Cruise Control Radio

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Going on Safari. Jeep reveals its Moab concepts that make be a vision of future models.    Two new vehicles were revealed by  Kia.    Talking tech: Synthetic gas development is underway by two manufacturers.   As the Tesla turns: A Cyber Rodeo, Model 3 Price increases and Buying Twitter   Plus we will have a  review of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson VW doubles down on its new corporate approach to sell fewer vehicles but make the ones they sell more expensive.   Meanwhile, GM and Toyota are teaming up to build quality affordable EV cars and CUVs   Ford's Lightning sets the pace for NASCAR's race in Martindale.   Kia prices out its all-new 40 Mile per gallon Sportage Hybrid.   Sign of the time credit card companies have to make changes because of high fuel prices.   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   New strict Federal regulations will change what automakers will be selling in the near future. We take a look at the new requirements.   Mercedes hangs a price tag on its first AMG electric.   As the Tesla Turns: Sold Out Models, Total Domination and a Drunk Novice   Vietnamese SUV manufacturer Vin Fast has plans for a US factory.   Vegas Baby!! Formula One is heading to the Neon City   Plus we'll have an At the Wheel review of the new 2022 Infiniti QX50 Essential All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Heat for the street: Toyota pops the lid off its 300 Horsepower Three-cylinder All Wheel Drive street-legal rally car the GR Corolla!   Ford performs Towing Torture tests on its F150 Lightning pickup   What dealer in your neighborhood is charging way over the MSRP sticker price. A new website has the details.   GMC'S Hummer EV hit   Talking tech: Hyundai wants your Electric vehicle to sound like and drive like a gas-powered vehicle.   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control     Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Selling fewer vehicles and making more money... Is this the future of the auto industry?   Mercedes says it our autonomous cars crash we'll accept the blame. Meanwhile over at Tesla.   Polestar gets a more affordable model.   Automotive plants around the country are closing and in one case it's not because of the chip shortage.   Talking tech: Less expensive carbon fiber made from leftover goop... It could happen.   Plus, some say  strange noises are coming from Kia's EV6   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson So long Hemi and hello Hurricane. Stellantis  reveals its straight-six twin-turbo powerhouse that upstages its V8's   Electrify America wants to build a destination charging station with plenty of amenities   Honda reveals some new model plans including the CR-V and possibly the return of the Honda Civic Hybrid.   And its time for this year's Drive for Design contest that looks to discover future automotive designers. Ram Designer and 1996 winner Ben Try Nin joins us and takes us inside the design studio.   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Chevy prices out its new Silverado. Now it just has to get the parts to build them. The Euro 7:  Ford reveals its EV plans for Europe. We'll offer our opinions on what might make the trip to the US.   New Car Assessment: How to rate safety systems its the new task for NHTSA. Hyundais got an exploding seat belt problem.   Talking Tech: You car as your friend.. Messages on your door handles and personalized puddle lights   What must every well-equipped AirB and B have?  An electric vehicle charger of course.   Plus we'll have an "At the Wheel" review of the 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Oil briefly dipped below $100 dollars a barrel this week. Does that mean pump pain may be reduced? Ford is leaving out features and adding blank off plates. Will this create problems for future used car buyers?   Is Audi getting into the Pickup truck business? Could a new assembly plant for Rivian mean the end of automotive dealers? As the Tesla turns: Massive across the board price increases, terminated truth-teller and  Elon wants to punch out a tyrant but he may need to pump up first.   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson One Automotive executive says new vehicle prices are out of hand and he's got a plan to fix them.   Jeep freshens its Cherokee lineup and may have plans for a powerful and efficient new engine.   Ford cuts its Mach E lineup   What's the future of the Subaru WRX STI?   Plus we'll have an "At the Wheel" review of the brand new Hyundai Santa Cruz sport activity vehicle  when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Volkswagens has been talking about the return of the Microbus now it's finally taken the wraps off the IDBuzz electric van, When will we see it on the showroom floor.   Pump Pain Relief? A large number of states are talking about temporarily rolling back or rescinding the gas tax.   The return of the Acura Integra   As the Tesla turns: Should Elon Musk shut off all Russian Teslas? and someone set an owner a bill for 600 thousand dollars of charging time.   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On 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 auto-adjusting cockpit.   Plus we'll have an "At the Wheel" of the Volkswagen Taos Compact CUV when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On 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.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On 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 burns up at sea?   Plus we'll have an "At the Wheel" review of the sporty Toyota Corolla Hatchback.   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On 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   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD  

On 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 Cruise Control.   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD    

On 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.   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control

On 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 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On 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 plus an "At the wheel" review of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo R Spec  when we get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On 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 get rolling on Cruise Control   Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD

On 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch Cruise Control live every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern.  Youtube www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo Facebook www.facebook.com/CRUISECONTROLRAD