CRUISE CONTROL RADIO
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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RAM SELLS OUT TRX, TECH EXPERIENCE SURVEY AND LEXUS 450H DRIVEN
August 22, 2020 15:06 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ram Sell Out its. 702 Horsepower 1500 TRX. It's the quickest and fastest \pickup truck sold in the US. How does Ford Respond? With even more horsepower. Could one of Lincoln's newer SUV's end up canceled? Buick aggressively prices its new Envision. Talking Tech: Ford Sync 4 infotainment system gets an update. Speaking of Tech we'll have the results of the JD Power Tech Experience survey. COVID has caused the cance...
F150 PRICES, 500 MILE EV AND MAZDA CX-30 REVIEWED
August 08, 2020 16:06 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Leaks, Leaks, and More Leaks! Plenty of car industry news leaking out this week including Subaru's future line up and complete pricing for the new F150, Ford targets Tesla with its Mach E.. And did I say, Tesla? As the Tesla Turns: This week Employees are the first Cybertruck buyers and Tesla Rival Rivian says the lawsuit is a Smear. Talking Tech: the first Electric Vehicle certified by the EPA with a 500 Mile range...
FORD CEO CHANGE, SEDANS DISAPPEAR AND VOLVO XC90 INSPIRATION REVIEW
August 08, 2020 16:06 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Change at the top: Ford's CEO says it's time to retire. And is General Motors really thinking of doing away with its name? The Pandemic has people keeping their vehicles longer. Bronco builders get petitioned. Two more down A pair of auto shows get canceled for 2020 More sedans disappear. As the Tesla Turns: A Model 3 has some suspension trouble, Tesla says it's open to sharing. And Musk says some owners are ...
VW TEAMS UP, HONDA CANCELS FIX, FORD BRONCO REVEALED
July 28, 2020 20:42 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIs Volkswagen ready to team up with an emerging EV manufacturer? Honda cancels a popular model, drops manual transmission options, and eliminates a coupe. Daimler ends US production of sedans What vehicle models will be future collectibles? The Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport are here Les got an up-close look at the new Bronco this week he'll give us a report and later Ford's Mark Grueber joins us with all the details. All that and more when we get rolling on this edition of ...
STELLANTIS, CHEVY EV PICKUP, NISSAN CUTS AND HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID DRIVEN
July 27, 2020 21:54 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Stellantis: its the new FCA and Peugeot. What's in a name. Chevrolet says its got an electric pickup and its got a 400-mile range. As the Tesla Turns: Tax breaks for a move to Texas and Germany bans some autopilot language, Nissan plans production cuts. All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid
FORD BURNS MACH E RUBBER, HONDA TAKES ON JEEP AND GENESIS G90 REVIEW
July 25, 2020 15:06 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford burns some rubber in a 1400 horsepower Mach E We'll look over the results of Consumer Reports Top Ten Picks study that's packed with purchasing info. Is Honda taking on Jeep and Is Jeep ready to reveal its Hemi powered Wrangler. As The Tesla Turns: Its a week of lawsuits, new model announcements, and a big payday for Elon Musk The Maverick May return, Mitsubishi has product plans and Formula one cancels All ...
BMW"S NEW FACE , TESLA PEELS AND THE PRICE OF SAFETY
July 18, 2020 01:43 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson BMW reveals its new 4 Series and its got a face they hope BMW buyers will love. Ford Bronco Reveal Yup we have an actual date for that. Tesla has a peeling paint problem. What vehicle is hit with the Millenial generation? It's 20 Thousand in 2020 for the C8 Corvette. And Price of Safety: are some automakers packaging proven safety features with premium add ons? Consumer Reports Policy Analyst Ethan Douglas joins ...
EV SALES PROBLEMS, VW SOFTWARE FIX, BENTLEY LAST OF BREED
July 17, 2020 15:21 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Will low prices at the pump cause big problems for Electric Vehicle sales? One manufacturer says they're not worried. VW solves its software problem and teases yet another new model. Chrysler opens up the order books for the Pacifica All Wheel Drive. Bentley builds the last of a breed. Talking tech: Will your next vehicle live inside a GeoFence? Plus the GMC Syclone and the Ford Boss 302 have a comeback... Well, so...
BRONCO BRAND, S CLASS TECH and LEXUS LS500 REVIEW
July 11, 2020 16:06 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Ford Bronco reveal is finally happening. Could these capable off roaders be the start of a new brand? And Jeep prepares to do battle. Murdered goes mainstream: Monochromatic themes are back at Kia and Lincoln. Mercedes reveals its tech-laden S Class sedan. Tesla may have a lawsuit on its hands. All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the top of the line Lexus LS 500 When we get rolling on this edition of Crui...
BRONCO REVEAL DATE, HYUNDAI SANTAFE, VW CROSS SPORT DRIVEN
July 04, 2020 15:06 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Bronco reveal is set and already one tuner says he is ready to up the horsepower of this retro offroader. Turns out Convertibles are just as safe as hardtops, That's according to a new study. Hyundai's Santa Fe is ready for 2021 with Hybrid power. Talking Tech BMW has plans for over the air upgrades and new features. Plus Ford has a way of keeping your canine friend calm. Who bought the last Impala? All that and...
INITIAL QUALITY, VW VINTAGE and TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK DRIVEN
June 27, 2020 16:06 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson We'll dive into the results of JD Power's annual Initial Quality Study. Great information if your shopping for a new vehicle. Not so big in Japan: Honda stops the sale of one of its models at home. Talking Tech: Apple Car Play has some new tricks up it sleeve. VW revives a Vintage name and also release an updated slick sedan. And we will have an "At the Wheel" review of 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE All that a...
F150 FACTS, CONVERT SAFETY and HOT KONA!
June 27, 2020 15:06 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford reveals the new F150 pickup with Six engine choices, 11 different grill designs, sleeper seats, Hybrid power, and enough electric power to run a construction site. Plenty of news to get to and we are glad to have Brian Bell, Ford F-150 & Ranger Marketing Manager. as our guest later in the show. Turns out Convertibles are just as safe as hardtops.. That's according to a new study. One auto manufacturer's financial trou...
F150 REVEAL, HONDA TOUGH TRUCKS AND RAM BOSS BUILT TO SERVE
June 20, 2020 17:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson A big week coming up for Ford with the reveal of the F150 Pickup. Waiting in the wings is the much delayed Bronco but the reveal date for that capable offroader became controversial. We'll tell you why. Talking Tech: Michelin's connected tires. Honda says its trucks are tough but not too many people know that.. We have some news about future products. And Ram celebrates our armed forces with the next phase of its "Buil...
MACH1 RETURNS, REVEAL REVEAL REVEALS, CAD CHANGE OF PLANS
June 20, 2020 06:02 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson GET READY: New Vehicles launches are going to explode for the 2022 model year.. And we will get you up to date. Talking Tech: Mercedes perfects the electric turbo and drivers are gonna love the lack of lag... Nissan reveals the new Rogue and we have Intel on the new Rogue Sport Change of Plans: Cadillac tears up the design of its new flagship sedan Plus Ford's bringing back the Mach1 Mustang and we have the latests ...
TESLA MOST VALUE, REVEALS FROM NISSAN AND LEXUS AND DURANGO REDLINE
June 13, 2020 17:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Electric vehicles made Tesla the most valuable car company in America this past week, But over at GM, EV's could cut into their market share. What's going on? Two new reveals from Lexus and Nissan are happening this week and we have the details. Subaru Powers up the popular Crosstrek. Honda get cyberattacked The Dodge Durango gets redlined And the Corvette Museum reopens with new displays and cars with great storie...
WRANGLER TARGETED, KIA NEW SEDAN, SILVERADO SAFETY
June 13, 2020 06:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Jeep Wrangler... The Ford Bronco is coming for you. Its Jeep versus Ford when it comes to four-wheeling. The Chevy Malibu may be bowing out of production. How many midsize sedans will be left? Kia hasn't given up on sedans, in fact, they have a new one about to be introed and Hyundai has plans for Three new EV's Safety changes are in the works for the Silverado. With Hertz Rental Car in bankruptcy, it's selling off it...
ACURA TLX REVEALED, MACH ONE LIMITED, AND ASTON MARTIN BOND
June 12, 2020 14:18 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Mach 1 Mustang is returning for a limited time only. And sticking with Ford we have some details in the soon to be revealed F 150 and the date is set. Talking Tech: Is the smartphone the key to pedestrian safety? It sounds counterintuitive but one company says it's true. Aston Martin will build you a car fit for James Bond. Plus Acura just revealed its all-new TLX that's wider longer and lower. Product manager Jo...
VW AND FORD ALLIANCE, BUICK ENVISION, TURNING UP THE HEAT ON COVID
June 12, 2020 01:14 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Volkswagen OKs the Ford alliance. What vehicles will we see first? Buick ups the game when it comes to its Envision crossover. Cadillac is discounting a future collectible and we have deal details. You can't ignore Physics: A new study says you are more at risk during a crash if you are driving a small vehicle. Talking tech: Is it time for your cars wires to get a Chili Wrap? Ford is taking on the COVID Virus with...
TOYOTA REVEALS, MINI OXFORD, JEEPSTER RETURNS
June 01, 2020 21:32 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota reveals two brand new hybrid family haulers and one of them has a fridge! Now everyone can buy a Mini for less than 20 thousand dollars, And the Jeepster returns. Hertz is selling off its performance fleet. Plus Volvo limits speed on all fo its vehicles. And finally, we have the story of the stainless steel Ford and Lincolns. All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
NISSAN FRESHENS, GENESIS PRICES, AND CATCH UP WITH MATT HAGAN
May 29, 2020 16:32 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Cancelations continue in the automotive world including the New York Auto Show and the Woodward Dream Cruise Nissan freshens its Kicks and Genesis Prices the G80 l below the Euro Competition. When will Ford build is last sedan for the US Market? And its never really been revealed but could the new Ford Bronco be in production already? Plus we get an update from Matt Hagan driver of the Mopar Dodge Charger SRT Hellca...
TESLA TURMOIL, INFOTAINMENT TECH AND JEEP DESERT RATED
May 28, 2020 13:25 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Welcome to as the Tesla Turns the mega edition... Including legal violations, potential arrests, disconnected steering wheels, a new million-mile battery, and transportation for astronauts. Other than that it was a boring week for Elon Musk. Audi and FCA are top of the tech when it comes to Infotainment. Jeep gets Desert rated. Talking Tech: UK Germ killers and a solar-powered car cover. What can we expect from Volksw...
BRONCO DELAY, VOLVO FLAGSHIP AND HELLCAT WIDE BODY
May 27, 2020 17:05 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Delays for the next Generation F150 and Bronco. When will we see them in showrooms? Volvo has a new flagship. Genesis adds a feature other luxury brands wish they had. Say goodbye to the V12 BMW's. Lemans goes virtual. And Dodge sells at least eight different versions of its Charger including the Hellcat widebody. Brand Manager Ashton Munoz joins us to discuss the lineup and the Power Dollars plan All that and more...
RESTART READY?, HYUNDAI TOO MANY CARS and RAM DESIGN
May 12, 2020 19:55 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Some manufacturers are ready to restart product while other are in a holding pattern. Does Ferrari have the plan for the new normal when it comes to plant operations? and the UAW says let wait. Hyundai has too many cars, could be a good thing if your on the market for a new ride. Mini has to change the name of its high style wheels do to being just a little too timely. Range Rover shows its new plug in hybrid and Polest...
TOO MUCH CRUDE, KIA STUNG and ELECTRA COBRAJET
April 30, 2020 20:01 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson We'll start this hour with the state of oil. In fact there is so much crude in the world that people are running out of places to store it. Kia may lose its Sting and Lexus is saying good by to one of its models. Ford has revealed its 1400 horsepower Electric CobraJet Mustang for the track Talking Tech: is a plastic bubble an important tool for future Uber drivers? California has been writing a record number of t...
INSURANCE REBATES, FORD POWERS UP AND FUTURE MAZDA 6
April 29, 2020 17:41 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Troubles ahead for Ford and Toyota. Plus we'll take a look at FCA's plan to get back in production. Nissan's next Z has a name and Mazda has big plans for its 6 sedan Vehicle accidents are at a 50 year low.. And insurance companies might be sending you a check because of it. Many people are working from home but what if you could drive a truck while sitting in your living room? Its our talking tech segment this hour. ...
CAR BUYER CHANGES, NO COST DIESELS AND MUSTANG CELEBRATION
April 28, 2020 20:20 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Will the car buying process change forever with no touch transactions becoming the new normal? A no cost diesel option? Yes its true when it comes to Cadillac. And speaking of GM's luxury brand could performance station wagons be headed back to dealerships? The Corona Virus is cancelling or delaying the reveals of new models from Jeep, Acura and Hummer. Talking Tech: Cars that give themselves a self diagnosis. Its sold ...
AUTO MAKERS FIGHT CORONA, GENESIS G80 AND VICE VERSA
March 29, 2020 19:48 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson GM, FORD and some AUTOMOTIVE parts suppliers convert production to masks and ventilators to fight the Corona virus, but When will they restart building vehicles? Staying at home has got a lot of people thinking about Jeeps. Genesis has plans for a new luxury sedan the G80. We've got the reveal date Talking Tech: Bugatti 3D prints exhaust systems from Titanium. BMW suffers and social media backfire. All that and an...
ELECTRIFIED FUTURE, ASTON RESCUE and GENSIS GV80
March 20, 2020 00:45 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Will all future vehicles become plug in hybrids to avoid penalties? Rescue Mission: Aston Martin gets a lifeline from a Billionaire. A new global autonomous survey has some people not to excited about self driving cars. Are you on the market for a Jeep Gladiator? well we have a deal of the week for you. FCA announces one the most advanced indash infotainment systems Talking Tech: Super cruising when it comes to lan...
HUMMER EV, RETURN OF THE MAVERICK?, CAD XT6 REVIEW
February 19, 2020 12:01 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The pickup truck horsepower war is on, but this time its electric powered starting at 600 HP and going up to 1000 with the new Hummer that has more power than a Ferrari. If you planning on buying the next generation Mini you'll to wait a bit thanks to Brexit. Is Ford reviving a name from its pasts for the new baby Bronco? Nissan is getting a new lineup of SUV's and new product can't come soon enough Talking Tech: Fo...
RIVIAN BUILDING FOR FORD, NEW AIR RECALL, GMC YUKON
February 18, 2020 12:10 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The new electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is set to build luxury crossovers for Ford New Air bag recalls for Honda and Toyota Deals on Ford, Chevy's Cadillac's and Maserati's Talking Tech: Audi gets vehicles talking Plus we get the details on the new GMC Yukon AND Yukon XL from GMC'S Mikhael Farah When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
TESLA BIGGEST CAR COMPANY, DELOREAN RETURNS, BLAZER REVIEWED
February 17, 2020 17:51 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Tesla has been declared the biggest car company ever by wall street. But the CEO of Volkswagen says he is ready to take on the Tesla Titan. Is Genesis prepping a full family of Crossovers? New Delorean's may be on the way to a showroom near you. Time for a change.. A recent study says new vehicle buyers want a new kind of buying experience. Why are dealers price gouging the cost of new Hyundai and Kia's? Plus Talk...
TOYOTA TRUCK SHUFFLE, NISSAN RAD FRONTIER AND NASCAR NO FOUR SPEEDS
February 14, 2020 03:55 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota shuffles up its Truck line up. Chevy has a CUV that knows what you want before you want it. Nissans got a radical redesign for the Frontier and an electric CUV that's a real performer Is NASCAR going to retire the 4 speed? Why are US Gas stations behind when it comes to Credit Card security? And we"ll have an "At the Wheel " review of the 2020 Subaru Outback Premium when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Cont...
VW WANTS CHANGE, KIA'S SELTOS and WARDS 10 BEST
February 07, 2020 06:39 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The company must change or it will fade away.That's what the Volkswagen CEO said recently. He's worried about Tesla. KIA Prices out its upcoming compact Seltos CUV and its quite a deal Audi says it's not ready to write off sedans.. Because their models are selling well. Talking Tech: Shape Shifting car seats that simulate walking And we'll run down Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion systems with Bob Gritzinger fro...
HUMMER RETURNS, LINCOLN SHINES, HARMAN DAZZLES
January 28, 2020 05:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Looks like the Hummer brand is set for a comeback but this time with electric power. Lincoln brand is now a shining star for Ford. Toyota has found a way to pull big horsepower from a 3 cylinder engine. Now there's a new way to celebrate the C8 Corvette Plus Harman was busy at this years CES show revealing its plans for safety, the future of Infotainment and an in car market place. Dawn Geary will be our guest to ...
BULLITT BUCKS,TRAIL RATED HYBRIDS and HYUNDAI's FLYING TAXI
January 23, 2020 03:08 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The movie star Bullitt Mustang gets auctioned off for big bucks. While crossovers and SUV's dominate the market VW is selling sedans. Jeep shows off its plug in hybrid line up and yes they are trail rated. Hyundai has plans for a flying taxi Is Ford prepping for the return of some tech to the their next generation F150 pickups? Talking Tech : Nissan Deadens Sound and Audi changes your dashboard. Plus deals on Cadi...
MUSTANG GT500, A NEW KINDA TEST DRIVE and ELECTRIC BMW X3
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson We start with two stories about Fords new GT500 Mustang One involves price gouging the other involves well, sheet metal gouging. Nissan has new alternative to the test drive and it could change the way you buy your next vehicle. Talking Tech: Batteries from a very abundant earth resource. BMW is going to build an electric X3 crossover. Plus how does a kid do 38 thousand dollars of damage in a new car show room? All...
MACH E MUSTANG ELECTRIC, GAS GENERATED INFINITI and KIA STINGER SHARPENED
December 03, 2019 04:03 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Electric crossovers refreshed favorites and plenty of tech. It was all part of the LA auto show.Infiniti has plans for Gas Generated Electric Vehicles, just don't call them a hybrid. Lincoln 's Corsair gains a plug. The Nissan Sentra gets redesigned and the Kia Stringer gets freshened. Deals of the week include The Jeep Gladiator and the Mustang Bullit Speaking of Mustang we saw the reveal of the Mustang Mach E Electric ...
CYBERTRUCK THOUGHTS, TRAILBLAZIN CHEVY AND RAV4 PRIME
November 25, 2019 18:27 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Los Angeles Auto show saw at least 34 Reveals some of stunning others well a bit outlandish. And that's where we start this edition of CCR with the Reveal of Tesla's Electric pickup known as the Cybertruck. Musk allegedly has almost 200 K people that have pre ordered and he won a tug of war with a F150. But is it a real product and if it is will it morph into something else before its sold? Is Elon Musk just trolling jo...
SEMA FAVORITES, ELECTRIC HOT RODS, CAD XT5 and FERRARI FIGHTERS
November 22, 2019 03:26 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Chip Foose's E Type Jag, The Graveyard Cars 1000 horsepower Hellephant powered Chrysler, the Chevy E10 electric pickup all part of the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas. The electric hot rod trend has be begun with a 800 Volt Mustang and a GM Electric Crate Motor. Cadillac has big plans for it XT5 and Mercedes wants to re power an old Warrior. Talking Tech: Ferrari wants you to control its cars like a fighter pilot. C...
FORD v FERRARI THE INSIDE STORY, MACH E AND ALPHA REFRESHED LINE UP
November 15, 2019 17:33 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson We told you last week about FCA and Peugeot Teaming up in a Fifty Fifty Merger, but what happens to all of their thirteen brands? Will they all survive? One of those brands Alpha Romeo is getting a big refresh and some fans might be upset about it. Fords Mustang Inspired electric powered crossover The Mach E about to be revealed. The next generation Hyundai Sonata gets more electronic goodies and some unique headli...
C8 DYNOMITE , BRONCO PARTS REMOVAL, ABARTH 500 REVIEW
November 07, 2019 05:03 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Dyno mystery! Could the new Corvette C8 have more than 495 horsepower? Like A LOT More? We give our opinions. Some Toyota Supra owners will be getting new cars because their ride can't be fixed. What does a fully loaded 2020 Chevy Camaro Cost? You might be surprised The government gets a Low Volume lawsuit, what doe sit mean to you? Parts of the new Ford Bronco could be removable. All that and an "At the Wheel" r...
EXPLORER LAUNCH, ELECTRIC TURBOS, CHALLENGER TOPS, BMW X2 M REVIEW
November 06, 2019 02:56 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson It should have been a home run, so How did Ford Botch the Explorer Launch? Will performance drive trains fine their way in to Volkswagen's SUV's? One exec says it could happen Talking Tech: Electric Turbos are on the way Dodge Challenger is Top of the Ponies.. And why is Lane Centering not popular with new vehicle buyers? All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the BMW X2 M when we get rolling on this edition o...
CAD CT4, PORSCHE/TESLA RING BATTLE, FORD V FERRARI STUNTS
October 19, 2019 04:59 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Cadillac reveals its CT4 sedan. Porsche's Taycan Turbo takes on Tesla's Ludicrous Model S,The battle ground is The Nurburgring BMW's 4 Series gets a bold new look, but is it too bold for current BMW owners? What new cars are kept the longest? We'll have our Deal of the Week if you are shopping the showrooms. And in November Fox is planning a release of its feature film Ford V Ferrari.. Starring Christian Bale a...
FIAT TRIMS LINE UP, BMW ECONOMY and NEW OIL RATINGS
October 17, 2019 20:12 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Fiat Brings an end to the model that relaunched the brand in the US. Say goodbye to the 500. Who knew? BMW's new model 3 is quite the economy car. Talking Tech: One company has a plan for 3 dimensional cockpit displays. The oil filter gets an update. And speaking of oil we are all familiar with Viscosity ratings but did you know a big change is coming to motor oil to cue us in we'll talk with Kevin Ferrick...
VOLVO XC40 , NEW TOYOTA 86 and SUBARU BRZ and LINCOLN HISTORY
October 05, 2019 15:16 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Is Volvo about the build the safest car in the world? New versions of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are on the way. Kia's got a hot selling Crossover but what will happen when it gets competition from its cousin. VW fixes the Abby Road Album and Top Gear is selling a reasonably priced car. Plus we learn about 80 years of the Lincoln Continental from Ted Ryan, Ford/Lincoln archives and heritage Brand Mgr. Talking Tec...
NISSAN TITAN,MINI MINI, RANGER REVIEW
October 03, 2019 21:47 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Nissan reveals its 2020 Full size Titan Pickup at the Texas State Fair. Could the GM strike delay the delivery of the C8 Corvette? The Next Generation Mini could be just that... MINI. Plenty of deals deal deals, this time its reduced prices on the Ford's F150. Talking Tech: Its lighter and more durable. Its Gorilla Glass for your windshield. And "Tesla Talk": New software, A Dog mode that gets owners in trouble and a Te...
SHOULD BMW BUY JAGUAR, BABY BRONCO NAME, TESLA AND PORSCHE RING BATTLE
September 27, 2019 03:32 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Should BMW Buy Jaguar and Land Rover? One analyst says yes. What should Ford call its baby Bronco? Its narrowed it down to two names. On the market for a full size body of frame SUV? We'll have the deal of the month from Ford and Chevy. Update: Who won the Electric vehicle Nurburing record? Was it Tesla or Porsche? Well its a big confusing. All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the Nissan Path Finder Rock C...
GM STRIKE CONTINUES, BAD IDEA CAR LOANS, PORSCHE SIM SOUND
September 25, 2019 04:20 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The strike continues at GM with plants idled and workers on the street. GM is losing 100 million dollars a day and is Mary Barra's job in jeopardy? It was supposed to be Kia's halo vehicle that drove customers to the showroom. Problem is its not selling. The AAA says longer loans are bad for car buyers. Talking Tech: Porsche is offering an engine noise option. Is sim sound for you? All that and an "At the Wheel" revi...
TOO MANY NEW CARS, BMW CROSSOVER COUPE AND KIA TELL
August 17, 2019 20:22 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Hope for the best plan for the worst. Car Companies are planning for an economic downturn. And dealers have a many new cars and trucks on the lots. The Only problem; they're 2018 models. Infinity says their ready to take on BMW's X4 with a crossover coupe. The Wrangler gets a wobble fix. Karma and Mclaren show their latest at Pebble Beach. Plus Ram Prices out its light duty diesel, All that and a " At the Wheel" revi...
HYUNDAI SOLAR POWER, MCLAREN INDY TROUBLE, HONDA PASSPORT
August 10, 2019 16:33 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson BMW says goodbye to some of its models. Meanwhile Volkswagen and GMC are adding more standard technology to their lineups Tesla's in trouble again this time is reduced battery capacity and strange claims when it comes to safety ratings. Talking Tech Hyundai powers up with a solar roof. After a disastrous Indy 500 attempt McLaren says they are coming back stronger than ever and running a full season. Plus if want a fast s...