The 2027 GV90: Genesis New Flagship Is All-Electric

'Auto Trends' Black History Spotlight: Two Of The Highest-Ranking Black Executives In Auto History Recently Shattered Glass Ceilings

 

Chris Reynolds (Photo Credit: Toyota)

Over the past two months, two Black auto executives in the industry have cracked through the thick glass automotive ceiling making history in industry.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Chris Reynolds, who is currently the executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Toyota Motor Corporation, will be retiring a the end of May to assume a new role. Reynolds will join Toyota's global Board of directors. In this role, he will serve as a member of the Board's Audit and Supervisory Committee in addition to his duties as a Board member, according to a press release. This board overseas both Toyota and Lexus. 

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe AWD: The Brand’s Flagship Coupe-like Midsize Crossover

Highlight: Biometrics can be utilized to start the vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $87,880 (Base Model): $81,400

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a blind spot view monitor; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a hill start assist control system; a rear camera; park distance warning; parking collision-avoidance assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2025 Genesis G80 3.5 T Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Luxurious Midsize Sedan

 

Highlight: A fully electrified G80 is available. The vehicle is known as the Electrified G80.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 78,930 (Base Model): $58,430

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a back up camera; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a parking distance warning system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

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

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai And Genesis Are Recalling Over 54,000 Vehicles Due To The Fuel Pump

Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Its Shop Time Mondays: Genesis Is Recalling 31,000 Vehicles For Fuel Pump Issues

Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V282000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 31,440

Its Shop Time Mondays: Genesis Is Recalling 2022-23 Model Years GV70s, GV80s, G80s And G90s

 Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V282000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

New York Auto Show Preview: Genesis Three-Row Crossover Concept EV

 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai, Genesis, Kia And Mercedes-Benz Are Recalling Over 263,000 Vehicles Due To Electrical And EV Charging Concerns

1. Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V207000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 116,020

2024 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD: The Brand’s Flagship All-Electric Sedan

Highlight: The Electrified G80 is only available in select states.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $81,525 (Base Model): $75,500

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a blind spot view monitor; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a hill start assist control system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment Test Model: 19-inch wheels; power front seats; power driver’s seats with power cushion extension, power bolster and a massaging seat; heated and ventilated front seats;  heated power tilt/telescopic steering wheel;  power rear and manual sunshade; a three zone automatic climate control system; a heads up display system; power door closure; power hands free trunk; power outside mirrors with Genesis logo puddle lamps; Nappa leather seats; Matte wood trim; microfiber suede headliner; a wireless device charging system; a remote parking steering assist system;  and a vehicle to load charging system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Select Genesis And Jeep Vehicles Are Being For Safety Concerns

Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V111000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

2023 Genesis GV60 AWD: The Brand’s Entry-Level EV Compact Crossover

Highlight:  The GV60 uses biometric technology to lock, unlock the doors and start the car.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $69,460 (Base Model): $59,290 (before destination charge_

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 (HUD); 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 forward collision assist system; a driver’s attention warning system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Advanced AWD): 314-horsepower; 20-inch wheels; leather seats; heated front seats; ventilated front seats; cloth roof trim; a navigation system; a wireless charging pad; integrated memory driver’s seat; a push button ignition system;  a hands free liftgate system; a cargo cover; a rotary dial gear shift system; a dual zone automatic climate control system; a leather wrapped steering system; paddle shifters; a power operated tilt/telescopic steering system; power folding mirrors; and a heated steering wheel

2023 Genesis G90 AWD: The Brand’s Restyled Flagship Executive Sedan

Highlight: The G90 offers an all-new mood curator, which adjusts the lighting, the sound system, activates the massaging seats and the fragrance system. Its like having one’s own personal in-vehicle spa.

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

Its Shop Time Mondays: Genesis And Ram Are Recalling Over 174,000 Newer Model Vehicles

 

Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V059000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 68,809

2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport: The Brand’s Entry-Level Luxury Sedan

Highlights: Genesis was derived from both Hyundai and Kia. The vehicle shares a platform with Kia's Stinger.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $51,945 (Base G 70 2.5: $38,570)

Seating Capacity: 5 (a tight fit)

Standard Safety Features:  airbags; ABS; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport: The Brand’s All-New Entry-Level Luxury Crossover

Highlight: The GV70 borrows Hyundai’s remote park assist feature, which guides the vehicle in and out of perpendicular parking spaces without the driver being behind the wheel.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $64,045 (Base GV70 2.5: $42,045)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a compact spare tire; automatic high beam headlights; distance pacing with stop-and-go; an electronic stability control system; an electronic blind spot system; a forward collision avoidance system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; a lane departure warning system; a rear collision mitigation system; and a tire pressure monitor system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford, Hyundai, Genesis, Lincoln And Mercury Combined, Recalling Over 2.7 Million Vehicles

Driver's 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: 21V158000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,602,668

2020 Genesis G90 RWD 3.3T Premium: The Luxury Brand’s Flagship Sedan

 

Highlight: The vehicle shares a platform with Kia’s K900.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $73,195

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bag; ABS; traction control system; a lane following assist system; a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist system; a forward collision avoidance assist system; a forward collision avoidance assist system; a safe exit assist system; a highway driving assist system; ha blind spot view monitor; front and rear parking sensors; a high beam assist system; rain sensing wipers; a tire pressure monitoring system; and first aid kits

2020 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Sport: The Luxury Brand’s Compact Sports Sedan

 

Highlight: The vehicle shares a platform with Kia’s hatchback-like Stinger.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $51,275 (Base Model: $35,540)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bag; ABS; traction control system; forward collision and pedestrian detection; blind spot collision warning with rear cross traffic warning system; lane keep assist system; a rearview camera; a high beam assist; a hillstart assist control system; a spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring system  

Standard Equipment (2.0T Base): 18-inch wheels; a rear-wheel drive configuration; an 8-speed automatic transmission; a start-stop fuel saving engine; a leather steering wheel; a keyless ignition system; an automatic climate control system; a radar activated cruise control system; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; illuminated door scuff plates; a reversible cargo tray; power front bucket seats; a power driver’s seat with lumbar support; leather-like seats; a rear center armrest; and driving modes