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The car industry is changing fast — and this week it gets wild. Welcome to Cruise Control Motoring, your weekly live automotive news show covering breaking car news, EV news, electric vehicles, hybrid SUVs, new car reveals, auto industry analysis, pricing news, and future vehicles.

In this episode, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the biggest automotive stories right now, including: Toyota’s shocking reveal of the all-electric three-row Highlander SUV

Why Honda’s profits dropped over 60% amid EV restructuring.

Jeep confirms the Recon electric off-road SUV will move forward — even if sales lag.

Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid pricing revealed and how it compares to Mitsubishi.

Subaru drops prices on Forester Hybrid in a push for affordability.

Mercedes-AMG reveals the GLC 53 performance SUV

Why salvage title cars are quietly flooding dealer lot.

s Jeremy Clarkson weighs in on the future of The Grand Tour

If you care about new cars, EVs vs gas vehicles, hybrid SUVs, car prices, automotive trends, electric vehicle adoption, and the future of the auto industry, this livestream is for you.

Subscribe to Cruise Control Motoring for weekly car news, industry insight, and real-world vehicle analysis. Live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern 🎧 Also available as the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast

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Chapters cover Toyota’s electric Highlander, Jeep Recon EV, Nissan Rogue Plug-In pricing, Subaru hybrid deals, AMG performance SUV news, and auto industry analysis.

00:00 Welcome to Cruise Control Motoring – Live Automotive News & Car Industry Updates

01:00 Toyota Reveals All-Electric Highlander Three-Row SUV – EV Strategy Explained

05:10 Electric Toyota Highlander Specs, Range, Pricing & Charging Discussion

10:00 EV Charging Infrastructure, Range Anxiety & Real-World Ownership Concerns

15:55 Honda Profits Crash 60% – EV Restructuring & Auto Industry Impact

19:40 Chinese EV Makers, Global Competition & The Future of Electric Vehicles

23:50 Jeep Recon Electric Off-Road SUV – Will Jeep Sell an Electric Trail Rig?

28:05 Jeep Recon EV Pricing, Horsepower & Off-Road Market Debate 31:20 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Pricing Revealed – PHEV vs Mitsubishi Comparison 34:45 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Range, Features & Plug-In Hybrid Value

37:30 Subaru Forester Hybrid Price Cuts – Affordable Hybrid SUVs Return

41:30 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Performance SUV Reveal – Straight-Six Power

44:30 Salvage Title Cars at Dealers – What Used Car Buyers Must Know

48:40 Jeremy Clarkson Reacts to The Grand Tour Reboot & New Hosts

52:40 Why Top Gear Reboots Fail – Can The Grand Tour Work Again?

57:00 EV Market Reality Check – Are Electric Vehicles Slowing Down?

01:02:00 Physical Buttons vs Touchscreens – Interior Design & Driver Safety Debate

01:06:00 Final Thoughts on EVs, Hybrids & the Future of the Auto Industry

01:16:00 Full Show Wrap-Up – Cruise Control Motoring Sign-Off

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Is Nissan finally bringing back the Xterra and returning to body-on-frame SUVs and trucks? Are minivans making a major comeback as SUV prices climb? And why is BMW doubling down on subscription features even after massive backlash from drivers?

In this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the biggest automotive industry news of the week, including: Nissan’s future plans for Xterra, Pathfinder, and Frontier. The surprising surge in minivan sales (Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica) BMW’s controversial subscription model for in-car features.

Hyundai’s expanding N Performance lineup (ICE, hybrid, EV) The best-selling car in history revealed Kia’s bold new interior design choices. Why flush door handles could be banned for safety reasons.

If you follow new car news, auto industry trends, EVs, hybrids, performance cars, SUVs, trucks, and future vehicle tech, this podcast is packed with insight and real-world perspective.

👉 Subscribe for weekly automotive news and car reviews 👉 Like & comment to help the algorithm share this show with more car fans! Fred Staab and Les Jackson discuss all the latest automotive news on the Cruise Control Motoring

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00:00 Cruise Control Motoring Intro & Today’s Auto News

01:05 Nissan Xterra Returns? Body-on-Frame SUVs Coming Back

05:00 Nissan Pathfinder & Frontier Future Plans Explained

08:50 Minivan Sales Surge – Why Families Are Ditching Big SUVs

12:05 Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna & Chrysler Pacifica Sales Boom

15:35 Best-Selling Car in History Revealed (Toyota Corolla Milestone)

20:50 BMW Subscription Features Controversy Explained

26:10 Hyundai N Performance Expansion – ICE, Hybrid & EV Future

29:40 Kia Interior Design Strategy – Buttons vs Touchscreens

32:10 Bold New Interior Colors: Eggplant, Navy & Tuscan Umber

34:50 Flush Door Handles Safety Concerns – Possible Global Ban

40:00 Auto Industry Trends: Design, Safety & Technology

46:00 Future Vehicles & Market Predictions

52:00 Viewer Questions & Industry Takeaways

58:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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Big changes are shaking up the auto industry — from electric vehicles to performance cars and luxury brands. In this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the biggest automotive news stories of the week.

GM may be preparing to cancel the Chevy Bolt again despite strong demand, Tesla is cutting its flagship Model S and Model X while shifting focus toward robots and AI, and BMW has a major hit on its hands with the new-class iX3.

We also cover the newly revealed Mercedes-Benz S-Class loaded with cutting-edge technology, updated 2026 Subaru WRX pricing and lineup details, a surprising extreme off-road Genesis concept, and the return of Chevrolet’s legendary Corvette engine build experience.

This is real-world automotive news that affects buyers, enthusiasts, and anyone following the future of cars, EVs, and performance vehicles. #NewCarNews #AutoIndustryNews #EVNews #CarReviews #AutoTech #TruckNews #PerformanceCars #LuxuryCars #CarCommunity

Chapters

00:00 Cruise Control Motoring Opens | Weekly Automotive News

00:43 Chevy Bolt May Be Cancelled Again — Tariffs and GM Strategy

07:31 BMW iX3 Demand Surges — Neue Klasse EV with 500-Mile Range

11:56 Tesla Cuts Model S and Model X — Shift to Robots and AI?

20:48 New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Revealed — Tech, Luxury, Powertrains

26:29 2026 Subaru WRX Pricing and Trims — Manual vs Automatic Debate

31:41 Genesis Goes Extreme Off-Road — X(e) Scorpio Concept Explained

35:04 Jaguar Dealers Concerned — EV-Only Future and Brand Survival

38:05 Hyundai Santa Cruz Could End Early — Inventory and Maverick Rival

41:09 Dodge Charger Hemi Return? Stellantis Hints and Challenges

42:54 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Pricing — Manuals, RF, and Value

45:45 2026 Kia Niro EV Pricing — Tariffs, Hybrid and Plug-In Options

47:27 Volvo Wagons May Return — Why Wagons Make Sense Again

50:23 Corvette Engine Build Experience Returns — Z06, ZR1, ZR1X

57:41 Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-Up