Airing Today On SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Part-One Of A Two-Part Series On Credit And Car-Buying With Experian Credit

Over the next two weeks, we have credit and finance experts from Experian, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, who will be joining us to talk one-on-one about everything you ever wanted to know about credit. We dispel all of the myths.

This week's show will appeal to young adults looking to establish credit to more seasoned adults who have faced bankruptcies and divorces to those with thin credit files looking to get back on track. 

From now until Monday, November 26, you can access the SiriusXM app to hear the show for free.  

New shows air every Friday. Encore broadcasts can be heard every Sunday and Monday. 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Subarus, Scions And Toyotas Are Being Recalled For Stalling Concerns

Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 165,534

'Auto Trends' Talks Car Safety, Recalls And Self-Driving Cars On SiriusXM

Jason Levine, the executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a consumer safety advocacy group formed by two-time USA presidential contender Ralph Nader, rejoin us, as we wrap up our conversation discussing limousine safety and more.

Also Joanne Muller, an automotive writer of the Virginia-based Axis group, joins us in the second half of the show to discuss what features qualifies a vehicles to be considered a self-driving car. There are actually six types of self-driving vehicles.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Jeep Cherokees Could Stall

Incorrect Transmission Calibration Causes Stall

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V739000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components POWER TRAIN

The Center For Auto Safety Talks To SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends'

Jason Levine, the executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, which was founded by Ralph Nader, joins us for a two-part wide ranging conversation. This consumer advocacy organization played a key role in the federal government developing NHTSA, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

New shows air every Friday, with rebroadcasts on Sundays and Mondays.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Focus Being Recalled For Engine Stalling And Mazdas For Airbags

1. Stuck Canister Purge Valve May Cause Stall

The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,282,596

2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD: The Korean Brand’s Newest Compact Crossover

Highlight: The Kona is outfitted with the same base engine that is found in the Veloster.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $29,850 (Base model: $20,840)

Seating Capacity: 4 (super tight fit in the back seat)

Standard Safety Features:  ABS; airbags; a tire pressure monitoring system; automatic headlights; a blind spot driver’s mirror; a downhill brake control; a hillstart assist control; a backup camera; a remote keyless entry system; stability control system; a traction control system; and a compact spare tire

2018 Ford Expedition Platinum AWD: A More Affordable Alternative To The Fullsize Luxury SUVs

Highlight: In its first year out the gate, the redesign Ford Expedition was the best in its segment in terms of new-vehicle build quality, according to quality guru J. D. Power.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $81,815 (Base Model: $53,085)

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; an electronic stability control system; a perimeter alarm; a tire pressure monitoring system; a rearview camera; reverse sensing system; a trailer sway control system; power adjustable brake pedals; an automatic rearview mirror; and a hillstart system

2018 Lexus RC350 RWD: One Of The Few Luxury Coupes Still Available On The Market

Highlight: The two-door coupe is available with a 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder or an 8-cylinder engine.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $56,655 (Base model $41,665)

Seating Capacity: 4 (2 small kids in the rear)

Standard Safety Features: ABS; Daytime Running Lights; a vehicle stability control system; traction control system; heated outside rearview mirrors; an automatic rearview mirror; a tire pressure monitoring system; a rear-view back up camera; a pre-collision braking system; a lane departure alert system, a radar-activated cruise control system and an automatic high beam headlight system

Airing Friday, October 19 On SiriusXM Channel 141

With the average vehicle transaction price in September rising to $35,700, a $700 increase over the previous year, and the Federal Reserve enacting several interest rate hikes over the past 17 months, LMC Automotive's Katelyn Drake and Bloomberg Intelligence's Kevin Tynan joins us over the next two weeks to share their automotive insights on a variety of factors that are driving up car prices. More importantly they'll steer us toward where to find the best auto deals.