Cruise Control Radio

On 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 Volkswagen's 2022 GTI?   And is Nissan going back to the future when it comes to transmissions?   All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.        

On 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 When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.  

On 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 Polestar has a match for the model 3   Plus we will be joined by Mark Trostle Head of Ram truck and Mopar Exterior design. He'll talk about future Ram trucks and how FCA is developing new designer talents.   All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.  

On 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 triple digit tickets.   And with the announcement of the cancellation of the  Pebble Beach Concurs D Elegance is it  time for Virtual Car Shows?   All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.          

On 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.   Fords got factory power improvements for its Ranger and Mustang.   And creating a simulator from a full size MINI   All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.    

On 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 in 146 countries with 12 current models in production So lets take a moment to wish the Mustang happy 56th birthday.   Ford Heritage and Brand manger Ted Ryan joins us to celebrate.   All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.    

On 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 "At the wheel" review of the 2020 Nissan Versa. When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.  

On 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 lane changes   We get the details about The first Genesis Crossover the GV80 and its  loaded with technology Kevin Smith will join us.

On 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: Ford's got plans for 3d printed wheel locks that are super personalized.   And we"ll have an "At the Wheel " review of the 2020  Cadillac XT6 Premium when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

On 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.

On 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 Talking Tech: The artificially intelligent sun rise.   And we"ll have an "At the Wheel " review of the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer Premier when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

On 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 Control Radio.    

On 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 from Wards Intelligence 

On 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 get us up to speed on all the car tech     All that and more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..       Talking Tech : Nissan Deadens Sound and Audi changes your dashboard.   Plus deals on Cadillac's, BMW's and Ford's    All that and more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..  

On 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 Cadillac's, BMW's and Ford's    All that and more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..  

On 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 that and more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..  

 On 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  Crossover this week.   Not a Mustang inspired crossover its a called a Mustang. We get the details from Christina Sanders, U.S. Consumer Marketing Manager for the  Mach-E. All that and more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..      

On 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 journalists and Tesla Fans? Deep Cybertruck thoughts.   Chevy Reveals another Crossover that fits in the line between the Equinox and Blazer, its called the Trail Blazer.   Toyota shows its most efficient crossover to date, the Rav 4 Prime.   Talking Tech: Smart tires that help when it comes to avoiding a crash.   All that and a "At the Wheel" review of the the Fiat 500 X Trekking when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..  

On 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.   Chevy's Suburban  now holds a unique record.   All that and a at the wheel review  of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..

On 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 headlights.   All that and we take you behind the scenes of the Ford V Ferrari story with Ford's Archives and Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio..