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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.

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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

Jeep cuts Wrangler prices as the Ford Bronco heats up the off-road SUV battle. In this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the latest automotive news, industry trends, and new-vehicle pricing you need to know right now.

We cover Jeep Wrangler price cuts, the new Ford Bronco RTR, and why plug-in hybrids are disappearing from Stellantis lineups. Plus, Mazda CX-5 pricing for 2026, 2027 Kia Telluride pricing and trims, and a deep dive into automaker data privacy after Toyota’s lawsuit.

Then we shift into high-performance news as the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X becomes the first street-legal 8-second production car, delivering supercar-level acceleration with a factory warranty.

We also discuss Honda entering the RV market, the last American V12-powered vehicle, and what all of this means for car buyers in 2026 and beyond.

If you follow automotive industry news, new car pricing, performance cars, SUVs, and future vehicle trends, this livestream delivers insight you won’t get anywhere else.

Fred Staab and Les Jackson discuss all the latest automotive news every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern on the Cruise Control Motoring Livestream — right here on the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast.

00:00 Jeep vs Ford: Wrangler Price Cuts Explained

01:10 Ford Bronco RTR Revealed – Affordable Raptor Alternative?

03:40 Jeep Wrangler vs Bronco Sales Battle Breakdown

06:05 Jeep Cancels Plug-In Hybrids – Why PHEVs Are Fading

09:15 Dodge Hornet Discontinued – Stellantis Strategy Shift

17:55 Dodge Muscle Car Future: Charger Sixpack & Durango Power

21:01 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pricing, Trims & What’s New

26:55 2027 Kia Telluride Pricing, Trims & Design Debate

35:07 Automakers Selling Your Driving Data? Toyota Lawsuit Explained

40:46 Corvette ZR1X Becomes Street-Legal 8-Second Car

48:15 Honda Enters RV Business – What It Means for the Brand

52:10 The Last American V12 Engine Explained

57:50 Final Thoughts & Industry Outlook

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