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On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   New strict Federal regulations will change what automakers will be selling in the near future. We take a look at the new requirements.   Mercedes hangs a price tag on its first AMG electric.   As the Tesla Turns: Sold Out Models, Total Domination and a Drunk Novice   Vietnamese SUV manufacturer Vin Fast has plans for a US factory....

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Heat for the street: Toyota pops the lid off its 300 Horsepower Three-cylinder All Wheel Drive street-legal rally car the GR Corolla!   Ford performs Towing Torture tests on its F150 Lightning pickup   What dealer in your neighborhood is charging way over the MSRP sticker price. A new website has the details.   GMC'S Hummer EV hit  ...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Selling fewer vehicles and making more money... Is this the future of the auto industry?   Mercedes says it our autonomous cars crash we'll accept the blame. Meanwhile over at Tesla.   Polestar gets a more affordable model.   Automotive plants around the country are closing and in one case it's not because of the chip shortage.  ...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson So long Hemi and hello Hurricane. Stellantis  reveals its straight-six twin-turbo powerhouse that upstages its V8's   Electrify America wants to build a destination charging station with plenty of amenities   Honda reveals some new model plans including the CR-V and possibly the return of the Honda Civic Hybrid.   And its time for t...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Chevy prices out its new Silverado. Now it just has to get the parts to build them. The Euro 7:  Ford reveals its EV plans for Europe. We'll offer our opinions on what might make the trip to the US.   New Car Assessment: How to rate safety systems its the new task for NHTSA. Hyundais got an exploding seat belt problem.   Talking Tec...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Oil briefly dipped below $100 dollars a barrel this week. Does that mean pump pain may be reduced? Ford is leaving out features and adding blank off plates. Will this create problems for future used car buyers?   Is Audi getting into the Pickup truck business? Could a new assembly plant for Rivian mean the end of automotive dealers?...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson One Automotive executive says new vehicle prices are out of hand and he's got a plan to fix them.   Jeep freshens its Cherokee lineup and may have plans for a powerful and efficient new engine.   Ford cuts its Mach E lineup   What's the future of the Subaru WRX STI?   Plus we'll have an "At the Wheel" review of the brand new Hyundai...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Volkswagens has been talking about the return of the Microbus now it's finally taken the wraps off the IDBuzz electric van, When will we see it on the showroom floor.   Pump Pain Relief? A large number of states are talking about temporarily rolling back or rescinding the gas tax.   The return of the Acura Integra   As the Tesla t...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Stellantis says it needs to make its battery-electric vehicles profitable and shows off its first all-electric designed from the ground up Jeep.   The Conquesters : Bronco scores against Wrangler and what are people selling to buy Ford Mavericks?   As the Tesla turns: New models with mixed up tires, Information leaks, and Central In...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford reorganizes and splits the company into two teams E and Blue.   BMW wants to put ani iX or an I4 in your driveway virtually   Honda teams up with Sony to develop electric cars   One state wants to ban over the air vehicle updates.   Mini's got plug plans for the most powerful vehicle they ever made.   All that and more when we...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Dealers' markups are here to stay  Is paying MSRP a thing of the past?   One executive says its the new way of doing business and it's not going to change, but some manufacturers are fighting back,   On the Range. VW's ID4 gets a boost   Talking Tech: A hatch that slides   3G Cell service is going away what does that mean to your ol...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford's CEO says it's time to reimagine the company. Could it mean spinning off their electric vehicles?   We have pricing information from Kia and Mazda.   Alfa Romeo's head of North America Larry Dominique joins us to discuss the Alfa Tonale compact crossover and the future of the brand in the US.   Tires without air? Michelin got...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Lincolns going for five by 2026 Five Electric crossovers to join their all-electric lineup   Hyundai might use microwave parts to make up for the chip shortage.   And will the marks ever stop? One Kia dealer doubles the price  of an EV6   Subaru Prices out the new WRX   Talking Tech: will an inflatable steering wheel lead to more...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Mercedes plans on continuing the power and performance of AMG even if they're not burning fossil fuels. We have details on the 677 HP  EQE   Headlight tech gets approved... which could finally cut down on glare.   Comeback Kids. Could a VW model and the Delorean be returning to the showrooms?   Consumer Reports just released its 2...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ram is ready for a revolution and they want you to help.   What brands are at the top of the JD Power Dependability study?   As the Tesla turns: Frozen door handles, Removed steering parts, and a battery the size of a soda can.   Alpha Romeo  reveals its compact SUV   All that and an "At the Wheel" review of the  2022  Lexus GX 460...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson 5 thousand, 10 thousand, twenty thousand dollars over the MSRP of new vehicles. That's what some buyers have been paying. Is this the new normal? We'll tell you what one auto executive thinks about it.   Kia shows off its plug-in hybrid Sportage we have the details.   Cars are getting safer but roads are getting more dangerous. What...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota remains the number one auto manufacturing breaking GM's 90-year record.   Nissan prices out its Titan Pickup   Safety Tech: Why do some automatic braking systems work better at night?   We have the updated list for vehicles that cost more used than new.   Talking Tech: A road that can charge your car's battery.   All that and...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Is GM planning to get rid of one of its electric vehicles? And what will they replace with? Meanwhile, demand for the Silverado EV and Hummer EV is skyrocketing. And Chevy is almost out of the car business. Thanks to losing its Spark.. Engine and Motor Tech: Including a 335 Horsepower Motor the size of a backpack. A two-stroke gas e...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Jeep Prices on its plug-in hybrid  4XE Grand Cherokee Line Up   Say goodbye to another sedan..VW walks down memory lane and remembers the Passat.   As the Tesla Turns. Hoping for inexpensive Tesla for 25 Grand well....... And Musk gets tracked and a shakedown.   It happened again. Another 2022 model can no longer be ordered from t...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota reveals the all-new three-row Sequoia with some heritage and plenty of new capability. What s the average price of a used vehicle these days we have the results of a study from Kelley Blue Book. Mazda begins production of the CX50. The Plan is to double sales in the USA. Plus Ford's 400 Horsepower go anywhere Bronco Raptor th...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Mercedes showed off its Vision EQXX with dozens of new innovations. Chrysler revives a name from its past. And also plans out is Electric Future.   Nissan Kicks off its 2022 Kicks with affordability and fun.   Chevy reveals the Silverado EV and the first edition sells out in 12 minutes. We learn about this 600 plus horsepower elec...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   GM has a new way for customers to buy used cars and trucks. It's called Car Bravo.   Honda teases the new HRV.   The average transaction price for a new vehicle climbs even hirer and more people than ever are buying Rolls Royces. Hmm someone's got money.   As the Tesla Turns: Cybertruck delayed again, 19-year-old hacks 25 of Elon'...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Change at the Top: Toyota is now America's best-selling automaker. GM had held that title since 1931 VW says the US still needs the Jetta and they also announce the reveal date for the Volkswagen Buzz van. Talking tech: It's true BMW has a car that can change color with a push of the button. Plus Consumer Reports Investigative Journ...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Genesis reveals its most luxurious model the G90   We'll have pricing for 2022 models from Acura and Mazda   The average transaction price for new and used cars continues to climb.   Talking Tech: Change the color of your vehicle with the push of a button? One manufacturer is going to show off its system at the CES show in a few w...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota and Lexus might be a bit late to Electric Vehicles but this week they made up for it announcing 30 upcoming Battery Electrics. BMW plans on changing the exhaust of its vehicles with an over-the-air update. One city sues Kia and Hyundai over vehicles they say are too easy to steal. Plus we'll discuss a car theft trend that use...