toyota C-HR, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Sienna and Toyota Tacoma. Six of the 10 highest-ranked brands in the 2020 IQS are among the 10 highest-ranked brands in this year’s VDS. The study was redesigned in 2022 to include features and technology that are available in current vehicles. “A bellwether for mass market brands looking to adopt and implement these technology features into their portfolio is in two of the industry’s preeminent studies, the J.D. - Technology improves appeal for parts that seem outdated: Owners’ relationships with their vehicles goes beyond wear and tear on parts; it also includes their expectations of how up to date the technology remains over time. “It is typical in the automotive industry to roll out concepts and features by putting them in premium vehicles first,” said Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking at J.D. [BUSINESS WIRE](https://www.businesswire.com/))--The J.D. A driving force for the dependability disparity between the two segments is new technology introduced in vehicles.

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JD Motorsports Not Fielding No. 0 Full-Time, Partial Schedule ... (TobyChristie.com)

JD Motorsports will not field a third full-time entry in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, as originally announced, the team tells TobyChristie.com.

As of right now, according to a team representative, the No. 6, will have a new full-time driver, in the form of The Woodlands, Texas-native Brennan Poole. At the start of last season, the organization scaled its NASCAR Xfinity Series program from four full-time entries, down to two, keeping the No.

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Erie Insurance earns top ranking in J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) is ranked highest among personal lines insurers in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Independent Agent Satisfaction ...

To learn more about becoming an ERIE agent, visit [becomeanerieagent.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=3874897992&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.becomeanerieagent.com%2F&a=becomeanerieagent.com). [satisfaction study](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=4040745888&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdpower.com%2Fbusiness%2Fpress-releases%2F2022-us-independent-agent-satisfaction-study&a=satisfaction+study) was developed in alliance with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA), evaluating the evolving role of independent agents in P&C insurance distribution, general business outlook, management strategy and overall satisfaction with personal lines and commercial lines insurers in the United States. Independent Agent Satisfaction Study](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=2063098683&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdpower.com%2Fbusiness%2Fpress-releases%2F2022-us-independent-agent-satisfaction-study&a=J.D.+Power+2022+U.S.+Independent+Agent+Satisfaction+Study). [Erie Insurance](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=324840487&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.erieinsurance.com%2F&a=Erie+Insurance) (NASDAQ: [ERIE) is ranked highest among personal lines insurers in the ](#financial-modal) [J.D. ERIE led all personal lines ( [auto](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=135985908&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.erieinsurance.com%2Fauto-insurance&a=auto) and [home](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=342012277&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.erieinsurance.com%2Fhome-insurance&a=home)) carriers in the study, earning a score of 838 on J.D. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. [six study factors](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=853398524&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdpower.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Ffile%2F2022-03%2F2022_US_IndependentAgentStudyMS.pdf&a=six+study+factors): claims process, quoting, product offerings, servicing policies, support and communication, and commission. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. [www.erieinsurance.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=1187163707&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.erieinsurance.com%2F&a=www.erieinsurance.com). [jdpower.com/awards](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3779893-1&h=2939723640&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdpower.com%2Fawards&a=jdpower.com%2Fawards). "We offer competitive commissions and bonus opportunities to grow your agency, which can accumulate tremendous value over time. "This recognition has special meaning for ERIE because of our agent-centric model," said Doug Smith, executive vice president of sales and products for Erie Insurance.

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These Are the Most Dependable 3-Year-Old Cars, Says J.D. Power (Cars.com News)

J.D. Power's annual Vehicle Dependability Study helps identify vehicles and brands that were most and least problematic after three years of ownership. For 2023 ...

Power Initial Quality Study: New-Vehicle Problems Hit All-Time High](/articles/2022-jd-power-initial-quality-study-new-vehicle-problems-hit-all-time-high-451148/) [Updated in 2022](/articles/what-are-the-most-reliable-2019-model-year-vehicles-446870/), the VDS is based on responses from over 30,000 original owners of 2020 model-year vehicles. Brands and individual models are assigned a score based on the number of reported problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). The good news is that average dependability scores improved over last year; the bad news is that infotainment continues to cause headaches for owners, and premium brands continue to underperform compared to their mass-market counterparts.

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Lexus Gets Top Marks as Land Rover Lags in J.D. Power Survey (Bloomberg)

Toyota's Lexus brand achieved the highest ranking in vehicle dependability for the eighth time in 10 years, according to J.D. Power.

Drivers of 2020 Lexus models reported 133 problems per 100 vehicles. The study by the influential research firm measured problems over the past 12 months by the original owners of 3-year-old cars. [Toyota’s](/quote/7203:JP) Lexus brand achieved the highest ranking in vehicle dependability for the eighth time in 10 years, according to J.D.

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Lexus Ranks Best, Ford Freefalls On 2023 J.D. Power Dependability ... (Motor1)

Which vehicles are the most dependable after a couple of years of use? The latest J.D. Power Dependability study has some surprises in store.

Kia ranked highest for compact and mid-size cars with the [Forte](https://www.motor1.com/kia/forte/) and Optima, and in the SUV world, the [Kia Sportage](https://www.motor1.com/kia/sportage/) also received the best score for compact SUV. [Buick](https://www.motor1.com/buick/) ranks fourth at 159 and [Chevrolet ](https://www.motor1.com/chevrolet/)is fifth with 162. [Ford](https://www.motor1.com/ford/) is arguably the most shocking among them. PP100 Score (2022) [Volvo](https://www.motor1.com/volvo/) increased 41 points to score 215, and [Nissan](https://www.motor1.com/nissan/) logged a 35-point improvement to reach 170. PP100 Score (2023) [Lexus ](https://www.motor1.com/lexus/)takes the overall crown with a score of 133. Aside from Lexus and Kia, [Genesis](https://www.motor1.com/genesis/) is the other top-five brand at 144. On the other end of the scale, [Land Rover ](https://www.motor1.com/land-rover/)holds the unfortunate distinction of ranking last at 273. As such, Lexus also ranks best for luxury brands, while [Kia](https://www.motor1.com/kia/) is the best mass-market automaker with a score of 152. Ford's own luxury brand [Lincoln](https://www.motor1.com/lincoln/) is one step up from Land Rover at 259. Power compiles its information and generates a ranking in terms of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).

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KIA MAINTAINS MOMENTUM IN J.D. POWER VEHICLE ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Kia America is ranked the number one mass-market brand in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study for the third consecutive year ...

"Earning the distinction of the most dependable mass market brand for the third year in a row, in addition to receiving awards for the Kia Sportage, Kia Forte, and Kia Optima shows that Kia has listened to the voice of the customer and is giving them the dependability they desire." Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Power to recognize it," said Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America. 1 Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2023 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100). Adding to this substantial award are three segment wins for the Forte (Compact Car), Optima (Midsize Car), and Sportage (Compact SUV). The industry-wide study examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles. Kia customers have responded with high quality ratings praising their experience after three years of ownership," said Doug Betts, President, Global Automotive Division, J.D. Power are a validation of our dedication to developing dependable products. "It's one thing for Kia to tout its world-class dependability, but it's another thing for an organization like J.D. Vehicle Dependability Study for the third consecutive year after owners reported the fewest issues after three years.

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