SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Host Discusses the Intersection of Voting, Politics and the Car Industry

 

As the country wind down a high-stake election cycle, Jeff Fortson, the host of Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, makes an impassionate plea urging listeners to use their influence before Tuesday's November 6 election to galvanize uncommitted and nonvoters. 

Fortson discusses the intersection between politics, new car affordability, automotive interest rates, car insurance premiums, the senior leadership staff of automakers and fuel prices.

2027 Kia Telluride X Line SX Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Newly Redesign Flagship Three-Row Gains A Hybrid Powertrain

 

Highlight: Kia’s front wheel drive Telluride hybrid achieves 637 miles on tank of gasoline fueleconomy.gov.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $61,180 (Base EX Trim MSRP): $48,035

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; a surround view monitor with forward ground view; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; dash camera; a temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Talks to USA Today Auto Reporter About Trumps Fuel Economy Rollback Claims of Making Car Prices Cheaper

Keith Laing is a USA Today automotive reporter. (Photo Credit: USA Today)

Keith Laing, an automotive reporter for USA Today, talks to 'Auto Trends' about a recent article he penned related to how the Trump administration lowering the required fleet wide average MPG from 50, as set by the Biden administration, to just under 35 could have the opposite effect on car prices, the environment and the like. 

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4x4: The Brand’s Three-Row SUV

 

Highlight: The SUV is available in a front wheel drive or a 4WD configuration. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $56,835 (Base MSRP): $39,075

Seating Capacity: 6 to 8 depending on the trim

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system;4WD; a lane departure warning system; a blind spot warning system; rear cross traffic alert system; rear sonar system rear automatic braking; high beam assist; front and rear sonar sensors; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2027 Chevrolet Bolt: The Brand’s Entry-Level, Subcompact Electric Vehicle

 

Highlight: A universal adaptor charging system/cable available via NACs to use on all charging outlets.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $38,940 (Base LT MSRP): $28,995

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Equipment RS: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; stability control system; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; a tire pressure sensor; and tire inflator kit

2026 Subaru Unchartered GT AWD: The Brand’s Compact Electric Vehicle

Highlight: The youthful-looking compact Subaru is also offered in a front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $45,720 (Base Premium MSRP): $36,470

Seating Capacity: 5 (4 realistically)

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; 360-degree camera; front passenger sensors; a stability control system; traction control; red-painted front and rear brake calipers with Brembo front brakes; automatic emergency braking system; tire inflator/sealant kit; and a tire pressure kit

If We Lose The Midterm Elections, We Are All Responsible

 

The Leader in You

If you woke up one morning and smelled smoke in your home, how would you react? Would you pray about it and roll back over, placing the sheet over your head? Ironically, as a cancer survivor, that’s what I really wanted to do when I learned of my diagnosis. However, I knew that I needed to take some proactive steps to either rid myself of the disease or to minimize the chance of it spreading.

So, again I ask: would you remain in bed, praying for the smoke to dissipate?

Ironically, when it comes to saving democracy in the United States, many of us have felt helpless. In fact, we’ve spent countless hours talking about every nonsensical thing flowing out of the White House. Yes, while it gives us an opportunity to express our frustration, what does it really change? My answer would be absolutely nothing if no action is taken.

2026 Nissan Sentra SR: The Brand’s Compact Sedan

  

Highlight: The Sentra offers a text messaging assistant.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $30,295 (Base Mazda3): $23,845

Seating Capacity: 4 or 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; a tire pressure monitoring system; high beam assist; lane departure prevention; auto hold brake feature; lane departure feature; traction control system; and a hillstart assist feature

September 2026 Prostate Cancer Screening and Resource Guide for Black Men

A mobile prostate cancer screening bus 

September is officially Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  This guide is designed as a resource and educational tool for Black men. 

To kick off Prostate Cancer Awareness month, SiriusXM's UrbanView 126 Clay Cane had one of the most engaging talks with Dr. Linda McIntrye. McIntrye is one of the former past presidents of R. Frank Jones, the Black Urological Association. 

In the engaging 30-minute conversation, Clay, a New York Times bestseller, asked questions every man always wanted to know about the prostate and prostate cancer. They tackled everything from the correlation between masturbation and prostate cancer to digital rectal exams and blood tests to debunking many of the myths related to erectile dysfunction and pumpkin seeds. Added to that, they discussed the pros and cons of methods to cure the disease as well as the association between breast cancer and prostate cancer risks with family members.

Ironically, many of the urologists and health care workers aren't armed with the information needed to answer the questions Black men have related to the prostate and prostate cancer. Some of that may be due to cultural incompetency and other factors.  The must-here conversation is available on demand via the subscription-based SiriusXM app until Tuesday, September 8. You can listen by signing up for a free trial or contact 1-866-635- 2349. 

2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab 4X4: The Brand’s V6 Midsized Truck

 

Highlight: The Frontier is available with an optional Roush performance package. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $54,743 (Base S MSRP): $35,665

Seating Capacity: 4 or 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a blind spot warning system; rear cross traffic alert system; rear sonar system rear automatic braking; high beam assist;

2026 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail 4WD: The Brand’s Midsize Two-Row SUV

Highlight: The Toyota Land Cruiser shares the same design theme and many of the components as the Lexus GX.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $77,080 (Base GX): $67,735 (Non AWD)

Seating Capacity: 5 or 7 (depending upon the trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD: The Brand’s Flagship Three-Row Crossover

 

Highlight: The Pilot is now outfitted with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $54,900 (Base – FWD): $43,690

Seating Capacity: 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; an automatic dimming rearview mirror; rear cross traffic avoidance; a forward collision braking system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system a road departure mitigation system; a blind spot information with rear cross traffic monitor; auto dimming side mirrors; and a tire pressure monitoring system

The 2027 GV90: Genesis New Flagship Is All-Electric

2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Flagship 4-Cylinder, Three-Row SUV

 

Highlight:  A hybrid model is available.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $59,580 (Base SE Trim MSRP): $40,738

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; a surround view monitor with forward ground view; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; dash camera; a temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system