CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING

#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

 

#Silverado #Chevrolet #pickuptrucks

Chevrolet has officially revealed the all-new 2027 Silverado and it's making a statement. With new V8 engines, advanced technology, updated styling and major capability upgrades, Chevy says this is the most powerful and advanced Silverado ever built.

On this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down everything you need to know about the new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and discuss whether Chevy is striking back at Ford, Ram and Toyota in the full-size truck market. Also this week: • BMW confirms the next M3 will be available as both a gasoline-powered performance car and a fully electric model • Porsche updates the Taycan with virtual gear changes and simulated shifting • Genesis impresses at the 24 Hours of Le Mans • Ford tears down engines daily in an effort to improve quality and reduce recalls • Nissan introduces a more affordable Frontier Sport truck • Hyundai continues its sales momentum • Audi focuses on improving interior quality and design If you love pickup trucks, performance cars, automotive technology, new vehicle reviews, industry news, V8 engines, EVs and motorsports, you've come to the right place.

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CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:01 Show Preview

00:05 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Revealed

00:11 Nissan Frontier Sport Pricing & Value

00:18 BMW M3 Gas vs Electric Future

00:25 Genesis Impresses At Le Mans

00:31 Porsche Taycan Gets Virtual Gear Changes

00:37 Audi Focuses On Better Interiors

00:45 Ford Tearing Down Engines To Improve Quality

00:52 Chevy Revives Historic V8 Engine Names

00:58 Hyundai Sales Momentum Continues

01:04 Automotive Industry Roundtable

01:10 Viewer Discussion & Analysis

01:16 Final Thoughts

01:19:40 Cruise Control Motoring Podcast

#CruiseControlMotoring #ChevySilverado #Silverado1500 #TruckNews #PickupTruck #V8Power #BMWM3 #PorscheTaycan #GenesisRacing #LeMans #AutomotiveNews #CarNews #NewCars #Ford #NissanFrontier #Audi #PerformanceCars

 

#AutomotiveNews #TruckNews #CarIndustry

Ford dealers are running out of F-150 trucks just as the next truck war is about to heat up—and it could have a major impact on pricing, availability, and the entire auto industry.

On this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the biggest automotive news stories of the week. From the Ford F-150 shortage and truck market competition, to BMW’s all-new 7 Series packed with next-generation luxury tech, and the latest EV developments from Mercedes, Hyundai, Jeep, and more—this episode covers it all.

We also dive into EV buying trends, performance debates between electric and gas vehicles, and what’s really driving changes in the auto industry. Fred Staab and Les Jackson discuss all the latest automotive news on the Cruise Control Motoring Livestream at 10 AM Eastern every Saturday right here on YouTube. It’s also available on demand on the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Automotive News Livestream – Cruise Control Motoring

00:01 Toyota EV SUV Performance vs GR Supra | Electric vs Gas Debate

00:05 EV Performance vs Driving Feel – Do Electric Cars Feel Fast?

00:09 Ford F-150 Shortage Crisis | Truck Inventory Supply Issues

00:11 F-150 Production Problems & Supply Chain Breakdown

00:12 Truck War Heats Up | Ford vs Chevy Silverado Strategy

00:14 BMW 7 Series 2027 Reveal | New Luxury Tech & Design

00:16 BMW Theater Screen & Interior Tech Deep Dive

00:18 Too Much Tech? BMW vs Mercedes Luxury Debate

00:20 Hyundai Ioniq 3 EV Reveal | Range, Charging & Features

00:22 EV Range & Charging Reality | Real World Driving

00:23 Is Now the Time to Buy an Electric Vehicle?

00:25 Jeep Wagoneer EV Cancelled? Market Shift Explained

00:27 EV Market Uncertainty | Automakers Changing Strategy

00:28 Infiniti QX65 Production Begins | U.S. Manufacturing Shift

00:30 Infiniti Comeback? Future of the Brand 00:31 Mercedes Electric C-Class Reveal | 400+ Mile Range EV 00:33 EV Charging Speed & Range Breakthroughs 00:34 Future of EV Adoption | What Buyers Really Want 00:35 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition | Performance Bargain?

00:37 Performance Cars vs Value | What Matters Most

00:39 Nissan Classic Parts Program | Restoring Older Cars

00:41 795 HP Mustang Discussion | Performance Wars

00:43 Robots Building EVs | Future of Auto Manufacturing

00:45 Gen Z & Ferrari Ownership Trends | Changing Car Culture

00:47 Gas Prices & Car Buying Decisions

00:50 Auto Industry Trends & Market Shifts

00:55 Mid-Show Discussion & Industry Commentary

01:00 Future Vehicle Strategy | EV vs Hybrid Debate

01:05 Final Automotive Industry Insights

01:10 Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts

#NewCarReviews #AutoTech #EVNews #CarReviews #CarCommunity #AutoIndustry #TruckNews #FordF150 #BMW7Series #MercedesEV #CarPodcast #AutoTrends #CruiseControlMotoring

#CarNews #AutomotiveNews #BreakingNews

 This week on Cruise Control Motoring, the auto industry is facing major shifts as global competition heats up, automakers rethink strategy, and new products reshape the market. Ford CEO Jim Farley issues a stark warning about Chinese automakers and what it could mean for the future of the industry.

Nissan reveals its future with the 2027 Rogue Hybrid and a teaser of the returning Xterra, while Infiniti outlines an aggressive product plan. Volkswagen shifts production strategy toward its best-selling Atlas SUV, signaling changing market demand. We also break down what’s happening with Chinese automakers, pricing pressure in the market, Porsche bringing back classic design elements, Jaguar’s ongoing struggles, and why car colors have become so bland. If you follow automotive news, car industry trends, new vehicle technology, and future product strategy, this episode is packed with insights.

Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Cruise Control Motoring – This Week’s Auto Industry Headlines

00:56 Nissan Future Revealed – 2027 Rogue Hybrid and e-Power Explained

04:00 How Nissan e-Power Works – EV Drive Without Charging

07:45 Xterra Returns – Nissan Teases Off-Road Comeback

10:30 Infiniti Reboot – Five New Models in Five Years

12:30 V6 vs Turbo Debate – Nissan Strategy Explained 16:20 Mitsubishi Incentives – Tennessee Buyer Deals

18:30 Ford CEO Warning – Chinese Cars and Global Competition

22:00 China Auto Market – Growth, Pricing Pressure, and Risks

25:00 Would You Buy a Low Cost New Brand Vehicle? Market Reality

30:00 Volkswagen Strategy Shift – ID.4 Production Changes

31:30 Atlas Expansion – Why SUVs Continue to Dominate

33:30 What VW’s Move Means for the U.S. Market 35:00 Porsche 911 GT3 – Classic Plaid Interior Returns 37:00 Why Most Cars Are Boring Colors Today

40:00 Jaguar Struggles – Brand Facing Uncertain Future

45:00 Auto Industry Trends – Where the Market Is Heading

50:00 Pricing Pressure and Consumer Buying Decisions

55:00 Global Competition and What Comes Next

1:00:00 Final Analysis – Winners and Losers Emerging

1:05:00 Key Takeaways for Car Buyers

1:10:00 Audience Question and Closing Thoughts

1:14:30 Wrap Up and Sign Off

#AutoNews #CarIndustry #NewCarReviews #AutoIndustryNews #SUVNews #TruckNews #FutureOfCars #CarCommunity #AutoTrends #CruiseControlMotoring