Jeep vs Bronco , Corvette ZR1X 8-Second Shock, Mazda & Kia Prices

Jeep cuts Wrangler prices as the Ford Bronco heats up the off-road SUV battle. In this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down the latest automotive news, industry trends, and new-vehicle pricing you need to know right now. We cover Jeep Wrangler price cuts, the new Ford Bronco RTR, and why plug-in hybrids are disappearing from Stellantis lineups. Plus, Mazda CX-5 pricing for 2026, 2027 Kia Telluride pricing and trims, and a deep dive into automaker data privacy after Toyota’s lawsuit. Then we shift into high-performance news as the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X becomes the first street-legal 8-second production car, delivering supercar-level acceleration with a factory warranty. We also discuss Honda entering the RV market, the last American V12-powered vehicle, and what all of this means for car buyers in 2026 and beyond. If you follow automotive industry news, new car pricing, performance cars, SUVs, and future vehicle trends, this livestream delivers insight you won’t get anywhere else. Fred Staab and Les Jackson discuss all the latest automotive news every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern on the Cruise Control Motoring Livestream — right here on the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast. 00:00 Jeep vs Ford: Wrangler Price Cuts Explained 01:10 Ford Bronco RTR Revealed – Affordable Raptor Alternative? 03:40 Jeep Wrangler vs Bronco Sales Battle Breakdown 06:05 Jeep Cancels Plug-In Hybrids – Why PHEVs Are Fading 09:15 Dodge Hornet Discontinued – Stellantis Strategy Shift 17:55 Dodge Muscle Car Future: Charger Sixpack & Durango Power 21:01 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pricing, Trims & What’s New 26:55 2027 Kia Telluride Pricing, Trims & Design Debate 35:07 Automakers Selling Your Driving Data? Toyota Lawsuit Explained 40:46 Corvette ZR1X Becomes Street-Legal 8-Second Car 48:15 Honda Enters RV Business – What It Means for the Brand 52:10 The Last American V12 Engine Explained 57:50 Final Thoughts & Industry Outlook

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Jeep vs Bronco , Corvette ZR1X 8-Second Shock, Mazda & Kia Prices is an episode from CRUISE CONTROL RADIO by Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

This episode is 59:20 long.

This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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