SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends' Talks To A Multicultural Auto Sales Analyst About The 'Future Majority' (Two Shows)

 

Marc Bland, S & P Global Mobility's chief diversity officer, joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com to talk about the car-buying trends of the 'future majority.'

In a two-part conversation, Bland, who is also known as a multicultural sales auto analyst, joins us to discuss the new vehicle buying habits of women and ethnic minorities. We'll explore 2023 CYTD new vehicle sales by gender and ethnicity, while examining hybrids, gasoline vehicles and electric cars. 

An Industry I Have Given My Life To Has Gone Silent Like A Hybrid

This is the paint job of NASCAR's only Black fulltime driver Bubba Wallace, Jr., official Black Lives Matter car, after the sport agreed to ban the Confederate flag.

Dear Automotive Community,

Over the past few weeks, America has been dealt a triple whammy. Our country has had to manage COVID-19, the recession and the recent racial injustices that can no longer be ignored. As Americans, we are no longer in a position to lecture other countries about their human rights injustices, when this country has literally turned a blind eye to the Black community, more specifically Black men who look like me.

The industry, which I have invested my life in, has literally switched into hybrid mode - being as silent as a mouse. Unlike with COVID-19, almost every automaker wanted to show the world how they were committed to fight the virus. Most automakers adjusted their advertising to reflect the mood of America, while others offered 'Car Mortgages' and deferred payments to let Americans know, as many were sheltered in place, and unable to work, sending the message we are here for you. Some car companies converted segments of their manufacturing plant to build ventilators, while others lent out vehicles to essential workers. The automotive community showed their compassionate side, as well as their financial commitments.

The Only Multicultural Automotive Radio Show In The U.S. And Canada Rolls Into A Third Season

As we kick off our third season on the air, here are the breakout shows we have scheduled for the month.

Friday, September 15

We will open the season with Mark Boyadjis, an IHS Markit tech analyst, sharing the latest futuristic technological advances coming to a vehicle near you. We will talk about everything from the world’s first sensor-activated vehicle wristband that allows one to ditch their car keys to in-vehicle night cameras that provide virtual road lines to enhance one’s eyesight.

Then, Dave Sargent, who is J. D. Power’s vice president of global research, will wrap up the show, talking about the latest results from the 2017 ninety-day initial quality study based on consumer surveys.