Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia Is In The Hot Seat For Airbag Deployment Concerns

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Its Shop Time Mondays: GMC Terrain And Kia Sedona Are In The Hot Seat

1. Power Sliding Door may not Auto-Reverse

If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V338000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2018 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD: The Brand’s Newest Upscale Crossover

Highlight: A new upscale Signature trim has been added to the CX-9.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $43,905 (Base model $33,070)

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; hill launch assist; traction control system; stability control; a blind spot monitor system; a rear traffic cross alert system with the rearview camera; a smart city brake support system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and spare tire.

1st Quarter Auto Financing Trends: Latest Finance, Credit Score And Car Payments

For new and used car buyers in the market for a vehicle, we've got the latest data from Experian Automotive, a division of Experian credit, the latest car financing trends based on the first quarter of 2018.

New Car Stats

• The average new vehicle loan: $31,455, up $921 from 2017
• The average new vehicle monthly payment: $523, up $15 from 2017
• The average new vehicle interest rate: 5.17%
• The average new vehicle credit score: 716

2018 MINI Cooper Countryman S E AWD Plug-In:

Highlight: This is MINI’s only electrified vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $41,950 (Base Model: $36,800)

Seating Capacity: 4 (rear seating are for small kids)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; run flat tires; automatic headlights with rain sensing windshield wipers; review camera; rear parking distance control audible alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge, Ram And Jeep Are Being Recalled For Malfunctioning Cruise Controls, While Some Chevy Cruzes Could Have Fuel Leaks

1. Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash
.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V332000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Car Review: 2018 Chevy Tahoe Premier 4WD

Highlight: The Premier replaced the old LTZ trim.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $78,450 (Base LS $48,795)

Seating Capacity: 7 to 9

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; Daytime running lights; a teen monitoring safety system; a rear camera; a rear park assist system with audible warning; a fullsize spare tire; a hill start assist system; a trailer sway control system; a tire pressure monitoring system and OnStar safety system

2018 Honda CR-V Touring AWD: The Brand's Roomier And More Premium CUV/SUV

Highlight: In 2017, the Honda CR-V earned the highest possible safety rating of ‘Top Safety Pick Plus.’

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $35,025 (Base model $25,245)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a multi angle rearview camera; a hill start assist system; a compact spare tire; a tire pressure monitoring system; a stability control system; and daytime running lights

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chevy, GMC and Jeep Are In The Hot Seat

1. Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V295000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 207,483

Free 'Auto Trends' Shows On SiriusXM With Two History Makers Thru Tuesday, May 29

If you have not had a chance to tune in because your car does not have satellite radio, here's what you've been missing out on. We have an opportunity for you to hear a show for free on your mobile device or online.

From now until Tuesday, May 29, you can access SiriusXM for free in your car or online. 

And, for the first time, you can even tune in on the SiriusXM App for free to listen to on your smartphone. Visit SiriusXM now. No credit card is required.