CRUISE CONTROL MOTORING

Fred Staab and Les Jackson** take you on another fast-paced ride on Cruise Control Motoring! This week: Toyota reveals the 2026 all-hybrid RAV4 — more horsepower, more range, and a GR Sport version that adds some Gazoo Racing flair. Ford shows off its RTR Mustang, a driftable, affordable EcoBoost performance coupe designed with Vaughn Gittin Jr. Another automaker struggles with an aluminum shortage, stalling production. Kia teases the 2027 Telluride, while GM talks AI and conversational software for future vehicles. We break down which electric vehicles are delayed, canceled, or still coming, plus a look at the new Toyota FJ — will it reach U.S. shores? It’s the latest in auto tech, design, and performance — all in one show! Keep the automotive content coming please like and subscribe and ring the bell https://tinyurl.com/Cruise-Control-Subscribe The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring #CruiseControlMotoring #ToyotaRAV4 #RTRMustang #ToyotaFJ #EVNews #AutoPodcast #HybridSUV #FordPerformance #KiaTelluride #CarTalk #carpodcast #mustangmache #kiatelluride #corvettemuseum #corvette

On Episode of the Cruise Control  Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Mini reveals an affordable Oxford edition and gets set to dump front wheel drive. Ford current edition F150 will stick around a while longer. Talking Tech :Renault has a way to snuff out EV fires and its giving away the tech for free The Petersen Museum celebrates Ken Blocks life with a new display. Plus We 'll run down the results of the new JD Power Vehicle Dependability study. All that and an At the Wheel review of the Volkswagen 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line more when Fred Staab and Les Jackson get rolling on the Cruise Control Podcast If you like the automotive content please like and subscribe and ring the bell https://tinyurl.com/Cruise-Control-Subscribe The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring 00:00 Introduction 04:46 Mini Oxford Edition and Rear drive 11:55 F150 No longer top selling vehicle and no refresh 19:15 Talking Tech: solving electric car fires 26:21 Ken Block Petersen Museum tribute 30:21 JD Power dependability study 40:05 Volkswagen Atlas 2025 At the Wheel Review

On this Episode  of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson BMW says its V8's are here to stay! at least in the USA. If you plan on Buying a Mustang GTD you better be prepared to keep it for while. Dodge's CEO says it might be the right time for a sub 30 thousand dollar performance car. We discuss what that might look like. Volvo reveals its EX30 and plans for 5 new models. The ZR1 Corvette breaks more records and the Blazer SS sets the pace at Daytona Plus Talking Tech : What do egg shells and tires have to do with one another? All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control. If you like the automotive content please like and subscribe and ring the bell https://tinyurl.com/Cruise-Control-Subscribe The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

On this Episode of the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson The Honda Nissan merger is cancelled... Honda admits it wanted to take over Nissan. Now Nissan is going to cut its workforce and is looking for new non automotive partners. It Seems like Toyotas is getting ready to bring back the Celica but they have some big changes planned. Volkswagen prices the 2025 GTI and the Golf R Why is Jeep spamming its owners while they drive? Talking Tech: Nice Dimples.. One tire manufacturer says aero dimples are the key to more efficient tires. And Acura prices out its more affordable ADX All that and more when Fred Staab and Les Jackson get rolling on Cruise Control. Like the automotive content please like and subscribe and ring the bell https://tinyurl.com/Cruise-Control-Subscribe The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

On this Episode of the Cruise Control Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Nissan might tell Honda no thanks when it comes to the merger and team up with big tech. Jeep shows off its more affordable Wagoneer S Limited.. Ford wants to dive in extended range electric vehicles. Why bigger and heavier vehicles don't always mean you drive will be safer. Talking Tech : Renault builds a mobile efficiency laboratory And Porsche wants a row your own record at the ring. All that and more when Fred Staab and Les Jackson get rolling on Cruise Control. The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

On this episode of the Cruise Control Motoring Podcast with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Which Toyota model outsold Ford's F 150 to become the best selling vehicle in the US? Could Hemi V8 engine production be headed back to a plant in the USA? Subaru Reveals its Forester Hybrid and its new Wilderness Model at the Chicago auto show Chevy shuts down a best seller. What are the biggest range losing electric vehicles when it comes to freezing weather? Talking Tech: A hidden winch for Jeep's All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control.  The Cruise Control livestream goes live on Youtube starting at 10AM Eastern every Saturday . Go to @cruisecontrolmotoring

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson What more American than a F150? We have the latest results from Cars.Com's American Made Index. Should American car manufacturers pull out of the Chinese market? One analyst says do it now! BMW's X5 celebrates its silver anniversary. Toyota says it will build performance cars but it can't do it alone.. A new study says insurance claims are getting alot more expensive. And We'll have and At the Wheel review of the the Honda Trail sport Passport All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson It was supposed to be the last call for the 392 V8 Jeep Wrangler... Plans changed. BMW Shows off its all new x3 Fisker went Bankrupt but some of his cars are still selling. Would you buy one? A place of their own :The Bronco Off Roadeo opens up a new location to let owner grow their off-road skills. What countries have the least expensive fuel? And we have the reveal dates for two upcoming vehicles All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo 

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson BMW specs out its 2025 M2 model. One manufacturer says hmm we might start building sedans again Nissan says so long to the GT-R Talking Tech: The world's fastest charging electric car... And what's the disturbing trend happening at many charging stations? And we have an At the Wheel review of the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia All Hybrid All Wheel drive that gets 38 Miles per gallon. All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern

On this edition of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Toyota and Mazda team up on new internal combustion engines. Nissan says no more to gas engines and Volkswagen cuts its EV budget to build no electric cars and trucks. Cadillac and Honda want to go into the HyperCar business. Why a big truck or SUV might not be as safe as you think. A New study say alot less people are considering EV's We take a look at Toyota's Crown Siginia.. A Lexus without the Lexus badge All that and more when we get rolling on Cruise Control Watch the Cruise Control Livestream every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern www.youtube.com/user/CruiseControlVideo