'Auto Trends' First State Of The Minority Car Dealer: Trump's 25% Tariffs, DEI, EVs And More (Two Shows)

Ethnic minority new cars dealers own 1,574 of today's 16,957 dealerships in the United States, according to the latest stats provided by National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). Thus, this number equates to 9 percent of today's new car dealerships being owned by ethnic minority dealers. 

Ironically, ethnic minority consumers drive 33 percent of today's new car sales, according to S&P Global Mobility's Marc Bland, a specialist in multicultural car sales. Out of the approximately 16 million new vehicles sold in the United States in 2024 through new car dealers, ethnic minority car buyers accounted for 5.3 million of those new vehicle sales.

'Auto Trends' Talks 2024 New Vehicle Sales, Auto Mergers, EV Incentives And More With AutoForecast Solutions

 

Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast Solutions' vice president of global sales, kicks off the new year with Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only syndicated multicultural automotive radio program in North America, discussing a multitude of topics that could possibly drive the industry in 2025.

We'll recap 2024 year-to-date car sales, while also talking about the pending merger between Honda and Nissan.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Chevy, GMC And Honda Are On This Week's Recall List

 

1. Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 750,114

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Is Recalling Over 712,000 Nissan Rogues For Safety Concerns

 Ignition Key May Collapse and Shut Off Vehicle

Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V093000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 712,458

Its Shop Times Mondays: Ford, Nissan And Tesla Are Recalling Their Vehicles For Safety Concerns

Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 404,690

Its Shop Time Mondays: Audi, Honda, Jeep, Kia And Nissan Have Issued Recalls

         

Corroded Harness Connector May Start Fire

A corroded dash side harness connector increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V875000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 125,215

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Has Rollaway Trucks, While Porsche Has Headlights That Need Readjusting

1. Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V671000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 203,223

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Is Recalling Over 500,000 SUVs And Trucks For Rollaway And Hood Unlatching Concerns

 

1. Malfunctioning Hood Latch

An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWD: The Brand’s Premium Styled Crossover

 

Highlight: A plug-in model is coming during the second half of 2022.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $37,995 (Base model ES: $26,990)

Seating Capacity: 5 to 7 (…Really only designed for 5)

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a forward collision mitigation system; an electronic blind spot warning system; rear automatic braking system; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a tire repair kit

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Is Recalling 139,000 Of The New Sentras

A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V461000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 138,736

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia And Nissan Combined Recalling Over 1.3 Million Vehicles

1. Brake Lights May Not Illuminate

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V135000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 807,376

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Is Recalling 267,000 Pathfinders

Brake Light Switch Relay may Stick

Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V020000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Recalling Altimas For Hood Latches, While Honda Plans To Repair Defective Fuel Pumps

1. Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch

Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,831,818

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan And Infiniti Are Recalling Vehicles For Airbag Concerns

Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V188000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 216,678

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan And Infiniti Recalling 1.2 Million Vehicles For Faulty Back Up Cameras

No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V654000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components Back Over Prevention

Its Shop Time Mondays: Mazdas And Fords Recalled For Stalling Concerns

1. Software Error May Cause Engine Stall

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V497000

Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations

Components POWER TRAIN, ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 262,220

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Ford, Hyundai, Kia And Nissan Are In The Hot Seat

1. Unexpected Transmission Downshift

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

2018 Nissan Kicks: The Japanese Brand Fresh And Funky Entry Into The Compact Crossover Segment

Highlight: The Kicks replaces the quirky design Juke.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $22,025 (Base Model MSRP: $18,995)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; traction control; vehicle stability control system; automatic emergency braking; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a hill start assist system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan and Infiniti Asking Some Owners To Park Cars Outside Of Garage

If you have your 17 Digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), click here to see if there is a recall on your vehicle.
Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite

A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V601000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 215,124

Its Shop Time Mondays: Fords, Chevys, Nissans And Toyotas Are In The Hot Seat

If you have your 17 Digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), click here to see if there is a recall on your vehicle.

1. Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V568000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components STRUCTURE, SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,619,112