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On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Prices are on the rise everywhere and GM is no exception one model got its tag raised over 5 thousand dollars! Could Toyota have a hydrogen-powered crossover in its lineup? Subaru refreshes its three-row Ascent SUV Plus Ford is making more than 5,000 curated photographs and product brochures from the first century of the company’s h...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Cadillac reveals more about its upcoming Celestiq.   Hyundai prices out its new 2023 Palisade including the XRT model and Kia tells us how much it will cost to buy its all-wheel drive Seltos CUV   What states are the most expensive and least expensive to own and drive a car?   Talking tech: Are Pop Up Headlights making a return? Wel...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Buick revives the Wildcat name and puts in on a swoopy new concept.   Subaru's 2023 Crosstrek was supposed to be all-new but it looks very familiar.   Honda says its new HRV has more power.   Hertz and Polestar team up to put cars in the dream fleet..   Talking tech: Toyota has passenger safety on its radar   Plus we will have At th...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson New vehicle reveals New Technology we have it all.   Toyota takes the wraps off the super-sized Sequoia, and for something a little smaller they reveal the hybrid edition of the Corolla Cross.   What are the best car colors to buy to avoid depreciation? We have the results of a new study   Nissan Altima breaks cover and we have the...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Prices are out for Nissan's new Z and it's a bit of a deal.   Genesis shares info and tech on its all-new GV60 EV crossover.   Honda Previews its EV CUV that it's building with GM.   Talking tech: Clearing the Air! Volvo wants you to breathe better   Plus we will have At the wheel review of the Kia Niro Hybrid All that and more when...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson BMW reimages its 3 Series Sedan and touring model with hybrids and technology. Cadillac opens up the order books and prices its Lyriq that is flooding the brand with new customers. Ford has a plan to stop big markups by its dealers. Hyundai Sonata Sadness   Plus we will have At the wheel review of the brand new Ford Bronco All that...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Volkswagen revives a tough truck name from the past to enter the Pickup truck market in the US. Plus it signals an entry-level EV is on the way.   Mitsubishi reveals its plug-in hybrid Outlander   One Auto executive is not too excited about electric vehicles.   We take a look at the just introduced Range Rover Sport.   Plus we will...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson VEE SUV... The Escalade V lights up with 682 Horsepower. Subaru updates its Legacy Talking Tech: Hyundai may just break Class 8 trucks' diesel addiction. Toyota Turbos the Highlander. And Ward's Editor in Chief Bob Gritzinger joins us to discuss the 10 best vehicle interiors and user interfaces.   All that and more when we get rolli...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Kia reveals its revamped Soul What are the fastest-selling  New and used cars? Diesel Details: what's the price of fuel doing to the price of everything. Talking Tech: Synthetic gas that cleans the atmosphere! Plus we will have At the wheel review of the Nissan Frontier Pro 4X   All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Contro...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Jeep says it has so many products and sales that it needs its own stand-alone dealers.   Just how much power is onboard the new Cadillac Lyriq?   Talking Tech: Another steering wheel transformation and Screen doors for a popular Off-Roader.   What might be disappearing from Mini's lineup thanks to world events?   Plus we will have A...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Stop the line: Ford and Subaru shut down production since they cant' get parts. Porsche brings back the Ducktail.   Talking Tech: Audi plans on using recycled glass   Why subscription-based vehicle options may be a non-starter   Plus we will have at the wheel review of the Subaru Outback Wilderness   All that and more when we get ro...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Ford ignites the production of its electric pickup, The Lightnig,   Acura releases details and pricing on its new  Integra.   A new study says customers really like shopping for vehicles online. We'll tell you what they find the most attractive.   Subaru Puts a number on its first Battery Electric, The Solterra   Plus we will have...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Lexus shows off its first all eclectic crossover called the RZ   Subaru prices out its only rear-drive vehicle... The BRZ   Lincoln reveals its all-electric Star Concept   And Lincoln historian Ted Ryan will join us to celebrate 100 years of elegance and innovation.    All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control     Watc...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Going on Safari. Jeep reveals its Moab concepts that make be a vision of future models.    Two new vehicles were revealed by  Kia.    Talking tech: Synthetic gas development is underway by two manufacturers.   As the Tesla turns: A Cyber Rodeo, Model 3 Price increases and Buying Twitter   Plus we will have a  review of the Jeep Gr...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson VW doubles down on its new corporate approach to sell fewer vehicles but make the ones they sell more expensive.   Meanwhile, GM and Toyota are teaming up to build quality affordable EV cars and CUVs   Ford's Lightning sets the pace for NASCAR's race in Martindale.   Kia prices out its all-new 40 Mile per gallon Sportage Hybrid.   S...

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...