F-150 Shortage Crisis, Truck War Heats Up & BMW’s Wild New Tech Automotive News

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

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F-150 Shortage Crisis, Truck War Heats Up & BMW’s Wild New Tech Automotive News is an episode from CRUISE CONTROL RADIO by Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

This episode is 71:36 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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