 Money News at 10 and 40 past the hour, brought to you by PenFed, great rates for everyone. Which cars are the highest quality and the easiest to use right out of the factory? The latest J.D. Power initial quality study shows Ram being the highest ranked brand, followed by Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Buick, and Nissan. Porsche ranked the highest among premium brands. For the study, drivers of 2024 model year vehicles were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.