Its Shop Time Mondays: Chevys, Fords, GMCs And Ram Trucks/Vans Are Being Recalled

1. Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES

2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury AWD: The Brand’s Three-Row Crossover

Highlight: The Cadillac XT6 shares a platform with the Buick Enclave.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $70,890 (Base Model: $53,690)

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7

Its Shop Time Mondays: Lexus, Toyotas And Subarus Are Being Recalled

1. Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 928,203

2019 Hyundai Veloster N: The Brand’s Performance-Oriented Model

Highlight: This is one of two vehicles to wear the N designation, which represents performance.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $29,885 (Base model: $27,885)

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

Standard Safety Features:  ABS; airbags; an electronic stability control system; a rearview camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Kia's Latest Ad: The World's Shortest Test Drive

Kia's latest ad highlights features of the 2019 Sorento, the brand's midsize SUV/crossover.

Its Shop Time Mondays: BMW And Toyota Are Recalling Vehicles Due To A Malfunctioning Back-Up Camera

No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V684000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 257,473

2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport: The Brand’s Midsize Luxury Crossover

The XT5 Sport is located on the grounds of the Herndon Home, Atlanta's first black millionaire.

Highlight: The Sport trim is all-new for the 2020 model year.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $59,740 (Base Model: $45,090)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; a tire inflator kit; a rear park assist system; an electronic stability control system; a traction control system; a teen driver safety configuration system; following distance indicator; a forward collision alert system; a lane keep assist with a lane departure warning system; and a front pedestrian braking system

The 7-Year Auto Loan: America's Middle Class Can't Afford Its Cars

For the past few years, we've been addressing this issue on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com with our auto analysts, what is the tipping for these car prices. Every time we get behind the wheel of a new car, the sticker can easily range from $40,000 to $90,000 as if most of us can make those payments without batting an eye. However, according to this article that appeared in Wall Street Journal their finally echoing what we've been talking about, as the middle class is beginning to scream mercy.

Walk into an auto dealership these days and you might walk out with a seven-year car loan.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan And Infiniti Recalling 1.2 Million Vehicles For Faulty Back Up Cameras

No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V654000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components Back Over Prevention

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM's Chevy Trax Steering Could Be Impacted

Lower-Control Arm May Separate From Vehicle

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V652000