CRUISE CONTROL RADIO

HYUNDAI EV PLANS, JEEP 392 and MACH-E MUSTANG UPDATE

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

Hyundai's got big plans for EV's we'll take a look at their project plugin roster.

Two more online reveals are in the works this time from Jeep and Honda.

Is one manufacturer bringing back four-wheel steering?

Ford's Mustang Mach E electric crossover is just about in showrooms.

We figured we needed an update so Lisa Teed Brand Marketing Manager

for the Mach-E will be joining us.

All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Radio.    

F150 HYBRID, POWER WAGO LEXUS UX250H REVIEW

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

 

We the numbers when it comes to the F 150 hybrid fuel economy.

Ram celebrates 75 years of the Power Wagon.

 

Chrysler starts building a high-end Minivan.

 

Why is Volvo dropping cars from a 100-foot tall crane?

 

In our deals of the week segment: This time luxury brands are on sale.

 

Plus Hyundai has a fix for smelly seats...

All that and  Les has an  " At the Wheel" review of the Lexus UX250H

when we get rolling on Cruise Control Radio.    

 

 

 

 

GOOD CARS FOR LESS $$, HELLCRATE RELEASED AND SONATA HYBRID REVIEW

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

When Stellaris takes over Chrysler and Peugeot which models and brands won't make the cut?

Who says you have to spend 35 thousand dollars on a new car? We have details on inexpensive wheels.

Talking Tech: Illuminated seat belts?

Want to build your own Demon: The answer might be a HellCrate Crate Engine.

All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid  when we get rolling on Cruise Control.

 

 

MERC OUT OF AUTONOMOUS, ETHANOL TRANSITION AND GOLF R REVEALED

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

 

Mercedes says it's out of the autonomous driving business.

 

Is Ethanol a transitional fuel for the next several decades?

 

Bill Ford loved a prototype vehicle so much that he wanted to keep it.

 

Lexus builds a car inspired by birds

 

And we get the latest info on the just-released Volkswagen Golf R.

The most powerful Gold ever-built plus the Mk8 2022 GTI.

Golf Product manager Megan Closset joins us.

 

 All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Radio  

RAM ELECTRIC, FORD BIG CUBIC INCHES, VW TIGUAN DRIVEN

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

RAM says their electric pickup is on the way.

 

Is Ford putting a big cube engine back in its Mustang?

 

Why are the Feds watching Tesla and why do some Tesla owners have to

pay to get their radios back?  

 

Jaguar freshens up its E Pace

 

GM Performance has a new E Crate power train for your classic vehicle

All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the Volkswagen Tiguan R Line

 

 

 

 

LOWER COST FORD, HIGH END JEEPS and AVALON HYBRID DRIVEN

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

 

The new boss of Ford wants less expensive vehicles and he is getting started

by cutting the price on the new Mach E Mustang.

 

Buying a Jeep Wagoneer will be a high-end experience. We'll tell you why.

Kia has plans for a new Sportage We'll tell you what's in store for this compact SUV.

 

Talking Tech Jaguar's new interiors will come from recycled material.

Instant Collectible Ford is closing the books on one special Mustang

 

All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the  Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE

when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.    

VOLKSWAGEN IDed , BRONCO JOB ONE AND MUSTANG BULLITT DRIVEN

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

 

Volkswagen takes the wraps off its fully electric ID4 crossover.

We have plenty of details to share.

 

California wants no new internal combustion cars by 2035

 

For the first time in 24 years, a Ford Bronco is on the assembly line.

Job One has begun.

 

GM's got a contamination problem and it could lead to a recall.

 

Talking Tech a race car body made from flax speed yes Porsche has done it.

And Toyota owners are upset about Rodents.

 

All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the Ford Mustang Bullitt

when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.    

F-150 ELECTRIC, VW SAFETY RATED AND JEEPS MOJAVE GLADIATOR DRIVEN

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

 

Ford tees up its factory plans for the All-electric F150. Plus we have some design details for the EV version of America's best selling vehicle

 

One of Volkswagen's models gets a great safety score and is the brand getting ready to sell off some of its high-end marks?

 

A double-Talking Tech from BMW including the future of rear-seat entertainment systems and bringing back road feel.

 

Being  Aware:  The National Highway Safety Administration has a great  App that will keep you informed about recalls. We'll tell you how you can get it for free

 

And an Asleep at the Wheel Tesla driver breaks a record.

 

All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the Jeep Mojave Gladiator when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.    

NISSAN Z PROTO, MOST AMERICAN MADE AND HONDA CR-V DRIVEN

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

 

There has been no shortage of new model reveals lately and

this week did not disappoint with the wraps coming off

Nissan's Z Proto that features a bit of styling form  Z cars of the past.

 

Plus Hyundai reveals it's brand new Tucson cross over.

 

We'll have this year Made in America index that tells you which vehicles have the most

US-made content? Ford's Ranger did well and this week a new off-road edition called

the Tremor was introduced.

 

It's one of the oldest models still in production. But that's gonna change on September 18th.

We are talking about Nissans 400 Z. And one beloved feature may be staying in the lineup.

 

Plus Talking Tech:  Unlock your car with your face.

 

All that and an " At the Wheel" review of the Honda CR-V Touring

Edition when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.    

RAM SELLS OUT TRX, TECH EXPERIENCE SURVEY AND LEXUS 450H DRIVEN

On 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 cancellation of scores of automotive events across the

US this summer. We'll talk to Lance Miller co-owner of Carlisle Events about

next week's Corvettes at Carlisle and some of the changes they have made.

 

 All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the Lexus 450 H hybrid CUV

  when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.