Thursday, September 21, 2023
'Auto Trends' Talks To A Former Professional Athlete Who Is Galvanizing Black Men Around Prostate Cancer
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
2023 Toyota Prius Limited: No Longer A Fuel-Efficient Ugly Duckling
Highlight: According to fueleconomy.gov, the Toyota Prius LE has a fuel driving range of 644 miles.
Test Vehicle's MSRP: $37,445 (Base Model – LE): $28,545)
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a radar-activated cruise control system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian protection; a lane departure alert system with steering wheel assist; a brake assist system; an electronic blind spot monitor system with rear cross traffic alert; a hill start control assist system; a heated power outside folding mirrors; a back up camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Monday, July 31, 2023
Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford Is Recalling 871,000 F-150 Trucks For Electric Brake Concerns
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components PARKING BRAKE
Monday, July 24, 2023
'Auto Trends' Will Kick Off Our 8th Year With New Theme Music Selected By Grammy Nominated Gerald Albright
Eight years ago today, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com hit the airwaves in Atlanta, before expanding into other markets and joining SiriusXM. It's been a ride and a journey. We've had a chance to connect with some of the most influential voices of our time, highlighting their stories. And we feel honored that our guests have trusted us throughout the years to share their stories. As listeners know, we are more than just a car show.
In preparations for the kickoff of our new season in September, we're changing our theme music. Grammy nominated jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright personally selected our new theme song, Better Day Ahead. When the song debuted in 2021, it was number one on the Billboard jazz chart for four weeks. Albright, one of our favorite saxophonists, created the song at the height of the pandemic, when there was so much uncertainty. Being that our high-energy program centers around empowerment, education and inspiration, Albright's song is so appropriate.
Monday, July 17, 2023
Its Shop Time Mondays: Toyota And Lexus Are Recalling 45,000 Plug-In RAV4s And NX450h
DC-DC Converter May Fail and Short Circuit
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V478000
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 43,442
Monday, July 10, 2023
Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura And Honda Are Recalling 124,000 Newer Model Vehicles Due To Brake Concerns
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V458000
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 124,077
Monday, July 3, 2023
Its Shop Time Mondays: Mercedes-Benz Is Recalling 143,000 Model Year 2021 -23 Vehicles For Fuel Pump Concerns
Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V445000
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 143,551
Monday, June 26, 2023
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 4WD: An All-New Off-Road Trim
Test Vehicle's MSRP: $45,250 (Base S Model: $36,535)
Seating Capacity: 6 to 8 (depending on trim)
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; vehicle dynamic
control; a traction control system; a hill start assist system; a hill hold
control system; a tire pressure sensor system; a temporary spare tire; rear
wipes with washer; and a rear view camera
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
2024 Mazda CX-90 Premium Plus AWD: The Brand’s All-New Flagship Crossover
Test Vehicle's MSRP: $61,920 (Base Model): $40,970
Seating Capacity: 6-8 (depending on trim)
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; AWD; hill decent
control; hill launch accent; off-road traction assist; tailer stability
control; rearview camera; rear cross traffic alert; lane keep assist system; a
lane departure warning system; a blind spot monitor; and an automatic brake
hold feature
Standard Equipment (Select AWD): 19-inch
wheels; an 8-speed automatic transmission; a three zone ventilation system; a
leather wrapped gear selector; an illuminated entry system; a push button
information system; a power driver’s seat with lumbar support; leather-like
seating; and a 10-inch infotainment system
Monday, June 19, 2023
2023 Infiniti QX50 Sport AWD: A Premium Compact Crossover
Test Vehicle's MSRP: $52,815 (Base PURE FWD Model: $41,495)
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS with brake assist;
3-point seat belts; lower anchors and tethers for children; a vehicle
immobilizer system; an automatic collision notification and emergency call
system; a traction control system; a vehicle dynamic control system with traction
control; electronic brake force distribution; a tire pressure monitoring
system; a predictive forward collision warning system; a rear view monitor;
blind spot warning and intervention; lane departure warning; propilot assist;
intelligent cruise control with full speed range; rear automatic braking; high
beam assist; speed sensitive variable assist steering; LED head, tail, and
daytime running lights; and a rear cross traffic assist system
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
2023 Genesis G90 AWD: The Brand’s Restyled Flagship Executive Sedan
Test Vehicle's MSRP: $100,370 (Base Model): $89,495
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a radar activated
cruise control system; rearview camera with parking guidance; a 360-degree
camera; a heads up display system; a high beam assist system; a vehicle
stability system; an electronic stability control system; a hill start system;
a parking distance warning system; a blind spot collision assist system; a lane
keep assist system; a lane forwarding assist system; a forward collision assist
system; a driver’s attention warning system; and a tire pressure monitoring
system
Monday, June 12, 2023
Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Lincoln Are Recalling Vehicles With The 2.5 Liter Engine, While Toyota Warns Of Airbags Concerns With The Corolla Cross
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 125,322
Summary
Sunday, June 11, 2023
2023 Lexus LX600 Ultra Luxury: The Brand’s Flagship SUV
Seating Capacity: 4 or 7, depending on trim
Standard Safety
Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; pre-collision
system with pedestrian detection system; a radar activated cruise control
system; a lane departure warning system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian
protection; a lane departure alert with steering assist; a lane trace assist
system; automatic high beams; an electronic blind spot monitor with a rear cross
traffic alert; a rear camera; a vehicle stability control system; a tire
pressure monitoring system; and race inspired paddle shifters
Monday, June 5, 2023
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line AWD: One Of The Gold Standards For Three-Row Crossovers
Test Vehicle's MSRP: $54,120 (Base LX FWD: $37,
255)
Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passenger seating
Standard Safety
Features: air bags; ABS; rear view mirror; tire
mobility kit; hill start assist; stability control system; a tire pressure
monitoring system; a blind spot warning system; a lane keep assist system; a
lane following assist system; a high beam assist system; a radar activated cruise
control with stop and go system; a co-pilot assist system; a rear traffic cross
assist system; and a temporary spare tire
Standard Equipment (LX): 18-inch wheels; front wheel drive; a variety of
driving modes; manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 4-inch
driver’s information cluster; a navigation system; pseudo leather; second row
center arm rests with cupholders; chrome interior door handles; standard door
scuff plates
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