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185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsCruise Control is a automotive show that takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with vehicle reviews and interviews with auto industry designers, engineers and executives. Cruise Control is a show for the car enthusiast that enjoys racing and restoring all kind of vehicles.Check out our site at www.cruisecontrolradio.com
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JEEP ELECTRIC, MAZDA TARGETS LEXUS , VW TAOS REVIEW
April 21, 2022 10:08 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Stellantis says it needs to make its battery-electric vehicles profitable and shows off its first all-electric designed from the ground up Jeep. The Conquesters : Bronco scores against Wrangler and what are people selling to buy Ford Mavericks? As the Tesla turns: New models with mixed up tires, Information leaks, and Central Inflation. Mazda says it's targeting Lexus owners in an upscale move. Talking Tech Ferrari's...
FORD REORGINIZATION, VIRTUAL BMW , HONDA AND SONY TEAM UP, MINI POWER
April 08, 2022 10:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford reorganizes and splits the company into two teams E and Blue. BMW wants to put ani iX or an I4 in your driveway virtually Honda teams up with Sony to develop electric cars One state wants to ban over the air vehicle updates. Mini's got plug plans for the most powerful vehicle they ever made. All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern. ...
DEALER BIG MARKUPS , VW ID4 RANGE BOOST, TOYOTA COROLLA REVIEWED
April 06, 2022 10:14 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Dealers' markups are here to stay Is paying MSRP a thing of the past? One executive says its the new way of doing business and it's not going to change, but some manufacturers are fighting back, On the Range. VW's ID4 gets a boost Talking Tech: A hatch that slides 3G Cell service is going away what does that mean to your older vehicle? What to do when your limited edition last of the breed Lamborgini Aventador burn...
FORD REIMAGINED , ALFA TONALE , KIA AND MAZDA PRICING , AIRLESS TIRES
April 05, 2022 21:12 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford's CEO says it's time to reimagine the company. Could it mean spinning off their electric vehicles? We have pricing information from Kia and Mazda. Alfa Romeo's head of North America Larry Dominique joins us to discuss the Alfa Tonale compact crossover and the future of the brand in the US. Tires without air? Michelin got a set for your next vehicle. All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Wat...
LINCOLN EV , MSRP MARKUPS , SUBARU WRX PRICE, GENESIS GV70 REVIEW
March 15, 2022 10:50 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Lincolns going for five by 2026 Five Electric crossovers to join their all-electric lineup Hyundai might use microwave parts to make up for the chip shortage. And will the marks ever stop? One Kia dealer doubles the price of an EV6 Subaru Prices out the new WRX Talking Tech: will an inflatable steering wheel lead to more safety? All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the 2022 Genesis GV70 when we get rolling on...
MERC AMG ELECTRIC, BEETLE AND DELOREAN RETURN, CONSUMER REPORTS BRANDS
March 14, 2022 10:03 - 40 minutes - 37 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Mercedes plans on continuing the power and performance of AMG even if they're not burning fossil fuels. We have details on the 677 HP EQE Headlight tech gets approved... which could finally cut down on glare. Comeback Kids. Could a VW model and the Delorean be returning to the showrooms? Consumer Reports just released its 2022 Brands Report card and its Top vehicle picks. Mike Quincy joins us to go over the results. ...
RAM REVOLUTION , ALPHA ROMEO TONALE , LEXUS GX REVIEW
February 23, 2022 10:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ram is ready for a revolution and they want you to help. What brands are at the top of the JD Power Dependability study? As the Tesla turns: Frozen door handles, Removed steering parts, and a battery the size of a soda can. Alpha Romeo reveals its compact SUV All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the 2022 Lexus GX 460 Luxury when we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 A...
PAYING OVER MSRP, HYBRID SPORTAGE, HYUNDAI VELOSTER RSPEC DRIVEN
February 21, 2022 17:16 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson 5 thousand, 10 thousand, twenty thousand dollars over the MSRP of new vehicles. That's what some buyers have been paying. Is this the new normal? We'll tell you what one auto executive thinks about it. Kia shows off its plug-in hybrid Sportage we have the details. Cars are getting safer but roads are getting more dangerous. What's going on? Is Volvo planning a secret electric-powered? SUV for the US market All that plu...
TOYOTA RECORD BREAKER , NISSAN TITAN and VW GTI AUTOBAHN DRIVEN
February 17, 2022 11:17 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota remains the number one auto manufacturing breaking GM's 90-year record. Nissan prices out its Titan Pickup Safety Tech: Why do some automatic braking systems work better at night? We have the updated list for vehicles that cost more used than new. Talking Tech: A road that can charge your car's battery. All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the brand new Volkswagen Mark 8 GTI Autobahn edition .....when we g...
BOLT BYE BYE , EV SALES SYKROCKET, MAZDA MIATA RF DRIVEN
February 15, 2022 12:03 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Is GM planning to get rid of one of its electric vehicles? And what will they replace with? Meanwhile, demand for the Silverado EV and Hummer EV is skyrocketing. And Chevy is almost out of the car business. Thanks to losing its Spark.. Engine and Motor Tech: Including a 335 Horsepower Motor the size of a backpack. A two-stroke gas engine and an emission-free turbine. All that and Les has an "At the Wheel" review of the Ma...
JEEP PLUG IN PRICE, NO 25 K TESLA, HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID DRIVEN
February 11, 2022 22:49 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Jeep Prices on its plug-in hybrid 4XE Grand Cherokee Line Up Say goodbye to another sedan..VW walks down memory lane and remembers the Passat. As the Tesla Turns. Hoping for inexpensive Tesla for 25 Grand well....... And Musk gets tracked and a shakedown. It happened again. Another 2022 model can no longer be ordered from the factory... This is a strange trend. Hard to believe but Ford has built over 40 million F Se...
TOYOTA SEQUOIA, USED CAR PRICES , FORD BRONCO RAPTOR
February 03, 2022 11:04 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota reveals the all-new three-row Sequoia with some heritage and plenty of new capability. What s the average price of a used vehicle these days we have the results of a study from Kelley Blue Book. Mazda begins production of the CX50. The Plan is to double sales in the USA. Plus Ford's 400 Horsepower go anywhere Bronco Raptor the race-inspired off-roader is revealed and we have all the details from Bronco Marketing M...
SILVERADO EV, CHRYSLER AIRFLOW REVEAL, HONDA RIDGELINE DRIVEN
January 19, 2022 19:07 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Mercedes showed off its Vision EQXX with dozens of new innovations. Chrysler revives a name from its past. And also plans out is Electric Future. Nissan Kicks off its 2022 Kicks with affordability and fun. Chevy reveals the Silverado EV and the first edition sells out in 12 minutes. We learn about this 600 plus horsepower electric truck from Scot Hoskisson, Lead Program Manager, Battery Electric Trucks. All that and an...
CAR BRAVO, HONDA HRV , TRANSACTION PRICE , LEXUS S350 FSPORT REVIEW
January 16, 2022 09:07 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson GM has a new way for customers to buy used cars and trucks. It's called Car Bravo. Honda teases the new HRV. The average transaction price for a new vehicle climbs even hirer and more people than ever are buying Rolls Royces. Hmm someone's got money. As the Tesla Turns: Cybertruck delayed again, 19-year-old hacks 25 of Elon's vehicles, and the aftermarket comes through with a design fix. Plus Consumer Reports Ten Lea...
TOYOTA IS TOPS , JETTA REMAINS and CAR LOANS INVESTIGATED
January 13, 2022 21:49 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Change at the Top: Toyota is now America's best-selling automaker. GM had held that title since 1931 VW says the US still needs the Jetta and they also announce the reveal date for the Volkswagen Buzz van. Talking tech: It's true BMW has a car that can change color with a push of the button. Plus Consumer Reports Investigative Journalist Ryan Felton joins us with the results of his Car Loan Investigation. It's great info...
GENESIS G90 , ACURA 2022 PRICING , BMW COLOR CHANGING PAINT
January 07, 2022 11:58 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Genesis reveals its most luxurious model the G90 We'll have pricing for 2022 models from Acura and Mazda The average transaction price for new and used cars continues to climb. Talking Tech: Change the color of your vehicle with the push of a button? One manufacturer is going to show off its system at the CES show in a few weeks. VW is keeping diesel alive we have the details. All that and more when we get rolling ...
TOYOTA AND LEXUS EV PLANS , BMW HIGH TECH EXHAUST, COST OF SPEED
January 05, 2022 10:12 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota and Lexus might be a bit late to Electric Vehicles but this week they made up for it announcing 30 upcoming Battery Electrics. BMW plans on changing the exhaust of its vehicles with an over-the-air update. One city sues Kia and Hyundai over vehicles they say are too easy to steal. Plus we'll discuss a car theft trend that uses hidden technology. Talking tech: Honda is going to start monitoring lane markings. We'll t...
F 150 LIGHTNING ORDERING, MERCEDES LEVEL 3, VW BUZZ CAMPER VAN
January 03, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford closes the order banks for the F 150 lightning electric pickup and GM says the wait will be long for the electric Hummer. How will manufacturers meet the demand? Mercedes get approval for its level 3 autonomous driving system. As the Tesla turns. A new way to prevent Icing at the charge station and playing computer games while driving. You can do it in a Tesla and now the government safety agency wants to know why. ...
HYUNDAI IONIC 5 RANGE, AUDI CELEBATES, OLD CAR DANGER
January 01, 2022 23:10 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson 300 is the new 200 Miles of Range that is for electric vehicles. Hyundai Ionic 5 EV Crossover gets the 300-mile range rating from the EPA meanwhile GM is talking about 400 or 500-mile ranges being the norm. Audi prepares a big send-off to one of its performance models. We'll tell you about a 2022 Crossover that costs less than the 21 model and now comes with All wheel drive standard. Talking Tech: Ford is building parts fr...
STELLANTIS ELECTRIC FUTURE , MIND BLOWING MUSK , FRATZOG DODGE
July 21, 2021 10:26 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBStellantis has an Electric Vehicle day filled with new product information from Dodge, Ram and Jeep. The future looks pretty exciting. Chip woes continue at GM with Cadillac Eliminating one feature that you might not be aware of. Meanwhile, Ford has found a way to build its F150 with all the features. Musk says get ready for your mind to be blown. Plus talking tech.. Has GM come up with a way to make Lithium production for batteries at lot safer? And whats FRATZOG and why is it being...
FORD CHIPS, CAMARO WOES, MINI URBANAUT, AND NEW COSTS LESS THAN USED
July 19, 2021 13:43 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford is shutting down plants due to the chip shortage and that includes the F150 Camaro woes. Sales slide could this be the end of Chevy's sporty two-door? Is Ford building a C8 Corvette competitor? and a possible Mini Raptor? Mini has a vision of a Urbannaut Plus 16 cars that cost less to buy new than they do used. And why are folks in Oregon pumping their own gas? All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise...
VOLVO RECHARGE, CAYENNE TURBO GT and MAZDA CX30 REVIEWED
July 15, 2021 02:42 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Volvo shows off its Concept recharge. A built from ground up electric CUV and they shine a light on future technology we will be seeing in just a few years. Porsche details its super hot Cayenne Turbo GT packing over 600 horsepower! Kia scores when it comes to Stinger safety What vehicle brands are most likely to get a speeding ticket? The results of a new study may surprise you. Plus we'll have a dual review of the ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz, VW ID4 Sales, Lexus 250H
June 06, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 107 MBHyundai teases its new pickup truck the Santa Cruz What Range Anxiety? ....Mercedes says its soon to be revealed EQS will have 478 miles of range and can fast charge over one hundred and eighty miles in just 15 minutes. Nissan's 370 Z sales are plummeting. VW's ID4 is outselling the Mustang Mach E Talking tech: School bus safety is about to get better thanks to CV2X Genesis reveals its X All that and Fred has an "At the Wheel" review of the Lexus 250 When we get rolling on Cruise ...
ACURA MDX SAFE, BRONCO PRODUCTION AND TOYOTA TRD CAMRY REVIEWED
May 08, 2021 17:52 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Volkswagen says it doesn't need to be number one anymore. The Acura MDX rates a safety plus. Chipmakers say they can catch up with demand by June but Ford cancels production of the Bronco due to the shortage. Criminals are stealing a strange car part. Talking Tech: Germany says it's going to mine the Rhine for an important battery chemical. All that and an At the Wheel Review of the Toyota TRD Camry
HONDA 11 GEN CIVIC , 2022 ACURA MDX REVIEWED, ANNOYED CANADIANS
May 07, 2021 09:22 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Honda unwraps its 11th generation Civic with a more straightforward design inside and out. AMG GLC 63 S SUV comes alive with V8 Power. Talking Tech: Virtual Design. It's the key to Cadillac's future new models. Why are Canadian Car dealers annoyed with their US counterparts? All that and an At wheel review of the all-new 2022 Acura MDX Crossover When we get rolling on Cruise Control.
TOYOTA EV CROSSOVER, SELL THAT USED CAR, OVERLANDING DOCUMENTARY
May 05, 2021 01:55 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Plenty of vehicle reveals at the Shanghai Auto show. What will be coming to the U.S and Europe? Toyota is getting in the electric crossover game. And Honda says it's going all-electric by 2040. Genesis goes electro lux with its G80. VW prices out its Taos Crossover and shows off an SUV that is too big for Americans. Plus why is it a great time to sell a used car? And We're going to take a look at the documentary All You ...
11 Gen CVIC, AMG, GLC 63 , VIRTUAL DESIGN AND ACURA MDX DRIVEN
May 03, 2021 18:18 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Honda unwraps its 11th generation Civic with a more straightforward design inside and out. AMG GLC 63 S SUV comes alive with V8 Power. Talking Tech: Virtual Design. It's the key to Cadillac's future new models. Why are Canadian Car dealers annoyed with their US counterparts? All that and an At wheel review of the all-new 2022 Acura MDX Crossover When we get rolling on Cruise Control
TESLA TROUBLE, MINI OXFORD, CADILLAC LYRIC REVEAL, SHORT ON CHIPS
May 03, 2021 10:02 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Consumer Reports says it was able to drive a Tesla with no one in the driver's seat fooling the Autopilot system. Mini shows off its Oxford Edition line up that can have you behind the wheel for about 20K Subaru Prices out its new Outback but has to stop all US Production thanks to the chip shortage. And Chips might be the only parts in short supply. Cadillac Reveals the production version of its all-electric Lyric crossov...
AUDI E-TRON Q4, CAR DEALER DEMISE? and FORD'S BLUE CRUISE
April 28, 2021 14:54 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Audi adds to its E Tron line up with the Q4 and Q4 sport back If you wanted a Durango Hellcat well you just might be in luck. Are the days of the traditional brick-and-mortar dealers numbered thanks to new upstarts? Talking Tech: Ford goes hands-off with its level 2 over-the-air update called Blue Cruise. Michelin wants to be more than a tire manufacturer And what's a car thing? All that and more When we get rolling on...
MERCEDES EQS, MAZDA MX30 , MUSTANG 57TH BIRTHDAY
April 21, 2021 11:05 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Mercedes reveals its Electric flagship the EQS Mazda takes the wraps off its first Battery Electric the MX30. Chip woes: the chip supply problem persist cutting into production at Honda GM and Nissan, Volkswagen brings back the RTX What!!! Mustang maintains its sporty car sales lead and celebrates its 57th birthday. The car could have looked completely different when it was originally designed we are going to dig into t...
HUMMER EV SUV, LEXUS ADVANCED DRIVE, TOYOTA GR86, RENTAL CARS PRICES SKYROCKET
April 19, 2021 11:03 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Lexus announces its teammate Advanced Drive system and also takes on distracted driving Toyota debuts the GR 86 no replacement for more displacement. Jeep Updates the Compass. Rental Car prices skyrocket we'll tell you why. And Hummer reveals its Crab walking 830 horsepower EV SUV. are you ready for some tactical tech? Tom Namovich, the Hummer EV product manager joins us. All that and more When we get rolling on Cruise...
Electric Silverado , Mercedes CLS, Cadillac Lyric , Hyundai Santa Cruz, Explorer Enthusiast ST
April 15, 2021 20:35 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Chevy Silverado goes electric but gas models are not going anywhere. From Concept to Consumer: GM says its Lyric will look the same as the prototype. Mercedes redesigns its CLS. Hyundai says it's not a truck OK! You that, right? Ford adds more models to its Explorer Line up including the Enthusiast ST with 400 horsepower and the Platinum Hybrid. Lee Newcombe, Ford Explorer Marketing Manager. All that and more When...
BATTERY BREAKTHROUGH, TESLA LOVE AFFAIR, and VW R LINE ARTEON DRIVEN
March 15, 2021 11:04 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBBattery Breakthrough: GM says a 600 battery electric range might be just around the corner. Is the love affair with Tesla over, with challenges to its full self-driving capability and its new steering wheel design? nge: the old way of buying a car from a dealer is changing rapidly at Hyundai and Mitsubishi. And one Ford dealer is told to cut its dealer-added markup. Volkswagen is ready to enter the 25 thousand dollar electric vehicle market. Plus what automotive brand is most popular...
ERAY CORVETTE, VOLVO ALL EV, VW TRINTY and GENESIS GV80 DRIVEN
March 08, 2021 00:26 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Details on the Hybrid E Ray Corvette. Honda says it has a Level 3 Autonomous vehicle ready to go. Meanwhile over at Tesla ..... Elon Musk says his fully autonomous car is just around the corner and the seld drive option will set you back 10K Volvo is moving to all-electric, all online sales and completely away from sedans and wagons Volkwagen lauches its project Trinity. Ford doles out some cash to patient Mach E buyers ...
IIHS SAFETY AWARDS, JEEP WRANGLER 392 ANDGRAND CHEROKEE L PRICED, HONDA ACCORD HYBRID DRIVEN
March 02, 2021 17:32 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Awards Season: The Insurance Institute for Highway safety class of 2021 picks is a big one. 90 vehicles have won safety awards. Important info if you on the market for a new vehicle. Join us for our Facebook Live show Saturday's 10 AM to 12 Noon Eastern on the Cruise Control Radio Facebook Page Jeep prices out the Grand Cherokee L and The Rubicon 392 v8 becomes the most expensive Wrangler ever. Talking Tech: Porsche ...
KIA CARNIVAL, FORD KING RANCHER and JAG JEOPARDY
March 01, 2021 22:24 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Is it an SUV or a Mini Van? Kia takes the wraps off its Carnival and we have the details. Mitsubishi extensively freshens up the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid for 2021 Ford expands its King Ranch models to a new category of vehicles. Somethings got Jaguar dealers worried and it's not the announcement that the brand is going all-electric. Could the cat's future be in jeopardy? Talking Tech: Toyota just broke ground on the ...
TOYOTA #1, GENESIS FLAGSHIP and MAZDA CX-5 REVIEWED
February 01, 2021 18:34 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota takes the number one spot for auto manufacturing from Volkswagen we'll tell you which models pushed them over the top. Tesla updates its Model S and X and that's caused some controversy. Is Genesis getting ready for a Crossover Flagship model? Deals on Heavy Duty Chevy's and Lincolns Jaguar starts building a car from the 50's And are Americans' tastes in car colors changing? All that plus an "at the Wheel" revi...
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L, APPLE AND HYUNDAI TEAM UP AND BMW Z4 DRIVEN
January 15, 2021 20:07 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Jeep completely revamps its Grand Cherokee and now offers optional three-row seating. Could the Chrysler brand be a victim of Stellantis: the new group resulting from the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA Will Hyundai and Apple team up to build electric vehicles? Talking Tech: the Volkswagen ID4 will tell is drivers when it's ok to coast, thanks to Intelligent Regenerative braking Looks like Ford is already building i...
F150 STOCKPILE, NISSAN UPDATES and TOYOTA COROLLA DRIVEN
January 08, 2021 15:01 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford is stockpiling 1000's of new F 150s. We'll tell you what behind it all. Pricing info on Nissans Leaf and updated Murano Toyota shows off its second-generation Mirai fuel cell vehicle Take a guess what's the most popular color for cars across the globe? Plus what do you if you're a manufacturer and you feel your vehicle deserves a better safety rating? All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the 2020 Toyot...
HYUNDAI SAFETY SCORES, MERCEDES S CLASS AND TOYOTA NOT SO FAST ON ICE BAN
December 29, 2020 18:48 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Hyundai scores with eleven of its new models getting the safety pick or safety pick plus rating. Mercedes takes the wraps off its tech loaded S Class flagship that features a sounds system with more than 30 speakers. Ford Bumps the Bronco to 2022 but rewards its patient buyers. Toyota's Chief urges governments not to ban the internal combustion engine so quickly And Formula One may become the testbed for clean synthetic ...
CAMARO STRUGGLES, CADILLAC STICKS AND MAZDA MIATA CLUB SPORT
December 12, 2020 23:33 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Fords 150 Hybrid is the most efficient full-size pickup sold in the US. We have the official MPG numbers. Buying a used Honda online just got a lot easier. Chevy's Camaro struggles for sales and some models can't be sold in two states But ... We have some info on great deals.. Cadillac says plenty of people are still interested in stick shifts. Talking tech: When is an air scoop similar to a golf ball? All that and a...
HYUNDAI EV PLANS, JEEP 392 and MACH-E MUSTANG UPDATE
November 18, 2020 17:48 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Hyundai's got big plans for EV's we'll take a look at their project plugin roster. Two more online reveals are in the works this time from Jeep and Honda. Is one manufacturer bringing back four-wheel steering? Ford's Mustang Mach E electric crossover is just about in showrooms. We figured we needed an update so Lisa Teed Brand Marketing Manager for the Mach-E will be joining us. All that and more when we get rolling on ...
F150 HYBRID, POWER WAGO LEXUS UX250H REVIEW
November 14, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson We the numbers when it comes to the F 150 hybrid fuel economy. Ram celebrates 75 years of the Power Wagon. Chrysler starts building a high-end Minivan. Why is Volvo dropping cars from a 100-foot tall crane? In our deals of the week segment: This time luxury brands are on sale. Plus Hyundai has a fix for smelly seats... All that and Les has an " At the Wheel" review of the Lexus UX250H when we get rolling on Cruis...
GOOD CARS FOR LESS $$, HELLCRATE RELEASED AND SONATA HYBRID REVIEW
November 12, 2020 17:26 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson When Stellaris takes over Chrysler and Peugeot which models and brands won't make the cut? Who says you have to spend 35 thousand dollars on a new car? We have details on inexpensive wheels. Talking Tech: Illuminated seat belts? Want to build your own Demon: The answer might be a HellCrate Crate Engine. All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid when we get rolling on Cruise Control.
MERC OUT OF AUTONOMOUS, ETHANOL TRANSITION AND GOLF R REVEALED
November 09, 2020 16:49 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Mercedes says it's out of the autonomous driving business. Is Ethanol a transitional fuel for the next several decades? Bill Ford loved a prototype vehicle so much that he wanted to keep it. Lexus builds a car inspired by birds And we get the latest info on the just-released Volkswagen Golf R. The most powerful Gold ever-built plus the Mk8 2022 GTI. Golf Product manager Megan Closset joins us. All that and more w...
RAM ELECTRIC, FORD BIG CUBIC INCHES, VW TIGUAN DRIVEN
October 31, 2020 17:01 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson RAM says their electric pickup is on the way. Is Ford putting a big cube engine back in its Mustang? Why are the Feds watching Tesla and why do some Tesla owners have to pay to get their radios back? Jaguar freshens up its E Pace GM Performance has a new E Crate power train for your classic vehicle All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the Volkswagen Tiguan R Line
LOWER COST FORD, HIGH END JEEPS and AVALON HYBRID DRIVEN
October 14, 2020 13:59 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The new boss of Ford wants less expensive vehicles and he is getting started by cutting the price on the new Mach E Mustang. Buying a Jeep Wagoneer will be a high-end experience. We'll tell you why. Kia has plans for a new Sportage We'll tell you what's in store for this compact SUV. Talking Tech Jaguar's new interiors will come from recycled material. Instant Collectible Ford is closing the books on one special Mustang...
VOLKSWAGEN IDed , BRONCO JOB ONE AND MUSTANG BULLITT DRIVEN
September 26, 2020 15:06 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Volkswagen takes the wraps off its fully electric ID4 crossover. We have plenty of details to share. California wants no new internal combustion cars by 2035 For the first time in 24 years, a Ford Bronco is on the assembly line. Job One has begun. GM's got a contamination problem and it could lead to a recall. Talking Tech a race car body made from flax speed yes Porsche has done it. And Toyota owners are upset ab...
F-150 ELECTRIC, VW SAFETY RATED AND JEEPS MOJAVE GLADIATOR DRIVEN
September 24, 2020 16:22 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford tees up its factory plans for the All-electric F150. Plus we have some design details for the EV version of America's best selling vehicle One of Volkswagen's models gets a great safety score and is the brand getting ready to sell off some of its high-end marks? A double-Talking Tech from BMW including the future of rear-seat entertainment systems and bringing back road feel. Being Aware: The National Highway Sa...
NISSAN Z PROTO, MOST AMERICAN MADE AND HONDA CR-V DRIVEN
September 19, 2020 16:06 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson There has been no shortage of new model reveals lately and this week did not disappoint with the wraps coming off Nissan's Z Proto that features a bit of styling form Z cars of the past. Plus Hyundai reveals it's brand new Tucson cross over. We'll have this year Made in America index that tells you which vehicles have the most US-made content? Ford's Ranger did well and this week a new off-road edition called the Tremor...