'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.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Volvo Is Recalling 413,000 Cars, While Audi Is Dealing With Potential Oil Leaks

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Software Update Repairs Recall

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V282000

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

General Motors Is Recalling Almost 600,000 2021 And Newer Models Trucks And SUVs For V8 Engines

1. Engine Failure

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 597,571

'Auto Trends' Talks To S&P Global Mobility's Marc Bland About The Current Used Car Buying Habits Of Ethnic And Non Ethnic Consumers

Marc Bland 

Marc Bland, S & P Global Mobility's head of new business development and growth audiences, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, to analyze the used car-buying trends of ethnic and non ethnic car buyers by makes and models.

In light of the current tariffs and as consumers lean toward buying used vehicles, this insightful conversation will give car buyers context as to what's hot and possibly what to steer clear of if saving dollars is top of mind. Listeners will also gain insights as to how car-buying buying habits differ by ethnicity and the importance of diversification for both dealers and automakers in terms of vehicles they stock. 

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Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura Is Recalling 153,000 Older Model MDX Vehicles

 

Vehicle Lighting Failure

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V259000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 152,800

Its Shop Time Mondays: Over 44,000 Audi Vehicles From Model Year 2021 Are Being Recalled

Instrument Panel Display Failure

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 44,387

SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Talks Trumps 25% New Car Tariffs, 1st Quarter Sales & More with Two Auto Analysts (Two Shows)

 

Steve Fiorani, the vice president of AutoForecast Solutions, and Kevin Tynan, the director of research for The Presidio Group, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program, to analyze first quarter sales and what it means to consumers and the industry.

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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Its Shop Times Mondays: 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

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

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

Experian Automotive Talks to 'Auto Trends' About the State of Car Financing

Melinda Zabrintski, who is the head of automotive financial insights for Experian Automotive, talks car payments and more. (Photo Credit: EA)

Over the past two years, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates have 11 times. 

Melinda Zabrintski, who is the head of automotive financial insights for Experian Automotive, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only multicultural syndicated automotive program in North America, to talk about the effect the rates have had on consumers financing and leasing new and used vehicles. 

Experian Automotive is a division of Experian credit, one of the leading credit bureaus in the U.S.

Moreover, Zabrintski touches on where consumers are getting their financing from.

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: Ford Is Recalling The Bronco Sport And Escape For Fuel Leak Concerns

 

Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V187000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Land Rover Are Recalling Over 1.9 Million SUVs

1. Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,889,110

Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla Is Recalling Over 2 Million Vehicles For Auto Pilot Safety Concerns

 Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V838000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Its Shop Time Mondays: Doors May Open On Some 2015-16 Model Years Ford And Lincoln Cars, While Driving

 

Doors May Open While Driving

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V775000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Its Shop Time Mondays: Honda Is Recalling 300,000 Newer Model Accord And HR-V Vehicles

 Unsecured Seat Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210

A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V782000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components SEAT BELTS