J.D. Power is a powerhouse today, but the enormous company started at a kitchen table ... and you won't believe who the "Associates" in J.D. Power & Associates were. Find out in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).
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February 02, 2021
Who was J.D. Power, and what does he mean to you when you're buying a car?
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