#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

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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

#FordMustang #FordBronco #automotivenews

Ford may be preparing two HUGE additions to its lineup: a four-door Mustang and a Ford Bronco pickup aimed directly at the Jeep Gladiator. We break down what Ford dealers are reportedly being shown and what these new models could mean for Mustang, Bronco and Ford’s future lineup.

Plus, Chevrolet’s new 721-horsepower Corvette Grand Sport X is rolling off the production line, Kia reveals pricing for the affordable EV3 with up to 321 miles of range, and Lucid turns the three-row Gravity into a 1,070-horsepower Gravity GT-S.

We also dig into Audi’s fight to save its legendary five-cylinder engine, including the possibility of putting it into the Volkswagen Golf R, Chrysler’s plans for two vehicles priced below $30,000, the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class technology, the 600-horsepower Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition, Gordon Murray’s screaming 12,100-rpm V12 supercar and a new hydrogen land-speed record.

And Toyota has one of the strangest — and smartest — recall diagnostic procedures we’ve seen: technicians are literally using a plastic hammer to help determine whether recalled Toyota Tundra V6 engines need replacement. We explain how Toyota’s V35A Crank Bearing Inspection actually works.

IN THIS EPISODE: 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X • Kia EV3 • Lucid Gravity GT-S • BMW recalls • BMW M engines • Audi five-cylinder • VW Golf R • Ford F-150 Raptor • Ford Bronco pickup • Lincoln Bronco-based SUV • four-door Ford Mustang • Chrysler Pacifica concepts • Chrysler Airflow/Aero plans • Mercedes-Benz C-Class • Gordon Murray S1 LM • Dodge Charger Super Bee • Jaguar Land Rover production • hydrogen land-speed record • Toyota Tundra engine recall

CHAPTERS

00:00 Cruise Control Motoring — This Week’s Automotive News

03:48 721-HP Corvette Grand Sport X Production Begins

08:45 Kia EV3 Pricing + 321 Miles of EV Range

13:26 Lucid Gravity GT-S — 1,070-HP Family SUV

15:54 BMW Recall — The Fix May Involve Adhesive 20:57 BMW’s New Tech Keeps High-Performance Engines Alive

24:16 Audi Fights to Save the Five-Cylinder Engine

25:59 Could a 5-Cylinder Volkswagen Golf R Happen?

29:04 2027 Ford F-150 Raptor Gets a Lower Entry Price

31:06 Ford Bronco Pickup vs. Jeep Gladiator

34:43 A Lincoln Version of the Bronco?

38:54 Ford Dealers See a Four-Door Mustang Prototype

42:00 Could the Four-Door Mustang Become a Police Car?

44:24 Chrysler’s Performance Pacifica Concepts

46:51 Chrysler Plans Two Vehicles Under $30,000 50:01 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gets Major Technology Upgrade

54:25 Gordon Murray’s New V12 Supercar

59:02 600-HP Dodge Charger Super Bee

62:26 Jaguar Land Rover Could Move Production Closer to U.S.

65:19 Hydrogen Car Sets 406-MPH Land-Speed Record 69:41 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems — The Hammer Test

81:14 Closing — Cruise Control Motoring

#Ford #Mustang #FordMustang #Bronco #FordBronco #BroncoPickup #Corvette #CorvetteGrandSport #ChevroletCorvette #KiaEV3 #Kia #Lucid #LucidGravity #Volkswagen #GolfR #Audi #BMW #DodgeCharger #SuperBee #Toyota #ToyotaTundra #TundraRecall #MercedesBenz #Chrysler #ElectricVehicles #EVNews #CarNews #AutoNews #AutomotiveNews #NewCars #PerformanceCars #MuscleCars #PickupTrucks #CruiseControlMotoring

#FordFathom #ElectricTruck #ford

Ford has revealed the name and starting price for the first vehicle based on its new Universal EV Platform. Fathom is expected to be a small electric pickup roughly the size of a Ford Maverick, with a starting price of $28,350. Ford sees its new affordable EV architecture as a major step toward bringing lower-cost electric vehicles to the mass market.

But that’s just the beginning of this edition of Cruise Control Motoring. Fred Staab and Les Jackson also dig into the growing problem of negative equity, with nearly 3 in 10 trade-ins underwater and some buyers carrying enormous amounts of old debt into their next vehicle. Mercedes admits touchscreens went too far, Ford explains a major July sales decline, and Ferrari’s roughly $600,000 electric model is already attracting buyers.

Plus: hybrids are beating battery EVs in California, Tesla insurance costs get a closer look, the Camaro could return for the 2029 model year, Hyundai’s Venue becomes one of America’s least-expensive new cars, heated seats top a surprising list of must-have features, and GM develops technology that could automatically adjust your mirrors to reduce blind spots. And yes, there’s still plenty of V8 news: Ford expands V8 availability in the F-150 while Ram changes course with the 5.7-liter HEMI.

Cruise Control Motoring — automotive news, new vehicles, technology, pricing and industry analysis with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Cruise Control Motoring

00:03:41 2027 Ford F-150 Expands V8 Availability

00:10:24 Ram Changes Course on the 5.7L HEMI

00:13:44 Toyota EV Pricing and New Electric Models

#Ford #FordFathom #ElectricTruck #ElectricVehicles #EV #FordMaverick #FordF150 #Ram1500 #HEMI #MercedesBenz #Ferrari #Camaro #ChevroletCamaro

#HyundaiVenue #Tesla #HybridCars #CarNews #AutomotiveNews #CruiseControlMotoring

00:19:07 Ford Fathom: The Under-$30K Electric Pickup

00:26:21 Nearly 3 in 10 Trade-Ins Are Underwater

00:34:16 Mercedes Admits Touchscreens Went Too Far

00:39:03 Ford Explains Its Big July Sales Drop

00:44:49 Ferrari’s $600K Electric Car Sells Out

00:50:29 Hybrids Are Beating EVs in California

00:54:04 Why Teslas Can Cost More to Insure

01:00:19 Camaro Could Return for 2029

01:03:07 Hyundai Venue: America’s Cheapest New Car?

01:04:52 Heated Seats Are a Must-Have Feature

01:08:05 GM’s Automatic Mirror Technology

01:11:31 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

#Mercedes #Audi #carnews

Could Mercedes actually be banned from selling vehicles in the United States? This week on Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson explain the legal challenge facing Mercedes-Benz and what it could mean for one of the world's biggest luxury automakers.

We also take a first look at Audi's biggest SUV ever—the all-new SQ9 and discuss why Audi is entering an even larger luxury SUV segment. Plus, Dodge's legendary Super Bee may be making a comeback, pricing is revealed for the powerful Ram Rumble Bee, Genesis unveils a stunning 641-horsepower performance EV, Toyota updates the GR Corolla, we examine the growing gap between new and used vehicle prices, electronic door handle safety concerns, and how new restrictions on Chinese automotive technology could reshape the automotive industry. If you enjoy automotive news, new vehicle reviews, industry analysis, interviews and buying advice, subscribe to Cruise Control Motoring for new videos every week.

FEATURED STORIES

Could Mercedes face a U.S. sales ban?

Audi unveils its biggest SUV ever All-New Audi SQ9

Dodge Super Bee returns. Ram Rumble Bee pricing revealed.

Genesis reveals a 641-horsepower performance EV

Toyota GR Corolla updates

New vs. used vehicle pricing

Electronic door handle safety concerns

Chinese automotive technology restrictions

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Could Mercedes Be Banned From Selling Cars In America?

18:40 Audi Reveals Its Biggest SUV Ever – New SQ9

27:20 New vs. Used Vehicle Prices Continue To Separate

33:45 Chinese Technology Ban Could Reshape The Auto Industry

38:45 Genesis Unveils 641-HP Performance EV

41:33 Dodge Super Bee Returns?

44:05 Ram Rumble Bee Pricing Revealed

49:30 Toyota GR Corolla Gets Even More Extreme

58:30 Electronic Door Handle Safety Concerns

01:07:30 Final Thoughts

01:11:14 End

#MercedesBenz #Audi #AudiSQ9 #SuperBee #RumbleBee #Ram #Mopar #Genesis #GRCorolla #LuxurySUV #ElectricVehicles #AutoNews #Automotive #CruiseControlMotoring

#Cadillac #RangeRover #Toyota

Cadillac is making a surprising shift by bringing gasoline-powered models back into its long-term plans, while Range Rover is preparing an all-new GT that could redefine luxury electric performance.

Toyota also previews the 2027 Tundra Trailhunter, Nissan expands the Z lineup, Volkswagen updates Atlas pricing, and we discuss whether now is the right time to buy a used EV or hybrid.

Join Fred Staab and Les Jackson as they break down the week's biggest automotive stories, explain what they mean for consumers, and separate the hype from the headlines.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:09:08 Range Rover GT Revealed | Land Rover's New Electric Grand Tourer

00:09:43 Cadillac Brings Gas-Powered Models Back Into Future Plans

00:20:34 Ford Explains How Racing Builds Stronger, More Durable V8 Engines

00:25:28 Nissan Z NISMO Manual Pricing & Enthusiast Updates

00:49:25 2027 Toyota Tundra Trailhunter | What's New

00:56:24 Volkswagen Atlas Pricing, Features & Value

01:07:23 Is Now the Time to Buy a Used EV?

01:08:52 Toyota & BMW Expand Hydrogen Partnership

01:11:25 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

#TundraTrailhunter #RangeRoverGT #CadillacNews #ToyotaTundra #LuxuryCars #ElectricVehicles #CarNews #AutomotiveNews #NewCars #NissanZ #VolkswagenAtlas #OffRoad #PickupTrucks #SUV #Hybrid #EV #CarReviews #CruiseControlMotoring

#Ford #AutoNews #subaru

Ford is facing a proposed lawsuit over tariff-related vehicle pricing, and we break down what it could mean for buyers.

Plus, Subaru has announced pricing for the all-new Trailseeker EV, Toyota is shifting Tacoma production to Texas, Hyundai cuts the price of the Ioniq 5 N,

Nissan prepares to end Altima production, Bronco Sport news, autonomous vehicle developments, an incredible 11,000 RPM V12 hypercar, and much more.

Join Fred Staab and Les Jackson as they cover the biggest automotive headlines of the week on Cruise Control Motoring.

In this episode: Ford tariff refund lawsuit explained Subaru Trailseeker pricing announced Toyota Tacoma production moves to Texas Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets a price reduction Nissan Altima production winding down Bronco Sport updates Autonomous vehicle news 11,000 RPM V12 hypercar MINI news and more

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Cruise Control Motoring

00:42 Ford Tariff Refund Lawsuit Explained

03:45 Toyota Moves Tacoma Production to Texas

09:05 Subaru Trailseeker Pricing Announced

15:20 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Price Cut

20:05 Fiat Topolino News

25:18 Nissan Altima Production Ending

30:02 Autonomous Vehicles & First Responders 3

6:10 11,000 RPM V12 Hypercar

43:00 MINI News

49:30 Bronco Sport Update

56:20 Viewer Mail & Automotive Discussion

01:10:28 Thanks for Watching

#Ford #MachE #MustangMachE #Subaru #Trailseeker #Toyota #Tacoma #Hyundai #Ioniq5N #BroncoSport #AutoNews #ElectricVehicles #EV #CarNews #CruiseControlMotoring

#Corvette #RamTRX #AutomotiveNews

The automotive world is making headlines this week! Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1X smashes the Pikes Peak Hill Climb record by more than 23 seconds, RAM brings back the supercharged 777-horsepower TRX, and the latest Cars.com American-Made Index reveals the most American-built vehicles for 2026—with some surprising results.

We also cover Porsche's decision to keep the iconic 911 gasoline powered, Toyota's plan to increase RAV4 production, the latest Tundra engine recall controversy, why more buyers are turning to used vehicles, how EV depreciation may create bargains, Volkswagen's ambitious product plans, Honda's Element comeback rumors, Jaguar's biggest launch in decades, BYD's growing threat, GM's changing product strategy, autonomous Nürburgring records, and the growing debate over license plate privacy.

If you love trucks, sports cars, performance vehicles, automotive technology, industry news and new car reviews, you've come to the right place. Subscribe to Cruise Control Motoring with Fred Staab and Les Jackson for weekly automotive news, vehicle reviews, industry analysis, interviews and new car coverage.

#Chevrolet #CorvetteZR1X #PikesPeak #Ram #RamTRX #Carscom #AmericanMade #TruckNews #CarNews #PerformanceCars #SportsCars #Porsche911 #Toyota #RAV4 #Tundra #Volkswagen #HondaElement #Jaguar #BYD #ElectricVehicles #EVNews #UsedCars #CruiseControlMotoring

Chapters 00:00:00 Cruise Control Motoring Introduction

00:00:57 Cars.com Most American-Made Cars Rankings

00:04:30 Corvette ZR1X Breaks Pikes Peak Record

00:09:30 RAM TRX Returns with 777 Horsepower

00:14:30 Porsche Confirms Gas-Powered 911 Future

00:18:30 Toyota Expands RAV4 Production

00:23:00 Toyota Tundra Recall Update

00:27:00 Why More Americans Are Buying Used Cars

00:31:30 EV Depreciation Creates Buying Opportunities

00:36:00 GM Says High Gas Prices Are Changing Buyers

00:41:00 BYD's Growing Threat to Global Automakers

0:46:00 Volkswagen Plans 20 New Vehicles

00:51:00 Jaguar's Biggest Launch in Decades

00:56:00 Honda Element Comeback?

01:01:00 License Plate Cameras & Privacy Debate

01:06:00 First Autonomous Nürburgring Record

01:12:00 Listener Mail & Automotive Discussion

01:18:00 Final Thoughts 01:21:25 End