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CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING

CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING

By: Fred Staab and Les Jackson
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Cruise Control Motoring is a automotive show that takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with vehicle reviews, new car recommendations, new automotive tech plus interviews with auto industry designers, engineers and executives. Cruise Control Motoring is a show for the car enthusiast that enjoys racing and restoring all kind of vehicles. Check out our site at www.cruisecontrolradio.com

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  • Hybrid SUVs Surge While EV Plans Change | Auto Industry News
    Mar 28 2026

    #CarNews #EVNews #AutoIndustry The auto industry is shifting fast and this week on Cruise Control Motoring we break down the biggest automotive news stories shaping the future of cars. Fred Staab and Les Jackson analyze the latest electric vehicle trends, hybrid SUVs, new car pricing, and industry shakeups in this week's Cruise Control Motoring Podcast

    In this episode: • Kia reveals pricing and details for the new Telluride Hybrid SUV • Dodge and Ram could reunite as a single brand again • Hyundai cuts one of its electric vehicles from the U.S. lineup • Audi reveals the RS5 performance hybrid • Toyota expands its lineup with a new model announcement • The latest developments in the EV market, hybrid vehicles and future automotive technology Cruise Control Motoring covers car news, automotive industry analysis, EV trends, hybrid technology, new vehicle reveals, and performance cars every week.

    Live Saturdays 10 AM Eastern Also available as the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast Subscribe for weekly automotive news, car reviews, and industry insights.

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

    00:45 Kia Telluride Hybrid Pricing Revealed – Big Hybrid SUV News

    05:00 Telluride Hybrid Specs, Powertrain & Fuel Economy Discussion

    10:20 Telluride Hybrid vs Gas Model – What Buyers Should Know

    16:00 Dodge and Ram Reuniting? Brand Strategy Debate

    21:30 Should Ram Trucks Become Dodge Ram Again?

    27:00 Ram Brand History and Truck Market Strategy

    33:20 Hyundai Cuts an EV from the U.S. Lineup – EV Market Reality

    38:00 Audi RS5 Performance Hybrid Revealed

    42:30 Audi Hybrid Performance Technology Explained

    46:30 Toyota New Model & Industry EV Strategy Discussion

    50:00 Final Thoughts on EVs vs Hybrids in Today’s Market

    52:40 Cruise Control Motoring Wrap-Up

    #HybridSUV #ElectricVehicles #TellurideHybrid #DodgeRam #AudiRS5 #HyundaiEV #CarIndustry #AutoNews #FutureCars #NewCars #HybridCars #AutomotiveTrends #SUVNews #PerformanceCars #CarTalk

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    53 mins
  • EVs Are in Trouble? Toyota Highlander, Jeep Recon, Honda Profit Crash
    Feb 17 2026

    #CarNews #EVNews #AutoIndustry

    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

    #ElectricVehicles #HybridSUV #NewCars #ToyotaHighlander #JeepRecon #NissanRogue #SubaruForester #HondaEV #AutoNews #CarIndustry #CarReviews #FutureCars #AutoTrends #EVSUV #CarPrices #AutomotiveNews #VehicleReveals #PerformanceSUV #LuxurySUV #gasvselectric

    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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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Nissan Xterra Returns? BMW Subscriptions Backlash + Minivan Sales Surge
    Feb 11 2026

    #AutomotiveNews #CarNews #AutoIndustry

    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

    #NewCarNews #NissanXterra #MinivanLife #EVNews #CarTech #CruiseControlMotoring #SUVNews #AutoTrends Chapters

    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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    53 mins
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