The evaluation was based on a random sampling of American opinion toward car brands in seven areas: quality, safety, value, performance, design, technology and environmental friendliness.

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Maestas bases his evaluation of what Douglas will earn from endorsement deals upon the premium that brands are willing to pay to have Olympic athletes endorse their products.

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