Latest 90-Day Quality Study Released By Guru JD Power

If you're concerned about new vehicle quality scores, take a moment to analyze the latest new vehicle study of 2018 vehicles and how they were rated by owners during their first 90 days of ownership. Fiat, Tesla and Alfa Romeo are not included in the sample size due to the small number of sales reported.

2018 Lexus GS 300: The Brand’s Midsize 4-Cylinder Luxury Sedan

Highlight: The GS is available in a 4-cylinder, a 6-cylinder, an 8-cylinder and a hybrid.

Vehicle’s MSRP: $ 51,829 (Base model: $47,535)

Seating Capacity: Five

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a blind spot monitor with a rear traffic cross alert system; Daytime running lights; a radar activated cruise control system; automatic high beam headlamps;  an electronic brake distribution system; a backup camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; a vehicle stability control system; a departure lane warning system; and Lexus Enform Safety Connect system

2018 Toyota Camry XSE: Finally A Standout Because Of Styling

Highlight: This is the first Camry to available with a heads up display system, which projects the speed and other items on the windshield for the driver.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $39,253 (Base MSRP: $24,565)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a vehicle stability system; a traction control system; a pre-collision braking system with pedestrian protection; a radar activated cruise control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT AWD: A Three-Row Crossover/SUV

Highlight: Three rows of seats are standard on this midsize crossover.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $34,160 (Base MSRP: $24,940)

Seating Capacity: 7 (realistically 5)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; turn indicators on the mirrors; a hill start assist system; a stability control system; a traction control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

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
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V332000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL