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.

SiriusXM’s Auto Trends with JeffCars.com Presents an Educational Car-Buying Clinic (East Point, GA)

 SiriusXM’s Auto Trends with JeffCars.com Presents an Educational Car-Buying Clinic*

What’s Covered:

Buying New Vs Pre-Owned Vs Certified

How to Find a Reliable Vehicle

Electric Vehicles Vs Hybrids

SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Black History Spotlight: Designer Chris Benjamin Resurrects A Car Brand Birthed 65 Years Ago

Chief Design Officer Chris Benjamin is posing with one of the vehicles his team created. (Photo Credit: Scout Motors)

Chris Benjamin, a native New Yorker, has joined an exclusive club, becoming one of a handful of Black automotive designers in the world to head a design studio.

Like the elite club of the four Black quarterbacks who have led their teams to the finish line in the Super Bowl, Benjamin finds himself in a car club just as exclusive as the Black NFL winning Super Bowl quarterbacks.

'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. 

'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.

2024 Chevy Blazer RS AWD: The Brand’s First Midsize EV Crossover

Highlight: The midsize sports utility vehicle shares a platform with the Cadillac Lryiq, Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $60,215 (Base LT Model): $48,995

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; automatic emergency brakes; front pedestrian braking; a forward collision alert system; a following distance indicator; alane keep assistance system; a lane departure warning system; automatic high beam; a tire pressure monitoring system; OnStar; a rear camera; and a teen driver safety system; and a tire inflator kit

'Auto Trends' Celebrates 9 Years On The Air

 

Nine years ago this weekend Auto Trends with JeffCars.com drove onto the airwaves in Atlanta with a monthly program. Today the program is the only and the longest running weekly syndicated multicultural automotive radio program airing in North America. This expansion into North America is due to our partnership with HURVoices and SiriusXM, the largest audio entertainment group in the United Station. 

While it took nearly fifteen years to turn this dream into reality, getting the program on air, it's been a ride and grind we couldn't have imagined. When the high-energy multicultural program was launched, our focus then and now continues to center around pioneers, influencers and trendsetters in the industry. And just like founder John Johnson's Ebony magazine, our car-themed program was also created to share the stories of the voiceless.

'Auto Trends' Talks To Two Pioneering Black Households Owning Multiple Electric Vehicles (Extended Video Conversation)

Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seely (l) and Dr. India Calhoun Williams (r) households have owned multiple new and used electric vehicles. (Photo Credit:TSICWGD)

For the first time, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only weekly syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, is talking to two Black pioneering households, who have owned multiple electric vehicles, both new and used.

Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seely and Dr. India Calhoun Williams, who are based in California and Georgia, respectively are considered early adopters in the electric vehicle movement. While only 7 to 8 percent of the U.S. population currently owns electric vehicles, both the Hispanic and Black community are barely a drop on the radar. 

On the other hand, white men and the Asian community are driving electric vehicle sales in the U.S. 

'Auto Trends' Talks To Bloomberg Intelligence About New Vehicle Affordability And More

Bloomberg Intelligence Global Director of Automotive Research Kevin Tynan

For car buyers who have been out of the market since the pandemic, they might be somewhat alarmed when price shopping for a vehicle. The question everyone seems to be asking is when will new car prices begin to slide in reverse. This week on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, Bloomberg Intelligence's Kevin Tynan, who is also known as a senior auto analyst, joins us to recap the first quarter sales, while discussing vehicle affordability. 

After a C-Suite Toyota executive announced in 2023 that the average price of a new vehicle would top $50,000, we'll deliberate about where average transaction prices are currently in 2024, as we examine non luxury, luxury and fully electric vehicle prices, as compared to 2021, when consumer demand outstripped inventory.

Kia's All-Electric Three-Row SUV Will Make A Debut During This Year's Super Bowl

As many automakers opt out to participate in the Super Bowl, running ads, Kia will return with a 60-second spot. Its the biggest stage in the states to get one message across. 

Last year, the cost of a Super Bowl ad per second was $233,333. We can only imagine this year's placement is close to, if not a hare more.

This year, Kia will spotlight the all-electric EV9, America's first mass-market three row EV SUV. The 2024 Kia EV9 is on sale now with limited inventory and will be available in all 50 states.

'Auto Trends' 5th Annual Auto Show Radio Preview: 2024 And Beyond (Two Shows)

This is the 2025 Mullen Five RS. The head-turning electric vehicle produces 1,000 horses. (Photo Credit: Mullen Automotive) 

Who: Our 5th Annual Auto Show Radio Preview (2024 Models And Beyond)

What: Co-Hosted By Michigan's Stephanie Brinley of S & P Global Mobility and California's Zach Gale of Motor Trend Magazine. 

Both Michigan and California serve as Ground Zero for the auto industry in terms of car design studios, industry research and manufacturing. Brinley and Gale co-hosted the program in 2023.

Why: It's the best way to find out what's new from each automaker brand-by-brand from well-respected industry insiders, as well as some of their personal picks. We'll talk about pricing, brand strategy, size, power, performance, style, electric vehicles and more.

The CEO Of Mercedes-Benz's First EV Charging Station In The U.S. Talks To 'Auto Trends'

This is Mercedes-Benz first high power EV charging station. (Photo Credit:JeffCars.com)

 

Not since the era of horse drawn buggies and carriages has the transportation industry, more specifically the auto industry, seen so much upheaval and uncertainties, as the world slowly shifts from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

The Biden Administration has made its push to support electrification through the Inflation Reduction Act, encouraging electric vehicle manufacturing opportunities in the United States, as well as supporting government subsidized consumer incentives to purchase both new and used vehicles. 

'Auto Trends' Explores The Lowrider Culture, Reversing California's Discriminatory Cruising Policies And EVs

Olivia Fonseca, who is a member of the Sacramento Lowrider Commission, is featured with her 1950s Chevrolet lowrider. (Photo Credit: OF)

This weekend on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com Olivia Fonseca and Joe Ayala, who are members of Sacramento Lowrider Commission, joins us to talk about the history and lifestyle of the lowrider culture. 

We'll also explore how the California-based advocacy organization is helping to infuse lowrider electric vehicle education in the school system. 

More importantly, we'll discuss the instrumental role this group played in reversing discriminatory cruising polices targeting Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the state of California. In fact, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday, October 14 lifting the restriction on lowriding cruising that was enacted in the 1950s.

J.D. Power Talks About The Latest 2023 Model Year Quality Drop And More With 'Auto Trends'

J.D. Power's Frank Hanley (photo credit: JDP)

 

JD Power's Frank Hanley, the senior director of automotive benchmarking, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, talking about the latest quality study, analyzing the 2023 model year vehicles. 

We'll discuss some of the winners, losers and what's driving the rise in problems. Moreover, we'll reveal how EVs compared to traditional internal combustion engines. With the average transaction price of a new vehicle, nearing a record-breaking $50,000, car buyers are expecting their automobiles to be problem free. However, Hanley reveals that's just not the case. In fact, this year models quality slid backwards, when compared to the 2022 model year vehicles.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Toyota And Lexus Are Recalling 45,000 Plug-In RAV4s And NX450h

DC-DC Converter May Fail and Short Circuit

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V478000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 43,442

Hyundai Motor America's First Black CEO Talks To 'Auto Trends' (Video)

CEO Randy Parker, Hyundai Motor America (Photo Credit: Hyundai)

Randy Parker, the CEO of Hyundai Motor America, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a weekly syndicated multicultural automotive program, for a one-on-one conversation.

Last summer, Parker, who is a seasoned executive in the industry, earned the keys to drive the fifth largest automotive brand in the United States based on sales volume, after decades of grinding his way to the top. 

Bloomberg Intelligence Auto Analyst Talks To 'Auto Trends' (Video Included)

 

Bloomberg Intelligence's Kevin Tynan, a senior auto analyst, shares his insights about the current trends in the auto industry related to new and used car prices, leasing, vehicle affordability, interest rates, the Inflation Reduction Act, the economy, TikTok in cars and more. 

The radio program will air from Saturday, April 22 thru Thursday, April 27. To tune in to the program, click here. 

J.D. Power Talks To 'Auto Trends' About Their Latest EV Studies: Home Charging Satisfaction To Dealership Service Experience

 

Auto Trends with JeffCars.com kicks off the month of April, focusing on the ever-growing EV market with two industry gurus from J.D. Power. 

Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice, and Chris Sutton, vice president of automotive retail, join the show to discuss the latest findings regarding the overall ownership experience, the dealership service experience and home charging satisfaction with zero emission vehicles. This insightful conversation will provide non EV owners a heads up on what's in store as they consider transitioning to an EV.  As of the 2022 calendar year, 6 percent of new vehicles registered in the U.S. were EVs.

'Auto Trends' Annual Auto Show Preview: 2023 And Beyond (Two Shows)

 

 VinFast (Photo Credit: VinFast)

Who: Our Annual Auto Show Preview (2023 Models And Beyond)

What: Co-Hosted By Michigan's Stephanie Brinley of S & P Global Mobility and California's Zach Gale of Motor Trend Magazine. Both Michigan and California serve as Ground Zero for the auto industry in terms of car design studios, industry research and manufacturing.

Why: Its the best way to find out what's new from each automaker brand-by-brand from well-respected industry insiders, as well as some of their personal picks. We'll talk about pricing, brand strategy, size, power, performance, style and more.

Q & A With Lincoln's Chief Exterior Designer Earl Lucas As He Talks Brand's EV Future And More

Chief Exterior Designer Earl Lucas with the Lincoln Star Concept (Photo Credit: Shawn Lee)

Lincoln is currently celebrating its 100-year anniversary as an iconic luxury brand. While the luxury brand segment remains hyper competitive, as such newcomers as Genesis, Lucid Motors and Tesla make waves, catching the eye of consumers, JeffCars.com goes one-on-one with Earl Lucus. Lucas has been instrumental in using his God given talent and leadership skills, crafting stylish designs to keep the brand relevant, as the auto industry slowly shifts toward electrified vehicles.