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On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Nissan Maxima comes to the end of the road. But a new sedan could get the green light and its got a very popular name associated with two-door performance..   Genesis prices out its  super lux G90   GM wants to pay off some Bolt EV owners   Will the new Mustang GT be packing 500 ponies?   And We'll have an At the-Wheel review of...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Supply chain Problems: Manufacturers delay new models and cut back on production because of parts shortages.   Ford shows the cost-effective off-roader Maverick Tremor.   Why are more and more rats chewing up your vehicle's wiring harness?   Toyota is buying back one of its newest models   Plus are cars from the 1990s becoming the h...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson What makes that new CUV so Appealing? We run down the results of JD Powers' The latest study, its all about Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout.   Chevy gets competitive with its all-new Colorado pickup. Sort of a mini Silverado, Ford Puts its Lighting to work and we uncover a great new F150 package that's a bargain.   Tun...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Both GM and Ford are taking new steps to fight huge dealer markups   Genesis goes Priority One when it comes to its new G90   When will the new Mustang be revealed? We know and if you stick around you will too.   Talking tech: It's just a piece of cardboard covered in fabric, Lotus has a plan to update one of the most basic features...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Sedan comeback? Toyota shows off its new high-riding hybrid four-door. Subaru refreshes the Outback and Legacy   Hyundai reveals its Ioniq 6 streamliner.   As the tesla turns: Autopilot boss says goodbye and why Tesla wants to buy customers' cars   'Talking tech: seats are now climate controlled and vibrate. We'll have an explanat...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The world is not ready for electric vehicles... That's what one Scientist believes. We'll tell you why.   What's new for Jeep Wrangler and the 4XE for 2023?   Talking tech: Supercar brakes for less.. It's all thanks to NASA Go out big: The last BMW V12 has been built, plus is there a special goodbye Hellcat model in the works?   And...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Are electric vehicles pricing many out of the new car market? One executive says yes. VW reveals its Aero sedan,   Is one full-size pickup manufacturer getting out of the pickup truck business?   Jeep releases its Freedom Package. California makes gas more expensive right before the holiday weekend and Tesla makes supercharging fr...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson JD Power rolls out its Initial Quality Study and finds the last year has not been too kind to manufacturers, We have the results of the least and most problem-plagued new cars and trucks.   Hyundai switches up its lineup for 2022 and some vehicles won't be making the cut. Plus they go all-in on electric vehicles with the incredibly...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Dealers preventing you from selling your own car or truck and no more end-of-lease vehicle buyouts? Is the way we buy vehicles changing forever? The Good wood festival took place in West Sussex England. We'll look at what Aston Martin, McLaren, and Polestar were running up the hill. Subaru prices out the Impreza and VW is planning a...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Porsche is set to go public with the biggest Initial Public Offering in German History. Hard to believe but the Nissan Leaf has been around for a decade. We tell you about the updates for 2023. Dodge sets the date for revealing its future performance vehicles. How can a license plate cost 24 million dollars? Plus we will have At the...

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...