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Episodes
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Ford reveals the new F150 pickup with Six engine choices, 11 different grill designs,
sleeper seats, Hybrid power, and enough electric power to run a construction site.
Plenty of news to get to and we are glad to have Brian Bell, Ford F-150 &
Ranger Marketing Manager. as our guest later in the show.
Turns out Convertibles are just as safe as hardtops.. That's according to a new study.
One auto manufacturer's financial troubles may cause them to close up shop while
another is rethinking the U.S. market.
Talking tech: Clutch by wire
And Hyundai's Hot Kona!
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
A big week coming up for Ford with the reveal of the F150 Pickup. Waiting in the wings is the much delayed Bronco but the reveal date for that capable offroader became controversial. We'll tell you why.
Talking Tech: Michelin's connected tires.
Honda says its trucks are tough but not too many people know that.. We have some news about future products.
And Ram celebrates our armed forces with the next phase of its "Built to Serve" pickups. Mike Koval Head of Ram Brand joins us to detail these tribute trucks.
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
GET READY: New Vehicles launches are going to explode for the 2022 model year.. And we will get you up to date.
Talking Tech: Mercedes perfects the electric turbo and drivers are gonna love the lack of lag...
Nissan reveals the new Rogue and we have Intel on the new Rogue Sport
Change of Plans: Cadillac tears up the design of its new flagship sedan
Plus Ford's bringing back the Mach1 Mustang and we have the latests from For'ds Ted Ryan
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Electric vehicles made Tesla the most valuable car company in America this past week,
But over at GM, EV's could cut into their market share. What's going on?
Two new reveals from Lexus and Nissan are happening this week and we have the details.
Subaru Powers up the popular Crosstrek.
Honda get cyberattacked
The Dodge Durango gets redlined
And the Corvette Museum reopens with new displays and cars with great stories.
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Jeep Wrangler... The Ford Bronco is coming for you. Its Jeep versus Ford when it comes to four-wheeling.
The Chevy Malibu may be bowing out of production. How many midsize sedans will be left?
Kia hasn't given up on sedans, in fact, they have a new one about to be introed and Hyundai has plans for Three new EV's
Safety changes are in the works for the Silverado.
With Hertz Rental Car in bankruptcy, it's selling off its fleet. As these cars and trucks a good buy? We'll have the results of a I See Cars study.
Plus a Blazin Discount Deal and a massive Acura reduction.
All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the new Nissan Sentra when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
The Mach 1 Mustang is returning for a limited time only.
And sticking with Ford we have some details in the soon to be revealed F 150 and the date is set.
Talking Tech: Is the smartphone the key to pedestrian safety? It sounds counterintuitive but one company says it's true.
Aston Martin will build you a car fit for James Bond.
Plus Acura just revealed its all-new TLX that's wider longer and lower. Product manager Johnathan Rivers joins us to take us through all the innovations.
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Volkswagen OKs the Ford alliance. What vehicles will we see first?
Buick ups the game when it comes to its Envision crossover.
Cadillac is discounting a future collectible and we have deal details.
You can't ignore Physics: A new study says you are more at risk during a crash if you are driving a small vehicle.
Talking tech: Is it time for your cars wires to get a Chili Wrap?
Ford is taking on the COVID Virus with extreme heat. We get the details from Ford's Stephan Tyler.
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Toyota reveals two brand new hybrid family haulers and one of them has a fridge!
Now everyone can buy a Mini for less than 20 thousand dollars, And the
Jeepster returns.
Hertz is selling off its performance fleet.
Plus Volvo limits speed on all fo its vehicles.
And finally, we have the story of the stainless steel Ford and Lincolns.
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Cancelations continue in the automotive world including the New York Auto Show and the Woodward Dream Cruise
Nissan freshens its Kicks and Genesis Prices the G80 l below the Euro Competition.
When will Ford build is last sedan for the US Market?
And its never really been revealed but could the new Ford Bronco be in production already?
Plus we get an update from Matt Hagan driver of the Mopar Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car.
What has he been up to while the NHRA tour has been on pause?
All that and more When we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
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.