SiriusXM’s ‘Auto Trends’ Talks To The Attorney And Client Whom Were Awarded A $137 Million Discrimination Judgement Against Tesla (Two Shows)

 

While Tesla is winning the electric luxury car race in terms of sales and record setting stock prices, making it the most valuable automotive company in the world, they’re bringing up the rear with regard to race relations with the Black community.

According to the latest industry data, Black car buyers account for 4 percent of Tesla’s annual new vehicle sales. Black workers and managers, account for 10 percent and 4 percent, respectively, of the company’s workforce. Moreover, up until 2019, Linda Johnson Rice, whose father founded Ebony Magazine, was the first and only African American to serve on the automaker’s board, until she and two others opted not to stay on as directors.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250: The Brand's Entry-Level Compact Crossover

 

Highlight: The GLA is a front wheel drive crossover.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $48,620 (Base Model GLA: $37,280)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; an electronic blind spot system; an electronic stability system; traction control; a rear view cameral and a tire pressure monitor system

Standard Equipment:18-inch wheels; start-stop engine; an 8-speed automatic transmission; power front seats with driver’s lumbar support; 3-position memory front seats; pseudo leather seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; rear privacy glass; a dual zone automatic climate control system; a power liftgate; heated power side mirrors; a touchpad controller; keyless entry; a push button ignition starter system; and a MBUX touchscreen and voice activated infotainment center; LED headlights and taillights

Infiniti M56: The Brand's Performance-Oriented Flagship Sedan

Highlights: This is a rear-wheel drive luxury sedan available in a variety of engine configurations: a 6-cylinder, a hybrid or an 8-cylinder. In 2014, the M will be renamed the Q.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $70,195 (Base M starts at $49,605 )

Seating Capacity:  5

Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, rear, side and curtain) ABS; electronic brake distribution system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a rearview camera

Standard Equipment (M37): 18-inch wheels; a 7-speed transmission; 10-way power front seats; leather seats; a power operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; automatic headlights; a dual zone climate control system; keyless push-button starter; power moonroof; HID Xenon headlights; and an analog clock

Standard Audio (M37): a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD with satellite radio