Fred Staab and Les Jackson** take you on another fast-paced ride on Cruise Control Motoring!

This week: Toyota reveals the 2026 all-hybrid RAV4 — more horsepower, more range, and a GR Sport version that adds some Gazoo Racing flair. Ford shows off its RTR Mustang, a driftable, affordable EcoBoost performance coupe designed with Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Another automaker struggles with an aluminum shortage, stalling production. Kia teases the 2027 Telluride, while GM talks AI and conversational software for future vehicles. We break down which electric vehicles are delayed, canceled, or still coming, plus a look at the new Toyota FJ — will it reach U.S. shores?

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On Episode of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Mini reveals an affordable Oxford edition and gets set to dump front wheel drive.

Ford current edition F150 will stick around a while longer. Talking Tech :Renault has a way to snuff out EV fires and its giving away the tech for free

The Petersen Museum celebrates Ken Blocks life with a new display.

Plus We 'll run down the results of the new JD Power Vehicle Dependability study.

All that and an At the Wheel review of the Volkswagen 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line more when Fred Staab and Les Jackson get rolling on the Cruise Control Podcast

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00:00 Introduction

04:46 Mini Oxford Edition and Rear drive

11:55 F150 No longer top selling vehicle and no refresh

19:15 Talking Tech: solving electric car fires

26:21 Ken Block Petersen Museum tribute

30:21 JD Power dependability study

40:05 Volkswagen Atlas 2025 At the Wheel Review

On this Episode of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

BMW says its V8's are here to stay! at least in the USA. If you plan on Buying a Mustang GTD you better be prepared to keep it for while.

Dodge's CEO says it might be the right time for a sub 30 thousand dollar performance car. We discuss what that might look like. Volvo reveals its EX30 and plans for 5 new models. The ZR1 Corvette breaks more records and the Blazer SS sets the pace at Daytona Plus Talking Tech : What do egg shells and tires have to do with one another? All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control. If you like the automotive content please like and subscribe and ring the bell https://tinyurl.com/Cruise-Control-Subscribe The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring