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On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Consumer Reports says it was able to drive a Tesla with no one in the driver's seat fooling the Autopilot system. Mini shows off its Oxford Edition line up that can have you behind the wheel for about 20K Subaru Prices out its new Outback but has to stop all US Production thanks to the chip shortage. And Chips might be the only part...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Audi adds to its E Tron line up with the Q4 and Q4 sport back If you wanted a Durango Hellcat well you just might be in luck. Are the days of the traditional brick-and-mortar dealers numbered thanks to new upstarts? Talking Tech: Ford goes hands-off with its level 2 over-the-air update called Blue Cruise. Michelin wants to be more t...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Mercedes reveals its Electric flagship the EQS Mazda takes the wraps off its first Battery Electric the MX30. Chip woes: the chip supply problem persist cutting into production at Honda GM and Nissan, Volkswagen brings back the RTX What!!! Mustang maintains its sporty car sales lead and celebrates its 57th birthday. The car could ha...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Lexus announces its teammate Advanced Drive system and also takes on distracted driving Toyota debuts the GR 86 no replacement for more displacement. Jeep Updates the Compass. Rental Car prices skyrocket we'll tell you why. And Hummer reveals its Crab walking 830 horsepower EV SUV. are you ready for some tactical tech?  Tom Namovich...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   The Chevy Silverado goes electric but gas models are not going anywhere. From Concept to Consumer: GM says its Lyric will look the same as the prototype. Mercedes redesigns its CLS. Hyundai says it's not a truck OK! You that, right? Ford adds more models to its Explorer Line up including the Enthusiast ST with 400 horsepower and t...

Battery Breakthrough: GM says a 600 battery electric range might be just around the corner. Is the love affair with Tesla over, with challenges to its full self-driving capability and its new steering wheel design?   nge: the old way of buying a car from a dealer is changing rapidly at Hyundai and Mitsubishi. And one Ford dealer is told to cut its dealer-added markup. Volkswagen is ready to enter...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Details on the Hybrid E Ray Corvette. Honda says it has a Level 3 Autonomous vehicle ready to go. Meanwhile over at Tesla ..... Elon Musk says his fully autonomous car is just around the corner and the seld drive option will set you back 10K Volvo is moving to all-electric, all online sales and completely away from sedans and wago...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Awards Season: The Insurance Institute for Highway safety class of 2021 picks is a big one. 90 vehicles have won safety awards. Important info if you on the market for a new vehicle. Join us for our Facebook Live show Saturday's 10 AM to 12 Noon Eastern on the Cruise Control Radio Facebook Page Jeep prices out the Grand Cherokee L...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Is it an SUV or a Mini Van? Kia takes the wraps off its Carnival and we have the details. Mitsubishi extensively freshens up the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid for 2021 Ford expands its King Ranch models to a new category of vehicles. Somethings got Jaguar dealers worried and it's not the announcement that the brand is going all-electri...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota takes the number one spot for auto manufacturing from Volkswagen  we'll tell you which models pushed them over the top. Tesla updates its Model S and X and that's caused some controversy. Is Genesis getting ready for a Crossover Flagship model?  Deals on Heavy Duty Chevy's and Lincolns Jaguar starts building a car from the 50...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Jeep completely revamps its Grand Cherokee and now offers optional three-row seating. Could the Chrysler brand be a victim of Stellantis: the new group resulting from the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA Will Hyundai and Apple team up to build electric vehicles?   Talking Tech: the Volkswagen ID4 will tell is drivers when it's ok to coa...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Ford is stockpiling 1000's of new F 150s. We'll tell you what behind it all.   Pricing info on Nissans Leaf and updated Murano   Toyota shows off its second-generation  Mirai fuel cell vehicle   Take a guess what's the most popular color for cars across the globe?   Plus what do you if you're a manufacturer and you feel your vehic...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Hyundai scores with eleven of its new models getting the safety pick or safety pick plus rating. Mercedes takes the wraps off its tech loaded S Class flagship that features a sounds system with more than 30 speakers. Ford Bumps the Bronco to 2022 but rewards its patient buyers. Toyota's Chief urges governments not to ban the interna...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Fords 150 Hybrid is the most efficient full-size pickup sold in the US. We have the official MPG numbers. Buying a used Honda online just got a lot easier.   Chevy's Camaro struggles for sales and some models can't be sold in two states  But ... We have some info on great deals..   Cadillac says plenty of people are still interested...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Hyundai's got big plans for EV's we'll take a look at their project plugin roster. Two more online reveals are in the works this time from Jeep and Honda. Is one manufacturer bringing back four-wheel steering? Ford's Mustang Mach E electric crossover is just about in showrooms. We figured we needed an update so Lisa Teed Brand Marke...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   We the numbers when it comes to the F 150 hybrid fuel economy. Ram celebrates 75 years of the Power Wagon.   Chrysler starts building a high-end Minivan.   Why is Volvo dropping cars from a 100-foot tall crane?   In our deals of the week segment: This time luxury brands are on sale.   Plus Hyundai has a fix for smelly seats... All...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson When Stellaris takes over Chrysler and Peugeot which models and brands won't make the cut? Who says you have to spend 35 thousand dollars on a new car? We have details on inexpensive wheels. Talking Tech: Illuminated seat belts? Want to build your own Demon: The answer might be a HellCrate Crate Engine. All that and an " At the Whee...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Mercedes says it's out of the autonomous driving business.   Is Ethanol a transitional fuel for the next several decades?   Bill Ford loved a prototype vehicle so much that he wanted to keep it.   Lexus builds a car inspired by birds   And we get the latest info on the just-released Volkswagen Golf R. The most powerful Gold ever-b...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson RAM says their electric pickup is on the way.   Is Ford putting a big cube engine back in its Mustang?   Why are the Feds watching Tesla and why do some Tesla owners have to pay to get their radios back?     Jaguar freshens up its E Pace   GM Performance has a new E Crate power train for your classic vehicle All that and an " At the...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   The new boss of Ford wants less expensive vehicles and he is getting started by cutting the price on the new Mach E Mustang.   Buying a Jeep Wagoneer will be a high-end experience. We'll tell you why. Kia has plans for a new Sportage We'll tell you what's in store for this compact SUV.   Talking Tech Jaguar's new interiors will co...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Volkswagen takes the wraps off its fully electric ID4 crossover. We have plenty of details to share.   California wants no new internal combustion cars by 2035   For the first time in 24 years, a Ford Bronco is on the assembly line. Job One has begun.   GM's got a contamination problem and it could lead to a recall.   Talking Tech...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Ford tees up its factory plans for the All-electric F150. Plus we have some design details for the EV version of America's best selling vehicle   One of Volkswagen's models gets a great safety score and is the brand getting ready to sell off some of its high-end marks?   A double-Talking Tech from BMW including the future of rear-...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   There has been no shortage of new model reveals lately and this week did not disappoint with the wraps coming off Nissan's Z Proto that features a bit of styling form  Z cars of the past.   Plus Hyundai reveals it's brand new Tucson cross over.   We'll have this year Made in America index that tells you which vehicles have the mos...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Ram Sell Out its. 702 Horsepower 1500 TRX. It's the quickest and fastest \pickup truck sold in the US. How does Ford Respond? With even more horsepower.     Could one of Lincoln's newer SUV's end up canceled? Buick aggressively prices its new Envision.   Talking Tech: Ford  Sync 4 infotainment system gets an update.   Speaking of...

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson   Change at the top: Ford's CEO says it's time to retire.   And is General Motors really thinking of doing away with its name?   The Pandemic has people keeping their vehicles longer.   Bronco builders get petitioned.    Two more down A pair of auto shows get canceled for 2020   More sedans disappear.   As the Tesla Turns: A Model 3...