Episodes

  • Nissan Merger Trouble, Jeep Wagoneer S Deals, Ford Extended Range, Porsche manual record
    Feb 21 2025

    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.

    The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

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    53 mins
  • F150 Dethroned, Hemi Made in USA, Subaru Hybrid Revealed
    Feb 19 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • AMERICAN MADE INDEX, BMW X5, HONDA TRAIL SPORT PASSPORT
    Aug 22 2024

    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

    Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern

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    41 mins
  • JEEP WRANGLER 392 NOT SO LAST STAND, BMW NEW X3, CHEAP GAS
    Aug 7 2024

    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

    Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern

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    41 mins
  • BMW M2, GOODBYE GTR , FAST CHARGE EV, TOYOTA CROWN SIGNIA REVIEW
    Jul 26 2024

    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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    41 mins
  • TOYOTA & MAZDA ICED, CADILLAC HYPERCAR, EV"S NOT CONSIDERED, TOYOTA CROWN SIGNIA
    Jul 7 2024

    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

    Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern

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    42 mins
  • UNLOCKING HONDA"S HYDROGEN FUTURE, NEW MPG RULES, JEEP NEW MODELS
    Jun 22 2024

    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

    Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern

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    41 mins
  • GM EV DISCOUNTS, 2024 LEXUS RZ, SUBARU WRX and TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME REVIEW
    Jan 14 2024

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

    GM says it will discount its electric vehicles by 7500 dollars in place of the Federal tax benefit. The 2024 Lexus RZ has plenty of news to share. Why are some Mercedes getting turquoise lights? Subaru prices its 24 WRX.. Are narrow lanes safer? We have the results of a new study Dodge's CEO comes to the aid of a Military member who got a raw dealer deal. And we will have an At the Wheel review of the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime. When we get rolling on Cruise Control

    Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern

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    41 mins