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Mini Oxford Edition, F150 Sales , EV Fires, VW Atlas review

On Episode of the Cruise Control  Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Mini reveals an affordable Oxford edition and gets set to dump front wheel drive.

Ford current edition F150 will stick around a while longer. Talking Tech :Renault has a way to snuff out EV fires and its giving away the tech for free

The Petersen Museum celebrates Ken Blocks life with a new display.

Plus We 'll run down the results of the new JD Power Vehicle Dependability study.

All that and an At the Wheel review of the Volkswagen 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line more when Fred Staab and Les Jackson get rolling on the Cruise Control Podcast

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00:00 Introduction

04:46 Mini Oxford Edition and Rear drive

11:55 F150 No longer top selling vehicle and no refresh

19:15 Talking Tech: solving electric car fires

26:21 Ken Block Petersen Museum tribute

30:21 JD Power dependability study

40:05 Volkswagen Atlas 2025 At the Wheel Review

BMW V8's Stay, MUSTANG GTD, DODGE SUB 30K PERFORMANCE, ZR1 VETTE RECORDS

On this Episode  of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

BMW says its V8's are here to stay! at least in the USA. If you plan on Buying a Mustang GTD you better be prepared to keep it for while.

Dodge's CEO says it might be the right time for a sub 30 thousand dollar performance car. We discuss what that might look like. Volvo reveals its EX30 and plans for 5 new models. The ZR1 Corvette breaks more records and the Blazer SS sets the pace at Daytona Plus Talking Tech : What do egg shells and tires have to do with one another? All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control. If you like the automotive content please like and subscribe and ring the bell https://tinyurl.com/Cruise-Control-Subscribe The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

Nissan Honda Deal Off, Return of the Celica, 2025 VW GTI and Golf R, Acura ADX

On this Episode of the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Honda Nissan merger is cancelled... Honda admits it wanted to take over Nissan. Now Nissan is going to cut its workforce and is looking for new non automotive partners.

It Seems like Toyotas is getting ready to bring back the Celica but they have some big changes planned. Volkswagen prices the 2025 GTI and the Golf R Why is Jeep spamming its owners while they drive? Talking Tech: Nice Dimples.. One tire manufacturer says aero dimples are the key to more efficient tires. And Acura prices out its more affordable ADX All that and more when Fred Staab and Les Jackson get rolling on Cruise Control. Like the automotive content please like and subscribe and ring the bell https://tinyurl.com/Cruise-Control-Subscribe The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

Nissan Merger Trouble, Jeep Wagoneer S Deals, Ford Extended Range, Porsche manual record

On this Episode of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Nissan might tell Honda no thanks when it comes to the merger and team up with big tech.

Jeep shows off its more affordable Wagoneer S Limited.. Ford wants to dive in extended range electric vehicles. Why bigger and heavier vehicles don't always mean you drive will be safer. Talking Tech : Renault builds a mobile efficiency laboratory And Porsche wants a row your own record at the ring. All that and more when Fred Staab and Les Jackson get rolling on Cruise Control.

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F150 Dethroned, Hemi Made in USA, Subaru Hybrid Revealed

On this episode of the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Which Toyota model outsold Ford's F 150 to become the best selling vehicle in the US?

Could Hemi V8 engine production be headed back to a plant in the USA? Subaru Reveals its Forester Hybrid and its new Wilderness Model at the Chicago auto show Chevy shuts down a best seller. What are the biggest range losing electric vehicles when it comes to freezing weather? Talking Tech: A hidden winch for Jeep's All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control.  The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

AMERICAN MADE INDEX, BMW X5, HONDA TRAIL SPORT PASSPORT

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

What more American than a F150? We have the latest results from Cars.Com's American Made Index.

Should American car manufacturers pull out of the Chinese market? One analyst says do it now! BMW's X5 celebrates its silver anniversary.

Toyota says it will build performance cars but it can't do it alone.. A new study says insurance claims are getting alot more expensive.

And We'll have and At the Wheel review of the the Honda Trail sport Passport All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control

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JEEP WRANGLER 392 NOT SO LAST STAND, BMW NEW X3, CHEAP GAS

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

It was supposed to be the last call for the 392 V8 Jeep Wrangler... Plans changed.

BMW Shows off its all new x3 Fisker went Bankrupt but some of his cars are still selling.

Would you buy one? A place of their own :The Bronco Off Roadeo opens up a new location

to let owner grow their off-road skills. What countries have the least expensive fuel?

And we have the reveal dates for two upcoming vehicles

All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control

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BMW M2, GOODBYE GTR , FAST CHARGE EV, TOYOTA CROWN SIGNIA REVIEW

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

BMW specs out its 2025 M2 model.

One manufacturer says hmm we might start building sedans again

Nissan says so long to the GT-R Talking Tech: The world's fastest charging electric car...

And what's the disturbing trend happening at many charging stations?

And we have an At the Wheel review of the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia All Hybrid All Wheel drive

that gets 38 Miles per gallon.

All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control

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TOYOTA & MAZDA ICED, CADILLAC HYPERCAR, EV"S NOT CONSIDERED, TOYOTA CROWN SIGNIA

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Toyota and Mazda team up on new internal combustion engines.

Nissan says no more to gas engines and Volkswagen cuts its EV budget to build

no electric cars and trucks.

Cadillac and Honda want to go into the HyperCar business.

Why a big truck or SUV might not be as safe as you think.

A New study say alot less people are considering EV's

We take a look at Toyota's Crown Siginia.. A Lexus without the Lexus badge

All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control

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UNLOCKING HONDA"S HYDROGEN FUTURE, NEW MPG RULES, JEEP NEW MODELS

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

One manufacturer says sedans are not dead. Honda goes Hydrogen right here in the USA.

New fuel mileage ratings were just released, what does this mean for new models?

Talking Tech: Could a new type of electric motor be the key to affordable electric vehicles?

And JEEP Says its going to get alot less confusing.

All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control

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