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| Melinda Zabrintski, who is the head of automotive financial insights for Experian Automotive, talks car payments and more. (Photo Credit: EA) |
As the average new car transaction price tips over $50,000 for the first time in automotive history, Melinda Zabrintski joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com for her annual state of automotive finance conversation from a consumer's perspective.
Highlight: The compact Buick crossover mimics in terms of exterior styling many of the higher end German and Korean crossovers from BMW, Genesis and Mercedes-Benz.
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Vehicle’s MSRP: $32,385 (Base MSRP): $25,995
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; lane change alert with side blind zone alert; and tire warning system
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $129,690 (Base -Trim): $102,190
Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passenger seating
Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; 360-degree camera; an electronic blind spot system; a lane keeping assist system and road edge detection; post collision braking; auto high beams; a tire pressure monitoring system; trailer tow reverse guidance; a brake hold feature; hill start assist; hill descent control; and 18-inch spare tire
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Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,230 (Base MSRP): $31,670
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system’ hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a spare tire
September is officially Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This guide is designed for Black men seeking information on screening ages, resources, post-cancer care and the like.
Furthermore, this guide is also useful for loved ones, caretakers, doctors, family, friends and those who are yearning to have more insights about the silent disease and its impact with Black men.
Factoids: Black Men and Prostate Cancer
1 out of 5 Black men will be diagnosed with this silent disease during their lifetime. This disease affects Black men at a higher rate than other groups.
If you're a Black man, annual screenings should begin at age 40. If there is a family history with the disease, annual screenings should begin at age 35. R. Frank Jones Urological Society
Highlight: The Crown Signia has a total driving range of 551 miles.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $52,340 (Base MSRP): $45,285
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; left turn oncoming vehicle detection/braking; lane tracing assist; and a tire repair kit
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $38,335 (Base Mazda3): $26,335
Seating Capacity: 4
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $88,695 (Base Trim Plug-In MSRP): $73,195
Seating Capacity: 6 (Test Vehicle)
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; collision avoidance features; a blind spot system; driver alert control; lane keep assist; forward collision warning; a tire repair kit; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment (Test Model): 21-inch wheels; 6 bucket seats; panoramic sunroof with sunshade; Nappa leather seats; ventilated front seats; a four-zone ventilation system; heated steering wheel; heated front and rear seats; a keyless ignition starter; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a variety of driver modes
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Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $115,654 (Base MSRP): $108,300
Seating Capacity: 2
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bag; pre-collision system with pedestrian protection; lane departure alert; an automatic high beam system; an electronic blind spot monitor; a left-turn detection braking system; a 36-degree camera; and tire pressure sensors
Highlight: The vehicle is being manufactured in Huntsville, Alabama.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,705 (Base MSRP): $29,845
Seating Capacity: 4
Standard Safety Equipment: a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment (Corolla Cross Hybrid):
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $42,485 (Base RF MSRP): $38,735
Seating Capacity: 2
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Test Vehicle's MSRP: $106,865
(Base
Trim: $85,325)
Seating Capacity: 5 (Test
Model)
Standard Safety Features (Test Model): airbags; ABS; a 360-degree rearview camera; a terrain system for on/off road driving; a hill launch assist system; a traction control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a blind spot electronic system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic monitor system; parking aids; a roll stability control system; and stability control
Highlight: The AT4X is outfitted with a factory-built 2-inch lift.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $87,935 (Base Pro Trim MSRP): $49,495
Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
Standard Safety Features (AT4X): airbags; ABS; a backup camera; 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 with trailer front sway; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; automatic emergency braking; forward collision braking; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; trailer side blind zone alert; rear cross traffic braking; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Melinda Zabrintski, who is the head of automotive financial insights for Experian Automotive, talks car payments and more. (Photo Credit: EA...
