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
All-New BMW 3 Series: Up to 468-Mile i3 EV & 437-HP M350 | Diesel Prices & Kia K4
#BMW3Series #AutoNews #CruiseControlMotoring
The all-new BMW 3 Series leads this week’s podcast —with two powertrains and a big question: gas or electric? The i3 50 xDrive makes 463 horsepower, with BMW estimating a preliminary range of 446–468 miles. The gas-powered M350 xDrive makes 437 horsepower and reaches 60 mph in a BMW-claimed 3.9 seconds. We dig into the specs, technology, pricing, and BMW’s new Drift Moment feature.
Diesel averaged $6.38 a gallon for the week of September 28 as the White House considered a proposed 90-day export restriction. We also look at new fuel economy rules, vehicle classifications, Tesla Model Y delivery waits, and Kia’s 2027 K4, which starts at $22,390 before destination.
Plus: the all-new Volkswagen ID. Tiguan and 2027 Atlas, Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, Honda’s hybrid plans, the 2027 Chevy Bolt production outlook, a California Highway Patrol Camaro, Aston Martin DBX GT, Chinese vehicles and Waymo’s robotaxi fleet, Ford’s two-tone F-150, Subaru anniversary editions, two-door vehicle sales, and a manual-style shifter conversion for dual-clutch cars.
Join Fred Staab and Les Jackson for the latest automotive news, new models, technology, and industry talk. Subscribe and tell us which BMW 3 Series you’d choose.
Chapters
00:00 Show Opening and Headlines03:57 All-New BMW 3 Series18:45 Diesel Prices and Possible Export Restriction21:14 New Fuel Economy Rules25:32 Emissions Rollback and SUV Classification29:45 Tesla Model Y Delivery Waits32:22 2027 Kia K4 Pricing36:08 All-New Volkswagen ID. Tiguan38:45 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Profit Challenge43:01 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk47:00 Honda’s Hybrid Plans50:15 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Production Outlook55:47 California Highway Patrol Camaro01:00:43 Aston Martin DBX GT01:06:11 Chinese Cars and Waymo’s Robotaxi Fleet01:11:14 2027 Ford F-150 Two-Tone Package01:14:31 Subaru WRX and BRZ Anniversary Editions01:17:06 Why Two-Door Models Are Losing Ground01:23:30 Quick Shift Dual-Clutch Conversion01:27:04 Closing
#BMWi3 #M350 #DieselPrices #KiaK4 #VWIDTiguan #JeepCherokee #FordF150 #SubaruWRX #ElectricVehicles #CarNews
19 Oct 2026
The 2027 GMC Sierra Is Here! New Engines, 900+ Mile Range & More
The next-generation GMC Sierra is here with TWO new V8 engines, a stronger Duramax turbo-diesel and more than 900 miles of projected diesel highway range! Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the new Sierra, plus the biggest automotive news of the week on Cruise Control Motoring.
We dig into the next-gen GMC Sierra lineup, including its new V8 powertrains, diesel upgrades, AT4 off-road models, redesigned interior, Super Cruise with trailering capability and the technology coming to GMC's latest full-size pickup.
PLUS: Nissan introduces the all-new 2027 Rogue Hybrid with a very different approach to electrification. Its gasoline engine generates electricity while electric motors drive the wheels — giving drivers EV-like performance without plugging in. Could extended-range electric vehicles become the next big thing?
Also on the show:
• Nissan patents a Frontier pickup midgate that could dramatically increase usable bed length• Nissan moves away from piano-black trim and excessive chrome• 2027 Kia K5 pricing and trims• 2027 Subaru Forester pricing and the first Forester Wilderness Hybrid• Fisker Ocean prices collapse — but is a bargain used Ocean worth the risk?• A Tesla Cybercab is spotted on the road• The U.S. auto industry pushes back on Chinese automakers potentially building vehicles in America• Why the China-built Lincoln Nautilus faces major tariff and depreciation challenges• Hyundai reveals new technology for the next-generation Tucson• A new company plans a simple gasoline-powered pickup targeting a price below $22,000• And an unusual insurance story involving a modified Ford Focus
Cruise Control Motoring is your on-air automotive magazine covering new cars, trucks, SUVs, EVs, hybrids, automotive technology, industry news and the stories car enthusiasts and shoppers need to know.
Chapters00:00:00 CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING00:03:11 NEXT-GEN GMC SIERRA: NEW V8s, DIESEL & 900+ MILE RANGE00:14:07 GMC SIERRA AT4 & OFF-ROAD MODELS00:16:52 ALL-NEW SIERRA INTERIOR & TECHNOLOGY00:19:01 GMC SUPER CRUISE WITH TRAILERING00:23:38 2027 NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID: EV DRIVING WITHOUT PLUGGING IN00:34:59 NISSAN FRONTIER MIDGATE PATENT00:37:49 NISSAN DITCHES PIANO BLACK & EXCESSIVE CHROME00:39:35 2027 KIA K5 PRICING & TRIMS00:43:28 2027 SUBARU FORESTER & WILDERNESS HYBRID PRICING00:46:48 $69K FISKER OCEAN NOW SELLING FOR $15,800?00:49:46 TESLA CYBERCAB SPOTTED ON THE ROAD00:51:15 AUTO INDUSTRY PUSHES BACK ON CHINESE CARS IN AMERICA00:56:14 CHINA-BUILT LINCOLN NAUTILUS: TARIFFS, PRICE & DEPRECIATION01:00:34 TALK & TECH: NEXT-GEN HYUNDAI TUCSON01:03:56 NEW SUB-$22K GAS-POWERED PICKUP TRUCK01:08:33 CAR INSURANCE: PAPER CARD OR PHONE?01:09:28 DRIVER TRIES TO BUY INSURANCE AFTER POLICE STOP01:12:31 LOUD EXHAUSTS & POPS — GOOD OR BAD?01:13:24 CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING WRAP-UP
Hosted by Fred Staab with Les Jackson.
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13 Oct 2026
2027 FORD F-150 FIGHTS RAM HEMI & NEW SILVERADO | MORE V8s, CHEAPER RAPTOR
#FordF150 #Ram1500 #ChevroletSilverado
The 2027 Ford F-150 is fighting to protect its pickup-truck sales crown as the Ram HEMI returns and an all-new Chevrolet Silverado approaches. Ford’s answer includes a larger standard engine, wider V8 availability, a less expensive F-150 Raptor, BlueCruise hands-free towing and a new Carhartt special edition.
Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down Ford’s strategy and ask whether these changes are enough to keep the F-150 ahead of Ram and Chevrolet.
The new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 becomes the F-150’s base engine with 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, producing 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet, becomes available across more of the lineup. Ford is also expanding BlueCruise with hands-free trailer towing and offering buyers a more affordable route into the high-performance Raptor.
ALSO IN THIS EDITION OF CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING:
• HONDA REVEALS HOW IT PLANS TO AVOID TOYOTA’S ENGINE-FAILURE CRISIS• THE 2026 FORD BRONCO RECEIVES ITS NINTH RECALL• MERCEDES-AMG CREATES A 637-HORSEPOWER CLE 646 SPEZIALANFERTIGUNG• VOLKSWAGEN’S EV PROTOTYPE COVERS 794 MILES WITH ONE CHARGING STOP• MINI INTRODUCES THE BLACK-AND-ORANGE 1998 GT EDITION• 90% OF SUBARU BRZ BUYERS CHOOSE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION• A USED-CAR DEALER ADMITS IMPORTING COUNTERFEIT HONDA AIRBAGS• JEEP REVIVES ITS CIVILIAN HERITAGE WITH THE 2027 WRANGLER JL-2A• THE 2027 LEXUS GX COMBINES LUXURY WITH SERIOUS OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY• A FULLY OPTIONED 2027 CADILLAC ESCALADE APPROACHES $200,000• VOLVO PLUG-IN HYBRIDS REACH MORE THAN 70 MILES OF ELECTRIC RANGE• HYBRID SALES SURGE WHILE GENERAL MOTORS PLAYS CATCH-UP• ONE DEVELOPER MAPS ALL 2,199 MILES OF ROUTE 66• A 25-YEAR-OLD OWNS EVERY 2007 CHRYSLER MODEL IN THE SAME BLUE• ONE OWNER KEEPS HIS 1957 CORVETTE FOR A RECORD-BREAKING 69 YEARS
Join veteran automotive journalists Fred Staab and Les Jackson for the latest automotive news, new-car reveals, recalls, vehicle technology, industry analysis and the stories affecting car buyers and enthusiasts.
Cruise Control Motoring streams Saturdays at 10:00 AM Eastern.
WATCH OUR SEPARATE 2027 FORD F-150 INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/IiulN6jCNrQ
Which truck would you choose: the 2027 Ford F-150, Ram 1500 HEMI or the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado?
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Chapters00:00 TODAY’S BIGGEST AUTOMOTIVE STORIES04:03 2027 FORD F-150 FIGHTS RAM HEMI AND NEW SILVERADO20:48 HONDA PLANS TO AVOID TOYOTA’S ENGINE-FAILURE CRISIS25:42 2026 FORD BRONCO HIT WITH ITS NINTH RECALL30:03 637-HP MERCEDES-AMG CLE 646 SPEZIALANFERTIGUNG36:11 VOLKSWAGEN EV PROTOTYPE COVERS 794 MILES41:07 MINI REVIVES ITS LEGACY WITH THE 1998 GT EDITION44:21 90% OF SUBARU BRZ BUYERS CHOOSE A MANUAL52:03 DEALER ADMITS IMPORTING COUNTERFEIT HONDA AIRBAGS54:41 2027 JEEP WRANGLER JL-2A REVIVES A CIVILIAN LEGEND58:07 2027 LEXUS GX BRINGS LUXURY OFF-ROAD01:00:56 2027 CADILLAC ESCALADE APPROACHES $200,00001:03:53 VOLVO PLUG-IN HYBRIDS TOP 70 ELECTRIC MILES01:05:14 HYBRID SALES SURGE AS GM PLAYS CATCH-UP01:08:46 ALL 2,199 MILES OF ROUTE 66 MAPPED01:11:42 EVERY 2007 CHRYSLER MODEL IN THE SAME BLUE01:13:56 ONE OWNER KEEPS HIS CORVETTE FOR 69 YEARS
#2027FordF150 #F150 #FordTrucks #FordRaptor #F150Raptor #FordV8 #V8Truck #BlueCruise #HandsFreeTowing #Carhartt #RamHEMI #HEMI #RamTrucks #ChevySilverado #Silverado #PickupTrucks #TruckNews #ToyotaEngineRecall #HondaReliability #FordBroncoRecall #MercedesAMG #VolkswagenEV #MINI1998GT #SubaruBRZ #ManualTransmission #JeepWrangler #LexusGX #CadillacEscalade #VolvoHybrid #Route66 #Corvette #AutomotiveNews #CarNews #CruiseControlMotoring
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