Sunday, September 8, 2024

2024 BMW i5 M60 AWD: The Brand Midsize All-Electric High-Tech Performance Sedan


Highlight: This is one of the first BMWs that can change lanes via eye activation. The car must be equipped with the active lane change feature.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 95,395 (Base Model): $67,795

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; AWD; a tire pressure monitor system; a rear-view camera; a stability system; front collision mitigation; a park distance control; parking assistant and back up assistant; and a mobility kit

Standard Equipment (Base i5 eDrive40): 19-inch; rear wheel drive; 335-hp; power moonroof; power heated front seats; dual zone automatic climate control; leather free seats; fine wood dark oak high gloss trim  a non metallic paint; power folding side mirrors; parking assistant; a 13-inch curved digital instrument cluster and infotainment system; a cloud based navigation system; a Harman/Kardan premium sound system with SiriusXM; wireless device charging; a radar activated cruise control system; an interaction bar with ambient lighting; a keyless entry system; and a power trunk

Sunday, August 25, 2024

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD: The Midsize SUV Wears A Land Roverish Design

 

Highlight: This is Hyundai’s first vehicle to monitor one’s eyes determining the alertness of the driver.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $42,205 (Base Model: $35,565)

Seating Capacity: 6 to 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; a blind spot collision rear cross traffic avoidance system; a rearview camera; forward collision brakes; lane keep assist system; a high beam assist system; a driver assistance warning system; a heated side mirrors with turn signals; blind spot collision avoidance assistance; temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

Thursday, August 15, 2024

2024 Chevy Blazer RS AWD: The Brand’s First Midsize EV Crossover


Highlight: The midsize sports utility vehicle shares a platform with the Cadillac Lryiq, Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $60,215 (Base LT Model): $48,995

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; automatic emergency brakes; front pedestrian braking; a forward collision alert system; a following distance indicator; alane keep assistance system; a lane departure warning system; automatic high beam; a tire pressure monitoring system; OnStar; a rear camera; and a teen driver safety system; and a tire inflator kit

Sunday, August 11, 2024

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range AWD: The Brand’s Stylish Midsize EV Sedan

 


Highlight: The sloping rear trunk makes this one of the most streamlined EVs available today.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $55,975 (Base SE FWD Model: $37,500)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a blindspot avoidance assist system; radar activated cruise control system; an automatic high beam assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a stability control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic cross alert system; a rear view camera; a parking distance warning alert system; a driver attention warning system; a forward collision assist system; a co-pilot assist driving system; and a tire mobility kit

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

2024 Subaru WRX TR AWD: A Performance Sedan Outfitted With A 6-Speed Manual Transmission

Highlight: This sporty sedan is available with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 42,755 (Base Model$33,855)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; traction control; vehicle dynamic control; a high beam auto system; a rear camera; hill start assist system and a tire pressure monitoring system

Saturday, July 27, 2024

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD: The Brand's Race Track Ready All-Electric Vehicle


Highlight: The N can push out up to 641-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $67,685 (Base SE FWD Model: $42,785)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; rear lower anchors and upper tether anchors; a power window lock-out button; rear child safety locks; ABS with a regenerative braking system; electronic stability control system; a traction control system with brake assist; vehicle stability management; a tire pressure monitoring system; blind-spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist; a parking distance warning system; lane keeping assist; lane following assist; an intelligent speed limit assist system; a driver attention warning system; safe exit assist; high beam assist; rear occupant alerts; a front crumple zone; 2.5-MPH bumpers; body side reinforcements; electronic shift lock system and ignition key interlock; an anti-theft system; a rear view monitor with parking guidance; a tire mobility kit; and highway driving assist

Friday, July 26, 2024

'Auto Trends' Celebrates 9 Years On The Air

 

Nine years ago this weekend Auto Trends with JeffCars.com drove onto the airwaves in Atlanta with a monthly program. Today the program is the only and the longest running weekly syndicated multicultural automotive radio program airing in North America. This expansion into North America is due to our partnership with HURVoices and SiriusXM, the largest audio entertainment group in the United Station. 

While it took nearly fifteen years to turn this dream into reality, getting the program on air, it's been a ride and grind we couldn't have imagined. When the high-energy multicultural program was launched, our focus then and now continues to center around pioneers, influencers and trendsetters in the industry. And just like founder John Johnson's Ebony magazine, our car-themed program was also created to share the stories of the voiceless.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i: The Brand’s Entry-Level Crossover Matures


Highlight: An optional hands-free driving system is available up to 37 miles per hour.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $52,745 (Base Model): $42,995

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; AWD; a rear camera; automatic high beam headlights; a stability control system; a hill descent control system; spare tire; a blind spot detection system; a forward collision mitigation system; a lane keep assist system; and a tire pressure monitor system

2024 BMW i5 M60 AWD: The Brand Midsize All-Electric High-Tech Performance Sedan

Highlight:  This is one of the first BMWs that can change lanes via eye activation. The car must be equipped with the active lane change fea...