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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...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Ford closes the order banks for the  F 150 lightning electric pickup and GM says the wait will be long for the electric Hummer. How will manufacturers meet the demand?   Mercedes get approval for its level 3 autonomous driving system.   As the Tesla turns. A new way to prevent Icing at the charge station and playing computer games w...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson 300 is the new 200 Miles of Range that is for electric vehicles. Hyundai Ionic 5 EV Crossover gets the 300-mile range rating from the EPA meanwhile GM is talking about 400 or 500-mile ranges being the norm. Audi prepares a big send-off to one of its performance models. We'll tell you about a 2022 Crossover that costs less than the 2...

Stellantis has an Electric Vehicle day filled with new product information from Dodge, Ram and Jeep. The future looks pretty exciting.   Chip woes continue at GM with Cadillac Eliminating one feature that you might not be aware of. Meanwhile, Ford has found a way to build its F150 with all the features.   Musk says get ready for your mind to be blown.   Plus talking tech.. Has GM come up with a wa...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Ford is shutting down plants due to the chip shortage and that includes the F150   Camaro woes. Sales slide could this be the end of Chevy's sporty two-door?   Is Ford building a C8 Corvette competitor? and a possible Mini Raptor?   Mini has a vision of a Urbannaut   Plus 16 cars that cost less to buy new than they do used.   And...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Volvo shows off its Concept recharge. A built from ground up electric CUV and they shine a light on future technology we will be seeing in just a few years.   Porsche details its super hot Cayenne Turbo GT packing over 600 horsepower!   Kia scores when it comes to Stinger safety   What vehicle brands are most likely to get a speed...

Hyundai teases its new pickup truck the Santa Cruz What Range Anxiety? ....Mercedes says its soon to be revealed EQS will have 478 miles of range and can fast charge over one hundred and eighty miles in just 15 minutes.   Nissan's 370 Z sales are plummeting. VW's ID4 is outselling the Mustang Mach E Talking tech: School bus safety is about to get better thanks to CV2X Genesis reveals its X All tha...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Volkswagen says it doesn't need to be number one anymore. The Acura MDX rates a safety plus. Chipmakers say they can catch up with demand by June but Ford cancels production of the Bronco due to the shortage. Criminals are stealing a strange car part. Talking Tech: Germany says it's going to mine the Rhine for an important battery c...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Honda unwraps its 11th generation Civic with a more straightforward design inside and out. AMG GLC 63 S SUV comes alive with V8 Power. Talking Tech: Virtual Design. It's the key to Cadillac's future new models. Why are Canadian Car dealers annoyed with their US counterparts? All that and an At wheel review of the all-new 2022 Acura...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Plenty of vehicle reveals at the Shanghai Auto show. What will be coming to the U.S and Europe? Toyota is getting in the electric crossover game. And Honda says it's going all-electric by 2040. Genesis goes electro lux with its G80. VW prices out its Taos Crossover and shows off an SUV that is too big for Americans. Plus why is it a...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Honda unwraps its 11th generation Civic with a more straightforward design inside and out. AMG GLC 63 S SUV comes alive with V8 Power. Talking Tech: Virtual Design. It's the key to Cadillac's future new models. Why are Canadian Car dealers annoyed with their US counterparts? All that and an At wheel review of the all-new 2022 Acura ...