Its Shop Time Mondays: Honda Is Recalling Over 700,000 Newer Accords And Civics

High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V763000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 720,810

Hot Wheels Toy Designer Bryan Benedict Talks to 'Auto Trends'

Toy Designer Bryan Benedict (Photo Credit: JeffCars.com)

Bryan Benedict, who grew up like most boys collecting die-cast cars, is the design director of Hot Wheels and Matchbox. 

Benedict joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com to talk about his progression to becoming a car designer to his transition to landing his dream job creating toy cars for Mattel. 

The vivacious toy car designer also shares how the toy company has remained relevant for over a half a century with both males and females. 

Its Shop Times Monday: Honda And Acura Are Recalling 1.7 Million Cars For Steering Concerns

 

Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,693,199

'Auto Trends' Talks to the First State Offering Low $100 Monthly EV Payments (Two Shows)

(Photo Credit: JeffCars.com)

This week on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a weekly syndicated multicultural automotive program, Washington State joins us to talk about their all-inclusive electrification program that literally leaves no eligible driver behind. 

With many states and automakers making the shift toward electrification, infrastructure and affordability have been two of the major deterrents causing many Americans to steer clear of these non gasoline and diesel-powered cars.

While the price of an electric vehicle has slid from $65,000 two years ago during the peak of Covid to $57,000 this past quarter, the next phase of motoring continues to be out of reach for most Americans, especially being that the average transaction price of a new vehicle is approximately $48,000, according to Cox Automotive. 

Its Shop Time Monday: Jeep Advises 154,000 Wrangler And Grand Cherokee Plug-In Owners To Park Their Vehicles Outside

High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V720000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 154,032

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: 'Auto Trends' Talks Candidly with a Black Female Urologist

Dr. Linda McIntire (Photo Credit: LM)

According to the American Urological Association, approximately 1.8 percent of today's urologist are Black. Black men over index in terms of being diagnosed and dying of prostate cancer compared to other groups. 

In fact, one in five Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Unfortunately unlike with other groups, Black men will be hard pressed to locate a urologist from their community to aid in treating this silent disease.  

As we wind down National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the longest running multicultural syndicated automotive program in North America, talks one-on-one for the first time with a urologist. Just like in the auto industry where it’s difficult to find a Black-owned new car dealership, it’s also the same in terms of locating a Black urologist.

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling 450,000 Large SUVs And Fullize Trucks

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Inoperative Low Brake Fluid Warning/FMVSS 135

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V674000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

'Auto Trends' Kicks Off the 9th Season Talking to the 21st Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (Last Official Radio Talk))

Shailen Bhatt, the 21st Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, talks to 'Auto Trends' (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

Auto Trends with JeffCars.com kicks off its ninth radio season talking with Administrator Shailen Bhatt. Bhatt, who served as the 21st administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, gives his last official radio interview, before stepping down to return to the private sector.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Bhatt who is the first person of Indian descent to lead the agency, talks about the role of managing the historic $350 billion-dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to how the Federal Highway Administration is rectifying the racial divide in Black communities that was created by the federal highway system in the sixties.

2024 BMW i5 M60 AWD: The Brand's 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

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Lincoln Are Recalling Over 90,000 Vehicles For Potential Engine Concerns

 

Engine Intake Valves May Break

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 90,736

Its Shop Time Mondays: BMW Is Recalling 720,000 Vehicles For Water Pump Concerns

 

Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Explorers Engine Failures Could Lead To A Fire

 

Engine Failure May Cause Fire

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V598000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 85,238

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