Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla Is Recalling Close To 700,000 EVs

TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138

Software Update Repairs Recall

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V935000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 694,304

After Two Decades, The Iconic Honda Returns In 2025

 

Honda Preludes future and past. (Photo Credit: Honda)

After being absent from the Honda lineup for over two decades, the iconic Prelude returns in late 2025. Unlike the previous Prelude, this model will only be available in a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain. 

Honda says the coupe with debut with an innovative new drive mode. They're claiming the vehicle will provide an engaging driving experience. 

As of now, these are all the details we know. 

  

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chevys, GMCs, Hondas And RAMs Are Being Recalled

Loss of ABS/Traction Control from Module Failure

A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 317,630

'Auto Trends' Talks To The Only Black Executive Who Managed A $3.2 Billion Car Ad Budget (Two Shows)

Professor Mike Jackson (Photo Credit: MJ)

With DEI being such a lightning rod in schools of higher learning and in corporate America these days, it’s no coincidence America was having this same conversation two decades ago when Mike Jackson was recruited from the beverage industry by Roy Roberts, who at the time was the highest-ranking Black auto executive in the industry.

Jackson, who is currently an advertising professor, oversaw an eye-popping $3.2 billion media budget in North America during his tenure at General Motors, before exiting the industry briefly and then resurfacing a few years later at a startup EV company in a senior leadership role. 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai Is Recalling Santa Fes And Elantras Due To Defective Rear View Cameras

 

Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V879000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 226,118

'Auto Trends' Discusses How The Trump Presidency Will Impact The Auto Industry

Tesla Vehicles (Photo Credit: Tesla)

As a result of the November 6, 2024, Presidential election results, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, will take a look ahead as to how the auto industry and car buyers will be impacted.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Genesis, Hyundai And Kia Are Recalling Over 200,000 All-Electric Vehicles

Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V868000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 208,000

Consumer Reports Talks To 'Auto Trends' About Their First Used Car Brand Study

Consumer Reports' Connecticut test track (Photo Credit: CR)

With the average transaction price of a new-vehicle hovering around $48,000, buying used is the best option for many of today's car buyers seeking an affordable alternative. Also, in the history of analyzing car prices, this is first time there has been a $20,000 gap between both the average new and used car pricing.

Alex Knizeck, Consumer Reports' associate director of auto test development joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the longest running weekly syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, for an engaging one-on-one conversation. 

Auto Analyst Kevin Tynan Talks To 'Auto Trends' About Car Sales, Prices And More

 

Kevin Tynan, the Presidio Group's director of research, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com to analyze both the new and the used car markets, sharing what consumers are paying. 

Tynan will also discuss why for the first time there is a whopping $20,000 spread between the pricing of new and used vehicles. 

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2024 Honda Prologue Elite AWD: The Brand’s First All-Electric Vehicle

 

Highlight: This is Honda’s first all-electric vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $59,750 (Base Model EX: $48,795)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; an automatic brake hold feature; a forward collision mitigation system; automatic emergency braking; reverse automatic braking; front pedestrian braking;  a road departure mitigation system; a lane departure warning system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane change alert system; automatic high beam; an electronic blind spot system; a traffic sign recognition system; and GM’s OnStar

Its Shop Time Mondays: VW Is Recalling 114,000 Cars Due To Defective Air Bags

Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator 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: 24V834000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 114,478

2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail AWD: The Brand’s All-New Roomier Third-Gen Midsize SUV

Highlight: The GX 550 offers over 9,000 lbs of towing capacity.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $82,995 (Base MSRP: $64,250) 

Seating Capacity: 5 to 7 (depending upon trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; back up camera; a stability control system; pre-collision system with pedestrian detection system; a radar activated cruise control with a curved management system; lane departure with steering assist; intelligent high beam headlamps; a front collision warning system; a road sign assist; an automatic braking system; blind spot electronic monitor with a rear traffic alert system.  

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.