CRUISE CONTROL RADIO

EXPLORER LAUNCH, ELECTRIC TURBOS, CHALLENGER TOPS, BMW X2 M REVIEW

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

 

It should have been a home run, so How did Ford Botch the

Explorer Launch?

 

Will performance drive trains fine their way in to Volkswagen's

SUV's? One exec says it could happen

 

Talking Tech: Electric Turbos are on the way

 

Dodge Challenger is Top of the Ponies..

 

And why is Lane Centering not popular with new vehicle buyers?

 

All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the BMW X2 M 

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

CAD CT4, PORSCHE/TESLA RING BATTLE, FORD V FERRARI STUNTS

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

 

Cadillac reveals its CT4 sedan. Porsche's Taycan Turbo takes on Tesla's Ludicrous Model S,The battle ground is The Nurburgring

 

  

 

BMW's 4 Series gets a bold new look, but is it too bold for current BMW owners?

What new cars are kept the longest?

 

We'll have our Deal of the Week if you are shopping the showrooms.

 

And in November Fox is planning a release of its feature film Ford V Ferrari.. Starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon. Who's responsible for the great driving sequences? Well its Academy Award winning Stunt Coordinator  Robert Nagle. He'll join us to talk about how history was recreated.

 

Listen to the live show Saturday's at 10 AM Eastern live stream found HERE.

FIAT TRIMS LINE UP, BMW ECONOMY and NEW OIL RATINGS

 

 

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

 

Fiat Brings an end to the model that relaunched the brand in the US. Say goodbye to the 500.

Who knew? BMW's new model 3 is quite the economy car.

  

 

 

Talking Tech: One company has a plan for 3 dimensional cockpit displays.

The oil filter gets an update.

 

And speaking of oil we are all familiar with Viscosity ratings but did you know a big

change is coming to motor oil to cue us in we'll talk with Kevin Ferrick,

Director, API Product Programs 

 

Listen to the live show Saturday's at 10 AM Eastern live stream found HERE.

VOLVO XC40 , NEW TOYOTA 86 and SUBARU BRZ and LINCOLN HISTORY

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

 

Is Volvo about the build the safest car in the world? New versions of the

Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are on the way.

 

Kia's got a hot selling Crossover but what will happen when it gets competition

from its cousin.

 

VW fixes the Abby Road Album and Top Gear is selling a reasonably priced car.

 

Plus we learn about 80 years of the Lincoln Continental from Ted Ryan,

Ford/Lincoln archives and heritage Brand Mgr.

 

Talking Tech: Its lighter and more durable. Its Gorilla Glass for your windshield.

And "Tesla Talk": New software, A Dog mode that gets owners in trouble and a

Tesla Police car runs out of juice. All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the

2020 Ford Ranger when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

 Listen to the live show Saturday's at 10 AM Eastern live stream found HERE.

NISSAN TITAN,MINI MINI, RANGER REVIEW

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

 

Nissan reveals its 2020 Full size Titan Pickup at the Texas State Fair. Could the

GM strike delay the delivery of the C8 Corvette? The Next Generation Mini could

be just that... MINI. Plenty of deals deal deals, this time

its reduced prices on the Ford's F150.

 

Talking Tech: Its lighter and more durable. Its Gorilla Glass for your windshield.

And "Tesla Talk": New software, A Dog mode that gets owners in trouble and a

Tesla Police car runs out of juice. All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the

2020 Ford Ranger when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

 Listen to the live show Saturday's at 10 AM Eastern live stream found HERE.

SHOULD BMW BUY JAGUAR, BABY BRONCO NAME, TESLA AND PORSCHE RING BATTLE

 

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

 

Should BMW Buy Jaguar and Land Rover? One analyst says yes.

 

What should Ford call its baby Bronco? Its narrowed it down to two names.

 

 

On the market for a full size body of frame SUV? We'll have the deal of the month from Ford and Chevy.

 

Update: Who won the Electric vehicle Nurburing record? Was it Tesla or Porsche? Well its a big confusing.

 

All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the Nissan Path Finder Rock Creek Edition plus alot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.  

 

Listen to the live show Saturday's at 10 AM Eastern live stream found HERE.

GM STRIKE CONTINUES, BAD IDEA CAR LOANS, PORSCHE SIM SOUND

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

 

The strike continues at GM with plants idled and workers on the street. GM is losing 100 million dollars a day and is Mary Barra's job in jeopardy?

 

It was supposed to be Kia's halo vehicle that drove customers to the showroom. Problem is its not selling.

 

The AAA says longer loans are bad for car buyers.

 

Talking Tech: Porsche is offering an engine noise option. Is sim sound for you?

 

All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the Mercedes  A 220 AMG plus alot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.  

 

Listen to the live show Saturday's at 10 AM Eastern live stream found HERE.

TOO MANY NEW CARS, BMW CROSSOVER COUPE AND KIA TELL

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

 

Hope for the best plan for the worst. Car Companies are

planning for an economic downturn.

And dealers have a many new cars and trucks on the lots. The

Only problem; they're 2018 models. Infinity says their

ready to take on BMW's X4 with a crossover coupe.

The Wrangler gets a wobble fix. Karma and

Mclaren show their latest at Pebble Beach. 

Plus Ram Prices out its light duty diesel,

All that and a " At the Wheel" review of the all

new Kia Telluride SX when we get rolling

on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

HYUNDAI SOLAR POWER, MCLAREN INDY TROUBLE, HONDA PASSPORT

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

BMW says goodbye to some of its models.

Meanwhile Volkswagen and GMC are adding more standard technology to their lineups

Tesla's in trouble again this time is reduced battery capacity and strange claims when

it comes to safety ratings. Talking Tech Hyundai powers up with a solar roof.

After a disastrous Indy 500 attempt McLaren says they are coming back

stronger than ever and running a full season. Plus if want a fast street car Bugatti's

got one, It goes 310 MPH. And We'll run down the events for the upcoming Monterrey Car Week

All that and a " At the Wheel" review of the all new Honda Passport when we get rolling

on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

BLAZER FOOTBALL, HORSEPOWER SALE AND MITSU ECLIPSE CROSS DRIVEN

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

Is the US falling behind China when it comes to autonomous

driving development? One company says yes.

How did the new Chevy Blazer become a political Football? And what

Chevy model might be facing the ax? What are the most stolen vehicles

in America? Dodge is having a Horsepower sale! Talking tech:  Indy cars

go Hybrid. Plus Nissan Prices on its Versa Sedan.

All that and a " At the Wheel" review of the Mitsubishi Eclipse

Cross SE we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio...