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Big changes are shaking up the auto industry — from electric vehicles to performance cars and luxury brands. In this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the biggest automotive news stories of the week.

GM may be preparing to cancel the Chevy Bolt again despite strong demand, Tesla is cutting its flagship Model S and Model X while shifting focus toward robots and AI, and BMW has a major hit on its hands with the new-class iX3.

We also cover the newly revealed Mercedes-Benz S-Class loaded with cutting-edge technology, updated 2026 Subaru WRX pricing and lineup details, a surprising extreme off-road Genesis concept, and the return of Chevrolet’s legendary Corvette engine build experience.

This is real-world automotive news that affects buyers, enthusiasts, and anyone following the future of cars, EVs, and performance vehicles. #NewCarNews #AutoIndustryNews #EVNews #CarReviews #AutoTech #TruckNews #PerformanceCars #LuxuryCars #CarCommunity

Chapters

00:00 Cruise Control Motoring Opens | Weekly Automotive News

00:43 Chevy Bolt May Be Cancelled Again — Tariffs and GM Strategy

07:31 BMW iX3 Demand Surges — Neue Klasse EV with 500-Mile Range

11:56 Tesla Cuts Model S and Model X — Shift to Robots and AI?

20:48 New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Revealed — Tech, Luxury, Powertrains

26:29 2026 Subaru WRX Pricing and Trims — Manual vs Automatic Debate

31:41 Genesis Goes Extreme Off-Road — X(e) Scorpio Concept Explained

35:04 Jaguar Dealers Concerned — EV-Only Future and Brand Survival

38:05 Hyundai Santa Cruz Could End Early — Inventory and Maverick Rival

41:09 Dodge Charger Hemi Return? Stellantis Hints and Challenges

42:54 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Pricing — Manuals, RF, and Value

45:45 2026 Kia Niro EV Pricing — Tariffs, Hybrid and Plug-In Options

47:27 Volvo Wagons May Return — Why Wagons Make Sense Again

50:23 Corvette Engine Build Experience Returns — Z06, ZR1, ZR1X

57:41 Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-Up