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#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 Headlines 03:57 All-New BMW 3 Series 18:45 Diesel Prices and Possible Export Restriction 21:14 New Fuel Economy Rules 25:32 Emissions Rollback and SUV Classification 29:45 Tesla Model Y Delivery Waits 32:22 2027 Kia K4 Pricing 36:08 All-New Volkswagen ID. Tiguan 38:45 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Profit Challenge 43:01 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 47:00 Honda’s Hybrid Plans 50:15 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Production Outlook 55:47 California Highway Patrol Camaro 01:00:43 Aston Martin DBX GT 01:06:11 Chinese Cars and Waymo’s Robotaxi Fleet 01:11:14 2027 Ford F-150 Two-Tone Package 01:14:31 Subaru WRX and BRZ Anniversary Editions 01:17:06 Why Two-Door Models Are Losing Ground 01:23:30 Quick Shift Dual-Clutch Conversion 01:27:04 Closing #BMWi3 #M350 #DieselPrices #KiaK4 #VWIDTiguan #JeepCherokee #FordF150 #SubaruWRX #ElectricVehicles #CarNews

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. Chapters 00:00:00 CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING 00:03:11 NEXT-GEN GMC SIERRA: NEW V8s, DIESEL & 900+ MILE RANGE 00:14:07 GMC SIERRA AT4 & OFF-ROAD MODELS 00:16:52 ALL-NEW SIERRA INTERIOR & TECHNOLOGY 00:19:01 GMC SUPER CRUISE WITH TRAILERING 00:23:38 2027 NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID: EV DRIVING WITHOUT PLUGGING IN 00:34:59 NISSAN FRONTIER MIDGATE PATENT 00:37:49 NISSAN DITCHES PIANO BLACK & EXCESSIVE CHROME 00:39:35 2027 KIA K5 PRICING & TRIMS 00:43:28 2027 SUBARU FORESTER & WILDERNESS HYBRID PRICING 00:46:48 $69K FISKER OCEAN NOW SELLING FOR $15,800? 00:49:46 TESLA CYBERCAB SPOTTED ON THE ROAD 00:51:15 AUTO INDUSTRY PUSHES BACK ON CHINESE CARS IN AMERICA 00:56:14 CHINA-BUILT LINCOLN NAUTILUS: TARIFFS, PRICE & DEPRECIATION 01:00:34 TALK & TECH: NEXT-GEN HYUNDAI TUCSON 01:03:56 NEW SUB-$22K GAS-POWERED PICKUP TRUCK 01:08:33 CAR INSURANCE: PAPER CARD OR PHONE? 01:09:28 DRIVER TRIES TO BUY INSURANCE AFTER POLICE STOP 01:12:31 LOUD EXHAUSTS & POPS — GOOD OR BAD? 01:13:24 CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING WRAP-UP Hosted by Fred Staab with Les Jackson. #NextGenSierra #2027GMCSierra #Sierra #SierraAT4 #GMCSierraAT4 #Duramax #DuramaxDiesel #V8 #PickupTrucks #TruckNews #NissanRogue #2027NissanRogue #RogueHybrid #ExtendedRangeEV #NissanFrontier #KiaK5 #SubaruForester #ForesterHybrid #ForesterWilderness #LincolnNautilus #HyundaiTucson #FiskerOcean #AutomotiveTechnology #CarNews #TruckNews #NewCars #CruiseControlMotoring #GMCSierra #GMC #AutomotiveNews

#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? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest automotive news and vehicle developments. Chapters 00:00 TODAY’S BIGGEST AUTOMOTIVE STORIES 04:03 2027 FORD F-150 FIGHTS RAM HEMI AND NEW SILVERADO 20:48 HONDA PLANS TO AVOID TOYOTA’S ENGINE-FAILURE CRISIS 25:42 2026 FORD BRONCO HIT WITH ITS NINTH RECALL 30:03 637-HP MERCEDES-AMG CLE 646 SPEZIALANFERTIGUNG 36:11 VOLKSWAGEN EV PROTOTYPE COVERS 794 MILES 41:07 MINI REVIVES ITS LEGACY WITH THE 1998 GT EDITION 44:21 90% OF SUBARU BRZ BUYERS CHOOSE A MANUAL 52:03 DEALER ADMITS IMPORTING COUNTERFEIT HONDA AIRBAGS 54:41 2027 JEEP WRANGLER JL-2A REVIVES A CIVILIAN LEGEND 58:07 2027 LEXUS GX BRINGS LUXURY OFF-ROAD 01:00:56 2027 CADILLAC ESCALADE APPROACHES $200,000 01:03:53 VOLVO PLUG-IN HYBRIDS TOP 70 ELECTRIC MILES 01:05:14 HYBRID SALES SURGE AS GM PLAYS CATCH-UP 01:08:46 ALL 2,199 MILES OF ROUTE 66 MAPPED 01:11:42 EVERY 2007 CHRYSLER MODEL IN THE SAME BLUE 01:13:56 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

#HondaPassport #JeepWrangler #AutomotiveNews The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport is taking direct aim at the Jeep Wrangler with nearly 9.7 inches of ground clearance, major suspension upgrades and serious factory-engineered off-road capability. Is Honda finally ready to challenge Jeep? Fred Staab and Les Jackson also reveal which cars, trucks, SUVs and hybrids have the best chance of reaching 250,000 miles. Toyota and Lexus dominate the new longevity study—but several surprising vehicles also make the list. Plus, are sedans making a comeback? Sales are climbing for the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Volkswagen Jetta and Mazda3 as buyers search for affordable, fuel-efficient alternatives to expensive SUVs. Also in this edition of Cruise Control Motoring: • The new BMW 3 Series finishes high-performance testing • Volkswagen ID. Polo demand takes off • Ford Maverick crushes Hyundai Santa Cruz sales • Washington questions Ford’s ties to Chinese manufacturing • GM CEO Mary Barra discusses what went wrong with electric vehicles • Hyundai and Kia close the gap with German luxury brands • New Kia Niro Hybrid pricing and features • Why drivers are rejecting unnecessary automotive technology • Ram ranks last for innovation—and its buyers don’t care • Range Rover shrinks its screens but doesn’t restore the buttons • New Kia model names appear in trademark filings • AAA finds headlight glare is getting worse • A turbocharged engine that can keep running underwater Join veteran automotive journalists Fred Staab and Les Jackson for automotive news, new-car reveals, industry analysis, vehicle technology and the stories affecting car buyers and enthusiasts. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest automotive news, vehicle reviews and industry developments. What would you choose for off-road adventures: the Honda Passport TrailSport or Jeep Wrangler? Chapters 00:00:00 Honda vs Jeep, 250K-mile cars and today’s top stories 00:03:02 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport targets Jeep Wrangler 00:09:13 Cars most likely to reach 250,000 miles 00:15:44 New BMW 3 Series completes summer testing 00:18:21 Are sedans finally making a comeback? 00:25:53 Volkswagen ID. Polo attracts huge demand 00:30:33 Ford Maverick crushes Hyundai Santa Cruz sales 00:32:28 Washington questions Ford’s China connections 00:36:16 GM CEO Mary Barra explains the EV miscalculation 00:43:14 Hyundai and Kia close the luxury-brand gap 00:45:45 2027 Kia Niro Hybrid pricing and updates 00:50:34 Are automakers giving us too much technology? 00:54:36 Ram ranks last for innovation—and buyers don’t care 00:56:15 Range Rover shrinks its screens but skips the buttons 01:01:27 Kia’s mysterious new model names 01:04:30 AAA says headlight glare is getting worse 01:09:07 New turbo engine can run underwater 01:13:54 Closing thoughts #HondaPassportTrailSport #HondaPassport2027 #Jeep #Wrangler #JeepWrangler #TrailSport #OffRoadSUV #ToyotaReliability #250000Miles #ReliableCars #SedanComeback #ToyotaCamry #HondaAccord #FordMaverick #KiaNiro #VolkswagenIDPolo #BMW3Series #AutomotiveTechnology #CarNews #NewCars #CruiseControlMotoring  

#GenesisGV90 #Hyundai #AutomotiveNews Genesis is going BIG with its new 657-horsepower GV90 flagship electric SUV, complete with coach doors, a massive 123.5-kWh battery, ultra-luxury seating and some fascinating new safety technology. But that's just the beginning. Hyundai says new battery technology could cut EV battery costs by 30%, speed charging by 40% and extend battery life by 20%. Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down what that could mean for future EVs. Plus, the average new vehicle transaction price is now just $145 shy of $50,000. Ford is responding with some serious price cuts on the 2027 Maverick — while the Lincoln Corsair is headed dramatically in the other direction. Also on this edition of Cruise Control Motoring: • Porsche builds a factory race car you can buy — for about $275,000 • 2027 Kia Sportage pricing • Ford cuts Maverick prices by as much as $4,270 • Lincoln Corsair gets hit with a major price increase • Ram finally gives the Power Wagon a Cummins diesel — just as diesel prices soar • NHTSA expands its GM/Honda electronic brake-system investigation to more than 1.16 million vehicles • U.S./Canada auto tariffs could reach 50% • Jeep introduces another special-edition Wrangler • BMW says younger buyers are helping kill physical dashboard buttons • Is the Toyota Tacoma becoming America's last manual-transmission pickup? • The future of manual transmissions and simulated shifting • Polestar faces a major U.S. sales problem • And a rare Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat goes to the dealership for routine service — and allegedly comes back wrecked. Join Fred Staab and Les Jackson for automotive news, new vehicles, industry analysis and plenty of opinions on Cruise Control Motoring. Subscribe and join us every week. Chapters 00:00:00 Cruise Control Motoring 00:01:00 Hyundai's EV Battery Breakthrough 00:08:06 Genesis GV90: 657 HP Luxury Flagship 00:15:18 Porsche's $275,000 Factory Race Car 00:18:42 2027 Kia Sportage Pricing 00:22:55 Average New-Car Price Nears $50,000 00:31:25 Ford Starts Cutting Prices 00:31:56 2027 Maverick Gets Big Price Cuts 00:36:28 Lincoln Corsair Price Jumps $7,300 00:39:34 Ram Power Wagon Finally Gets Cummins Diesel 00:41:48 GM/Honda Brake Investigation Expands 00:46:12 U.S.-Canada Auto Tariffs Could Hit 50% 00:50:01 Jeep Wrangler Smoky Mountain Edition 00:55:21 BMW Blames Younger Buyers for Killing Buttons 01:02:44 America's Last Manual-Transmission Pickup? 01:07:35 Are Manual Transmissions Really Dying? 01:12:35 Polestar Faces U.S. Sales Ban 01:19:31 Hellcat Goes in for Service — Comes Back Wrecked 01:26:15 Closing — See You Down the Road #Genesis #GV90 #ElectricVehicles #EVNews #FordMaverick #Porsche911 #RamPowerWagon #BMW #ToyotaTacoma #CarNews #NewCars #CruiseControlMotoring