CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING

Fred Staab and Les Jackson
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Cruise Control Motoring is a automotive show that takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with vehicle reviews, new car recommendations, new automotive tech plus interviews with auto industry designers, engineers and executives.  Cruise Control Motoring is a show for the car enthusiast that enjoys racing and restoring all kind of vehicles. Check out our site at www.cruisecontrolradio.com

  1. 5d ago

    Genesis GV90 Goes BIG! 657 HP, Coach Doors + Hyundai’s EV Battery Breakthrough

    #GenesisGV90 #Hyundai #AutomotiveNews Genesis is going BIG with its new 657-horsepower GV90 flagship electric SUV, complete with coach doors, a massive 123.5-kWh battery, ultra-luxury seating and some fascinating new safety technology. But that's just the beginning. Hyundai says new battery technology could cut EV battery costs by 30%, speed charging by 40% and extend battery life by 20%. Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down what that could mean for future EVs. Plus, the average new vehicle transaction price is now just $145 shy of $50,000. Ford is responding with some serious price cuts on the 2027 Maverick — while the Lincoln Corsair is headed dramatically in the other direction. Also on this edition of Cruise Control Motoring: • Porsche builds a factory race car you can buy — for about $275,000 • 2027 Kia Sportage pricing • Ford cuts Maverick prices by as much as $4,270 • Lincoln Corsair gets hit with a major price increase • Ram finally gives the Power Wagon a Cummins diesel — just as diesel prices soar • NHTSA expands its GM/Honda electronic brake-system investigation to more than 1.16 million vehicles • U.S./Canada auto tariffs could reach 50% • Jeep introduces another special-edition Wrangler • BMW says younger buyers are helping kill physical dashboard buttons • Is the Toyota Tacoma becoming America's last manual-transmission pickup? • The future of manual transmissions and simulated shifting • Polestar faces a major U.S. sales problem • And a rare Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat goes to the dealership for routine service — and allegedly comes back wrecked. Join Fred Staab and Les Jackson for automotive news, new vehicles, industry analysis and plenty of opinions on Cruise Control Motoring. Subscribe and join us every week. Chapters 00:00:00 Cruise Control Motoring 00:01:00 Hyundai's EV Battery Breakthrough 00:08:06 Genesis GV90: 657 HP Luxury Flagship 00:15:18 Porsche's $275,000 Factory Race Car 00:18:42 2027 Kia Sportage Pricing 00:22:55 Average New-Car Price Nears $50,000 00:31:25 Ford Starts Cutting Prices 00:31:56 2027 Maverick Gets Big Price Cuts 00:36:28 Lincoln Corsair Price Jumps $7,300 00:39:34 Ram Power Wagon Finally Gets Cummins Diesel 00:41:48 GM/Honda Brake Investigation Expands 00:46:12 U.S.-Canada Auto Tariffs Could Hit 50% 00:50:01 Jeep Wrangler Smoky Mountain Edition 00:55:21 BMW Blames Younger Buyers for Killing Buttons 01:02:44 America's Last Manual-Transmission Pickup? 01:07:35 Are Manual Transmissions Really Dying? 01:12:35 Polestar Faces U.S. Sales Ban 01:19:31 Hellcat Goes in for Service — Comes Back Wrecked 01:26:15 Closing — See You Down the Road #Genesis #GV90 #ElectricVehicles #EVNews #FordMaverick #Porsche911 #RamPowerWagon #BMW #ToyotaTacoma #CarNews #NewCars #CruiseControlMotoring

  2. Sep 8

    Ford’s BIG Plans: 4-Door Mustang + Bronco Pickup! | Corvette Grand Sport X & More

    #FordMustang #FordBronco #automotivenews Ford may be preparing two HUGE additions to its lineup: a four-door Mustang and a Ford Bronco pickup aimed directly at the Jeep Gladiator. We break down what Ford dealers are reportedly being shown and what these new models could mean for Mustang, Bronco and Ford’s future lineup. Plus, Chevrolet’s new 721-horsepower Corvette Grand Sport X is rolling off the production line, Kia reveals pricing for the affordable EV3 with up to 321 miles of range, and Lucid turns the three-row Gravity into a 1,070-horsepower Gravity GT-S. We also dig into Audi’s fight to save its legendary five-cylinder engine, including the possibility of putting it into the Volkswagen Golf R, Chrysler’s plans for two vehicles priced below $30,000, the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class technology, the 600-horsepower Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition, Gordon Murray’s screaming 12,100-rpm V12 supercar and a new hydrogen land-speed record. And Toyota has one of the strangest — and smartest — recall diagnostic procedures we’ve seen: technicians are literally using a plastic hammer to help determine whether recalled Toyota Tundra V6 engines need replacement. We explain how Toyota’s V35A Crank Bearing Inspection actually works. IN THIS EPISODE: 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X • Kia EV3 • Lucid Gravity GT-S • BMW recalls • BMW M engines • Audi five-cylinder • VW Golf R • Ford F-150 Raptor • Ford Bronco pickup • Lincoln Bronco-based SUV • four-door Ford Mustang • Chrysler Pacifica concepts • Chrysler Airflow/Aero plans • Mercedes-Benz C-Class • Gordon Murray S1 LM • Dodge Charger Super Bee • Jaguar Land Rover production • hydrogen land-speed record • Toyota Tundra engine recall CHAPTERS 00:00 Cruise Control Motoring — This Week’s Automotive News 03:48 721-HP Corvette Grand Sport X Production Begins 08:45 Kia EV3 Pricing + 321 Miles of EV Range 13:26 Lucid Gravity GT-S — 1,070-HP Family SUV 15:54 BMW Recall — The Fix May Involve Adhesive 20:57 BMW’s New Tech Keeps High-Performance Engines Alive 24:16 Audi Fights to Save the Five-Cylinder Engine 25:59 Could a 5-Cylinder Volkswagen Golf R Happen? 29:04 2027 Ford F-150 Raptor Gets a Lower Entry Price 31:06 Ford Bronco Pickup vs. Jeep Gladiator 34:43 A Lincoln Version of the Bronco? 38:54 Ford Dealers See a Four-Door Mustang Prototype 42:00 Could the Four-Door Mustang Become a Police Car? 44:24 Chrysler’s Performance Pacifica Concepts 46:51 Chrysler Plans Two Vehicles Under $30,000 50:01 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gets Major Technology Upgrade 54:25 Gordon Murray’s New V12 Supercar 59:02 600-HP Dodge Charger Super Bee 62:26 Jaguar Land Rover Could Move Production Closer to U.S. 65:19 Hydrogen Car Sets 406-MPH Land-Speed Record 69:41 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems — The Hammer Test 81:14 Closing — Cruise Control Motoring #Ford #Mustang #FordMustang #Bronco #FordBronco #BroncoPickup #Corvette #CorvetteGrandSport #ChevroletCorvette #KiaEV3 #Kia #Lucid #LucidGravity #Volkswagen #GolfR #Audi #BMW #DodgeCharger #SuperBee #Toyota #ToyotaTundra #TundraRecall #MercedesBenz #Chrysler #ElectricVehicles #EVNews #CarNews #AutoNews #AutomotiveNews #NewCars #PerformanceCars #MuscleCars #PickupTrucks #CruiseControlMotoring

  3. Sep 4

    Ford’s $30K EV Pickup Revealed? Fathom Targets Affordable Electric Trucks

    #FordFathom #ElectricTruck #ford Ford has revealed the name and starting price for the first vehicle based on its new Universal EV Platform. Fathom is expected to be a small electric pickup roughly the size of a Ford Maverick, with a starting price of $28,350. Ford sees its new affordable EV architecture as a major step toward bringing lower-cost electric vehicles to the mass market. But that’s just the beginning of this edition of Cruise Control Motoring. Fred Staab and Les Jackson also dig into the growing problem of negative equity, with nearly 3 in 10 trade-ins underwater and some buyers carrying enormous amounts of old debt into their next vehicle. Mercedes admits touchscreens went too far, Ford explains a major July sales decline, and Ferrari’s roughly $600,000 electric model is already attracting buyers. Plus: hybrids are beating battery EVs in California, Tesla insurance costs get a closer look, the Camaro could return for the 2029 model year, Hyundai’s Venue becomes one of America’s least-expensive new cars, heated seats top a surprising list of must-have features, and GM develops technology that could automatically adjust your mirrors to reduce blind spots. And yes, there’s still plenty of V8 news: Ford expands V8 availability in the F-150 while Ram changes course with the 5.7-liter HEMI. Cruise Control Motoring — automotive news, new vehicles, technology, pricing and industry analysis with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Cruise Control Motoring 00:03:41 2027 Ford F-150 Expands V8 Availability 00:10:24 Ram Changes Course on the 5.7L HEMI 00:13:44 Toyota EV Pricing and New Electric Models #Ford #FordFathom #ElectricTruck #ElectricVehicles #EV #FordMaverick #FordF150 #Ram1500 #HEMI #MercedesBenz #Ferrari #Camaro #ChevroletCamaro #HyundaiVenue #Tesla #HybridCars #CarNews #AutomotiveNews #CruiseControlMotoring 00:19:07 Ford Fathom: The Under-$30K Electric Pickup 00:26:21 Nearly 3 in 10 Trade-Ins Are Underwater 00:34:16 Mercedes Admits Touchscreens Went Too Far 00:39:03 Ford Explains Its Big July Sales Drop 00:44:49 Ferrari’s $600K Electric Car Sells Out 00:50:29 Hybrids Are Beating EVs in California 00:54:04 Why Teslas Can Cost More to Insure 01:00:19 Camaro Could Return for 2029 01:03:07 Hyundai Venue: America’s Cheapest New Car? 01:04:52 Heated Seats Are a Must-Have Feature 01:08:05 GM’s Automatic Mirror Technology 01:11:31 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

  4. Sep 1

    MERCEDES BANNED IN THE U.S.? | Biggest Audi Ever | Super Bee Returns

    #Mercedes #Audi #carnews Could Mercedes actually be banned from selling vehicles in the United States? This week on Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson explain the legal challenge facing Mercedes-Benz and what it could mean for one of the world's biggest luxury automakers. We also take a first look at Audi's biggest SUV ever—the all-new SQ9 and discuss why Audi is entering an even larger luxury SUV segment. Plus, Dodge's legendary Super Bee may be making a comeback, pricing is revealed for the powerful Ram Rumble Bee, Genesis unveils a stunning 641-horsepower performance EV, Toyota updates the GR Corolla, we examine the growing gap between new and used vehicle prices, electronic door handle safety concerns, and how new restrictions on Chinese automotive technology could reshape the automotive industry. If you enjoy automotive news, new vehicle reviews, industry analysis, interviews and buying advice, subscribe to Cruise Control Motoring for new videos every week. FEATURED STORIES Could Mercedes face a U.S. sales ban? Audi unveils its biggest SUV ever All-New Audi SQ9 Dodge Super Bee returns. Ram Rumble Bee pricing revealed. Genesis reveals a 641-horsepower performance EV Toyota GR Corolla updates New vs. used vehicle pricing Electronic door handle safety concerns Chinese automotive technology restrictions Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Could Mercedes Be Banned From Selling Cars In America? 18:40 Audi Reveals Its Biggest SUV Ever – New SQ9 27:20 New vs. Used Vehicle Prices Continue To Separate 33:45 Chinese Technology Ban Could Reshape The Auto Industry 38:45 Genesis Unveils 641-HP Performance EV 41:33 Dodge Super Bee Returns? 44:05 Ram Rumble Bee Pricing Revealed 49:30 Toyota GR Corolla Gets Even More Extreme 58:30 Electronic Door Handle Safety Concerns 01:07:30 Final Thoughts 01:11:14 End #MercedesBenz #Audi #AudiSQ9 #SuperBee #RumbleBee #Ram #Mopar #Genesis #GRCorolla #LuxurySUV #ElectricVehicles #AutoNews #Automotive #CruiseControlMotoring

  5. Aug 26

    Cadillac's Surprise Move! Range Rover GT, 2027 Toyota Tundra Trailhunter & More

    #Cadillac #RangeRover #Toyota Cadillac is making a surprising shift by bringing gasoline-powered models back into its long-term plans, while Range Rover is preparing an all-new GT that could redefine luxury electric performance. Toyota also previews the 2027 Tundra Trailhunter, Nissan expands the Z lineup, Volkswagen updates Atlas pricing, and we discuss whether now is the right time to buy a used EV or hybrid. Join Fred Staab and Les Jackson as they break down the week's biggest automotive stories, explain what they mean for consumers, and separate the hype from the headlines.   Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:09:08 Range Rover GT Revealed | Land Rover's New Electric Grand Tourer 00:09:43 Cadillac Brings Gas-Powered Models Back Into Future Plans 00:20:34 Ford Explains How Racing Builds Stronger, More Durable V8 Engines 00:25:28 Nissan Z NISMO Manual Pricing & Enthusiast Updates 00:49:25 2027 Toyota Tundra Trailhunter | What's New 00:56:24 Volkswagen Atlas Pricing, Features & Value 01:07:23 Is Now the Time to Buy a Used EV? 01:08:52 Toyota & BMW Expand Hydrogen Partnership 01:11:25 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts #TundraTrailhunter #RangeRoverGT #CadillacNews #ToyotaTundra #LuxuryCars #ElectricVehicles #CarNews #AutomotiveNews #NewCars #NissanZ #VolkswagenAtlas #OffRoad #PickupTrucks #SUV #Hybrid #EV #CarReviews #CruiseControlMotoring

  6. Aug 12

    Ford Tariff Refund Lawsuit | Subaru Trailseeker Pricing, Toyota Tacoma Moves to Texas & Hyundai Ionic 5

    #Ford #AutoNews #subaru Ford is facing a proposed lawsuit over tariff-related vehicle pricing, and we break down what it could mean for buyers. Plus, Subaru has announced pricing for the all-new Trailseeker EV, Toyota is shifting Tacoma production to Texas, Hyundai cuts the price of the Ioniq 5 N, Nissan prepares to end Altima production, Bronco Sport news, autonomous vehicle developments, an incredible 11,000 RPM V12 hypercar, and much more. Join Fred Staab and Les Jackson as they cover the biggest automotive headlines of the week on Cruise Control Motoring. In this episode: Ford tariff refund lawsuit explained Subaru Trailseeker pricing announced Toyota Tacoma production moves to Texas Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets a price reduction Nissan Altima production winding down Bronco Sport updates Autonomous vehicle news 11,000 RPM V12 hypercar MINI news and more  Like, Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest automotive news and reviews. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Cruise Control Motoring 00:42 Ford Tariff Refund Lawsuit Explained 03:45 Toyota Moves Tacoma Production to Texas 09:05 Subaru Trailseeker Pricing Announced 15:20 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Price Cut 20:05 Fiat Topolino News 25:18 Nissan Altima Production Ending 30:02 Autonomous Vehicles & First Responders 3 6:10 11,000 RPM V12 Hypercar 43:00 MINI News 49:30 Bronco Sport Update 56:20 Viewer Mail & Automotive Discussion 01:10:28 Thanks for Watching #Ford #MachE #MustangMachE #Subaru #Trailseeker #Toyota #Tacoma #Hyundai #Ioniq5N #BroncoSport #AutoNews #ElectricVehicles #EV #CarNews #CruiseControlMotoring

  7. Jul 3

    Most American Cars Revealed! Corvette Destroys Pikes Peak & RAM TRX Returns!

    #Corvette #RamTRX #AutomotiveNews The automotive world is making headlines this week! Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1X smashes the Pikes Peak Hill Climb record by more than 23 seconds, RAM brings back the supercharged 777-horsepower TRX, and the latest Cars.com American-Made Index reveals the most American-built vehicles for 2026—with some surprising results. We also cover Porsche's decision to keep the iconic 911 gasoline powered, Toyota's plan to increase RAV4 production, the latest Tundra engine recall controversy, why more buyers are turning to used vehicles, how EV depreciation may create bargains, Volkswagen's ambitious product plans, Honda's Element comeback rumors, Jaguar's biggest launch in decades, BYD's growing threat, GM's changing product strategy, autonomous Nürburgring records, and the growing debate over license plate privacy. If you love trucks, sports cars, performance vehicles, automotive technology, industry news and new car reviews, you've come to the right place. Subscribe to Cruise Control Motoring with Fred Staab and Les Jackson for weekly automotive news, vehicle reviews, industry analysis, interviews and new car coverage. #Chevrolet #CorvetteZR1X #PikesPeak #Ram #RamTRX #Carscom #AmericanMade #TruckNews #CarNews #PerformanceCars #SportsCars #Porsche911 #Toyota #RAV4 #Tundra #Volkswagen #HondaElement #Jaguar #BYD #ElectricVehicles #EVNews #UsedCars #CruiseControlMotoring Chapters 00:00:00 Cruise Control Motoring Introduction 00:00:57 Cars.com Most American-Made Cars Rankings 00:04:30 Corvette ZR1X Breaks Pikes Peak Record 00:09:30 RAM TRX Returns with 777 Horsepower 00:14:30 Porsche Confirms Gas-Powered 911 Future 00:18:30 Toyota Expands RAV4 Production 00:23:00 Toyota Tundra Recall Update 00:27:00 Why More Americans Are Buying Used Cars 00:31:30 EV Depreciation Creates Buying Opportunities 00:36:00 GM Says High Gas Prices Are Changing Buyers 00:41:00 BYD's Growing Threat to Global Automakers 0:46:00 Volkswagen Plans 20 New Vehicles 00:51:00 Jaguar's Biggest Launch in Decades 00:56:00 Honda Element Comeback? 01:01:00 License Plate Cameras & Privacy Debate 01:06:00 First Autonomous Nürburgring Record 01:12:00 Listener Mail & Automotive Discussion 01:18:00 Final Thoughts 01:21:25 End

  8. Jun 29

    Chevy Strikes Back! 2027 Silverado Revealed | BMW M3 Gas & EV | Porsche Taycan Gets Fake Gears

    #Silverado #Chevrolet #pickuptrucks Chevrolet has officially revealed the all-new 2027 Silverado and it's making a statement. With new V8 engines, advanced technology, updated styling and major capability upgrades, Chevy says this is the most powerful and advanced Silverado ever built. On this episode of Cruise Control Motoring, Fred Staab and Les Jackson break down everything you need to know about the new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and discuss whether Chevy is striking back at Ford, Ram and Toyota in the full-size truck market. Also this week: • BMW confirms the next M3 will be available as both a gasoline-powered performance car and a fully electric model • Porsche updates the Taycan with virtual gear changes and simulated shifting • Genesis impresses at the 24 Hours of Le Mans • Ford tears down engines daily in an effort to improve quality and reduce recalls • Nissan introduces a more affordable Frontier Sport truck • Hyundai continues its sales momentum • Audi focuses on improving interior quality and design If you love pickup trucks, performance cars, automotive technology, new vehicle reviews, industry news, V8 engines, EVs and motorsports, you've come to the right place. Please Like, Subscribe and Share! CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:01 Show Preview 00:05 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Revealed 00:11 Nissan Frontier Sport Pricing & Value 00:18 BMW M3 Gas vs Electric Future 00:25 Genesis Impresses At Le Mans 00:31 Porsche Taycan Gets Virtual Gear Changes 00:37 Audi Focuses On Better Interiors 00:45 Ford Tearing Down Engines To Improve Quality 00:52 Chevy Revives Historic V8 Engine Names 00:58 Hyundai Sales Momentum Continues 01:04 Automotive Industry Roundtable 01:10 Viewer Discussion & Analysis 01:16 Final Thoughts 01:19:40 Cruise Control Motoring Podcast #CruiseControlMotoring #ChevySilverado #Silverado1500 #TruckNews #PickupTruck #V8Power #BMWM3 #PorscheTaycan #GenesisRacing #LeMans #AutomotiveNews #CarNews #NewCars #Ford #NissanFrontier #Audi #PerformanceCars

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Cruise Control Motoring is a automotive show that takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with vehicle reviews, new car recommendations, new automotive tech plus interviews with auto industry designers, engineers and executives.  Cruise Control Motoring is a show for the car enthusiast that enjoys racing and restoring all kind of vehicles. Check out our site at www.cruisecontrolradio.com

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  • Creator
    Fred Staab and Les Jackson
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © copyright 2026 Cruise Control Radio
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