CRUISE CONTROL RADIO
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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BLAZER FOOTBALL, HORSEPOWER SALE AND MITSU ECLIPSE CROSS DRIVEN
August 03, 2019 20:37 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Is the US falling behind China when it comes to autonomous driving development? One company says yes. How did the new Chevy Blazer become a political Football? And what Chevy model might be facing the ax? What are the most stolen vehicles in America? Dodge is having a Horsepower sale! Talking tech: Indy cars go Hybrid. Plus Nissan Prices on its Versa Sedan. All that and a " At the Wheel" review of the Mitsubishi Eclips...
ELECTRIC MINI, JEEPS GOT PLANS AND LEXUS NX300 DRIVEN AND REVIEWED
July 12, 2019 20:57 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson MINI's brand new Electric is revealed plus we have details on their other future models. Ranger tests well when it comes to crashes but one Jeep model still has a reoccurring problem. Speaking of Jeep's we have details on their plans for the 2020 model year Talking in tech . Imagine if you could change your camshafts profile while driving down the road? Drip Drip Drip the C8 Corvette is going to be revealed in just a few ...
MOST AMERICAN CARS, BMW GREEN ZONE AND HONDA CIVIC REVIEWED
June 29, 2019 14:24 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson We start this hour with a look at the Cars.Com American made index. What is the most American made car? The answers will surprise you. Ford reveals its Tremor Pickup with big V8 power. Talking tech: BMW's new hybrids will live in the Green Zone. Why are used cars at or under ten thousand dollars hard to find? And what is high heat doing the European Motorists? All that and a "At the Wheel" review of the Honda Civic Tour...
CROSSOVERS HURT, GLB MERC AND KONA DRIVEN
June 15, 2019 20:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson CAR WARS: A new study says all those new Crossovers maybe hurting automakers sales number. But its hasn't stopped Mercedes they release their GLB crossover this week and they like to call it the Mini G Wagen. Ford and VW continue to talk and work deals.. Could this be the next big merger? Toyota Adds new safety features, Explorer Recalls and Jeep Wobble.. Hot Wheels gets digital. All that and an " At the Wheel r...
FCA MERGER, JAG RETIRES FLAGSHIP AND LEXUS RC350 F SPORT DRIVEN
May 31, 2019 20:07 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Will FCA and Renault merge? Its a big question in the auto industry this week. Who benefits and who gets hurt? Jaguar is retiring its flagship model we'll tell you why. Are Subcompact SUV's the next big thing? Buick thinks so we have details on the new Encore GS. Talking Tech: Imagine driving new cars years before they' re built. Volvo has a plan to do just that. Ferrari reveals its most power car and its also a p...
VW BEETLE SEND OFF, TOYOTA HYBRID HORSEPOWER, MITSU OUTLANDER REVIEW
May 25, 2019 20:42 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Volkswagen has big send off plans for its Beetle. Does Toyota have plans for a 450 horsepower Hybrid pickup truck that gets 30 MPG? What will rising depreciation numbers do to the used car market? GM's Delaying its six cylinder pickup truck diesel and Mini has stopped selling manuals we'll tell you why. They're back home again in Indiana for the 103rd running of the Indy 500. Team Mclaren never qualified do to a ...
GOODBYE AUDI TT, CAR AND TRUCK TRUST AND VOLVO V60 T6 AWD AT THE WHEEL REVIEW
May 25, 2019 19:46 - 40 minutes - 37 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Audi may revive a ultra luxury brand and say goodbye to the TT model. Consumer Reports takes a hard stand against the latest version of Tesla's auto pilot. What Car and Truck brands do you trust? We' ve got the rankings from a recent study Cadillac has plans for some big news next week and we have the info for you right now. Talking Tech: GM says its time for Teens to buck;e up before they drive and they have some...
HONDA TRIMS, LORDSTOWN COMEBACK, LEXUS ES300H ULTRA LUX REVIEWED
May 11, 2019 18:55 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Honda has plans to trim its lineup. Will the Lordstown Ohio GM plant comeback to build EV pickups? Subaru sales are suffering, we'll tell you why. Apple Car Play is usually free on many car models . BMW charges for it and that might mean you'll pay if you have a new Supra as well. Why are thieves stealing side view mirrors? Deals of the week, pickup trucks and SUVs on sale! All that and an a "At the Wheel" review of the L...
CAMARO SURGERY, CAD NEW BOSS AND KIA SOUL REVIEW
May 04, 2019 21:41 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Daimler says goodbye to one of its brands. Chevy's Camaro gets emergency surgery. Does Cadillac's new boss have the brand all figured out? What happens to your insurance payments if your caught driving distracted? A new Chinese manufacturer plans to sell its crossovers in the the US. Plus a Chevy Ford feud goes violent And we'll have an At the Wheel review of the 2020 Kia Soul X-Line
MUSTANG SVO?, CADILLAC SUPER CRUISING and TOYOTA RAV4 DRIVEN
April 07, 2019 02:16 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Lots of Mustang news on this weeks Cruise Control Radio could a new Four Cylinder Turbo Pony signal the the return of the SVO Stang? VW builds the 30 Millionth of one of its models Talking Tech: What's causing Cadillac's Super Cruise to lose its mind? And we'll have an "At the Wheel " review of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited All that an more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
MERGER TALK, NEW YORK REVEALS AND BRONCO DOORS
April 04, 2019 05:51 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Merger talk: Will two companies bid for a major player in the US Market? We have some news from Lincoln and Hyundai about New York auto show reveals. Jeep and VW release pricing on some of their new models. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO CLICK HERE Talking Tech: one new Ford model is getting removable doors Listen to the live broadcast on Saturday, April 6th at 10 AM Eastern. Find out how to listen HERE. C8 C...
MAYBACH SUV, FORD AND GM EV PLANS, SECOND EDITIONS and TIRE TECH
March 28, 2019 14:47 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Mercedes is set the build one of its most expensive vehicles right here in the USA. Ford and GM start to reveal their Electric Vehicle plans and expand their factories. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO CLICK HERE Second editions:Two vehicles with low sales numbers get a second chance. Listen to the live broadcast on Saturday, March 30th at 10 AM Eastern. Find out how to listen HERE. Then we'll talk tire tech wit...
NISSAN UPDATES, FORD DATA MINING and MAZDA'S NEW CX-5
December 04, 2018 04:21 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Nissan adds a missing component to its 2019 Roque Sport. Mazda trades MPG for Power in its new 2019 CX-5 DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO CLICK HERE An SUV that rules the ring? The 2019 Mercedes AMG GLC 63 is the quickest Crossover around the Nurburgring. Is Data mining part of Ford's plans for profit? As Ford moves away from US sedan production is information the next product that will replacethe Fiesta, Focus ...
SUBARU AND RANGE ROVER PLUG IN, CARLOS GHOSN"S FALL FROM GRACE AND SOLID STATE BATTERIES
November 30, 2018 15:23 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson He saved Nissan but now Carlos Ghosn finds himself inside a Japanese Prison cell. What happened? GM says don't look at the label when it comes to the MPG rating on one of their new pickups DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO CLICK HERE Ranger Rover and Subaru go Plug-Inn hybrid for 2019 Volvo had a plan for the LA auto show, no new Cars. Ranger Rover and Subaru goPlug-Inn hybrid. LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST OF CRUI...
PORSCHE SPEEDSTER, NEW 64 BUG and COMPACT DIESEL WAR
October 19, 2018 02:46 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson You know him from Trucks!, Hands on Cars and Paintucation. Kevin Tetz joins us as guest co host on this weeks show. The Paris Auto show is in the books and we have stories from Porsche revealing its 911 speedster, BMW showing its new 3 series,that won't get a popular option when it it comes to the US. Plus a 1150 Horsepower electric hyper car that costs 3.6 million dollars.. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO CLICK H...
THOMPSON PISTON RECORD, RANGER PRICE AND ACTIVE AERO VETTE
August 24, 2018 04:01 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Danny Thompson breaks the Piston Driven Land Speed Record in his fathers 50 year old car. FORD prices out its brand new Ranger Pickup. Why is VW running commercials that show a Chevy Bolt? Have a question for a Corvette Engineer? Leave us a message on Facebook or Twitter we'll ask it on the air Saturday August 25th. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO CLICK HERE Why is VW running commercials that show a Chevy Bolt? ...
TARIFF TALK, SCAT PACK 1320 and ACCENT REVIEWED
August 16, 2018 05:13 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Tariff talk is spreading across the auto industry. Could it mean some models will no longer be available and insurance costs and part theft will skyrocket? And could your US made vehicle cost more as well? Second Time Around: If you missed your chance to buy a Ford GT you just might get another shot. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE DODGE SCAT PACK 1320 Dodge Rolls out the Scat Pack 1320 editi...
NISSAN GETS ITS KICKS, BMW M ELECTRIC and RAM DELAY
August 16, 2018 05:02 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The new RAM pickup is off to a slow launch and one of its drive train combos is still waiting for approval. NISSAN KICKS Hyundai shows off its Iron Man Kona and Gives you more for less when it comes to its Sonata plug in. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE BMW's M line plans to go hybrid and electric. VW might get Buzzed right here in the USA. Live Stream on Saturday August 18th at 10 AM Eastern...
THE CARS THAT MADE AMERICA, AFFORDABLE V8 CAMARO and NEW MODELS FAST!
August 18, 2017 11:23 - 44 minutes - 29.3 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Chevy brings the ZL1 to NASCAR or at least a car that looks like a ZL1 and Executives are talking about a more affordable V8 model for the street. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE Hyundai is looking to slash development time for its new models we'll tell you how... Talking Tech Mazda reveals a gas powered engine with the efficiency of a Diesel LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST OF CRUISE CONTROL RADIOLive...
ANTRON BROWN, TOP GEAR AMERICA and ROLLS PHANTOM REVEALED
August 04, 2017 02:50 - 42 minutes - 28.8 MBOn this edition of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Is the UK's proposed ban on gas and diesel powered cars and trucks really a ban on the internal combustion engine.? We will have the details. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE Three time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion Antron Brown joins us from Sonoma California. He 's going to fill us in on what it takes to host BBC America's Top Gear America. Antron will take us behind the scenes and talk abou...
NEW VEHICLE REVEALS, RAM BOSS TALKS SPECIAL EDITIONS and MERC'S DIESEL MOVE
December 01, 2016 02:34 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Plenty of new vehicle reveals, we are going to bring you up to date including a plug in hybrid from Cadillac and a Nismo Sentra from Nissan.. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE Mercedes might be getting away from diesels in the US market but another manufacturer announced plan for a diesel powered cross over. LISTEN TO THE NEXT EDITION OF CRUISE CONTROL RADIOLive Stream on Saturday Decemb...
McAPPLE MARRIAGE?, AUDI SAVES THE MANUAL and MINI COOPER GET TORQUED
October 07, 2016 05:06 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Apple and McLaren are they the perfect match or are they just flirting? DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE Audi Delights by saving the manual but how many people will check that option box? LISTEN TO THE NEXT EDITION OF CRUISE CONTROL RADIOLive Stream on Saturday October 1st at 10 AM Eastern.Find out how to listen HERE . We will Talk Tech : Can an aftermarket device make your car drive its ...
ARCIMOTO FIRST DRIVE, BOLT RANGER and THE STATION WAGON RETURNS
October 02, 2016 02:38 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson They call it the everyday electric... We take a first drive in the Arcimoto SRK prototype and the president of the the company Mark Frohnmayer will join us. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE Chevrolet reveals the official range of its new electric Bolt.. and it's a game changer. LISTEN TO THE NEXT EDITION OF CRUISE CONTROL RADIOLive Stream on Saturday October 1st at 10 AM Eastern.Find...
TESLA MOVING TOO FAST?, FIATS PRICE PLANS AND FORD"S FUTURE TECH
September 27, 2016 04:30 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Did Tesla move to fast with its Autopilot software one company thinks so and they have parted ways with Tesla.. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE Fiat has introduced plans to get consumers buying small cars again... But will customers return to the showroom ? LISTEN TO THE NEXT EDITION OF CRUISE CONTROL RADIOLive Stream on Saturday October 1st at 10 AM Eastern.Find out how to listen ...
CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART TWO
September 23, 2016 03:34 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Welcome to hour two of our Corvette special that was recorded livefrom the 80 acres of fiberglass at Corvettes at Carlisle. Every year over 5000 Corvette owners come to Carlisle Pennsylvania an we have this event covered from all angles.. like this one. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE First up.. Carlisle's Lance Miller to updates us on the return of Carlisle flag made from Corvettes ...
CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART ONE
September 21, 2016 01:30 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson They have came from all over the US, Canada and even Europe and Australia to join in the 2016 edition of Corvettes at Carlisle in Carlisle Pennsylvania. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO RIGHT CLICK HERE First up.. We'll learn about whats new on the 2017 Corvette Stingray and Grand Sport from GM'S Phil Minch and Josh Holder.. LISTEN TO THE NEXT EDITION OF CRUISE CONTROL RAD...
LAND ROVER COPYCAT, BUICK'S NEW WAGON and DANDELION MOBILITY
June 21, 2016 03:13 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Land Rover brings what could be a landmark lawsuit against a Chinese company. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download Is Buick getting ready to reveal a new station wagon? And is this the next big automotive trend, can worain decals be far be...
BMW STOP SALE, HIGH OCTANE and ONSTAR gets PROACTIVE
May 12, 2016 04:31 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson BMW stops sale of its brand new 7 Series and yes its an airbag problem. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download Time to order: Ford opens up sales of its GT super car. According to a new study Americans love the idea of plug in hybrids, but d...
NEW GM HEAD OF DESIGN, RENT A ASTON MARTIN and ROTARY RETURN FOR MAZDA?
April 27, 2016 02:29 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson There's a new head of design at GM and his first big project is the next generation Silverado. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download If you've been craving a brand new Mazda Speed 3 or 6,well you wont be seeing one any time soon... But a new rotary engine w...
HYUNDAI'S GREEN DREAM, ADDING VROOM TO USED CAR BUYING EXPERIENCE and JAG'S PERFORMANCE LINE
April 23, 2016 03:26 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Hyundai plans to take the green when it comes to clean cars with 26 new models. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download We have an update on the Takata airbag recall and its not good. Listen live on Saturday April 22nd at 10AM Eastern. Jaguar launches its pe...
GENESIS REVEALED, RECALL REACH OUT and SONATA HYBRID REVIEWED
April 07, 2016 12:21 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson New York Auto Show with reveals from Chevy, Nissan, Mercedes and Genesis. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download Put on the Brakes: An important safety system will soon be standard on virtually all cars and trucks. Listen live on Saturday April 2nd at 10AM Easte...
SCIONS FADES AWAY, BLACK CHROME CADDY AND GEN Z DRIVERS
March 30, 2016 03:58 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The SCION nameplate will fade into history but first one last model and then what will Toyota call Scions old models? DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download Will Black Chrome lead to more sales at Cadillac?Is the new Civic Hatchback the sportiest Honda ever or pe...
BMW DRIVES YOU, AUDI TRIPLE TURBO DIESEL and NON BLINDING PIXELS
March 10, 2016 03:49 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson BMW plans for its future building the ultimate machine that drives you. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download There's a potential problem for Ford F 150 owners. Talking tech: Why a 1000 pixel headlight will not blind on coming drivers. Listen live on Saturday M...
NEW MODELS MORE OFTEN, GENEVA HOT RODS and NISSAN SENTRA DETAILS
March 08, 2016 23:46 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Why are automakers changing up the production cycle of their new vehicles and which pony car might get a full remake ahead of schedule? DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to downloadPerformance was the name of the game at the Geneva auto show and we got everything from at 1500 horsepower street car to the new Aston Martin and the rev...
STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED IN CALIF, VW'S BUDD-e MICRO BUS , BEST TECH FOR 2016
January 11, 2016 18:14 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson California says you need a steering wheel and a human when it comes to autonomous cars. DOWN LOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download Is Ford getting ready to add a diesel option to its new F 150? VW might bring back the Microbus with a bit of a twist.We discuss the BUDD-e Listen on Saturday January 16th at 10AM Eastern. W...