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Cruise Control Radio - America's truly unique automotive talk radio show. What makes Cruise Control different from every car-related show is its wide-ranging coverage of everything automotive. It includes new car product information, automotive industry news, reviews of vehicles driven by the show's on-air team, motorsports updates and collector car information. To find out more go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MAJOR ZL1 CAMARO HORSEPOWER, SAAB CROSSOVER and POLICE DUTY CHEVY VOLT?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTHorsepower numbers at in for the 2012 ZL1 Camaro and they are stunning. What will Ford do the answer the challenge? And you thoughtthe horsepower wars were over for good?SAAB.. Yes SAAB shows off its new crossover.Talking Tech: Can an app cut down on chain reactions crashes?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER Plus : Volt gets ready to suit up for service in the N ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BMW TRIPLE TURBO, PORSCHE 7 SPEED MANUAL and AUGMENTED REALITY

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOne study say manufacturers will be able to meet new emission and MPG standards with improved gas burning engines. BMW seems to agree, are you ready for a triple turbo charged four? How about power levels beyond current V8's.Shifty business: Porsche adds a gear to its manuals while another high but where is it located on the pattern?And one manufacturer says goodbye ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SUBARU MOTION-V, PICKUP GLUT and BUYING A COLLECTOR CAR

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSubaru lays out plans with four new models in the works by 2016. They call it Motion-V and the plans included a rear drive performance car and a hybrid.Pickup glut: Dealers lots are filled so is now the time to pull the trigger on a deal?The second annual national Collector Car Appreciation day was celebrated recently.. Maybethat got you thinking about buying a vintag ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CARS ON TOP, TRANSFORMER DESTRUCTION and SPORTY PRIUS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTIt been a long time but cars are once again the most popular vehicles buyers are looking for.. Will this trend stay around for a while?When they shot the new Transformers movie : Dark of the Moon they destroyed over 300 cars. We'll tell you about one ride that the producers did not put a scratch on.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER Jessica Anderson is the Ski ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SAAB TIME OUT, F1 ADD CYLINDERS and TRAFFIC STOP APP

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSAAB: How much time is left? The plants are dark and now comes word they can't make payroll.FOUR CYLINDER RETHINK: Formula one adds a couple of cylinders.Talking Tech: Officer I was not speeding and I can prove it. A new smart phone APP can help you during a traffic stop.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER A bit of good news car thefts reach record lows.And Ram g ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FIAT PULLS THE TRIGGER, VW AUTO PILOT and NISSAN 'S NEW HYBRID SYSTEM

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTPulling the Trigger: How will one car help Fiat buy more of Chrysler?Talking Tech: Sit back and enjoy the ride. Maybe you thought cars that drive themselves were well in the future? Don't tell that to VW.NISSAN gets ready to launch its own in house hybrid system that drives the front wheels.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER Saying good by to old friends two mod ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHEVY SONIC, EURO YARIS and FORD PARTS.COM

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTQuaked: The massive earth quake and tsunami hit Japan back in March but the effects are going to be felt for a long time in the auto business.Chevy goes Sonic and the less than a year old Cruze gets some improvements.Meanwhile the brand new VW beetle gets the R treatment.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER Toyota reveals an upscale Yaris for the Euro market.. Bu ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FLAT ROCK ON THE ROCKS, BMW M5 and MERC SLK TECH and TOTALLY MODERN TOW TRUCK

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTFlat Rock on the rocks? With sales of the Mustang sinking and Mazda going to Mexico could the Flat Rock plant be running out of time?BMW shows its new M5 and 2012 Mercedes SLK roadster hits the street with plenty of tech.Talking Tech: Its The modern version of a Tow TruckCLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER Plus Pickups... Some get picked on while others have som ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD TRIPLES DOWN ON ELECTRICS, ZR1 AT THE RING and TOO RESTRICTED

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTFord decides to triple electrified vehicle production and goes all Hybrid on another model. Willthis lower costs for all hybrids in their line up?Global edition: Has the next generation of the Ford Mustang been leaked? Will the new euro style appeal to U.S. traditionalists?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER Are governments putting too many restrictions on driver ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2012 PASSAT FIRST DRIVE, SUV's SAFE AGAIN and LIQUID ELECTRICS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTCommon sense used to say that SUV's were the safest vehicles on the road. Then test results proved otherwise. Well now one study reveals the SUV's are definitely safer than many sedans. We will break down the results.Revealed this week the 2012 Chevy Volt which costs less and has more options than the 2011 model.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEFIR ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: EDGY FORD TECH, MAZDA MOVES? and ANNOYING DRIVERS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTFord has been flying high but will a problem with a bit of cutting Edge technology put a chinkin their sheet metal sales?More on Mazda potentially stopping US production and Mercedes looks to reduce the GuzzleWhy are the Saudi's hoping for lower oil prices?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEMotor Tend has come up with a list of the most annoying moto ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PAID OFF BY FIAT, ELECTRIC LEMANS and VW GTI 35 EDITION

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTPaid Off: Fiat steps up and acquires the governments final stake in Chrysler. Was the buyout a good deal for the US ?Electric Lemans: Nissan's Leaf NISMO RC runs Lemans. But how did they recharge that battery so fast during pit stops?Pony Wars: Was the Camaro , the Mustang or the Challenger that sold big in May. And talking about big even with four dollar gas big cars ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FIAT HIKES , NISSAN JOLTS VOLT and MR JACKSON IN WASHINGTON

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTFiat Hike: The Italian auto manufacturer boosts its stake in Chrysler to pay back the US Government loansNissan takes a shot at Chevrolet and the The Volt.Mr Jackson goes to Washington.. He'll tell us why 1 million dollars was left on the table for the Edmunds unintended acceleration ChallengeCLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEPlus VW brings down the ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:NEW STICKERS, DTS ENDS andMAZDA BREAKS A RECORD

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTNew Stickers: Its the biggest remake of the new car window sticker in over 30 years. We'll fill you in on the new information you'll be seeing in the new car showroom.Ryan Briscoe driver of the Number Six IZOD Penske Indy car 500 qualifying efforts included a crash into the wall at 220 miles an hour and a little over an hour later a run in a back up car that put hi ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RYAN BRISCOE and THE 100TH INDY 500

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOn this special edition of the Cruise Control Pod Cast It's the 100Th running of the Indianapolis 500. Fred Staab chats with Ryan Briscoe driver of the number Six Izod Penske. Ryan got in the show after a 220 MPH crash during a practice session. A little over an hour later he qualified for the Indy 500 in a backup car.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FIAT 500C FIRST DRIVE, MAZDA 70 MPG and VW CHATANOOGA

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTA Cruise Control First Drive: We take the Fiat 500 C or Cabriolet out for a drive in decidedly non open roof type of weather. We will have a full report on this fuel sipping drop top.Engine Tech: Mazda reveals its 70 MPG gasoline powered Skyactive engine and Cummins opens up about its four cylinder clean diesel that might become part of the power train for a full size ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHEVY INDY HISTORY, JUKE JOINT and ROOF BAGS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTThe Indy 500 and Chevrolet have shared a common history for 100 years. We'll take a look at how America's race helped start GM's most popular division. Plus Chevy power returns to Indynext year in the form of a high output V6.. But next weekend the Camaro convertible will be upfront setting the pace.And speaking of Camaro's we got one 2011 model with a rat rod patina ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SAAB DEAL,, AMG ROLL OUT and TESLA MODEL X

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAnother deal falls through for SAAB it this is.. Or will there be another last minute savior?Where do the customers go when a brand shuts down? We have some interesting data.AMG gets set to unleash a fleet of factory hot rods in the US market. Including a hot rod wagon.Change up at the brickyard.. Donald Trump gives up the pace car seat now who will be leading the pac ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MODEL CUTTING , STRANGE MOTION and MUSTANG MAYHEM

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTVehicle Manufacturer's look to improve fleet MPG by eliminating models. Is this a new industry trend? What models won't make the MPG cut?Facebook Fans cause Mustang Mayhem. But is this a good thing for Pony fans?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEGMC heads upscale to break away from Chevrolet. But how will they set themselves apart?And Tim Strange ha ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: C-X75 JAG , NV200 NYC CAB and CORVETTE QUEST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTGreen lighted: The C-X75 Hybrid Jag super car is a go. We will take a look at all the tech in this incredible ride.New York City picked the Nissan NV200 as its next taxi cab. But is having one model a good idea for the fleet and will electric cabs work?Talking Tech: Could your next nav system take on a 3D tour of your dashboard and windshield?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEXT GEN VETTE DETAILS, NINE DOLLAR GAS and MUSTANG BOSS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTPeaking under the tent. We have some details of the next generation C7 Corvette! When will it be out and in what model year will it be introed?Its Guts and Glory at RAM and Chrysler reveals some future product with a vintage name.The price of crude oil continues to deflate but how soon will we get some relief at the Pump? Plus we will tell you were you should NEVER b ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: F150 POPULAR BOOST, CHANGING COLORS AND ONE LAP OF AMERICA

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTGet used to it: Ford F 150 buyers are getting used to the idea of pickup without a v8 that still work and haul.Eco boost appears to be a hit with Ford truck buyers.Paint it black, or red manufacturers change their color pallet do to the lingering effects of events in Japan.And 75 teams competed in 18 stages at 10 locations and covered 3500 miles.. Yes its the 2011 Tir ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:STORM DAMAGE, LASER SPARKS and NEW HONDA HYBRID

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Storms spread across the South damaging automotive plants and suppliers factories. Production shuts down but for how long?Talking Tech: Is the time right to say good by to the venerable spark plug and hello to a laser to light off the fuel/air mix? How will this new technology clean up emissions and help MPG?DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTWill SAAB be able to put together a deal with a Chinese com ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW WRAP PART TWO , LOTUS EVORA and CHEVY MALIBU, plus the INTELLICHOICE BOVIES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The industry news at the New York Auto Show was encouraging. Plenty of new vehicles and sales figures on the rise. But could the lingering problems caused be the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and high fuel price derail the good times?We will bring you up to date on the news from the floor of the New York auto show with specific model information. Land Rover breaks its mold and Lotus and Lutz roll out more models.Chevy reveals ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MOST POPULAR RECALL, GREEN LIGHTED DIESELS?, and THE 4.5 MILLION DOLLAR CAR

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Most popular recall?: The most popular vehicle in America gets a big recall for safety. What does this mean for America's favorite truck?Are US Diesel models green lighted at Mazda and Jeep? Well stay tuned.Off the list: Are consumers turning their backs on the Prius?Aston Martin thinks the time to right sell a car that costs 4.5 million dollars. But are you ready to buy?DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW YORK AUTO SHOW, SPECIAL CAMAROS and KBB'S GREENEST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.First story this week the 2012 New York Auto show, its the last stop on the car show circuit.There's an extensive list of new vehicles with a mix of high horsepower, high MPG and high technology. Plus a more positive attitude and sales numbersSpecial edition Camaros : One celebrates 45 years, the other is fast well very fast... OK the fastest Camaro ever. Its the Lingenfelter LS9 Camaro SSDOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or S ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TEXAS SPEED, FORMULA E and AFFORDABLE HEMI

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Activate the Loud Pedal: One state might break the record for the fastest legal speed limit in the country.Ram Puts together an affordable Hemi powered truck. Break out the accessoriesTalking tech: What to do with old carpet? Ford recycles floor covering.It could just be the most efficient sedan ever built.. What is it? Stay tuned.Formula E: The F 1 folks are looking into a new race series that does not involve engines.DOWNLOAD ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:ULTRA SNAKE, ALGAE POWER and the WAVEDISK ENGINE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The Japan related auto industry woes continue Toyota and Honda shut down plants and a shortage of components could delay the next generation of a very important car.We take a peek at an domestic ultra performance car that is going to be revealed at the New York auto show.Talking Tech: Michigan University says they have developed a new ultra lightweight engine that will reduce emissions by 90 percent.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADI ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:ULTRA SNAKE, ALGAE POWER and the WAVEDISK ENGINE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The Japan related auto industry woes continue Toyota and Honda shut down plants and a shortage of components could delay the next generation of a very important car.We take a peek at an domestic ultra performance car that is going to be revealed at the New York auto show.Talking Tech: Michigan University says they have developed a new ultra lightweight engine that will reduce emissions by 90 percent.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADI ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MALIBU TEASE, BUGATTI FOUR DOOR and FIAT ELECTRIC

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.CHEVY is teasing its new Malibu that's going to go on sale in almost 100 countries and its got a signature design from the past. Plus they are also showing what could be the Corvette of the Future.BUGATTI OWNERS: tired of leaving your kids and pets home when you go for a cruise in your 1000 plus horsepower super car? When now you will be able to haul the whole family. We will tell you how.Fiat is going to lose 10 thousand dolla ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SAAB UNCERTAIN , ON STAR IN A BOX! and PRIUS SHORTAGE?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.SALES numbers are in and for many manufacturers they are booming.. Are the good times back for vehicle builders? We have results for Ford , Chrysler , Kia and more.Why is one of California's favorite rides getting in short supply?Spyker came to the rescue of SAAB but now they are calling SAAB's future uncertain. We will have the details.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOnStar in a box! : In the past ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 100TH INDY , CAMARO IN CHINA and RANGE ROVER EVOQUE ,

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Ford takes a page out of Porsche's play book to ensure a smooth Focus launch.Indy Celebration: We hear about plans for celebrating the 100Th running of this great American race including Donald Trump at the wheel of the Camaro convertible pace car.And speaking of the Camaro, it goes on sale in China with a different name and a new price. Will it translate into big sales for GM?DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO T ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FAB 40 MPG, 918 SPYDER and HARVESTING HEAT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Its been several weeks since the Earthquake and Tsunami decimated Japan. We are starting to see plenty of changes here in the US manufacturers stopping new vehicle orders, New models being delayed and even certain paint colors not available. We will bring you date. Fabulous and over 40...MPG that is. Some of the best non hybrid cars that don't burn that much gas or a lot of your money at the pump or the dealership.DOWNLOAD CRUIS ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MOST CONSIDERED BRANDS, PORSCHE CAJUN and NOISE IN THE HILLS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.When car buyers go searching for that next vehicle what brands get the most consideration when consumers head to the showroom? We will take a close look at Kelly Blue Book's latest study. You may be surprised who heads up the list.We'll discuss the new Porsche Cajun and the US version of the TATA Nano Two vehicles that could not be more different.Talking Tech: Staying in the tank.. We look at some Volt tank tech, why engineers h ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BMW 5 PLUGS IN , KARMAN GHIA RETURNS? and RAY EVERNHAM

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.We will start this week with an update about the ongoing tragedy in Japan. How is it affecting the plants in the country and the US? How are manufacturers easing fear about radioactive vehicles being shipped to the US?BMW gets ready to show its 5 Series plug in hybrid and VW bring back the KarmanGhia?We'll tell you how a switch delayed one model from the showroom.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTCL ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BMW PROFITS, CHRYSLER F BOMB and ROYAL TOP GEAR

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Why is BMW making big profits? And what models are filling their pockets?FIAT DELIVERS: The first new Fiat 500 sold in the United States hits the road.CHRYSLER F BOMB: How one Twitter post can create a big mess..Is it time to lower the national speed limit to save fuel?: One publication says its a good idea.. What do you think? We have our opinions.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTCLICK TO WIN A SANG ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW VW's, FUTURE CAD 's and CHEVY'S and AUDI DIESEL PLANS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Japan is devastated by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake followed by a massive tsunami. There a large loss of life and massive destruction. How is it affecting the Japanese auto industry and how will it change what you find in the showroom?Audi lays out its plans for more Diesel's and possibly a manufacturing plant in the US.Future Models: Cadillac joins the beat the BMW 3 club and Chevy gets set to release a new pickup that we might n ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: THE NEXT MUSTANG, MAZDA SPIDER and FIAT'S LAURA SOAVE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Global Legend: Will the next Mustang be designed in a far off land?Mazda Recalls thanks to an Arachnid problem.She want Americans to think mall when it comes to cars.. Well Laura Soave head of Fiat North America just might have the best case of timing in the auto industry. Shes' our guest this hour talking about Fiats return to the US Market.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTCLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW KIA'S AND VW'S, EVO NEW PATH? and WANTED RACE DAY RAIN?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.New models from VW and two more from Kia. Perhaps all will make their way to US roads. One of them gets 80 MPG the other is electric.A different path: When the current Lancer EVO goes out of production in 2013 will the next model go in a different direction? What will those big wing fans say?The unrest in the mid east over the last few has caused fuel prices to skyrocket .. Now its sinking customer confidence.. We'll take a loo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MINI ROCKETMAN, ICE CARPADES , CRUZE DIESEL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The turmoil in the middle east is making gas prices soar.. In fact some say we will see a 30 cent per gallon increase this weekend. What's your Pain Point causing you switch from a SUV to Compact car?ICE CARPADES... Its cold its Slippery and its very fast.. Two manufactures go racing of ICE.GM adds some tooth to its brand of Sync... and could they also be readying a diesel power plant for its Cruze compact?DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTRO ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GENEVA REVEALS, ROCK AND ROLL CAR GUY and 40 MPG FOCUS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The 81st edition of the Geneva auto show is being held this week. We'll take a look some new vehicle designs that just might make it it to the US.FOCUS on 40.. Ford gets the news that their new compact will get 40 MPG.He has played drums for musical greats Johnny Rivers,Bob Dylan and Kenny Rogersthen became an actor performing with the likes of Chevy Chase, Billy Bob Thorton and Steve Mcqueen. He also had a long running role on ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CARS AS COMMODITIES, M HYBRID and GT3 PORSCHE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Will it become a new trend? Investing in classic cars as a commodity but not for the love of cars...Infiniti gets the official MPG rating for its M HybridIndian Tractor Maker Mahindra was supposed to have a small high MPG diesel pickup for sale. What happened?What is going to be missing from the next GT3 Porsche?DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.And Roadside America can put you on the road to some of ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MIATA MILESTONE , SMART INTERSECTIONS and VOLTAGE TEST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.MIATA MILESTONE: Maza's tiny sports car celebrates as it passes 900,000 unit produced.Cross pollination: Could a VW Diesel end up in a Suzuki?Talking Tech: Ford's Smart Intersection can reduce Collisions and fuel wasting congestion.Plus the VOLTs are headed your way.. Car Carriers filled with the with the extended range electrics are headed to the dealers for test drives.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the pod ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MERC GOES SMALL, DEBUKERS and GOODBYE TO THE RING?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Mercedes prepares to go small in a big change for its brand in the USWe thought it we be fun to debunk some longtime car rumors so we created a list.. So get ready to get "Debunked"Talking Tech: On star enters the world of Energy Management.. And you thought they just provided directions to restaurants..Hurst shows its hot truck.And will the fabled Nurburgring test f ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TARGETING THE THREE, KIA DEMAND and SAFEST CARS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Target the BMW 3 Series ? Two car companies ready up their competitors to the iconic 3I Just Can't GET ENOUGH? Kia adds more capacity do to demandGood news for automotive safety the Insurance Institute for Safety is out with its 2011 picks and the list is big..Talking Tech: Is fluoride the key to a better shine? No we are not talking teeth but rather tech.. Paint tec ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FLUORIDE SHINE, FLAGSHIP REDESIGN and THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

n this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Talking Tech: Is fluoride the key to a better shine? No we are not talking teeth but rather tech.. Paint tech that is.What was your favorite automotive Superbowl commercial? Was it "The Force" or perhaps Kia'sOptima epic.Redesigning a flagship : When it came time to redesign Chrysler's big rear drive sedan. Chief Engineer Mitch Clauw put together a team of talented en ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HANDS OFF ALFA, CREDIT NOT DUE and HAIRY HURSTS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Hands off my Alfa! Chrysler honcho Sergio Marchionne says he is not selling off Alfa Romeo and hints at a possible melding of Fiat and Chrysler... Speaking of Alfa they are looking a new Halo car that we just might see in the US.Credit where credit is NOT due: Has the governments tax credit program for electric vehicles already become unplugged.. Do these sound like ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 125 YEARS OF CARS, FIAT 500 FIRST DRIVE and VW EURO SPICE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.125 years in the making. A big celebration for all who enjoy cars.. Yes 125 years ago to the day the first patent for a car was filed. We will tell you why current Daimler employees are very happy about that.And now a new problem for the auto industry... With sales picking up some models might be in short supply due to parts shortages.We get our paws on the 2012 Fiat ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD PROFITS, 300 C FIRST DRIVE and 260 MPG VW

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.So you make 6.5 billion dollars in profit pay down your debt and release plenty of new models.. Everyone should be loving Ford right? Well not so fast someone has a problem with the Blue Oval. An "At the Wheel First Drive" we get behind the wheel of Chrysler's flagship 300 C full size sedan.Its looks like the old version but its really very different.. We will have t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 49K MICRO CAR, MITSUBISHI MAKEOVER and DAKAR VICTORY

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Now you see them now you don't: Get set to say goodbye to a number of cars and trucks made by Kia and Mitsubishi.Aston Martin readies what it calls a bespoke luxury commuter car.. But will a $49,300 micro car sell well?Plus Chevy is giving away cars! Really they are!!Talking Tech: One inventors idea for a solar powered glass roadway.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RE ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: THE LAST PONTIACS, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FERRARI and SNOOKIE PACER?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.They moved iron in Scottsdale Arizona at the 40th anniversary of the Barrett-Jackson auction. Star cars from Sylvester Stallone and Bret Michaels and how about a 1961 Impala powered by a BMW V12. Everything from high horsepower engines , the last of the Pontiac's and a Woodill Wildfire will crossed the block.Talking Tech: Chrysler and the EPA team up on a high pressu ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RETURN OF FUN, ZF 8 SPEEDS FOR MPG and FORD CMAX

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Is FUN coming back into the automotive world? After a dismal couple of years we are starting to see some off the chain production vehicles. We will fill you in..The Year of the minivan continues but this time is GM jumping back into the field with a Volt powered family cruiser?Talking Tech 8 speed 9 speed why stop there? Transmission manufacturer ZF says there new ge ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DETROIT WRAP and GREEN HORNET IMPERIALS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.With 24 Press conferences, 35 World vehicle premieres and another 20 North American debutsthe North American International Auto Show going in Detroit was a beehive of activity and news. Bill Visnic Edmund's senior analyst had is boots on the ground and he'll be out guest.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEBut first The Green Hornet film just premier ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: VOLT-A-PLENTY, LIVE FROM CHILE and BMW BURNS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.VOLT'S a plenty: The extended range electric has hit the dealerships and are in the hands of the new owners. And a famous team owner buys number one for a good cause.The Sonata Hybrid and the Lexus CT200h get pricedIts been a lifelong dream for Sue Mead to compete in the most famous rally on the planet, the most beautiful and daunting race course known as “Dakar.â ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW TECH and NEW RIDES, ELECTRIC FOCUS AND FUNKY BOXES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.With the CES show in Vegas and the Detroit Auto Show the Cruise Control Radio team hits the ground running in 2011!Cars and Car technology were well represented this week in Sin City.. The BIG word is Telematics. New technology , New Functions and Even a way to put OnStar in any car.Ford shows its brand new Ford Focus Electric and gets ready for a charging dual with ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: VOLT'S A PLENTY , SONATA HYBRID PRICE and DAKAR ADVENTURE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.VOLT'S a plenty: The extended range electric has hit the dealerships and are in the hands of the new owners. And a famous team owner buys number one for a good cause.The Sonata Hybrid and the Lexus CT200h get pricedIts been a lifelong dream for Sue Mead to compete in the most famous rally on the planet, the most beautiful and daunting racecourse known as “Dakar.†...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT DEBUTS, JEEP COMPASS and CAMARO ANTENNA

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Detroit Debuts: 30 to 40 new vehicles will get unwrapped this week at the Detroit Auto show. A sign of good health for the industry and for the Detroit show that had been on a downslide. We will have the details.JEEP bolts a familiar face on its compact Compass crossover.. And maybe a diesel option as well.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZETalking ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 TURNAROUND, LIVING WITH LEAF and NEW FORMULA ONE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.New Factories, New Models the auto industry turnaround seems to be gaining momentum.What will 2011 look like for vehicle manufacturers?Delivery day : NISSAN hands over the keys to the first Leaf owner.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZETalking Tech: New Formula for Formula One.. Less RPM and Less cylindersPlus an Iphone app that could cause you to d ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BMW M1, 2011NISSAN QUEST and HOT PONTIACS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.BMW makes big news with a pint sized power house ... Its the 1-SERIES M CoupeCould 2011 turn out to be the year of the mini van? Well cup holder fans, with new product from Honda, Toyota and now Nissan that just might be the case. We had a chance to take a first drive in all new Quest and we will tell you what we think, and hear about the line up from NISSAN'S John ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM GEARS UP VOLT , CSI FOR CARS amd FUTURE COLLECTIBLES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.GM gears up for major Volt sales stocking up on engineers and production facilities.Rear View: The Government recently announced plans to take backup cameras off the option list and make them standard. What do you think?Talking Tech: Its like CSI for cars. How lab tech leads to better parts and better productsCLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEWe ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BIG SALES, HONDA GETS MORE INSIGHTFUL and LINCOLN NEW DESIGNER

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Sales numbers are in and they are soaring , well at least compared to last year! Does this mean the a return to the automotive industries good old days?Honda gains Insight and cuts the price of its entry level hybrid, but what have they left out?Ford picks up a new designer thatplans to takeLincoln in a new direction. Perhaps a little Art and Science?CLICK TO WIN A S ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FOUR AT 40 MPG, DOMESTIC OPINIONS and TYRANT'S RIDE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Four at 40 for Ford: The blue oval folks are ready to roll with some new high MPG vehicles.Could one be a hybrid Mustang?New Models New Prices the latest from Mazda, Audi and VW.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEChange of Opinion.. Has one publication changed its view of Domestic rides?Two manufactures head towards the Million mark on Facebook and ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: EPA EV NUMBERS, PARROT HANDS FREE and INTERCEPTOR SHOOT OUT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.The numbers are in. What does the EPA have to say about the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf when it comes to MPG?Are you watching the American version of Top Gear? What do you think?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEAdd some tooth to your Car or Truck.. Bluetooth that is! We'll hear what's new from the folks at Parrot when it comes to hands free ph ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:100 MILES TO GO, SHINARI SHINE and CHRYSLER NEW PRODUCTS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.100 Miles to a charge. Seems like that was the magic number for Electric vehicles these days. Cruise Control discusses new EV's from Toyota, Honda and Fiat.From Nagare to Shinari.. There is a change of style at Mazda what's it all about?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEAnd Chrysler launched a fleet of new vehicles at the LA show this week all of t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HYUNDAI ELANTRA AND AZERA, FOCUS ON MARKETING and CUPCAKES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Hyundai Rolls out a model on the High end and another on the low end of their lineup. The Elanta rolls out and we get a first look at the 2012 Azera.And Ford has been using creative marketing to bring new and younger customers into the show room. This time they rolling out a web based reality TV show that lets the viewers join the team. The Focus team that is.CLICK T ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GE BUYS ELECTRICS, BOSS 302 TRACK MODE and CAR MD

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.GE plans to snap up tens of thousands of electric cars for its corporate fleet. But which ones will they be buying?Lincoln frees up its maintenance. Will it boost sales?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZETalking Tech: How do you put your Boss 302 into track mode? With a key of course.And we will have an inexpensive way to diagnose just what's caus ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FOUR CYLINDER S CLASS, CHEVY INDY ENGINE, NO FOG

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.The LA Auto show opened its doors. We will take a look at what has become the greenest of the car shows. But not ALL the new products are green.And We have details on Mercedes Four Cylinder S Class. How does it compare to the V8 edition?Chevy invests big cash into the Indy Car world.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZETalking Tech : How about a wind ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW ERODS, HOT ROD HYBRIDS and NEW PONTIACS?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Performance Parts , Pretty Ladies, Hot Rods and Vegas. Yep we spent the week combing the aisles at the SEMA show .GM Adds to is super green Erod lineup with new engines and restmod pickup.Plus Hot Rodded Hybrids? Honda shows warmed over CRZ's and Chevy rolled out a modded Volt. Hmm I sense a trend.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEBrand new Firebir ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHALLENGER 392, ALL DIESEL AUDI and NEW CUDA'

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.We walked the miles of aisles at SEMA and have the latest of Performance news from VegasAudi makes its first appearance in Sin City and shows off the 710HP V10 R8 Spyder plus illuminated floor mats.And speaking of Audi they say by 2015 every model will offer a diesel.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZE MOPAR went big at SEMA with the reveal of the ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: PORSCHE HYBRID PRICE, LEAF DRIVE and SCION STRETCH

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Porsche prices its first hybrid and we will have the details.The hot cars are rolled to Vegas and that can mean only one thing.. It was time for the SEMA show, sure there will be plenty of Camaros and Mustangs but how about a stretched SCION?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZEAnd we get behind the wheel of the 100 percent electric Nissan Leaf that j ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BIG EARNERS, CAD TAKES ON BMW and CLEARING THE FOG

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.BIG EARNINGS: Two Car companies release their beefy business results.Cadillac is set to take on BMW with a small rear drive sedan.Talkin Tech: Why is Mercedes releasing their own spy shots showing a new bit of technology?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZECruise Control Radio airs Saturday November 13th, 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live CLIC ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: ROTARY ACTION, FORDS NEW FOUR AND SYNTHETIC AUDI

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.ROTARY ACTION: While the next gen Wankel is being developed at Mazda another company might use it in its Hybrid.Why won't drivers put down their phones and ipods while driving we will have some interesting poll results.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZE Talking Tech: Fords brand new four cylinder might just have more technology than any four that ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DROP TOP TICKETS, MCLAREN DESIGNER and CHRYSLER 200

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Drop the top and get a ticket: Which cars will have you seeing lights in your rear view.Chrysler shows off its 200.. Is it a tease of future models to come?Talking Tech: Start Stop Micro Hybrids get 15 percent better mileage but they also beat up on your car's battery. But new technology is on the way.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZE And he has d ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 62K STATION WAGON , CRASH TEST RESULTS and REMOTE MITSU

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.GM invests big bucks into a plant that's going the build a new compact Buick. We will have the details on the business deal and the new ride.Plus while we are talking about GM.. How about a Sixty two thousand dollar station wagon?Crash tested: Both BMW and Hyundai get high grades on the revised US crash tests.CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZE Talk ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: LEAF ANXIETY , TOPLESS CAMARO and MOPAR ACCESSORIZING

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Buy a all electric Nissan Leaf and get free car rentals? Its one idea to get over Range AnxietyAnd the Camaro is in the news. The topless model is revealed and are some other tweaks in line for the coupe?CLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER a $200 PRIZE With over 60 brand new accessories offered for the Grand Cherokee alone,the Mopar Parts catalog's are bulging. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHINA AUTO TECH SHAKEDOWN , KIA OPTIMA and AIR BAG MILESTONE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.China shakedown! Will the Chinese government demand auto manufacturers hand of technology in order to sell their cars in China?The new 2011 Kia Optima is light years ahead of the vehicle it replaces when it comes to style and technology. Ralph Chowa Manager of Kia car planning will be our guestPlus the Air bag is celebrating a big milestoneCLICK TO WIN A SANGEAN HD R ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:VOLT VS. LEAF, FERRARI GETS EMOTIONAL and FOUR DOOR CAMARO?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.We drive the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf electrics back to to back. Stay tuned for our driving impressions.At the Paris Auto show this week Ferrari is talking about High Emotions and Low Emissions and two small car companies are talking about getting rid of two of their wheels.A Lot of products got put on the back burner when GM went through bankruptcy. Now that thing ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: "AT THE WHEEL" VEHICLE REVIEW SPECIAL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Here at Cruise Control Radio we get to drive virtually every car and truck available in the US. So we figured it was time to devote a hour long show to some of our favorite rides and some futures vehicles we want get into.Sit back and get ready for our "At the Wheel " special edition of Cruise Control Radio.We'll start with a review of the first new vehicle from Chry ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: "TALKING TECH" SPECIAL : FUTURE VEHICLES, FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Welcome to a special Talking Tech edition of Cruise Control Radio. You know we love to talk Tech Tech on this show so we decided to put together a complete hour of some the best, some of the most futuristic and some of the wildest technology we might see in our vehicles starting next year and beyond.A few years ago some said the internal combustion engine was dead. W ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: WRANGLER WOWS, FIESTA BUCKS and MERCEDES CLS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.If you drove a Jeep it used to mean sitting on hard seats, basic instruments a steering wheel and a gear shift. But for 2011 the Wrangler will feature a new interior that might have you thinking your in a luxury car. Ah those Army guys would have loved it.Buy a Fiesta and get Fifty Bucks.. Ford offers a make good do to a situation beyond their control.CLICK TO WIN A ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, CHARGER BUTT and VOLT TORTURE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.How has GM been torture testing the Volt? These new tests may peek interest in an old style commercial.Can't get no Satisfaction. Well at least that's true for some vehicle manufacturers. We'll take a look the Customer Vehicle Satisfaction Index, there may be some suprises.VW brings back its ultra luxry flagship sedan. But will it be smooth sailing this time around?P ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART TWO

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Part one of our Cruise Control Radio Corvettes at Carlisle special. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.Corvettes, Corvettes as far as the eye can see. We are at Corvettes at Carlisle in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Surrounded by fiberglass from every year of production. It's time to CelebrateAmerica's Sports car.Randy Leffingwell just finished his latest book "Vettes made famous on track and screen" which ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART ONE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Part one of our Cruise Control Radio Corvettes at Carlisle special. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.We have loaded up the van and headed to Carlisle Pennsylvania for one of the largest Corvette shows in the US. Yes its time once again time for our annual and traditional show to pay homage to Chevrolet's Fiberglass speedster.Up first, show honcho Lance Miller brings us up to date on what has happen ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM IPO, BUICK REVIVED, NEW DURANGO and BBC TAKES ON STIG

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.There are two words that GM wishes would disappear forever GOVERNMENT MOTORS!The General filed for its Initial Stock Offering this week. But the pavement ahead might have a few potholes. James Bell Kelly Blue Book.Com's executive market analyst will give us his view on the situation.CLICK TO ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO CORVETTES AT CARLISLE ENTER BY 1AM AUGUST 26thTwo more electrics charge up One tiny vehicle from Kia and another f ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD PRICE AND WEIGHT CUT, CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PREVIEW and

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Ford cuts the price and the weight of one of its most popular crossovers.Chevy reworks its marketing team.. It's just another round of its executiveshuffle.Porsche grows its Boxster for an interesting reason.CLICK TO ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO CORVETTES AT CARLISLE ENTER BY 1AM AUGUST 26thAnd we are getting ready ! Next week we will be broadcasting from the middle of the sea of fiberglass. Yes its time once again for our two hour ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NISSAN LEAF, BUGATTI SUPERSPORT and CHAMBER TIRES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Sunday's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance featured 175 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles. But there has plenty of other automotive news and reveals including two super cars the Mclaren Mp4-12C and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 SupersportHow will Nissan get Americans excited about their Leaf the affordable 100 percent electric car?We will get the details from Mark Perry Director Product Planning for Nissan.Talking Tech: Ca ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORDS BOSS 302, BEWARE OF RECALLS and NISSANS JUKE PRICE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Two new Bosses.. One that drives the company and the other you drive.So your on the market for a used car.. But how do you know if it was previously recalled and if the repairs have been done? We'll talk with Larry Gamache of Carfax live from the Michigan International Speedway.Plus Infinity bows the brand new G25 and launches a performance line. Nissan's Juke is pricedAnd it is perhaps the most expensive speeding ticket ever.A ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHEVY CRUZE, MORE FORD HEAVY DUTY POWER and THE POOP BUG

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.SALES SALES SALES the numbers are in for July and some manufactures are very happy and others are depressed.We get a close up look a Chevy's brand new Cruze compact sedan and talk to Jim Campbell Chevrolet's marketing VP.This week Ford bumped the power of the 2011 diesel Super Duty pickups.. but don't worry if you already own a 2011 SD diesel the dealers have you covered.Talking tech : Dung Beetle , Poo Bug , Little Gasser all n ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:HYUNDAI 50 MPG , JEFF GORDON and COLLECTORCARS.COM

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Its called the Management briefing seminar. Hmm sounds like a stuffy business meeting. But in reality it brings together all of the Top Auto Execs in the business. And there was no shortage of news, big predictions and new model whispers, including Hyundai's 50 MPG goal for its fleet. We'll have all the details.And we have a one on one interview with NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon who talks about this weekend's Road Course adventu ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: ELECTRIC WARS , CHEVY CONQUESTS and SHELBY GT500 DRIVEN

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Electric wars.. The Volt and the Leaf square off in a positively electric marketing and warranty duel.Chevy Conquests : Why there are plenty of new faces at GM dealerships.TALKING TECH: Making gas or diesel from Sugar? It could happen according to one group. You might be filling up on synthetic fuel.Plus Recycled Jetta's, Detroit Group Hugs and Expensive boots.All that an "At the wheel" review of the 2011 Shelby GT500 and truck ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: EXPLORING EXPLORER , AMG DOWNSIZED and SUPRA RETURNS?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The reveal of the brand 2011 Ford Explorer was big news for the blue oval folks. We will hear from program manger Julie Levine about this new SUV.Porsche green lights its uber expensive hybrid while the folks at AMG downsize their performance engines.Plans Revealed?: Toyota re ups ownership of the SUPRA nameplate. What do they have planned?Talking Tech : Will you future ride moisturize your skin??Plus Recycled Jetta's , Detroit ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: VW'S QUEST, MKZ HYBRID and TOLLS or TAXES?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.VW'S QUEST to be the number one car manufacturer is going to include hybrids and electrics in the US Market.How can the same sedan's hybrid model cost the same as it's gas only version? Lincoln's Gregg Scott will explain.TALKING TECH: Imagine driving from Italy to China at 37 miles per hour... Well maybe your being driven by something other than a driver.And Tolls or Taxes which do you prefer?Plus The Oldest NASCAR driver and ro ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FIRST DRIVE KIA SPORTAGE, HYBRID SPIES and MERCURY CLOSING COSTS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.FIRST DRIVE: Kia calls it a sports car with a backpack.. We get behind the wheel of the brand new 2011 Kia Sportage on the streets of San FranciscoCLOSING COSTS: Ford is looking to save money by killing off is Mercury brand, well it looks like they are going to have to spend big to save.Talking Tech: Throw that key fob in your sock drawer.All you need is a your smart phone to operate your GM car.PLUS: Hybrid spies and Z28 Spy sh ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 CHEVY CRUZE FIRST LOOK

On this Cruise Control Video Podcast with Fred StaabJim Campbell Vice President of Marketing for Chevrolet talks with Cruise Control's Fred Staab about the 2011 Chevy Cruze.Campbell discusses the upscale features of the Cruze that are not normally found in a compact sedan and reveals some information about the upcoming Eco edition that will get 40 MPG. And why small displacement engines with turbochargers are the future at GM.Tune in live to Cruise Control Radio on Saturday August 14th 10 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: JEFF GORDON WATKINS GLEN

On this Cruise Control Video Podcast with Fred StaabFred Staab talks one on one with Jeff Gordon as he gets ready for the Heluva Good! NASCAR road race a Watkins Glen.Jeff talks about how he prepares for a road race and how he hopes to get a win.That's something that has eluded the team since 2006 when it comes to a road courses.Gordon also talks about his roles as spokesman to raise awareness of Pertussis or Whooping cough and his soon to be born son.The event was held in Times Square Ne ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: JEFF GORDON WATKINS GLEN

On this Cruise Control Video Podcast with Fred StaabFred Staab talks one on one with Jeff Gordon as he gets ready for the Heluva Good! NASCAR road race a Watkins Glen.Jeff talks about how he prepares for a road race and how he hopes to get a win. That's something that has eluded the team since 2006 when it comes to a road courses.Gordon also talks about his roles as spokesman to raise awareness of Pertussis or Whooping cough and his soon to be born son.The event was held in Times Square N ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD F150 POWER, FIAT 500 COLLECTOR EDITION and ENGINE INNOVATION

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.FORD announces the power plant line up for the 2011 F-150. We'll tell you why the folks in the marketing department will be busy.Toyota teams with Tesla for a new juiced up RAV4 but also dreams of an electric super carTalking Tech: The internal combustion engine is not dead, but it might be in for a big redesign. Bill Gates ponies up some cash to an innovative engine company.The Fiat 500 is not available yet in the US but alrea ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BMW MEGA CITY, CORVETTE ROCKETS and HONDA DIESEL DUMP

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Hurricane Alex is had its way with auto factories in Mexico and that's resulting in vehicle shortages plant shut downs and perhaps the delay of one very anticipated model.Still building Rockets: GM strikes a patriotic note with it first Corvette ad in years and also offers a new option for 2011. You can build your own engine.Hyundai releases a new R-Spec Genesis.Talking Tech: The BMW MEGA CITY car is putting the driver and passe ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 FORD EXPLORER ENGINEERS JULIE ROCCO AND JULIE LEVINE

On this Cruise Control Video Podcast of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.2011 Ford Explorer Engineers Julie Rocco and Julie Levin discuss the brand new SUV they developed along with their team.Rocco and Levine highlight new features, power trains, safety and the high end build quality ofthe new Explorer.The 2011 Ford Explorer was revealed in Herald Square in the heart of New York City.You get to see it all shot in HD on the Cruise Control Video Podcast.Tune in live to Cruise C ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 FORD EXPLORER INTRO PART TWO

On this Cruise Control Video Podcast of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" and "Most Dangerous Catch" introduces of the 2011 Ford Explorer.The vehicle reveal and interview with Ford CEO Alan Mulally takes place in Herald Square New York City.You get to see it all shot in HD on the Cruise Control Video Podcast.Tune in live to Cruise Control Radio on Saturday July 31st 10 AM to 12Noon.Go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com.DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL VIDEO HER ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 FORD EXPLORER INTRO PART ONE

On this Cruise Control Video Podcast of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" and "Most Dangerous Catch" fame gets the audience excited about the intro of the 2011 Ford Explorer.The vehicle reveal and interview with Ford CEO Alan Mulally takes place in part two of the Cruise Control Podcast.The event was held in Herald Square New York City. You get to see it all shot in HD.Tune in live to Cruise Control Radio on Saturday July 31st 10 AM to 12Noon.Go to www ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DIRTY HEMI'S, CHINA SALES and THE DILEMMA ZONE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.It has never happened before: GM is now selling more cars in China than in the US. What does this mean for the auto industry?According to one publication HEMI is now a dirty word at Chrysler.. But don't tell that to team Mopar they just announced a special edition Challenger powered by a .. well you know.Enter the Dilemma Zone: What does a new studyhave to say about drivers yellow light habits?Talking Tech: Could road pavement a ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: THE PT IS GONE, THE SUPER SLS and THE TWO CYLINDER FIAT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.A piece of retro automotive history comes to an end. The last PT Cruiser rolled off the line in Mexico we'll take a look at the history of this mini cruiser.Hand crafted performance. The Mercedes AMG SLS is truly an amazing super car. We will get the inside story of this gull winged wonder from MB's William Vetter. How long did it take to develop and what are some of the high end options? Was it really going to be the next gener ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIA NUMBER NAMES, CURVE CONTROL and THE LAST VIPER

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Is Kia getting ready to scrap its vehicle names for letters and numbers. Which do you prefer?The next gen Land Rover gets unveiled with two less doors and a lot better MPG.You have heard of Cruise Control but how about Curve Control. No its not a diet or exercise routine but a new safety system debuting on the 2011 Ford Explorer.Tony Rendi gets us up to speed.Lutz goes Lotus and the last Viper of this generation gets customized ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SPORTY COMMUTERS, CAN"T GET ENOUGH CROSSOVERS and VOLT NUMBERS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.There are plenty of sporty and efficient two seat sport cars set to hit the market. With Small gas, hybrid and diesel power plants are these rides not only fun but great everyday commuter cars?GM GOALS : The General can't build enough crossovers so they are taking an unique step to up their capacity and also setting a big number for first year Volt Sales.The folks at Tesla are smiling about this weeks IPO stock offer and GM read ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SPORTY MPG, BARN FINDS and DECHROMED

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.MPG Challenge : Honda prices its sporty two seat CR-Z hybrid but Hyundai leaks details on a sporty efficient model that saves even more gas.Tired of chrome? Audi may have a new line of models just for you.Record Breakers: One fast SEMI and one frugal Mustang.We have all heard the rumors of the untouched classic found in a barn. Well one group wants to find the 20 best barn finds in the country. Miles Morris will explain.And talk ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: IPO FEVER , BMW'S NEW PRODUCTS and AUDI PIKES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.IPO fever: Tesla issues stock and GM and Chrysler make plans. Initial Public offerings from young upstarts and old hands.We drive the brand new JEEP Grand Cherokee.. It has to be the most important Chrysler vehicle released in a long time.Talking tech: Audi decided to eliminate one component to save weight during the Pikes Peak hill climb.. Its the driver!!There's so much going on at BMW, new models , new technology a comple ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW JETTA , WHEEL CLEAN and HONDA LIGHTNING

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.We start this hour with a bit of good news. One manufacturer is so busy they are not doing a summer shutdown and another is bringing a new plant on line.If one report is correct one current super car started out a another model.Cleaning your aftermarket wheel has always been a choice especially when it come to brake dust. We'll hear about a new product that save time and elbow grease. Armour All's James Cable is our guest.Plus t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RAM BRAND, FERRARI 9-3 and FIESTA FRENZY

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.A little bit of Ferrari flair is getting mixed into the sheet metal stylings of the new SAAB 9-3Fiesta Frenzy: The future Ford compact owners are still waiting to take deliveryChrysler recently made RAM TRUCKS a brand of its own. So why did they drop Dodge from the sides of their full size pickups? Or maybe they are still Dodges.. Marissa Hunter Ram Marketing Director will be our guest she'll brings us up to date on everything R ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 9MILLION DOLLAR CORVETTE, 8 SPEED AUTO, AUTO GOOGLE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.When a 53 thousand Dollar Corvette worth 9 million? When GM gives one away !! Of course.We told you 8 speed automatics were coming to BMW. When now one domestic manufacturer is getting into that game as well..And speaking of getting in to the game Google continues to make inroads into the world of automotive electronics. We'll let you know how.And what were some of the most fuel efficient vehicles from 1984 till today.. Cruise ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MINI SAAB, FLEX LEDS and LEXUS FLICKS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Could SAAB and BMW be teaming up on a new "Mini "project? and Could two hot performance sedans be going Diesel? Talking Tech: Could flexible LED's be the next big thing when it comes to car lighting? It already got a workout at Lemans.And Mercedes Stretches, The heat is off when it comes to wiper fluid and Lexus gives one of its models "The flick"All that and an "At the wheel" review of the 201o Land Rover LR4 and a whole lot mo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO:MERC FINAL DAYS, SALEEN REVEALED and GEN Y NOT INTERESTED

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Its true! plans were finalized this week for the shut down of the iconic Mercury brand.. And it looks like Lincoln might be getting a small car originally intended for Merc.Mustang news: Is Carol Shelby getting out of the hot rod mustang business? And we'll have the details of a brand new SALEEN reveal.Has the Internet cooled Generation Y's interest in cars? And what does this mean for the future of the car industry and all gear ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DOUBLE DIGIT SALES, FORD PARTS.COM and ZOE RENAULT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The Economy is still off track, but things are looking up for the car companies with double digit sales jumps. Who is winning the battle? Stay tuned.TALKING TECH: One of the heaviest parts of your vehicle is the seats. But one manufacturer has a plan the lighten the load with some new technology.Plus the latest crash results for some brand new SUV'SNow you can shop for over 280,000 Ford parts right from your computer. We'l ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MERC KILLED, FIVE ON SALE and NO MORE BANGLE BUTT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Is one manufacturer getting ready to administer a "Top Kill" to a 71 year old brand?The 2011 BMW 5 series hits the showrooms in a couple of days we'll look at the new design and technology. Thank goodness the Bangle butt has vanished.The Chevy volt has not even been released but already designers are talking about a 2.0 version with some interesting engine choices.Talking Tech: Can a four cylinder mini be made to sound like a v8 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RETRO SAAB, MOPAR TV and SUBARU BADGES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.First it was he Mini, then the Fiat 500.. Could yet another retro European car be set for a comeback?Merit Badge: Dodge reveals its speed and agility logo and Subaru shows off custom loyalty badges.In car TV used to be pretty shaky. Usually the signal would fade away every time you turned the corner and that big boomerang antenna never looked cool even on a Limo. Well now the folks at Mopar have a solution that satisfies passeng ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM PROFITS, FOUR CYLINDERS SHINE and BIMMERFEST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GM Announces a profit.. Its first in a long time. Are they out of the woods is a IPO in the near future?Does Chrysler have a hit on its hands before it gets to the showrooms?The CTS Coupe gets Priced and Honda Delays its new CivicBimmer fans unite! We'll have a live report from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. BMW's Dave Buchko is at to 2010 Bimmerfest surrounded by Bavaria's best.Plus Four cylinders climb the sales charts ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: EXOTIC DRIVES, SLS MERCEDES and SHUTTER AND BUZZ

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The Ford Flex goes for high end luxury and could your next F150 have a V6 that's more powerful than your V8?Jag and Land Rover talk hybrids and diesels.We drive some of the newest exotic and not so exotic cars and trucks in Bear country. The Mercedes SLS Gull wing super car gets our review.And we Talk Tech with with GM shuttering and Electrics Buzzing."At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FACTORY ORDERS, DIESEL 5 SERIES and HISTORIC MERCEDES DAMAGE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Have it your way, really. Looks like the number of American consumers ordering cars from the factory has dwindled. BMW want to change that, and we'll tell you how they are going to do it. Plus another diesel is set for the US fleet. It's more for less when it comes to the brand new Grand Cherokee.Red hot Hyundai announces one vehicle it won't build and one that might go into US production And a piece Mercedes history gets damage ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: LEAF ORDERS, FUTURE DRIVE and COLLECTOR CAR HOLIDAY

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. HERE COMES THE LEAF! Nissan starts taking orders for its all electric vehicle today. But maybe your not ready to invest in the new electric tech. Well now you have another more short term option.The 2000's saw a tremendous amount of change and advancement when it comes to cars and trucks. But what will we be driving in 2021. What will the driving experience be like and could your smart phone do all the thinking for your brand ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:HONDA CR-Z, VOLVO SMASH and EVO TOURING REVIEWED

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Will Honda's sporty CR-Z hybrid restart twenty year olds interest in cars?Buick throws out trim levels.Well it worked in rehearsal. Why one Volvo press event went wrong.And Toyota says it will build a hydrogen powered car that will actually make them money!We told you about GM's new V8's now its Mercedes turn to showcase its eight cylinder tech.Plus a Wooden Lambo and a Granite BMW.. So much for making lighter carsTalking tech: ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DUB MUSTANG, MORE HYUNDAI'S and FUTURE STICKS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Hyundai looks for more production capacity right here in the U S.There have been plenty of Mustang special editions throughout the years and now Ford has teamed up with DUB magazine for the latest model. What is it like to Market the legendary Mustang. We'll hear from Steve Ling Ford's North American Car Marketing Manager.And speaking of the Ford brand there was more good new this week in the form of a new Kelly Blue book study ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FIESTA CHANGES, ROYAL PURPLE STARK RACING and CARBON FIBERED

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Ford didn't want take away the European feel of its new Fiesta but it had to make some changesto get it ready for the US. We will tell you what's different.You'll be seeing more Carbon Fiber on upcoming Mercedes we'll tell why.Royal Purple oil has assembled an impressive racing team to put its products to the torturetest Patrick Burris will tell us what has been happening on the track.Plus Boston gives the Transit Connect the t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: V8 REVIVED, ELECTRICS CONTROLLED and PORSCHE HAND RAISERS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. We have been telling you that the days of the V8 may be numbered. Well don't tell that to thefolks at GM they are investing big bucks and plenty of technology to keep Eight Vee's around well into the future.Toyota resumes sales of its Lexus suv after a few tweaks.Talking Tech: Could one country control the future of electric vehicles because of its naturalresources?Plus new model news.. Chevy scraps plan for another crossover, ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM PAYBACK?, INDY 500 SMILES and FIESTA APPS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Payback time: GM announces repayment of 5.8 billion dollars of loans from the US Government and a major reinvestment in plants for the future Malibu. Sounds good right? well not everyone is happy.Talking tech: How the new Ford Fiesta will tie in your new smart phones apps.And its hard to believe but the Indianapolis 500 is coming up in a few weeks time. This there are plenty of smiles going at the brickyard we'll tell you why.A ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:VOLCANO HAVOC, HD RADIO and SCION DROP TOP

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. We all know the Icelandic volcano has been creating havoc with European air travel this week. But what has it done to the auto industry? Plus plenty of new model news including a Scion Convet, New power for a Panamera and a newFerrari Enzo.You have heard of HD Television but you may not be familiar with HD Radio and you might have it in your car or truck already. We are going to get the digital details on HD Radio from Bob Stru ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SONATA FIRST DRIVE, NASA TO THE RESCUE and F1 GOES LESS THAN 2.0

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. FIRST DRIVE: We get behind the wheel of Hyundai's redesigned Sonata mid size sedan.Talking Tech: The battle over NASA'S budget is just beginning but two car manufacturers are teaming up with the rocket scientists on future products.Its an industry trend, engines are losing displacement and gaining power.. Now that idea may be coming to a race engine near you.Chrysler has been pretty quite about its new Grand Cherokee introducti ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHEVY CRUZES, SALTY PROBLEM and UNIFIED TOYOTA

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Will it never end; Lexus stops down production of one of its popular suv's and the lawsuits against Toyota get unified.Its not the largest car Chevrolet is going to build, but it could be the most important. We get all the details on the Chevy Cruze including its 40 MPG Eco edition. Vehicle line director Chuck Russel is our guest.Salt Damage: Two manufacturers address corrosion issues caused by Road Salt. Is it time toupdatewha ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CAMARO AT INDY, DISPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT and HUMMER BYE BYE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. CAMARO CALCULATIONS: What GM did to win the horsepower wars with FORD's Mustang and We'll tell you how you can buy a Camaro Indy Pace Car. A 30 MPG Ranger Rover. It might happen after the iconic Land Rover goes on a diet.Displacement Replacement: Why big cubes are not the onlysource of big power.We'll hear from Ford's Manager of Calibration Engineering Mazen Hammoud.Plus: Hummer Goodbye, Viper Final Edition , Four seats for Sma ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TOYOTA COMES CLEAN, BURNOUTS STILL OK and MOST EXPENSIVE MINI

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Will a Come Clean Email cause even more problems for Toyota?The ordering book is open for Chrysler's first new product in a long while.TALKING TECH: Doing the strut; How Carbon fiber might be finding its way into your next suspension.Plus: We'll tell you about the Fastest Ferrari getting ready to debut in China .The Cleanest Car that will surprise you and the Most Expensive MiniAll that an "At the wheel" review of the 2010 Hyun ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIA OPTIMA, CAD V WAGON and MPG REGS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. As the auto industry rebounds, we took to the show floor at the New York Auto show and we have plenty to talk about. Chevy rolls out the Cruze and adds Shutters for better MPG.. And if your like hot rod wagons Cadillacs got one with a big V on it.Mercedes shows a revised R class and a racing version of the SLS.. But will it be enough to hold off the Lexus Juggernaut?Kia brought four new models to New York including an incredibl ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NY SHOW WRAP PT1, HYUNDAI SONATA LINE UP and MAZDA D

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Wow! what a week in the automotive industry! Revived sales numbers, a big China sale and the plenty of reveals at the New York Auto show.. Get ready cause Cruise Control Radio is coming your way.Lincoln takes the wraps off its MKZ Hybrid and Ford and Microsoft team up to get the grid ready for electrics.Small was big in NY and Mazda showed its Mazda 2 with a small price and plenty of standard features..Plus the Zoom Zoom folks ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:COOL CALI CARS, TOYOTA FALLOUT and CHEAP HEMI

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. How can it be true! No more Cool Cars in California? Bad aftertaste: One study says the Toyota fallout will send buyers to Ford dealerships.The military gets set to say good bye to an old friend.What to do when good auto start systems go bad.One guy gets a great deal on a new Hemi and GM gets doubly Boosted.All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE C ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO:PONY PRICE WAR, EROD POWER, LEFT LANE SLOW POKES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. There were plenty of reveals at the New York Auto Show and we have News of Hyundai's first hybrid and a whole lot more.Pony Price War; Mustang prices under Camaro. How will GM answer this challenge.And we will get the details on a great power train for your restro rod classic. Its got plenty of power and its clean too.We'll talk with Dr. Jamie Meyer from GM Performance Parts about the new E ROD engine.Plus no more Left Lane slo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MCLAREN SUPERCAR, GM HEADS UP and TOYOTA OFFENSIVE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Toyota goes on the the offensive about runaway Prius claims .Mclaren shows its next gen super car.. How about zero to sixty in under three seconds? And its pretty affordable. well at least as far as super cars go.We might be saying goodbye to our old friend the v8 We'll look at a recent study that shows those declining sales trends.Talking tech: GM reveals the next gen head up display. Its great tech but does invade the drivers ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:HYUNDAI HUGS, SOUL PACER and FWD BMW'S

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. OLD dependable: JD Power releases its dependability study and there's great news for Porsche. Hugs for Hyundai:Looks like owners are getting very loyal to this Korean brand.While electrics are all the rage GM has made big developments on its Fuel Cell systems. We'll fill you in.Front wheel drive BMW's? yes its going to happen!And Dastardly Disabled! One ex employee using technology to cause car chaos! Plus: Soul PACER and Fords ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BMW ELECTRICS, BRAKE OVERIDE and LITTLE AMG

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Will the government mandate a brake override system in the wake of Toyota's acceleration problems and will it be the end of one popular car related activity?BMW Plugs in the world of electric cars with its Active E concept. How will this juiced up ride uphold the Bimmer tradition Rich Steinberg Manager Electric Vehicle Operations for BMW will be our guest.Payback time: GM's CEO says that repaying the government will be no probl ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2011 VETTE, NEXT GEN INTERCEPTOR and GPS FAVS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Toyota has allot to be happy about; no really its true sales are huge!Watch out for that Taurus in your rear view! Ford unleashes its next gen interceptor.Plus we have news on the 2011 Corvette and a possible Diesel development at Chrysler.And what are the most popular destinations driver punch into their GPS systems?All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..DOWNLOAD TH ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MAX BOB, PRIUS WAGON and CHRYSLER 2012

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. The fix might not be in. NHTSA has over 60 complaints from Toyota owners who've had their vehicles repaired for unintended acceleration. Problem is the owners say the vehicles still accelerate unintendedly.One publication has created a million dollar prize if you can show why this is happening to Toyota's.Mean while more Prius models may be ready to hit the streets including a wagon and a minivan."Maximum" Bob Lutz one of the m ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MICRO CARS, MUSTANG MPG

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. It was all about micro cars, electrics, performance hybrids and carbon fiber in Geneva Get ready We're taking you on a tour of this European show. Changing of the guard: Remember when GM used to spend big on Oscar advertising and supply green vehicles to the stars? Well now there's a new brand is Oscar land.Signed sealed and certified the Mustang officially breaks a MPG record..All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CAYENNE TECH, TALKING TOYOTA, RAPTOR RAPTURE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Porsche pulls the wraps off its new Cayenne line up. New tech , new designs and plenty of power train choices with better MPG. We get you up to speed.Recalls, allegations of withheld information , concern that a "fix" might not be a "fix"... Jim Bell executive market analyst for Kelly Blue Book will be out guest to discuss Toyota's issue and what make be in store for the future of the manufacturer.Are you commitment phobic? Wel ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HUMMER BUMMER, INSIDE THE GT-500 SHELBY and BLACK BOX OPENED

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. No deal the Chinese government turns down one companies bid for GM's Hummer division. Is this the end of the line for these former darlings of the SUV world? Unlocking the black box both Toyota and GM are going to make Event Data recorder information available to consumers . What happens now?Ford took the wraps off the 2011 Shelby GT-500 a few weeks ago. Now we are going to get the inside story from Kerry Baldori SVT Chief Func ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PICKEN'S PLAN, MAX VETTES AND FIAT'S TWO CYLINDER

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Are Americans ready to go electric? One study say they are coming around to the idea. But mean while the Pickens Plan says natural gas is the future fuel for heavy truck.Keeping them in the fold: Saturn Owners, your gonna love this story.Talking tech: Fiat reveals its production ready two cylinder, while Audi adds even more speeds to its automatic transmissions.Finally found: Artist Peter Max had big plans for his collection of ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM DEJA VU, MAZDA'S MISSION and LEXUS IS350C

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Deja Vu : First they let him go now he's back.. A GM exec makes a return.Over at Toyota the story continues to develop. This week its production cuts, testimonies, missing secret records and a potential power steering recall.And Mazda's Robert Davis is on a mission to roll out new power trains, put cars on a diet and raise his fleets MPG. How will he do it?.. Well he'll tell us since he's our guest on this hour of Cruise Control ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW EDGE, CRYING CHRYSLER'S and KIA RAY

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Ford reveals its shaped up Edge with plenty of tech and three choices for fuel efficient power. And Silverado gets more Durmax power and a strengthened spine.It will Make grown men and women cry: That what Chrysler's chief design officer Ralph Gilles says will happen when you cast your eyes on the new Chrysler 300 sedan. But you might tear up when you see one of their Furious Fuchsia Challengers.Kia shows its Ray plug in hybrid ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD SET THE PACE, HYBRID FERRARI and CARS FOR A GRAND

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Its been quite a while since a Ford paced the field at Daytona but that all changed recently. Jamie Allison Ford's new director of North American Motor sports will stop by to tell us what is has in store for Ford fans. Lawsuits are jamming up the in box at Toyota.. But one is a bit unexpected. Plus could a faulty Toyota part get one driver out of jail?And Hybrid Ferrari's and Porsche's.. Green just got alot faster.Grand Cars? We ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GOLDBERG BULLRUN, GREEN POLICE TDI and SOLAR HYDROGEN POWER

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The next season of Bull Run on Speed is set to go.. Once again Bill Goldberg is hosting and he is our guest this hour. Super Kia, Super Audi and Super Hyundai.. Manufacturers laid down serious cash to show what they had.And first she dressed like Marilyn now she got a role on CSI.. Danica's ever expanding career.Talking Tech: Honda makes hydrogen from the sun at home and Volvo shrinks an engine an gets more power.Plus a Camaro r ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TOYOTA HURT LOCKER , THE NEW NUMBER ONE and HYUNDAI TUCSCON

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Toyota's hurt locker continues to fill up dramatically. Reports of a repair parts shortage, lawsuits, a new problem with the Prius and a potential huge Federal fine.Plus bad information from a Government official reeked havoc at Toyota dealers this week.Which manufacturer has its sites set on being number one if Toyota vacates that position.At the wheel First Drive: We get behind the wheel of the brand new Hyundai Tucson.And Tal ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:EXPLORER INVESTMENT, AUTO FINDER and NEW PERFORMANCE BRANDS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Ford invests big in US manufacturing for its next Explorer.Blood in the Water : Some manufacturers come up with deal to woo shaken Toyota customers.Saving Face: Have you ever misplaced your vehicle in a parking lot or garage?Jim Berntsen of Finder technologies will stop over to demo a brand new product that can help.Talking Tech: Honda makes hydrogen from the sun at home and Volvo shrinks an engine an gets more power.Plus VW and ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TOYOTA TURMOIL, SPYKER DEAL and GM BIG GUY

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Toyota's Turmoil continues Over two million additional vehicles recalled. A production shutdown of eight popular models. Dealers unable to sell recalled cars and auto analysts predicting permanent dents in consumers idea of Toyota quality. Whats causing the unintended acceleration and how is it being fixed? We will have full extensive coverage.And yes there was plenty of other automotive news GM makes it permanent.Ed Whitacre is ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LEXUS LFA UPCLOSE, AMG A CLASS and MUSTANG AT DAYTONA

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.More Money Needed? One study say consumers believe GM will have to take another sip from the bailout well.We get a close up look at the rare Lexus LFA super car.AMG might be getting ready to hot rod the A and B class but this time its going to take plenty of engineering.Spoiler Alert!! One part of of NASCAR car of tomorrow goes back to the past and Mustang gets set to fly the flag at Daytona.Plus Living with Robots and perhaps t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIG TRUCK LOVE,TOYOTA THROTTLED and NEW MODELS and PRICING

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GM may have stopped building Hummers, but it looks like America's love of big trucks Is still just that BIG. One plant goes into over time to keep up with the demand.TOYOTA's problem with pedals continues and grows. Whats the solution and what do you do if your vehicle throttle sticks open? Edmunds' AutoObserver.com Senior Editor Bill Visnic will be our guest.Plenty of new model and pricing information from Buick , Mini and BMW ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HONDA CHALLENGE, CTS V COUPE and BEET JUICE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The CEO of HONDA issues a challenge to his engineers . VW shows a 45 MPG sporty hybrid, they say appeals to your head and heart.Seems like Cadillac has a new model premiering every week lately and more are in the pipeline.Get ready cause we are going to take a fast five hundred and fifty six horsepower ride in the 2011 CTS V coupe with Chief Engineer Dave Leone.Plus Beet juice on the highway and one man's strange way of "Paying ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FOCUS ON FOCUS, NISSAN JUKED and G8 EL CAMINO RETURN?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Nissan Jukes around and reveals its 2010 plans with seven brand new models, two of them will cost less the ten thousand dollars.Ford rolls out the Global 2011 Focus. The Blue oval folks claim its small without the sacrifice.Chantel Lenard Group Marketing Manager for Focus will explain.Could a GM model that was canceled before it was built actually return to the line up?And BMW puts the breaks on a roller coaster, A classic with ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MICRO CARS MULTIPLY, CES AUTO TECH, BUICK GS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Micro cars heating up: New models from GM , The NANO and THINK headed to the US and big changes at SMART. Will American drivers warm up to these minuscule high milers? The big picture: Is the US falling out of love with the automobile? One group says yes.The story of two Audi Ads : One approved; the other definately not approved.Plenty of Tech to talk about this week in Las Vegas . The Consumer Electronics Show revealed the lat ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT BUZZ, MORE SAAB BIDS and CHRYSLER DRIVETRAIN DETAILS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.There is already plenty of buzz coming from the Detroit auto show the info is leaking like the roof of the van and we will bring you up to date.Winding down and more bids.. Could SAAB be the brand that refuses to die. A super car builder, a former F1 Honcho and "A Born from Jets" executive are all bidding even while GM starts slicing up SAAB.Ford and Chrysler drop some future drive train details. And did Chevy send a signal abo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: PONTIAC FIRE SALE, GM BITING APPLE and MAINSTREAM JETSON

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Cruise Control Radio is ready to cover everything automotive this year so buckle up.Fire Sale: Its deal time on remaining Pontiacs and Saturns.. Would you buy one?Will GM take a bite out of APPLE for a new CEO? Meet George Jetson!! Will flying cars go mainstream in 2010?Tyrant Motors: A South American leader is making big demands on auto makers.All that an "At the wheel" review of the 2010 Toyota Venza and a whole lot more when ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BAD NEWS FOR BIO, SAAB NOT OVER and TAURUS SHO

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GET OUT ON THE HIGHWAY! : The Cruise Control Van rolls out on the hunt for the latest automotive stories.The SAAB saga continues. Possible last minute deals, 2010 limited production and a fan rally.. I guess its not over until the Swedish lady sings.Bad year for BIO FUEL. Seems like with the greening of the US 2009 would have better for Bio Fuel industry.Plus you told us you enjoy our top ten list stories so we will run down som ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: WORST RIDES EVER , SMALL DISPLACEMENT and THE LAST BIG BLOCK

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.What were the worst cars and trucks of the decade? We'll take a look at these forgettable rides. And take your calls for some your favorites or less than favorites.Small engines are going to be a big story in 2010. But it looks like the Fiat 500may have that market locked up already. And what Fiat models will be shown at Chrysler's booth during the Detroit Auto Show.And bankruptcies and disappearing brands have some customers av ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HYBRID GT-R?, FUTURE MAZDA RX-7 and THE BIG ONES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.What were the biggest Car related stories of 2009.. Well there is not shortage. We will run down some of the biggest.One Last Hope fades away. A 12th hour bid for SAAB looks to have come to an end or has it?TALKING TECH: One Manufacturer puts and end to Morse coders.Plus GTR Hybrid , A 2012 Mazda RX7 and the Indian Mountain goat caseAll that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Contr ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHROME FOR ALL, FIVE LITER RETURNS and LED PROBLEMS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Could a strip of chrome trim be the key to more sales at GM ? One executive thinks so.Breaking News : Fords new 5.0 liter V8 details leak out.. And we are sharing them.Chrysler gets set to make some FIRE in a US factory.TALKING TECH: No more cheap interiors at Ford thanks to Ruth. who is she, well lets just say she's just a bit robotic.Plus Why are LED traffic lights causing problems?, Camaro heads to the brickyard and Jay Leno ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SAAB SHUTDOWN ,TINY ENGINES BIG CARS and VICIOUS VALETS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.SAAB Shutdown: Its the end of the line for yet another brand in 2009. But some of SAAB'S Plans will live on. We'll tell you where.Buick's is a mark under complete transformation. We'll hear about the new LaCrosse sedan when brand manager Jeanne Merchant is our guest.Mercedes falls in love with small engines. Could a small four be headed to its S Class and a three cylinder to another popular model?Car Abuse: What were some valet ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:COMPACT GLUT, BMW335d, BEST MILLS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The EPA and the Government want manufactures to build more small fuel efficient cars, but could this lead to a glut of compacts?Who builds the best ten engines in North America? The results are in from WARDSannual awards program and we got them.What big name Indy racer is headed to NASCAR?Talking Tech: Why does the latest version of the Infiniti M do the backpedal ?Plus Ford Syncs even tighter, Tires made from a fruit and Cardbo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SAAB SPYKE, PLATE HUNTER and FUTURE COLLECTIBLES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Is GM set to Spyke a deal for SAAB?Porsche cuts the weight and increases the price of one of its new models which also gets a does of lithium.Talking Tech: Imagine it you will a camera system that can read a license plate and tell instantly if a car is stolen. Sounds like science fiction well its not Mark Windover of ELSAG will give us the details on the Mobile Plate Hunter 900.And what are some future collectible cars you can ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM FRITZED, FLUID HYUNDAI and SMARTCABLES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GM off the Fritz!! Another week of change at the top of General Motors what does it all mean?At the LA auto show there were plenty of vehicle reveals including two Fluidic Sculptures from Hyundai.Talking Tech: How can a automotive good Samaritan gesture end up costing you big bucks? Our guest Alexia Hayes will tell us about a great new product that can keep your ride safe.Plus the smallest Hybrid and a new set of wheels for the ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CTS COUPE, KIA BIG CAR and TEXAS PINK VANITY

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GM releases a two door work of art called the CTS sport coupe.They have been crashed, crunched and crushed. Which cars came out on top? we will have the results for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top safety picks. Did your car survive?Big 2010 plans for Kia as in a big new car and big sales.Need more horsepower? Hows does 135,000 sound? We take a look at the Bloodhound.Plus Texas Vanity and nine reasons why Nicolas ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GOODBYE SAAB, VIPER LAYS IT DOWN and PORSCHE LUGGAGE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Is it time to say good bye to yet another automotive brand? The SAAB deal goes bad now what?Dateline: LAGUNA SECA The Viper SRT10 ACR lays down a big run to recapture the lap record.Pedals and Frames we'll have an update on how Toyota plans its fixes.Talking tech: Where will Nissan spray its sell healing paint next?Plus Camaro 101 and why are some Porsche owners getting free luggage?An "At the Wheel" review of the GMC Terrain an ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM EXIT INTERVIEWS, ACURA ZDX and ROLLS ELECTRIC

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Exit it interviews : What to do GM customer have to say when they return their vehicle after the 60 day trial.. Well we'll tell you.Alpha and Omega electrics.. Two more electric vehicles get announced and the can't bemore different.The Honda Crosstour and Acura ZDX get priced and marketed to different customers.Plus a true SAAB Story ... Just how much did GM lose on every SAAB it sold?An "At the Wheel" review of the Suzuki Kizas ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TOYOTA TROUBLES , BUICK MANUAL and DIRTY MIKE ROWE FORD GRAND MARSHAL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.This week we start with Toyota.. Where the news is not so good.Engineers have come up witha fix for the accelerator floor mat problem but now the government is looking into Rusting Tundra frames.Last week we told you about Buick's new Regal.But this week the GM Mark announced they will have something in their line up that has not been around for a while.Its a manual transmission.Mike Rowe has probably worked more jobs, many of t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: PONTIAC LEFTOVERS, NHRA CHAMPION ROBERT HIGHT and SHELBY ECOBOOST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Who is number one? Is it VW or Toyota well it depends who you ask.Pontiac leftovers. Still jonesing for a brand new Pontiac well We'll tell you whats left nationwide.A few months ago Robert Hight driver of the Auto club Ford Mustang Funny Car would have told you he didn't have a chance at winning the NHRA Full Throttle series.Well Robert is now the NHRA 2009 Full Throttle Funny Car champion . Robert joined us from Pomona the wee ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:ELECTRIC AVENUE, ML450 HYBRID and ROAD TRAIN

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.They're going right down to Electric Avenue.Visitors to the Detroit Auto show will see a 37,000 square foot line up of electric vehicles this year.. And Nissan gets ready for a nationwide one car electric tour. Buick shows its brand new Regal with plentyof German Influence and Mercedes reveals its hybrid ML450 and hints of smaller things to come.Talking Tech: Get on board the road train!!Its a new concept in automated driving.An ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SATURN SELL OFF, ECO PERFORMANCE and SEMA PART 2

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The 2009 SEMA show wrapped up in Las Vegas we'll have plenty of stories including two roadsters with green power plants. And speaking of green GM Performance parts released a new Eco friendly crate engine line that's going to chance the world of hot rodding.SATURN Sell off: the brand is winding down so we're asking should you buy one. And after months of negotiation GM elects to keep OpelPlus The Challenger heads to NASCAR, Roll ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHRYSLER'S BIG PLAN , SEMA 2009 and MITSUBISHI REJUVENATES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Chrysler released its vehicle game plan and its filled with plenty of new vehicles and technology. Quick updates and all new Fiat inspired rides.SEMA Show : Once again Las Vegas hosts the aftermarkets big show we'll hear the latest trends for cool parts and pieces from our guest SEMA's Peter MacGillivrayPolitics and the auto industry heat up. The White house takes on Edmund's claims about the success of Cash for Clunkers. And di ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM RESTO, SORENTO FIRST DRIVE, A TEAM RETURNS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GM Restoration: No were not talking about bringing back old classicsbut the General might be ready to reinstate some axed dealers.. Plus the 60 day return offer gets an extension.First Drive: We get behind the wheel of Kia's brand new Sorento crossover its bigger getsbetter mileage than the old model and itsbuilt right here in the USA.VW announces its plan to build a sedan in abrand new plant located in Tennessee.Talking Tech: ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PLUM CRAZY, HONDA GREEN RACING and CAFE MADNESS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Is Restyling or the lack there of the reason domestic manufacturers lost market share?Over at Chrysler the Challenger goes Plum Crazy and the Ram brand offers new design pickups for less than last years models.There are plenty of questions about the new CAFE rules. What happens if car makers fail to meet the MPG spec? The Alliance of Automobile manufacturers Charles Territo will stop by with the latest.Honda reaffirms its decisi ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:VW and PORSCHE, SEE THE NOISE and VOLT PAINT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.VW adds Porsche to its growing garage of brands.Talking Tech: Is there a way to see noise? You bet and Ford is using it to get the squeaks and rattles out. Our guest will fill us in.Just how much could that Floor Mat recall cost Toyota?Plus how you can name the Volts paint color..All that an “At the wheel†review of the 2010 Kia Forte EX and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.DOWNLOAD THE CRUIS ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO:GM TAKE BACK, CHRYSLER LUV and MICHELIN RACING

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GM offered to take back your car or truck if you were not happy. So far only one person has taken advantage of that deal we will tell you why.And is the US Government in love with the new Chrysler?Buick getting back into the performance business? It might happenThe name Michelin and racing go hand and hand.. We'll learn why putting tires on the track is so important to Michelin.. motorsports manager Silvia Mammone is our guestAl ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIZASHI TRACK TIME ,BRAND ON THE RUN and CALLIE COOL CARS?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. First Drive: We put Suzuki's Kizashi Premium midsize sedan through its paces on the back roads and the track. Steve Younan will stop by to fill us in on the detailsBrand Loyalty On the run.. A recent study shows why the game of consumer loyalty has completely changed and its good news for some...Caprice : the latest chapter now Chevy is going to build the rear drive sedan but you might not be allowed to buy it.Plus two perform ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:M5 LESS CYLINDERS MORE POWER, MIDSIZE REPRIEVE and GETTING THE FINGER

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.M5 plans are revealed and they involve two less cylinders and some technology from F1 and speaking of Formula 1 would it work in New York city? Plus Mercedes may build another model in the US,Chryslers midsize twins live on and could VW and Suzuki team up?And a story that give you the finger.All that “At the wheel†reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.You can win a set four Michelin L ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:AUDI SCORES BIG, FISKER LOAN and CLUNKER LIST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Audi scores big with with high MPG marathon numbers.And speaking of scoring Fisker gets the nod for a 528.7 Millon dollar loan from the US Goverment for development of his high end plug in cars.Well you thought the Cash for Clunker program just trashed some real junkers well you mightbe suprised to know some of those car were collectable and rare and many were green we will run down the list.Plus Hummer gets a new HQ before its ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FLOORMAT TROUBLE,CLUNKER HANGOVER and TOP GEAR TROUBL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Floormats: they caused the recall of 3.2 million Toyotas but could they damage the companies reputation?Seems like GM's love affair with the V8 powered rear drive G8 will not end. Now there is yet another plan for it to resurface on US roadways?Plus dismal clunker hangover sales numbers, popular paint and why its never good to attach a travel trailer to the underside of a blimp. Just ask Top Gear's James May.All that “At the w ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SATURN KILL SWITCH , TEXTING TWITS and MORE SORENTO LESS COST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.GM hits the kill switch on Saturn after a deal between Penske and Renault goes away. Saturn RIP 1990 to 2009It's the driving that’s distracting. Hard to believe but some addicted texters think that sending messagesis the most important thing when behind the wheel. A shocking point that was revealed at this weeks Distracted Driving panel.So is the solution cars that drive themselves? Well the technology is headed our way but do ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SUPER DUTY CHROME FACE, MINI LEARNS and FUEL CELL REVIVAL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Super Duty reveal Once again Ford goes to Texas truck territory to pull the covers off its very heavy duty pickup. We will have the latest news.What has Mini learned about the future of electric cars?And you thought everyone had dropped the idea of fuel cell power Well not so fast. GM has a second gen design and on the Salt flats one team has broken a speed record.Plus how you can put a Audi R8 "in" your garage for under 500 bu ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FIAT US LINE UP, MASTER LOCKED and USED CAR SHORTAGE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.What will the future Fiat infused Chrysler product line up look like? Well executives are not saying much but we have plenty of intel to share with you. Will one model becomes its own brand?Used cars are in short supply. So what are dealers doing about it?And Master Lock has to be one of the most recognized brands in the lock and theft prevention field. Now they have released several interesting automotive products Mike Sheridan ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:V WAGON, US FORD C MAX and STICK SHIFT LOVE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Toyota decides to leverage the Prius name. Your going to be seeing a lot more of it.The Elantra turns blue, a wagon gets the V treatment and Ford goes C MAX there's plenty of news about new vehicles.And its the battle of tech.. Why has GPS been pitted against radar?It could be one of the scariest moments for drivers.. Yes the dreaded parallel park.. Now Ford plans to change things with its second generation Active Park Assist Ch ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TAKE GM'S MONEY AND RUN , 238 MPG VW and MICHELIN'S LTX

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Take the money and lose the guarantee. GM buyers votes for the cash when it comes to the new 60 day return policy.And the general pumps up production on some of its new models. More Frankfurt news: Mazda announces plans for a new little one. Mini blows its top and VW reveals a 238 MPG two cylinder concept.Lenos opens up his new prime time track with Drew Barry More and her high heels.And can a tire help you save fuel carry a hea ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FRANKFURT PREVIEW, LENO'S ELECTRIC and SUPER VELCRO

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The Frankfurt Auto show gets underway this week.. Why should you care? Well plenty of these European introductions are headed to US Roadways.What Ford is going to have a reoccurring starring role on Jay Leno's new show?Talking Tech: Is Velcro the next big thing when it comes to cars and trucks?DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST HERE All that and a whole lot more when we get Rolling on this weeks ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TRACK TIME, GM MONEY BACK, ELECTRIC PIPES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Track time. We hit the twisties with some of the latest models.. And guess what your along for the ride.Money back in 60 days if your not satisfied. Is it a new late night ad? Nope it's a new campaign from General Motors.Talking Tech : Sound design...... throaty pipes for Diesel and even Electrics!And can a Monkey mask get you out of a speeding ticket?DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST HERE All ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DODGE SHINING STAR, AUDI A3 TDI and FORD 6.7 POWER STROKE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Summers maybe over but there's no shortage of automotive news this weekend.What highly criticized Dodge model has become a shining sales star?Plenty of pricing new models new prices including the Kia Koup and Audi's clean diesel A3.And speaking of diesel our talking tech segment looks at the brand new Ford 6.7 Power-strokePlus Honda endures a social networking mishap..DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RADIO ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: US CARS BACK IN THE GAME?, NEW MINI MODELS and RANGER RETURN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Its the Labor day weekend and while many automotive shows are running a repeats we are set with plenty of fresh news and information. Are things really turning around for the US auto industry? Well we will detail Ford 21 percent sales rise, which models are selling hot.. And one of them has been around for a long long time.And are Americans more likely to buy a car or truck from a US Manufacturer? One ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART 2

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6 generation after generation of Americas sports have been polished, prepped and driven to the haven for fiberglass Corvettes at Carlisle.. We are right in the middle of it all and have plenty of great guests. GM's John Cox tells us how you can accessorize your Vette with factory approved arts..Program Engineering manager Phil Minch gets us on the inside of team Corvette.Lance M ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART 1

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Its become a popular tradition on Cruise Control Radio. The yearly journey to a place where Corvettes are worshiped.. Its called Corvettes at Carlisle.. 80 of acres of America's sports cars shining in the Pennsylvania sun.This hour we will hear from Corvette brand manager Harlan Charles and Chief EngineerTadge Juechter about the latest developments including the Grand Sport and Launch control.Next we g ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SMART POWER GRID, MORE MPG AUDI S4 and ROADSIDE APP

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.More performance, more power and higher MPG. Its a marketing executives dream. But its a reality for the 2010 Audi S4 Quattro. Ford needs mores Escapes, problem is one is around to build them.. and Mazda begins to reveal its new fuel saving technology while Suzuki gets hybrid ready.Talking Tech: Can a I phone APP give you roadside assistance? the folks at Mini say yes!And Vehicle to Grid communication. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DETROIT CHANGES AT THE TOP, DCH AUTOS and TURTLE WAX CARE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Changes at the Detroit Three. One executive says goodbye while GM kills a plug hybrid they just announced two weeks ago.. Ahh the soap opera continues.By 8PM Monday Cash for Clunkers will be history. But will crashing websites, rejected submissions and limited dealer payouts leave dealers holding the bag? We get a dealers perspective from Roy Barvaro of the DCH Auto Group.Has summers heat and those nas ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CLUNKER CASH, USED CAR FRAUD and TOURING PRICE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Cash for clunkers continues with more cash, but there are plenty of problems for dealers.. And now factory order vehicles can be part of the deal. But what if your car or truck trade in does not qualify? Well you may have another option.Busy times for Carfax :Used car fraud is on the rise Larry Gamache will give us some rip off avoiding tips.And he'll tell us about the "Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM GAME PLAN ,CHARGED UP FOR THE VOLT and CARBON FIBER SAFETY

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. GM rolls out its game plan for the next three years and its filled with Plug Ins : Hybrids: Old nameplate revivals and new luxury. Oh yeah and some performance too. Speaking of GM we learned what 230 means.Its the estimated MPG of the Chevy Volt extended range electric car. We will get the latest from Tony Posawatz vehicle line director for the Volt.Talking Tech: It hyper safe Carbon fiber helmet that ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: AMG DRIVING SCHOOL, C6R CORVETTE and NISSAN'S FOREST

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.BMW says its will create a new brand for its all electric vehicles..does that mean the E3 the E5 and the E7 are headed to your driveway?The brand new C6R Corvette is ready to hit the road course.. This time its lighter with a smaller engine.. Hmm perhaps that's a look into the future. Talking Tech: Bad Smells; they can ruin a wonderful day motoring .. But now Nissan's Forest Air Conditioning system is ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIA FORTE, GREEN CAR RACING and CLUNKER TANK UP

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Cash for Clunkers tops off its tanks with a 2 Billion dollar fill up..We'll have some results of what people are buying and which cars are dieing.Buick plugs in its plan for a small plug in hybrid crossover. Kia is flying high with great sales results in July thanks in part to the brand new Forte Sedan.. We'll hear from Michael Sprague Vp of Marketing for Kia with details on the full Forte line includ ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SCARED BEHIND THE WHEEL, NEW FORD IN NASCAR and

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. What scares you the most when your behind the wheel? We will have the results of a study that will get you looking in your rear view what stopped in traffic. So now after all that's happened how do American consumers feel about domestic vehicle manufacturers? One has become a clear favorite.Exits and Returns: One manufactures folds its F1 cards while one F1 driver gets backin the cockpit. And NASCAR g ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CLUNKER CATASTROPHE, SUZUKI ROLLS OUT KIZASHI and

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Clunker Catastrophe : The governments Cash for Clunker program goes off the rails after just three days..Additional Big Cash could be on the way. but will dealers be on the hook for big bucks? and what if you already made a deal?Suzuki rolls out its brand new sporty luxury sedan.. It's got it sights set on some big competitors. And it has plenty of features not typically found in its class.. We'll hear ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FUTURE FOURS, LEXUS 250 and PLASTIC WOOD

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. It's Fours for the future: The plans for less cylinders and more power. Plus Ford details its power train plansAdding and Subtracting: Two popular models; one might be losing a pair of doors another might gain a set.Talking Tech: Plastic Wood might be coming to a car interior near you Nah not that photo realistic stuff but something different.Plus Lexus 250 Prices, Never too old to NASCAR and One star ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CAMARO CONVERTS, CHEAP NAVI and BUY AMERICAN BAN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Not out of the woods yet.. Could a lawsuit bring an end to Chrysler? Maybe your jonesing for a brand new Camaro Convertible or a Bumblebee edition from the Transformers movie? Well a couple of companies have you covered.Talking Tech: It is one of the coolest and least expensive navigation systems yet. Who makes it? Stay tuned. And why is one country upset about the US Governments plan to buy American?A ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BRAND NEW JAG XJ, STICKER SAFETY and NANO ONE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.One study says new vehicle buyers are putting off purchases for up to four years. What does this mean for manufacturers. It can't be good! Now that the government controls huge chunks of GM and Chrysler the lawyers and policy wonks think they have a plan to keep you safe. And it involves decals yes decals.The new Jaguar XJ was revealed last week. Its sleeker, lighter and more technologically advanced t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MAX BOB , APPEALING BRANDS and MUSTANG GT

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Maximum Bob!. GM'S new marketing guy Bob Lutz chatted this week about a number of topics one of them the future of the rear wheel drive Chevy Caprice got a little bit confusing. Which automotive brand is most appealing to US Customers?Racing takes a hit thanks to the economy; sponsorships canceled and teams dissolved.And your tax dollars at work.. What foods has the government deemed too dangerous to e ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHRYSLER'S REVIVED, HENNESSEY HORSEPOWER plus LENO and STIG

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Two Chrysler models get a new lease on life and they couldn't be more different.Leno takes the covers off the new XJ Jag and gets some track time with the Stig He runs one of the most successful Horsepower havens in the country. And he's got the solution if your performance ride needs an injection of ponies. We will hear from John Hennessey about how he has pumped up the brand new Camaro.And an "At ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DAWN OF A NEW GM ERA, LUTZ RETURNS and HONDA CROSSTOUR

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Business as usual is over at General Motors,†they are the words of GM CEO Fritz Henderson . It's a new dawn for General Motors as they exit bankruptcy.And the surprise of the week one popular executive cancels his retirement and gets a new job.Get out while you can: That's one analysts advice to Mitsubishi and Suzukiwhen it comes to selling vehicles in the US Market.Plus Honda goes a Crosstour wit ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:THE 500 COLLECTION, MINI QUIRKS and the HURST G8

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. While Chrysler struggles to sell is current line up. Fiat's bringing a full collection of 500's to the US we will run down the details. Waiver Granted: California gets to set its own emission standards but is this just an empty political victory?Why does Mini loves its quirks? But what do first time owners think?Plus Diesels scrapped, a very limited edition Hurst and Gridding for Plug In's.And an "At ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM JUDGE, CAMARO SALES STAR and NHTSA CHANGES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. The future of GM is up to the Judge. GM says if the deal is not approved get ready for Catastrophic Consequences.At the same time the 2010 Camaro is kicking Mustangs butt when it comes to sales. And speaking of Butts we've had ours in a 2010 Camaro RS and we'll have a full at the wheel review.Suzuki's got what it thinks is a solution to dismal sales; Free Gas.And does NHTSA have some changes in mind?D ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CLUNKER FRAUD, FOUR FOR LACROSSE and TEXTING TROUBLE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. The Cash for clunkers bill is now law but is this 1 billion dollar government program ripe for fraud? Is in car texting even worse than drinking and driving. You might be surprised at the results. And a bit of London in China, a Fiat Feet and Ladies accessories that make use of automotive history.Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door.DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST HE ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MERCEDES E CLASSED, GM BRAND DEALS and AMG ACADEMY

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. It looked like General Motors had sold two of its brands but now both those deals may be in trouble. But one thing that's not troubling GM is Camaro sales they are selling faster than they can be built.This week the new Mercedes Benz E Class showed up in dealerships around the country. We will hear about the full model line up from Scott Keilman including a great new bit of safety technology.And the A ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TBOONED, GOODBYE VIBE AND G8 and RACING JUNK

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Saab SOLD! Its official Koenigsegg the tiny builder of million dollar super cars now owns the famous Swedish brand.Tbooned: A big bucks natural gas supporter gets into the green car business. Pontiac News: Goodbye Vibe, No G8 rebrand and Should GM have kept the brand alive?And Racing Junk.Com, You hear us mention them every weekwell Rob Adams is going to stop by and take us on a tour of this on li ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO:CHRYSLER BACK TO WORK, CLUNKER LAW and CLASSIC INDUSTRIES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Fire them up!! Chrysler announces plans to reactivate seven factories. Cash for Clunkers: Its passed the House and the Senate, now it's law. But are you headed to your dealer?Jesse James says "We don't have to be dorks to make things environmentally friendly." We'll tell you what record he broke and green fuel he used to do it. Got a GM restoration project and need some hard to find parts? Jeff Leonar ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORTE FIRST DRIVE, TASCA TIME and CLUNKER CLASSICS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. First Drive: We get behind the wheel of Kia's 2010 Forte sedan. We will have the details on this well equipped ride fresh from the roads of Washington State.The Cash for Clunkers bill has passed the house. We will have the latest details including why classics will be safe from the crusher. Bob Tasca says he's an all Ford kid. When he's not selling them he's driving his 300 MPH Ford Mustang Funny Car. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:EMERGING TECH, 1.5 MILL AND CORVETTE COUNTING and HONDA INSIGHTED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Alliance Completed : "There is no doubt in my mind that we will get the job done," they are the words of new Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne ..Get Ready Fiat 500's may soon be roaming US roads.Emerging Technologies: New vehicles buyers are interested in them but what happens when they hear the price? Mike Marshall of J.D. Power and Associates has some interesting results. And Corvette Milesto ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MITSU ELECTRIC PRICE, WHAT TO BUY and AUCTION TIME

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Mitsubishi puts a price on its Electric Vehicle and Toyota unveils its plan for leasing the Priusplug in. All this makes us ask will the Chevy Volt be too late to the party?Its a crazy time if your thinking about buying a new car or truck.What about the bankruptcies, closed dealerships, even government programs like cash for clunkers?Tom Appel from Consumer guide Automotive will be our guest for what ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TRANSPARENT GM, CAR APP STORE and US NANO

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. GM has been in bankruptcy for about a while now and changes and deals are happening fast. Two brands are close to being sold. We will have the details. And GM CEO Fritz Henderson has been maintaining transparency when it comes to the direction of the new GM but things got a little dicey on GM'S Fastlane blog. Talking Tech: Its an APP store for your car. How you may download mods directly to your new ...

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CRUISE CONTRO PODCAST: NEW CADS, SATURN SAMSUNGS and TRANSIT CONNECTED

http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.June 1st will go down as one of the biggest US Industrial Bankruptcies ever. As GM goes to go to court, Cadillac reveals two new vehicles.Could Samsungs be finding there way to Saturn Dealers? and What does frozen garlic toast have to do with the Viper?Drive a monster truck through a house , get set on fire, out run the cops sound interesting? We'll hear from Jesse James who is back with a new sho ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM BANKRUPT WHATS NEXT?, JESSE JAMES and FUTURE RIDES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. GM is in bankruptcy. Bondholders have approved a deal and the government is getting ready for another big cash injection. What does the future hold for the general?Last week the game changed for auto manufacturers new MPG standards and even cleaner tailpipes will be required. How will this affect the next new car of truck you buy? Dave McCurdy president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers will ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: FLEET AVERAGE, TOP ROAD TRIPPERS and NEW PACERS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.One goal, One Standard, One Mission.. By 2016 The fleet average will be 35.5 MPG with reduced carbon emissions. Its seems like a good deal for all. We will take a look a how manufacturers will hit those target numbers and what the new technology will add to the price of your next car.Time for a road trip but what to drive? Kelly Blue Books Jack Nerad has just selected nice rides and he will be here to run ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LUTZ ON LETTERMAN, DR. DERRIERE and BUMBLE BEE IS A GO

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Will this upcoming week find GM in bankruptcy? There have been agreements with labor unions but there are still plenty of undecided issues.Lutz on Letterman : GM vice chairman goes on Volt offense and even names a price. This Memorial Day Weekend millions of you are headed out for a long drive.And after a while the pain begins in your back, your legs and your arms Well we called Dr Derriere for some tips. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:WARRANTY HANG UP, MAKING CASH WITH A CLUNKER and BLOW AWAY VEHICLES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COMthis hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Will a lawsuit put an end to those annoying car and truck warranty calls?The Cash for Clunkers bill is winding its way through congress. If it goes into law is there a way to get big bucks for that old jalopy? We will discuss some idea candidate vehicles for that purpose. Plus the folks at SEMA try to gain protection for classics and one Ultra lux brand claims their rides are very scrappy."I promise you th ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: DEALERS DROPPED, GT-R RING RUCKUS and MKS ECO BOOSTED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COMthis hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.When you combine the numbers close to 2000 GM and Chrysler dealers got the news thisweek that their franchises will be terminated. All that will put 100,000 people out of work. These certainly are unprecedented times for the US Auto Industry. We will have the details.While the news is bleak for dealers come it be a good time for you to buy a GM or Chrysler.Lincoln prices the MKS with Eco boost and Ford com ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GLOBAL AUTO CHANGES,BIG CAR PLAYERS and THE 425MPH GOAL

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The Global Auto Industry reconfigures: Hard times and slim sales mean almost anything is possible. Who will buy Volvo, Saturn, Saab? Which two German companies may merge? And who will start sharing technology development?Plus are Nissan's' Carlos Ghosn and Fiats Sergio Marchionne going to be the two biggest automotive players in the world? We'll hear about the Fiat execs special stress test to check a com ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM'S NEXT STOP,NISSAN ELECTRIC FIRST DRIVE and KILLING HYDROGEN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.More signals GM may be getting ready to go down the same path as Chrysler we will have out analysis. And we are getting more word about other GM models that may get the ax and some technology that might stick around..Les gets behind the wheel of a brand new Nissan electric He'll have a full first drive review and Ford is retooling its SUV plants to build the new electric Focus.Plus who killed the Hydrogen ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:WHY IS FORD HAPPY?, MERCEDES FOURS and HOOD AIRBAGS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Sales numbers are in for April, so why is Ford smiling?Mercedes cuts the price of the new E class and talks about a four banger revival.There is an unintended consequence of Pontiac closing up shop. We will let you in on it. They set a goal of traveling 1000 miles onone tank of fuel. Were they successful? You'll get an update on the hypermiling story wetold you about last week.Talking tech: Are manufactur ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GOODBYE PONTIAC,CHRYSLER BANKRUPT and BIG DOLLAR COBRA

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.We told you this week was going to be a bad one for the US auto industry and it was. GM announced that Pontiac is gone and along with it 21,000 jobs. But by the end of the week that news was overshadowed by the bankruptcy of Chrysler. We will take a look at both stories in detail. What happens now and where do we go from here? What will a future Chrysler look like, should you buy a Chrysler? Will Pontiacs ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SHANGHAI SUPRISE, GRAND SPORT RETURNS and EXTREME HYPERMILING

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Shanghai News: Porsche takes the covers off its four door sedan and details its hybrid plans. And the folks at Rolls Royce are pretty steamed up about a certain Chinese auto manufacturer.The Grand Sport Rides again: Team Corvette reveals its new 2010 hot rod.The goal 1000 miles traveled on one tank of fuel If they can do it they will have a new record. Hyper miling Champion Wayne Gerdes and his team behin ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:OPEL GIVEAWAY, PRIUS PRICING and ZIG ZAG SLOW DOWN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.This Monday is shaping up to be another ugly day in automotive land.One Manufacturer may go bankrupt and one division will most likely die.So you want to get into the auto manufacturing business. Well how about getting Opel for nothing? Is GM really going to give away this auto manufacturer? Plus we get pricing details on the New Toyota Prius and Lexus RX450hAnd will zig zag lines slow down drivers ?All t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MICHELIN GREEN X, BMW 760I, WORLD WIDE NUMBER ONE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Who will be the number one worldwide auto manufacturer when all the dust settles? If you said Toyota you might be wrong.GM may have a buyer for Saturn and if the deals goes through their showrooms could get mighty interesting. 8 speed auto.. the BMW 760i is loaded with tech..Suprised? Well not really.Its a race with in a race.. The American Le mans Series is inLong Beach California this week.. But some co ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM FIAT CHRYSLER RUMOURS, MUSTANG AT 45, QUIET GARBAGE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Rumors and Denials are flying fast as the June 1st deadline looms large in the windshield of GM.. Will brands be eliminated, sold or retained? This is gonna be one wild ride. And while we are on the topic. The deal between Fiat and Chrysler could be on the rocks we will tell you why.Its a celebration fit for a pony.. Mustang turns 45.. We'll tell yo where the party's at.Talking Tech: How can garbage be us ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MINI'S VP JIM MCDOWELL, NEW YORK AUTO SHOW PART TWO

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.The New York Auto show press days wrapped up this week and the Manufacturers did not let a recession get in the way of new product annoucments. We will have part two of our report.Chrysler President Jim Press makes a unique entry then details the 2011 Grand Cherokee and a new engine line up.There is plenty going on at Mini! There's a new Convertible and of course a Mini E their first electric offering. We ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD FIESTA FIRST DRIVE, NEW YORK AUTO SHOW PART 1

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Even with some the most difficult economic times for the auto industry the New York Auto show did not disappoint with plenty of new reveals and a few suprises thrown in for good measure. We have the details so get ready for Part one of our report First Drive: We get behind the wheel of the Ford Fiesta. and take this Euro spec 5 door out on the streets of New York city... You'll get our driving impressions ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GOVERMENT JUNKERS, MOTA.COM and HENNESSEY HOT CAMARO

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.It's an idea that just keeps coming up..Should the Government pay you to scrap your car or truck if you buy a more efficient model?April Fooled: Mini goes magnetic and NASCAR fans go ballistic over recent on line April fool gags. I guess no ones in a joking mood... Charlie Vogelheim a former VP of J.D. Power and Associates. has recently signed on with Mota Motors to promote truth and transparency in the u ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM BANKRUPTCY COZY, VOLVO AND TOYOTA PRICE SLASH

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Well this past week was one that GM and to a lesser extent Chrysler would like to forget. GM CEO was fired and it seems like the company is getting cozy with the idea of bankruptcy .Meanwhile for Chrysler its merge with Fiat or Else! Both Volvo and Toyota are slashing prices on specific models . Is this an industry wide trend?It's springtime which is the traditional season to clean up your ride ..But With ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: PONY CAR MARKETING, HYBRID REBATES and TESLA FOUR DOOR

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Chevy Camaro , Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger . You know them you love them but right now thanks to the economy its not really PC to market Pony cars .. So what are themanufacturers doing to get the word out to the performance troops? Stay tuned..Hey do you Have your eyes set on a new Hybrid? Well we will have important news that could save you big bucks Rob Iorio, Manager of Hybrid Propulsion System E ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: DOMESTIC D DAY, RELIABLE JAGS AND DEAD RABBITS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.Domestic D day : The future of Chrysler and GM is being determined .And the US raised fuel economy standards to 27.3 MPG for 2011 How will this change theautomotive landscape , what will it cost you the consumer and what manufacturerswill have a tough go to meet the new regs?Both Buick and Jaguar got great news last week with a tie for the highest JD Power andAssociates Vehicle Dependability ranking. We f ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: KIA GETS SOUL,FUTURE ALLOY and GAS TAXATION

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe goverment is mandating manufacturers to build cleaner more efficent vehicles.But since gas prices have come down sales of compacts and hybrids have tanked.What to do? Well some auto executives say its time for a gas tax increase. Talking Tech: Lose the weight but not the strength.. We'll tell you whats in store for for future alloy wheels.Its got an urban flair that's said to appeal to gen Y drivers. K ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM GOOD AND BAD, CHRYSLER QUALITY and QUICKCHARGED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonPlenty of GM news good some bad. Including the headline that they don't need a 2 billion dollar loan for March . But then there's the indefinitely delayed new truck engine, dealers who don't want to order cars and a big recall. Chrysler's Doug Betts lives his life thinking about quality. And he gets results ,there's been a a 30 percent reduction in warranty claims in the last 12 months. Doug is our guest t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SATURN and VOLVO SALE and MOST EXPENSIVE TUNER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonAre there buyers for Saturn and Volvo? You might think that's great news for the struggling domestic automakers, well maybe not. Gameplan survival: What is Ford doing to avoid taking Goverment loan money and arethey already prepping for a GM and or Chrysler brankruptcy?Elevating Electrics : The Geneva auto show was filled with new electric powered designes . We will run them down.And it is without a doubt ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM GROWING CONCERN, ELVIS CUDA and 200MPH ON TWO WHEELS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonA growing concern. About "A going concern" The situation gets worse for GM can bankrupcy beavoided? We have the February Car sales numbers and lets just say it was an ugly month forall.CUDA this be one of Elvis's cars? Has a bit of recently uncovered paper work revealed aformer E ticket ride?He's been a Chrysler Engineering executive, an SCCA driver and a race engine buildernow he is shooting for a 200 MPH ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FRANCE CAR AID, TIME MACHINE AND PAINTUCATION

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWhy does France have a problem with the U S goverments aid to GM and Chrysler?GM closes one engine plant while Ford reopens another.Time Machine : How about an 1985 Iroc Camaro with just 4 miles on the clock.Its For Sale now on Ebay motors and it was found in a trailer.You know him as the host of Trucks the popular televison show that's part of PowerBlock TV.. Well Kevin Tetz is also master craftsman when ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM BURNING, GOOD NEWS GENEVA and LOTUS'S OMNIVORE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonBig Burn Rate: GM plows through the cash even with massive cuts. What's next for the General? And times are bleak as the auto industry gathers in Geneva this week but even with all the bad news there will be 30 vehicle debuts and plenty of new technologyConsumer Reports has just released its Top Picks for 2009 David Champion Director of the Auto Test Department will join us with the resultsTalking tech: Co ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SATURN SPIN, IS IT DIESEL TIME? and LS9 IN A CRATE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonA possible spin for Saturn and SAAB reorganizes and repatriates. What does it all mean?The high cost of fuel used be a problem for Diesel vehicles sales in the US. But things are changing at the pumps. Is it diesel time?Is performance now a dirty word at GM or is it just taking a break? What is the performance of future factory hot rods?Plus the 2010 Mustang gets priced and we take a look at the ultimate e ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:VIABILITY PLANS, PORSCHE HYBRID and CHALLENGER IN THE RED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe viability plans from GM and Chrysler have been submitted to the government.We have thedetails on what models will be introduced or discontinued , plant closing and more ugly stuff. Needless to say the US auto industry will be dramatically different.Hyundai sweetens the pot and adds big benefits to its Assurance program. Could they pay when you don't? Talking tech: The Porsche hybrids are ready for thei ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: LUTZ RETIRES, HOT GENESIS and BANGLE BUTTS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonHe is one of the most out spoken auto executives Detroit has ever know. Bob Lutz GM Vice Chairman has announced his retirement. What does it mean for GM's future products?Talking Tech: Its called the New Aluminum and it will be featured on the new BMW 7. How will it be used stay tuned. Hyundai annouces the details on two Genesis coupes one is hot and the other is hotter!And Start stop Fiat 500's , Kia's Fo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SHOtime for FORD, ROMANTIC RIDES and PANAMERA PRICING

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonCall it the Stealthy Street Sleeper. Ford reveals its next generation SHO TAURUS and we will get the details from Ford's Mike Crowley. Its an all wheel drive hot rod disguised as a family sedan .And we are going to take a look at some of the most romantic cars ever made. And some may surprise you.Plus Nissan Cube and Porsche Panamera pricingAll that and a "At the Wheel Review" of the 2009 Mercedes 300 4 Ma ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HIGH END GREEN, OPEL AMPED and TATA TATTER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonA story of two ultra high end car companies and how they are both dealing with the worldwide economic down turn. One sticks with a V12 the other goes with biofuel.Talking Tech: Nissan teams up with a tech company to develop a GPS based safety system.Opel gets set to AMP up Geneva complements of the Volt , Tata gets Tattered and the Nano's future maybe in doubt.Totaled by Tickets , which vehicles get more ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PRESS TALK, STATE EMISSION MESS and DOOMED MODELS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonA Conversation with the vice chairman.Les Jackson sits down with Chrysler's Jim Press to discuss the future of the company and the details of the Fiat deal.More vehicle models are going to be cancelled we will have the details of those which won't make it to the 2010 model year.How would states setting their own emission standards change what you can buy and drive? Its an issue in the news and we will hea ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM NOT THE LARGEST, HYBRID COMBAT and BIG BUCK BIRD

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COMthis hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonGM is no longer the World Largest Automaker, its a title they lost to Toyota. What does the future hold for the General?Toyota has a plan to combat sales of Honda's low cost Insight hybrid. But is it a good plan?Ford shows a fuel saving quick shifting manual transmission and details their new FR9 Nascar powerplant.A few weeks ago we heard about that exceptional Superbird put together in part by Bill Goldber ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 35 PERCENT FIAT SOLUTION, LOW ROLLING RESISTANCE AND DIESEL DAKAR

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonLast week we told you something was up with Chrysler.Well the story broke and we have all the angles.Fiat gets 35 percent of Chrysler for no money but has to share its small car designs.Is it a good deal for both of the companies?And should Chrysler still get to keep the US bridge loan dollars? And what current Fiat cars might find themselves sporting Chrysler badges?Can a tire give you good handling in al ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MICRO RIDES, POLO ANY ONE? and FORBIDDEN PEUGEOTS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe display stands at the recent Detroit auto show were filled with electric powered cars , new hybrids and micro sized rides..Does the public want these vehicles or are manufacturers playing up to the good graces of goverment? We will take a look at the technology on display in Icy Detroit. And talking about tech: Its one great way to reduce noise in your car cabin. What is it? Stay tunedIts a staple in E ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT FAVS, CADDY CONVERJ, CHRYSLER NEWS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe 2009 Edition of the North American International Auto show is history and it was filled with plenty of vehicle reveals, electric concepts and new versions of some old favorites.What is going on a Chrysler? Are they for sale, looking to merge, or just selling off some of their old models? We will try to unravel this automotive web.Plenty going on at Cadillac; The new CTS Sport Wagon , the SRX crossover ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:HYUNDAI ASSURES, JESSE JAMES DEAD MAN? and LEXUS RX450h

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWhich car brands are tops with consumers and why?The Hyundai Assurance Program is one of the most unique deals ever offered to car buyers. Joel Ewanick, VP of Marketing for Hyundai Motor America we be by to take us throughthe benefits,as well as what we can expect from Hyundai in 2009 .Talking Tech: The 2010 Lexus RX450h hybrid is loaded with plenty of new tech..We'll dive into the details.Jesse James is ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:HYUNDAI ASSURES, JESSE JAMES DEAD MAN? and LEXUS RX450h

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWhich car brands are tops with consumers and why?The Hyundai Assurance Program is one of the most unique deals ever offered to car buyers. Joel Ewanick, VP of Marketing for Hyundai Motor America we be by to take us throughthe benefits,as well as what we can expect from Hyundai in 2009 .Talking Tech: The 2010 Lexus RX450h hybrid is loaded with plenty of new tech..We'll dive into the details.Jesse James is ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT REVEALS, COBRA DESIGNS and CES AUTO TOYS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe auto industry is heating up in 2009 with plenty of new models and electronic tech.We'll take a look at what some manufacturers were showing at the Consumer Electronics show this past week in Las Vegas and and some of the all new models that will debut this week at the Detroit auto show.How do you reskin a Cobra? Well we will ask Robert Jensen the lead designer of the 2010 Cobra that question. He will h ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT REVEALS, COBRA DESIGNS and CES AUTO TOYS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe auto industry is heating up in 2009 with plenty of new models and electronic tech.We'll take a look at what some manufacturers were showing at the Consumer Electronics show this past week in Las Vegas and and some of the all new models that will debut this week at the Detroit auto show.How do you reskin a Cobra? Well we will ask Robert Jensen the lead designer of the 2010 Cobra that question. He will h ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:IT"S ELECTRIC, GOLDBERG'S SUPERBIRD and the 2010

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonShelby: Its a name associated with performance and power and the 2010 GT-500 Mustang does not dissappoint. We have the details hot of the presses.Big Buck Barn find.. OK it was found in a garage but this Bugatti is going to get the bucks. Ten Thousand and counting.. Camaro orders are rolling in to Chevy and there is a bit of a suprise.... and also a possible production delay. You know him for the wrestling ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:IT"S ELECTRIC, GOLDBERG'S SUPERBIRD and the 2010

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonShelby: Its a name associated with performance and power and the 2010 GT-500 Mustang does not dissappoint. We have the details hot of the presses.Big Buck Barn find.. OK it was found in a garage but this Bugatti is going to get the bucks. Ten Thousand and counting.. Camaro orders are rolling in to Chevy and there is a bit of a suprise.... and also a possible production delay. You know him for the wrestling ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:ELECTRIC DREAMS, CASH FOR CLUNKERS, HANDS OFF PARKING

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonElectric dreams: More and more car companies are announcing electric powered cars. We will have the latest information. Plus one major manufacturers plans to get its power from a higher level. The Sun!GM takes its first draw of the government bridge loan cashTalking tech: Its a system that saves gas and also parks your car.. And the good news its headed to dealers soon.2009 is only a few days old and alrea ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:ELECTRIC DREAMS, CASH FOR CLUNKERS, HANDS OFF PARKING

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonElectric dreams: More and more car companies are announcing electric powered cars. We will have the latest information. Plus one major manufacturers plans to get its power from a higher level. The Sun!GM takes its first draw of the government bridge loan cashTalking tech: Its a system that saves gas and also parks your car.. And the good news its headed to dealers soon.2009 is only a few days old and alrea ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2008 LOOKBACK PART 2, FORD MPG CHAMP and THE STIRLING MOSS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COMthis hour of Cruise Control with FredStaaband Les Jackson2008 was just about the worst in memory for all manufacturers. On this hour of Cruise Control we'll take a look back at some of the biggest automotive stories of 2008.Mileage champion! the official EPA mileage figures are in and the blue oval folks are cheering.Mercedes is building are very unique and costly tribute to Stirling Moss. You better act fast and bring plenty of dollarsHow are the domestic manufact ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2008 LOOKBACK PART 2, FORD MPG CHAMP and THE STIRLING MOSS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson2008 was just about the worst in memory for all manufacturers. On this hour of Cruise Control we'll take a look back at some of the biggest automotive stories of 2008.Mileage champion! the official EPA mileage figures are in and the blue oval folks are cheering .Mercedes is building are very unique and costly tribute to Stirling Moss. You better act fast and bring plenty of dollarsHow are the domestic manu ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2008 WRAP UP PART 1, TOYOTA ELECTRIC, SUBARU SALES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COMthis hour of Cruise Control with FredStaaband Les JacksonFor the automotive industry 2008 has been a year to remember and a year to forget. On this last Cruise Control program of the year we will take a look at some of the biggest stories.Tumultuous times at Toyota. Will there be a change of leadership at the top? And what will they be showing at the upcoming Detroit Show?The news is not all bad for all manufacturers in fact one has seen its sales numbers go up.. Y ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2008 WRAP UP PART 1, TOYOTA ELECTRIC, SUBARU SALES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonFor the automotive industry 2008 has been a year to remember and a year to forget. On this last Cruise Control program of the year we will take a look at some of the biggest stories.Tumultuous times at Toyota. Will there be a change of leadership at the top? And what will they be showing at the upcoming Detroit Show?The news is not all bad for all manufacturers in fact one has seen its sales numbers go up. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MERCEDES TAKES ON THE VOLT, 2010 MAZDA3 and 49 FOOT HONDA ROBOT.

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonLooks like Chevy's volt have some competition on the way. Mercedes is set to show three near line electric concepts at next months Detroit auto show. But we have the details right now. The Mazda 3is perhaps the most important vehicle that manufacturers line up. Dave Matthewis the vehicle line manager for the brand new 2010 Mazda 3 and he is our guest.HONDA cancels a super car but decides to build a 4 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MERCEDES TAKES ON THE VOLT, 2010 MAZDA3 and 49 FOOT HONDA ROBOT.

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonLooks like Chevy's volt have some competition on the way. Mercedes is set to show three near line electric concepts at next months Detroit auto show. But we have the details right now. The Mazda 3is perhaps the most important vehicle that manufacturers line up. Dave Matthewis the vehicle line manager for the brand new 2010 Mazda 3 and he is our guest.HONDA cancels a super car but decides to build a 4 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE?, FIRST DRIVES and TANK TECH

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIs it a bridge to the future or too little to late? With the clock ticking down President Bush frees up some cash for Chrysler and GM.. We'll take a look at the deal and the wild week the lead up to the agreement.Plus we get our hands on some of the latest unreleased models the Audi TTS, Nissan Cube and 370Z and Mercedes GLK.TALKING TECH: Its one way manufacturers can reduce weight , production cost and em ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE?, FIRST DRIVES and TANK TECH

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIs it a bridge to the future or too little to late? With the clock ticking down President Bush frees up some cash for Chrysler and GM.. We'll take a look at the deal and the wild week the lead up to the agreement.Plus we get our hands on some of the latest unreleased models the Audi TTS, Nissan Cube and 370Z and Mercedes GLK.TALKING TECH: Its one way manufacturers can reduce weight , production cost and em ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MINI E FIRST DRIVE, LUTZ CUTS and POPULAR PAINT

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonTHE MINI E: We will have a first drive report of this totally electric coupe on the tough streets of New York City. Vincent Kung MINI Product manager will be our guest.Mirror mirror on the Wall what is the most popular car color of them all. Well stay tuned you and you just might find out.LUTZ is talking. What models and brands does the GM Exec think should be trimmed from the Generals lineup?And a "At t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MINI E FIRST DRIVE, LUTZ CUTS and POPULAR PAINT

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonTHE MINI E: We will have a first drive report of this totally electric coupe on the tough streets of New York City. Vincent Kung MINI Product manager will be our guest.Mirror mirror on the Wall what is the most popular car color of them all. Well stay tuned you and you just might find out.LUTZ is talking. What models and brands does the GM Exec think should be trimmed from the Generals lineup?And a "At t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FINAL COUNTDOWN, HONDA DEALS and DETAIL MAGIC

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe clock has almost run out and there is only one option other than bankrupty on the table Mr. President the ball is in your court. We will soon know the fate of the US Auto Industry.GM Slashes production but they are not along who else is cutting back and how are Honda and Toyota dealing with the massive economic downturn.And throw away that soap throw away that bucket. We are going to hear about a new ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FINAL COUNTDOWN, HONDA DEALS and DETAIL MAGIC

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe clock has almost run out and there is only one option other than bankrupty on the table Mr. President the ball is in your court. We will soon know the fate of the US Auto Industry.GM Slashes production but they are not along who else is cutting back and how are Honda and Toyota dealing with the massive economic downturn.And throw away that soap throw away that bucket. We are going to hear about a new ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HOW MANY LOST?, MODERN MILEAGE ROLLBACK and STIG WHO?

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWhat would happen if we lost the US auto industry? One group say 6 million jobs would disappear overnight.ROLLBACK: Maybe tough economic times have you shopping for a used car.. Well buyer beware mileage rollbacks are on the rise. And just because it's easy to buy a nice late-model used car over the internet, your state emissions office might hit you with some bad news, some really expensive bad news.Toyo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HOW MANY LOST?, MODERN MILEAGE ROLLBACK and STIG WHO?

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWhat would happen if we lost the US auto industry? One group say 6 million jobs would disappear overnight.ROLLBACK: Maybe tough economic times have you shopping for a used car.. Well buyer beware mileage rollbacks are on the rise. And just because it's easy to buy a nice late-model used car over the internet, your state emissions office might hit you with some bad news, some really expensive bad news.Toyo ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT DEAL DEADLINE, THE LIFE OF MICKEY THOMPSON and VOLVO FOR SALE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonSales are down 30 .. 40 .. 50 percent. Shifts are being cut.. The Detroit 3 made their case before congress and now there maybe some news that they make not like . We will have the details and our observations.Hey,you wanna to get into the car business? Well if you got 6 Billion you might just be able to buy Volvo..Mickey Thompson, Lead a fast a life that ended in a tragic way. We are going to get the insi ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT DEAL DEADLINE, THE LIFE OF MICKEY THOMPSON and VOLVO FOR SALE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonSales are down 30 .. 40 .. 50 percent. Shifts are being cut.. The Detroit 3 made their case before congress and now there maybe some news that they make not like . We will have the details and our observations.Hey,you wanna to get into the car business? Well if you got 6 Billion you might just be able to buy Volvo..Mickey Thompson, Lead a fast a life that ended in a tragic way. We are going to get the insi ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST SEMA SHOW SPECIAL PART 2

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe Annual Speciality Equipment Market Association or SEMA show brings together some of the hottest cars and trucks... automotive celebritys and the newest innovative products.. There are over one million square feet of displays and thosaunds of performance cars andHot Rods..Its not open to the public, but don't worry your friends at Cruise Control have you covered so sit back and enjoy the tour..Up first. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST SEMA SHOW SPECIAL PART 2

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe Annual Speciality Equipment Market Association or SEMA show brings together some of the hottest cars and trucks... automotive celebritys and the newest innovative products.. There are over one million square feet of displays and thosaunds of performance cars andHot Rods..Its not open to the public, but don't worry your friends at Cruise Control have you covered so sit back and enjoy the tour..Up first. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SEMA SHOW SPECIAL PART 1

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe Annual Speciality Equipment Market Association or SEMA show brings together some of the hottest cars and trucks... automotive celebrities and the newest innovative products.There are over one million square feet of displays and thousands of performance cars and Hot Rods. Its not open to the public , but don't worry your friends at Cruise Control have you covered so sit back and enjoy the tour..Up first ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SEMA SHOW SPECIAL PART 1

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe Annual Speciality Equipment Market Association or SEMA show brings together some of the hottest cars and trucks... automotive celebrities and the newest innovative products.There are over one million square feet of displays and thousands of performance cars and Hot Rods. Its not open to the public , but don't worry your friends at Cruise Control have you covered so sit back and enjoy the tour..Up first ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LA SHOWTIME, NISSAN CUBE REVEAL and KIA'S SOUL

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Its here the auto show season and we have all the details and reveal from the LA show.The Folks at Nissan kept busy this week rolling out the new 370 Z and the 2009 CUBE .Kia took the cover off its Soul and Mazda showed the smiling face of its new Mazda 3 Speaking of Mazda Ford decreased its share of the Japanese company this week.But who bought in?And another automaker decides not to exhibt at the Detroi ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LA SHOWTIME, NISSAN CUBE REVEAL and KIA'S SOUL

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Its here the auto show season and we have all the details and reveal from the LA show.The Folks at Nissan kept busy this week rolling out the new 370 Z and the 2009 CUBE .Kia took the cover off its Soul and Mazda showed the smiling face of its new Mazda 3 Speaking of Mazda Ford decreased its share of the Japanese company this week.But who bought in?And another automaker decides not to exhibt at the Detroi ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIG 3 SIT DOWN ROUND ONE, HYUNDAI THETA TURBO and 2010 MUSTANG CHIEF

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonTHE BIG 3 Chieftain's had a sit down with congress and came away empty handed. But they have a homework assignment and you'll hear more about that on December 2nd.Talking Tech: Hyundai shows off its Theta Turbo GDI power train. Could this be the engine of the future?Its Leaner Meaner and More Modern. The 2010 Mustang was revealed this week in Los Angles. There are so many new details we thought it best to ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIG 3 SIT DOWN ROUND ONE, HYUNDAI THETA TURBO and 2010 MUSTANG CHIEF

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonTHE BIG 3 Chieftain's had a sit down with congress and came away empty handed. But they have a homework assignment and you'll hear more about that on December 2nd.Talking Tech: Hyundai shows off its Theta Turbo GDI power train. Could this be the engine of the future?Its Leaner Meaner and More Modern. The 2010 Mustang was revealed this week in Los Angles. There are so many new details we thought it best to ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PRIUS PLAN SHAKEUP, BMW PRICES CLEAN D and NISSAN ON BATTERIES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonToyotas future Prius plans get shaken up by economic downturn. And they stopped building Tundra pickups back in August. Toyota has fired up the plant and started rolling out the trucksonce again. But even with Zero percent financing will customers start buying?Batteries not included: Nissan talks about a new way of marketing its future electric cars. And BMW prices out its clean diesel performance cars.Plu ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PRIUS PLAN SHAKEUP, BMW PRICES CLEAN D and NISSAN ON BATTERIES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonToyotas future Prius plans get shaken up by economic downturn. And they stopped building Tundra pickups back in August. Toyota has fired up the plant and started rolling out the trucksonce again. But even with Zero percent financing will customers start buying?Batteries not included: Nissan talks about a new way of marketing its future electric cars. And BMW prices out its clean diesel performance cars.Plu ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TOTAL CAR INDUSTRY COLLAPSE?, MONEY STRINGS and HYBRID PACER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonCould the loss of GM, Ford or Chrysler cause all automotive manufacturing to collapse in the US?It's possible we will tell you why. Will 25 Billion dollars in aid be enough to buy them time? And if its approved will there be plenty of strings attached? Will Congress decide what car and truck models to keep or terminate?It was a Ford Fusion first at the Ford 400 NASCAR race in Homestead Miami Speedway.A 200 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TOTAL CAR INDUSTRY COLLAPSE?, MONEY STRINGS and HYBRID PACER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonCould the loss of GM, Ford or Chrysler cause all automotive manufacturing to collapse in the US?It's possible we will tell you why. Will 25 Billion dollars in aid be enough to buy them time? And if its approved will there be plenty of strings attached? Will Congress decide what car and truck models to keep or terminate?It was a Ford Fusion first at the Ford 400 NASCAR race in Homestead Miami Speedway.A 200 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MUSCLE CAR RETURN , MOTOR CAR MYTHS and BIG BUCK CAMAROS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIts the return of two very popular performance muscle cars. We'll tell you about thes two hotrods that were revealed at this years SEMA showMotorcar myths: Perhaps your hanging on to your car or truck due to the bad economy.Wewill get some tips from the folks at Goodwrench. on what to do and what not to do.And is one manufacturer being muzzled at the upcoming LA auto show?Will Fords new Fusion hybrid make ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MUSCLE CAR RETURN , MOTOR CAR MYTHS and BIG BUCK CAMAROS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIts the return of two very popular performance muscle cars. We'll tell you about thes two hotrods that were revealed at this years SEMA showMotorcar myths: Perhaps your hanging on to your car or truck due to the bad economy.Wewill get some tips from the folks at Goodwrench. on what to do and what not to do.And is one manufacturer being muzzled at the upcoming LA auto show?Will Fords new Fusion hybrid make ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: AUTO INDUSTRY CRISIS MODE, SEMA ROUNDUP and HYUNDAI DIESEL

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe marriage is off. No Deal between GM and Chrysler. Both are burning cash and sales numbers are horrible. Where will it end a government rescue package or bankruptcy? Even Toyota is in Crisis modeWhat would it take to set the industry right? 50 billion perhaps and a complete restructuring.The 2008 SEMA show is history and we have covered it from every angle. We will fill you in on the trends.And Hyundai ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: AUTO INDUSTRY CRISIS MODE, SEMA ROUNDUP and HYUNDAI DIESEL

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe marriage is off. No Deal between GM and Chrysler. Both are burning cash and sales numbers are horrible. Where will it end a government rescue package or bankruptcy? Even Toyota is in Crisis modeWhat would it take to set the industry right? 50 billion perhaps and a complete restructuring.The 2008 SEMA show is history and we have covered it from every angle. We will fill you in on the trends.And Hyundai ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FUSION HYBRID, 2010 CAMARO NEWS and EBAY GIFTS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWill Fords new Fusion hybrid make Toyotas Camry Gas/ Electric look like a fuel hog?There is plenty of new tech to talk about and your going to hear it all.Production models of the 2010 Camaro have not rolled off the assembly line yet but already one has been bid up on Ebay and another has gone to a famous left hander.Plus there is a new winner in the cheapest new car competition.. Can you guess the make a ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FUSION HYBRID, 2010 CAMARO NEWS and EBAY GIFTS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWill Fords new Fusion hybrid make Toyotas Camry Gas/ Electric look like a fuel hog?There is plenty of new tech to talk about and your going to hear it all.Production models of the 2010 Camaro have not rolled off the assembly line yet but already one has been bid up on Ebay and another has gone to a famous left hander.Plus there is a new winner in the cheapest new car competition.. Can you guess the make a ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 10 BILLION DOLLAR SNAG, FATHER HYBRID and SEMA PREVIEW

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIt seemed like the GM Chrysler deal was getting closer to being done then there was alittle bit of a snag well actually at 10 Billion dollar snag.Just who invented the Hybrid? Well we have the details.. And suprise it involves a lawsuit!It's the biggest car and accessory show that the public can not attend.. The 2008 SEMA show gets underway next week in Las Vegas. Pete MacGillivary will give us an insiders ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 10 BILLION DOLLAR SNAG, FATHER HYBRID and SEMA PREVIEW

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIt seemed like the GM Chrysler deal was getting closer to being done then there was alittle bit of a snag well actually at 10 Billion dollar snag.Just who invented the Hybrid? Well we have the details.. And suprise it involves a lawsuit!It's the biggest car and accessory show that the public can not attend.. The 2008 SEMA show gets underway next week in Las Vegas. Pete MacGillivary will give us an insiders ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GEARWRENCHED,TESLA LOSING JUICE? and USED CAR PITFALLS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonBig Problems all across the car industry: The gyrating stock market and the credit crunchare generating plenty of stories this week and we have the details.Are Tesla’s business batteries losing their juice? Is Ford getting ready to sell off its shareof a very successful brand? And what about that proposed GM Chrysler marriage is it made in heaven or perhaps somewhere else?Times are tough, so maybe that new ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:RON FELLOWS AND 800 CORVETTES, FORDS 2009 F150 and ONSTAR'S SLOW DOWN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIts been a horrible week for domestic car and truck manufacturers . But over 800 Corvette owners have decided to fire up their V8's and head out on a high speed run to help Kerbeck Chevrolet gather "Toys for Tots" We'll ride along on this high to Atlantic city and hear from Kerbeck's Dave Salvatore and also the super sucessfull C6R driver Ron Fellows. He's fresh off his teams win at the ALMS Green Challeng ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CAR INDUSTRY COLLAPSE, GREEN X TIRES and BIGGER THAN TOYOTA

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWall Street has just wrapped up its worst week ever and the US auto industry has been left battered and bleeding. Both Ford and GM say bankrupcy is not an optionbut JD power says there might be a global collapse of the entire auto industry.Bigger than Toyota. Are GM and Chrysler thinking of merging. They have been talking , would this be a good idea? And what products would you keep and what ones would you ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DIESEL DEMO, LARGEST TRUCK PLANT and RFID

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonDiesel demonstration:Two manufacturers are educating American buyers about the benefits of Clean Diesel. And we tour the world's largest truck plant where Mercedes cranks out 400 trucks a day. F150 Roll out: The brand new Ford pickup rolled off the line this week. And Chevy started production of what they hope will be their most popular crossover, the Travese .Talking Tech: Will RFID technology change a ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MERCEDES ACTROS, INEXPENSIVE INSIGHT and ELECTRIC CHRYSLERS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonBailouts are being handed out by the US Goverment and the car manufacturers are getting their share.We will take a look at some new products Chrysler has in the works . But with Cerberus buying out Daimlers ownership share are new development on the near horizon?And how do European Class 8 big trucks differ from what hauls the frieght in the US. We put the Mercedes Actros to the test.Plus we will have the de ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: WHY COMPACT CARS?, MICHELIN ELECTRIC and 2009 GOLF VW

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson What makes consumers buy compact cars? High gas prices or Evironmental concerns?We will have the results of a new Auto Trader study.Of course you know about Michelin's tires but now they might start building an electric carThis hour we are going to share what we like and don't like about new cars and trucks and discuss what we would like to see in the future.The VW Golf is 35 Years old and its new for 2009 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TUNDRA TIME OFF, ECOLUMINATION GREEN SPEED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWhat I did when a wasn't building a Tundra. Toyota keeps its employees around even through its not building any trucks.Talking tech: Ecolumination its a new way of seeing where you are going that's mercury free and low cost.And speaking of the Environment the US Government wants to get its Eco message across at Speed.They are looking at starting a new racing series powered exclusively by alternative fuels.Pl ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TRUCK MPG WARS, SMART BIRTHDAY and PUSH TO PASS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonTheres's another war brewing and this time its not about horsepower torque or towing capacity . Yep the big pickup are squaring off for a fight. We will tell you why.Hard to believe but the Smart car is 10 this month. We will take a look at how it has done so far.Plus Peugeots Push to Pass race car, a Challenging recall and a Porsche four door picAll that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod ca ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHEVY VP ED PEPER, WILD STOCK RIDE and NEW HONDA TECH

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonIt was a Rollercoaster week for Wall Street . With Goverment bail outs being doled out to the financial industry will there be anything left for the car companies? GM celebrates 100 years of business and reveals what might be its most important future car the Chevy VoltTalking tech: Honda has been busy with three new tech developments and we have details on all even if one is a "bit" dumb.And we going to be ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: VOLT REVEAL, YOUNG DRIVERS, CHINA CABS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson Volt web reveal: Photos of the new extended range electric vehicle are revealed on the web was it a mistake, corporate espionage or clever public relations?How Young is too Young to drive You won't believe it but one state says 14 years olds can get a licenseDetroit manufactures must raise cash ASAP we will have some ideas about how they might do it. And is everything made in China? Now its London taxi's.. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:IKE GAS HIKE,MINI CROSSOVER and BARK BUCKLE UP!

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson IKE HIKE: The STORM that is attacking the Houston area has already raised gasoline prices as far away as Canada. How high will they go?? We will have some thoughts.Mini is set to bring out its first crossover. But will SUV cues bring even more sales to this successful diminutive ride? More and More people are traveling with their pets.That presents a danger to you and your pet. We will hear from Bark Buckle ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SUV COMEBACK?, ECODRIVING and CAMARO ORDERS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonAre SUV's making a comeback? Could it be possible? one group says Yes.How does 62 miles per gallon sound to you? Ford goes Econetic at the upcoming Paris show and we have all the details before the reveal.Place your order Camaro fans. Its that time orders are now being taken for the next version of GM's popular pony car.How can you save yourself some dollars and clean up the environment at the same time? Its ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM FACT OR FICTION, MASERATI GRAND TURISMO and PRIUS BEATING

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonGM clears the air this week with the launch of a brand new website called "Fact or Fiction" and if you were beginning to doubt the existence of the new Volt. Well we will tell you when the new model will be revealed.Honda comes clean with plans for their new hybrid only model. Your gonna recognize the name.Maserati has rolled out the stunning Grand Turismo. We will get the details from Jeff Ehoodin who will a ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIG BAILOUT,CHEVY FUTURE PRODUCT and SPEAKER EXHAUST

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonBailout Bailout: Should the US Goverment come to the financial aid of domestic vehicle manufacturers one Exec says yes. Whats your opinion??Plus big changes in store for the Chevrolet division .We will take a look at what vehicles are on the horizon.Talking tech: Could a speaker replace your muffler and make a hybrid sound like a muscle car?And was the Volt revealed?, Honda dealers get an early gift and the ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RAM BOXED, VIPER SALE and CADDY FOURS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe are wrapping up the summer this weekend and we start with a shocking story about the number of drunk drivers that are behind the wheel.Sell it instead of Scrap It: Chrysler getting ready to put its ultra performance car up for sale but who might be buying it? Plus in other Chrysler related news why are some dealers upset about a option on the 2009 Dodge Ram?They used to be the division of V16's V12's and ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTE EXECS, ZR1 UP CLOSE and MICHELIN PS2'S

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe are on the road and live at one of the biggest gatherings of Corvettes in the world. Corvettes at Carlisle! Once again we are going to celebrate the history and latest developments of Americas' Sports Car.You are going to get the goods direct from team Corvette Members about the latest in design for the 2009 Corvette exterior, interior and production. He has got one of the best Jobs in the world. ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DRIVING THE ZR1 CORVETTE , STS TURBOS , CARLISLE VETTE FEST

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe are on the road and live at one of the biggest gatherings of Corvettes in the world..Corvettes at Carlisle! Once again we are going to celebrate the history and latest developments of Americas' Sports Car. Lance Miller of Carlisle Events will be by to talk about unique ways this event is bringing together Corvette fans. What's it like to have a ZR1 as your everyday car? Harlan Charles Corvette Ma ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MOTORAMA REVISTED, FORD'S KA and JAMES BOND and TROY TREPANIER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonA sunny day with plenty of shiny sheet metal. On this hour of Cruise Control we'll take you to two of the biggest car events of the year the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Pebble Beach Courcors D'Elegance.But first due high gas prices a lot of you are driving less. Turns out its kinda a good news,bad news situation. We will explain.Two small Fords get set to roll and one might be driven by none other than Jam ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CARBON NEUTRAL NASCAR, CHALLENGER FACTORY DRAG CAR and ROLLING WIFI

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonThere's just a few weeks of Summer left but there's no shortage of car culture events and today on Cruise Control we are bringing in guests from across the country to fill you on the latest information.But first we'll take look at whats been going on in Traverse City Michigan. Its called the 2008 Management Briefing Seminars. A bland boring name for a big confab of Auto Executives. But there was plenty of ne ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: USED CARS THAT COST MORE THAN NEW, TESLA HIRES and PACKARD RETURNS?

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonDependability: its a word that's important to car buyers and vehicle manufacturers. The good news is its getting better across the board.Why are some car buyers paying more for a used car than a new one?Electric News: Tesla sparks up its corporate line up with some auto industry vetrensand the Misubishi MiVee gets a US try out.New President.. New Car what will the new commander in chief be riding in 2009.We h ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2009 MODEL NEWS, HIGH COST HYBRID CADDY and ROUSH RIPOFF?

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonIt's hard to believe but the 2009 model year is about to begin and we have the skinnyon some 09's from Ford, Subaru , VW and Toyota.And speaking of 2009's the Caddy Escalade Hybrid gets ready to roll out with a big price tag.Plus Chrysler releases two safety systems that can help you avoid an accident on the highway or even in a parking lot. Steve Buckley Senior Technical Specialist for Active Chassis Contro ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHRYSLER TATA TEAM UP, HUMBLING HUMMER and MG RETURNS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonOne Year and counting: Chrysler's management looks back over the first year since Cerberus took control. And could a Tata team up and a Fiat Friendship be in the cards at Chrysler?Is GM getting ready to put HUMMER on the block? Some dealers think the answer is yes.The MG returns but this time it just might be ahead of its time.In the mood for leasing a vehicle? Your options just took a bit hit this week.Plus, ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HARD TO GET FLEX AND MINI,SUMMER HITS and GREENEST MACHINES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonThe Dog Days of Summer hit the auto industry, this time even Toyota is down. But which manufacturer has seen its sales jump.Ford Flex and the Mini Cooper: Two vehicles dealers just can't get into the showroom we will have the details why.Who is Top of the Green Machine? We'll have the results of a Kelly Blue Book study.And is the new Camaro a MPG champion? plus the redesigned Audi A4 gets a price and better m ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HANDS OFF MY HEMI, REVITALIZED INDY and HONDA'S NEW HYBRIDS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonBack home again in Indiana: The Indy 500 is back and bigger than ever. We'll tell you why. And Oh Yes Jim Nabors will be singing once again.Hands off my Hemi! We know Nissan is turning to Chrysler to build their next gen pickup.. But will the Dodge boys serve up their trademark Hemi in the engine bay of Nissans new fullsize truck?Plus Honda cues up a fleet of hybrids.And what would you pay for a 1962 Ferrar ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DRASTIC ACTION AT FORD, ROAD TRIP RIDES and DROWSY DANGER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonFord takes drastic action and cuts production to avoid a sea of red ink. What changes are in store? Stay tuned.Its really over for good : Truck and SUV sales plummet. What will future trucks look like? Ford just might revive an old name plate with fuel efficient power.The government has just released Mile per gallon ratings for the 2009 VW Jetta TDI diesel and they are significantly lower than the 50 plus M ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GRAY MARKET MESS, DIESEL DRAGS and FUEL EFFICENT FERRARI

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWhy are some dealers getting into the export business with vehicles intended for the US Market?Two more manufactures reveal their Electric vehicle plansHow about this a brand new fuel Efficient Ferrari. And its got a name from the past..We know Diesels are great for hauling a big payload but how at the drag strip?? Eric McBride of the Diesel Hot Rod Association will stop by to fill us inAll that and more on ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MUSTANG MILESTONE,MICRO MUSCLE and CHALLENGE X

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonBig Milestones this week Mustang and Prius celebrate special sales moments.How has the high price of gas created a problem for some gas stations?Talking Tech: GM reveals two micro engines for Europe you can bet they are headed to the US.Accepting the challenge: Students take up the task of creating a greener more fuel efficient SUV.. We'll talk to Team Penn State on the road.Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MORE NOISE PLEASE, VW RACING TDI'S,HYBRID GARBAGE TRUCKS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonPump UP the volume: For years the state and local governments have been trying to quiet down cars. Why are they now mandating that they get louder?VW' s new clean diesels are going to be fast and green. How do they intend to communicate that message? Clark Campbell their Motor sports Manager will be by to talk about the brand new TDI Cup Race Series.Talking Tech: We get Spray Guided. No we are not headed to ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: VOTING FOR BLUETEC, RETURN OF THE COUPE and WE GET 120MPG

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe are on the streets of New York with all the latest from the New York Auto Show.. And your invited for the ride!Voting for Bluetec: Mercedes makes a big political statement with its new M class and rolls out its Bluetec Diesels to 50 States..Return of the coupe: Two doors were everywhere in New York we will have all the details of the new models.What is it like to get 120 MPG? Well Greg Frenette Chief Engi ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:NEW YORK SHOW WRAP UP, GONE ELECTRIC and AUTO X PRIZE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe uncovered the latest news from the car world at the New York auto show and we have plenty to tell you.Gone Electric! Quite possibly the hottest trend at this years show with all electrics from Mitsubishi, Nissan and Subaru. And we got behind the wheel of them on the tough streets of NYC.And changing your ideas about performance. Why you might only need half of your cylinders to go fast. What would you thin ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KURT BUSCH's SUPER SWAG, HONDA MAKES WOMEN MAD and MERCEDES 50 STATE CLEAN DIESELS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COMOn this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWhat did Chrysler Honcho Bob Nardelli give NASCAR driver Kurt Busch as a thank you?Honda is trying to train women in the art of pumping gas and parking they say it will erase all your fears of driving. Looks like some Honda execs should fear the women, who are not to happy.Mercedes is ready for 50 state diesels we will tell you what is in the new lineupPlus a "At the wheel" review of the 2008 Subaru WRX and Le ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:NARDELLI'S VACATION PLAN, NISSAN"S ELECTRIC and MAKING YOUR VEHICLE A BIG LOSER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonTake a break:Tough times call for tough solutions Chrysler employees get a mandatory two week vacation.Nissan says its getting powered up for an all electric car for the US Market BY 2010.Celebrating an American Icon. The Pickup takes center stage at the Antique Automobile Club of America MuseumWill Prius become its own brand with a full model lineup?And how are auto manufacturers making your next vehicle "T ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FREE & CHEAP GAS, STANDARD CAMERAS and F150 ENGINEERED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonFree Gas ; Cheap Gas. Two vehicle manufacturers come up with creative ways to cut the cost of driving.On Camera: We will be seeing more and more cameras on every vehicle thanks to a new federal law but Honda has one that just might be a bit of a tattletail.It's the most popular vehicle sold in America and its just been redesigned. Matt O'leary Ford's F150 chief engineer will be our guest.All that and more on ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CADILLAC PROVOQS, TATA'S NANO ROLLS and HORSEPOWER SKUNKWORKS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonHow is Cadillac Provoking Lexus when it comes to zero emission vehicles?"A Promise is a Promise" Ratan Tata rolls out his interpretation of the peoples car. At just $2,500 dollarswhat does it have and what's missing? And could it be headed to the US?Katech, the name might not be familiar to you but you have witnessed the fruits of their labor on Race Tracks and Concept Car Stands. We are going to hear from ...

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CRUISE CONTROL VIDEO PODCAST: MAZDASPEED3 ON THE TRACK AT POCONO INT

On this Cruise Control Video Podcast with Fred and Les: Entercontests for free at http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/My Cohost Les Jackson a former F1 driver takes the MazdaSpeed3out for an at speed drive around the Pocono International RacetrackAll that on the Cruise Control Video Pod cast.http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information.Find out how to listen live on Saturday September 22nd from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO EXTRA: JOHNSON, DIXON AND PRUDHOMME WINNERS

On this Cruise Control Radio Extra with Fred StaabOn this edition of Cruise Control Fred Staab talkswith Skoal funny car driver Tommy Johnson Jr.about qualifying number one then burning his car to the ground in round one at NHRA's race in Englishtown and ending up the winner of the event.Plus we hear from Larry Dixon Sky tel Top fuel driverwho won his 40th NHRA drag race. And we hear what its like to double up on wins from team owner Don "The Snake" Prudhomme.All that and more on this ed ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Top of 06, Autobahn Limits and Lutz Sound Off

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways. On hour 2 of Cruise Control Radio we will run down some ofthe biggest automotive stories that took place in 2006 andsome of Fred Staab's and Les Jacksons favorite test drives. Say it isn't so ! Could the Autobahn be getting a speed limitfor environmental reasons? GM's Bob Lutz's sounds off about potential changes MPGchanges. Coul ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Top Stories of 2006, Chery and Chrysler Team Up and More Viper Venom

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways. On this edition of Cruise Control Radio we will run downsome of the biggest automotive stories that took place in2006. Plus Will a Polar Bear determine what your next car will belike or perhaps where it is built. Somewhere Malcolm Bricklin is crying. Its official China'sChery will be building small cars for Chrysler. Could we see ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: King Toyota?, Another New Shelby and Big Brakes

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways.Will Toyota be number 1 in 2007? It could happen a lotsooner than we think!There's another new Shelby model just released, andnumber oo1 is headed to Barret Jackson.Talking Tech: An ultra expensive safety option just mightbe getting a lot more affordable. Currently available onlyon exotics it could find its way to your sedan.Sneek a Peek, ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Small Crashers, Million Mile SAABS and Burning Tires

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways.Its hard to violate the law of Physics. We'll tell you howsome small cars faired in recent crash tests.Drive a Saab for a million miles and win a Prize. Whatdo you get? Lets just say some SAAB owners are veryhappy.If you dont like the looks of the current productionhybrids. Now you can build your own hybrid roadster!One government agency i ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: EPA Sticker shock, Cheap Fun Vehicles and Bowed over

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways.Sticker shock! The EPA adjusts the mileage ratings onevery car on the market. Some will come out aheadothers will take a beating. As we like to say your mileagemay vary.We will have pricing on two new 2007 vehicles that areboth alot of fun and priced about the same.Why is Mazda scrapping a boatload of its new carsand GM dropping an S from ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Four Door Stang?, Adding in the Zoom Zoom and Larry and Vince Retire

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways. One major publication says there will be a four door Mustang,Ford says no way. So who is telling the truth? Picture this, You are tasked with overseeing the design of oneautomakers complete U.S. line up sounds like a big job.Franz von Holzhausen Mazda Design Director will tell us howhe puts some zoom zoom into everything he crafts ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: 88MPG, NO NASCAR, PRIUS PICKUPS

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways.One manufacturer has developed a car that is clean cheapand Oh by the way gets 88 Miles Per Gallon. Will we beseeing it in a showroom soon? Stay Tuned.No NASCAR for Staten Island and the New York Cityarea. Why are some New Yorkers not upset?Could more models of The Toyota Prius be underdevelopment? How about a Prius pickup?GM is flipping o ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: More Euro Saturns, Detroit Show Preps and the Fastest Street Car

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give aways.The Saturn lineup continues to grow with a decided EuropeanFlair.The Detroit auto show is still weeks away but we will havedetails on what Toyota,Lexus and GM will be showing andwhat Ford might be keeping under wraps.And could it be the most powerful street car ever sold?We will have all the performance numbers for one extremelyhot street ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Troy Clarke GM President North America

On this extra edition of the Cruise Control Radio Podcast:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and click on thecontest link to enter this weeks give away.On this Extra edition of the Cruise Control Radio PodcastWe sit down with Troy Clarke President of GM North America.Clarke a car guy who owns six collectible performance carstalked to us about the GM revitalization plan, the recentlyannounced hybrids and crossovers like the Buick Enclaveplus his blueprint for future General Motors perfor ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: LA Part 2, Hot Hues, Buick and Tiger

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and clickon the contest link to enter this weeks give away.Los Angles kicks off this seasons auto show circuit. We willhave the hot trends like crossovers. Will Tiger Woods reviveBuick?Why is Ford's Escape putting on a less friendly face?What paint colors are the most popular? We will have theresults of DuPont's Color Popularity Report.Can you identify the least technologically advanced car part u ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: LA Show Part 1, NASCAR Celebration, Car and Plugs

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Go tohttp://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/and click onthe contest link to enter this weeks give away.Los Angles kicks off this seasons auto show circuit,We will have all the stories product introductions and newtechnology.Who killed the electric car? The Answer No one, twomanufacturers show electrics at the L.A. ShowGM Hybrid future. The General announces big plansfor hybrid models across their model line up including aPlug In Hybrid.And s ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST EXTRA: THE FORD BOSS IS BACK!

On this EXTRA edition of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:Jamie Allison Manager of Ford Racing Performance Parts isinterviewed by Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Allison runs downwhat parts are available from the Ford Racing Catalogue andhow you can buy everything from a Shelby badge to a full raceprepped car.Plus Allison details Ford's new crate engine program. Yes, theBoss is back what will it cost you to get factory Ford horsepowerin a crate for your street or race car?All that and mor ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: SUPER VETTE SPOTTED and the FOOSE STALLION

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Super Vette spotted; is the 650 horsepower Stingray onestep closer to production? Ford products including the Fusion get high marks from anunlikely publication. Looks cool tastes grea, does comfort food help sell cars? Mark Solheim senior editor and automotive writer forKiplinger's Personal Finance magazine is our in studio guest. Chip Foose has another new project, this time a speciallybreed stallion. Nicely Understated Never ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: THE SOUND OF SILENCE AND FORD GT GIVEAWAY

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: With all apologies to Simon and Garfunkel, we'll tell you whatGM is doing to make its new vehicle interiors quiet zones. What two manufactures are teaming up to share diesel technology? Smart muscles up the new FourTwo Smart Car and adds more spaceand safety. Plus new versions of two popular models are slated for release. We will have the details. And Why did Nicolas Cage give away his Ford GT? All that and more on hour 1 of th ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:SEMA PART 2 and RENTING A ROCKET

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Part two of Fred Staab and Les Jackson's report on the latestdevelopments in the 34 billion dollar automotive and truckaftermarket industry as the tour the SEMA or the SpecialtyEquipment Market Association's big show in Las Vegas. Jay Leno shows off his latest eco friendly creation a bio dieselfueled jet car. It's Stars and Chevy trucks at SEMA, the Orange County ChopperTuttles and Dale Earnhardt Jr. put their spin on GM's latest ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:SEMA PART 1 and THE MOST STOLEN CARS

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Fred Staab and Les Jackson report on the latest developmentsin the 34 billion dollar automotive and truck industry as the tourthe SEMA or the Specialty Equipment Market Association's bigshow in Las Vegas. What two vehicles were voted the most customizable? Is your car on the most stolen list? You maybe surprised to findout what models made the cut. Honda celebrates a milestone and releases pricing on its hot fourdoor Civic Si sed ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: The last Taurus, Dangerous Daylight Savings and Going for 800MPH

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Bad numbers this week for Daimler Chrysler but does itmean they may be for sale? The last Taurus comes off the line. Who gets this final edition? Does Daylight savings time make roads more dangerous? What are the latest developments in voice recognition that justmight be headed for your vehicles cockpit? Peter Mahoney fromNuance Communications will demystify this technology Racing news: What manufacture is heading for Formula 1 ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Diesel Marathon, Aftermarket Mania and More than 500HP

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: The goal is to save fuel: So you drive a smaller car, inflateyour tires and head for the gym. Yes being overweight cancost you more at the filling station. Why are some Scion dealers running out of room? It's a Diesel Marathon, what is Mercedes-Benz doing todemonstrate its new E Class Diesel? Have a 500 HP Shelby that you think needs more go?We just might have a solution! It starts next week, The SEMA convention, we will takeyou ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Cross Over Confusion and Clean Diesel is here

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Problem: What do we call them? Manufactures struggle toput some vehicles in a new category. We call it Crossover Confusion. Fords Flex Fuel Foul Up.Why are some not so happy about E85? Toyota starts building hybrids right here in the USA Clean Diesel Fuel is here. More diesel cars and trucks are on the way.Now one company says they have the technological solution to an oldproblem. What is a traction tool and a Rousch Reactor wil ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: More Euro Saturns, Dodge Avenger and going Heads Up

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Gas prices are down so are consumers headed back tobig vehicles? One website says Yes. New Model News: Dodge dealers get Avenged and the Japaneseversion of Toyota's Bread and Butter vehicle gets released It may sound strange but Saturn may have become GM'smost exciting brand how will the divisions Euro sourced cars goover with customers that were used to plastic skinned subcompacts? Lisa Hutchinson director of Saturn Brand and Pro ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: New Models, Day Dreamers and being Fuelish

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: New Models, New Prices Two new models released this weekand we get pricing on another. Chevy bows a vehicle that just might be a replacement for theCruise Control Van! Mercury goes Nautical and Lexus puts aprice on its 2007 LS 460 Luxo Cruiser. Some items of a fuelish nature. One form of racing gets corny whileDiesel gets clean. All I want to do is Dream. What do you think about when you drive?For some drivers its not about what ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: No Deal for GM and Cars for 2009 and beyond.

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Deal or No Deal. This week it ends up being No Deal as GMpulls the plug ona potential merger with Renault-Nissan. We tell you why there will be not wedded bliss! Tom Bryant Editorin Chief of Road and Track magazine will stop by to talk about thesoon to be on the news stand Future Cars: 2009 and Beyond editionthat hits news stands this week. All that and more on hour 1 of this week's Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. Go to http://www ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Baby Editions, Road Rage and Warming Lawsuits

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Baby Editions: What two manufacturers are getting readyto launch Smaller versions of their cars? Last week we told you about California's law suite against carmanufacturers over global warming. The Manhattan Institute'sJames Copland will be our guest with some analysis of the case. Honda releases the next generation CRV and talks about a newclean and efficient VTEC engine. Fess up do you experience road rage when you drive to wor ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:Texas Pick Up Showdown and Hot Parts

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: While much the automotive industry is spending time atthe Paris Auto Show, its a showdown of pickup truck musclein the land of Boots and Barbecue. Bigger Diesels Heavy Duty Trucks and big towing capacity allon display at the Texas State fair. We will get the inside storyon GM's complete line up of redesigned pickups. Will thesevehicles put them on top of the sales heap? Its Wagoner vs. Kerkorian at GM as battle lines are drawn ove ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: New Ride News, Lawsuits in Cali and Hybrid Monopoly

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: They are almost here, new model releases from Ford, Mercury,Dodge,Chrysler and Saturn this past week. We will have a previewand pricing for all the new rides. Is Chevrolet aiming to be the biggest player in the world of fuel cells,and who is their first customer? what's with this anti car lawsuit in California? First it was the goal of passing GM and Ford to become number 1Now Toyota has its sights set on Monopoly. Well the game ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: New Ride News, Lawsuits in Cali and Hybrid Monopoly

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: They are almost here, new model releases from Ford, Mercury,Dodge,Chrysler and Saturn this past week. We will have a previewand pricing for all the new rides. Is Chevrolet aiming to be the biggest player in the world of fuel cells,and who is their first customer? what's with this anti car lawsuit in California? First it was the goal of passing GM and Ford to become number 1Now Toyota has its sights set on Monopoly. Well the game ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Hydrogen for rent and Gov Arnold gets tough!

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Your choice gasoline or hydrogen. BMW reveals plans forits new multi fuel vehicle you can rent. Mitsubishi brings on the new products and this time itsthe soon to be released Outlander. Moe Durand is our guestand he will have the details. Does Nissan have a plan for stopping DWI? Can we do lunch? Just don't make the reservation whileyour on the car phone in California. Governor Arnoldcracks down of chatty drivers, but is the pena ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: At Ford beware of the cutter!

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Is this a better way forward? New deep cuts, more plant closings,a major corporate downsizing. Does Ford have the products to keepcustomers in the show rooms? Stability required;The government mandates stability control.Do you know if your vehicle has it already? Toyota crosses a milestone and looks forward to big sales numberswith the new Tundra pickup. Will they get 10 percent of the market? What GM brand has been anointed The ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Minivan miscues and Max Mileage Marathons

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson discuss what manufactureris getting out of the Minivan business and crossing over intosomething a bit different. Who is the winner of the max mileage marathon? We'll tell you whosqueezed out the best MPG in this contest. I'm going to the big D and I do mean Diesel! GM and Ford tout twonew clean torque monsters. Is this only the beginning? Airbags Airbags everywhere! Whats next your seat belt? ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Go figure Cheaper Gas! and Car Cockpit Recorders

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Go figure its labor day weekend and gas prices are tumbling!We are not complaining but why is this happening? Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at why areyou never alone in the cockpit. What are your rights when itcomes to data recorders? Just about any vehicle can be hot rodded,this week twounique models get some go fast goodies! And "At the wheel" reviews of the Audi A4 and VW GTI All that and more on this editio ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Corvettes at Carlisle Part2

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: On Part two of Corvette field trip, Fred and Les continue theirbroadcast from Carlisle Pennsylvania where they interviewCarlisle Events Lance Miller about the history of the largestCorvette show and some of its unique features. Alan Blay talks about driving from New York to Wisconsin inhis show quality restored 1953 Corvette. Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles details the 2007Corvette Coupe, Convertible and Z06 new features a ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Corvettes at Carlisle Part 1

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Fred and Les are Live from Carlisle Pennsylvania where theyare waist deep in a sea of fiberglass, surrounded by over 5000Corvettes old and new. Cruise Control gets the behind the scenesinside story on new Corvette developments. Corvette Chief Engineer Tom Wallace talks about what it islike to be in charge of "Americans sports car" production and designteam, and how is going to go about making the next generation C7 Corvettebetter t ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:Closing in on Toyota and the Hybrid club

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Toyota is the best in Customer Satisfaction but which manufactureris looming large in their rear view mirror? Ever wonder how they determine the speed limit, what they thinkis a safe speed for most cars? One company has what it thinks is a betterway using some new mobile technology. Hybrid owners they have your back. Its kind of a car club/lobbyist groupfor those gas/electrics. And a bit of good news for GM, they lauched a new ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Ford Production Slices and the Bonneville Salt

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: The bad news continues to flow from Ford with this weeksannouncement of sharp production cuts. What will it take toturn this ship around? Plus is Hyundai thinking about buying one of Fords premiumbrands? Safety News: In a Voluntary agreement annouced this weekmanufacturers will install Break Shift safeties on all new vehiclesby 2010 and one manufacturer seeks a air bag wavier or it mighthave to stop production... Salt it their sh ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Pickup shootout and Mahindra in the US

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Pickup shoot out:GM readies some brand new well equippedbullets to take on the Ford F150, but what does the blue ovalhave up its sleeve. It's a high stakes shootout at the pickup corral. Yet another emerging country might bring its cars to theUS MARKET. Is this a good idea? Why rent when you can buy? Is yet another version of the Mustangset for release? Plus at the wheel reviews of The 2007 Cadillac Escalade andBuick Lucerne All ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Is Toyota unstoppable? plus Ipods for all!

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Toyota is on its way to the the top, now in second place anddrafting on GM bumper recently they annouced some 2007pricing and a hot rod version of the Prius Hybrid. DIECAST or IPODS which one do you think will put a positivebump in Ford and GM sales? Is free trade a reality? Which Import branded sports car built in the USA is headedfor Chinese consumers? What do Tractors and Backhoes have to do with Ferrari's newhot model? And M ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Flying Hondas and Sexy Cars

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: It's up up and away for Honda as the launch themselves intothe jet age. Plus we will have the story of two rock stars. One gets a legal breakand the other goes Indy racing. Kevin Smith Editorial Director of Edmunds.com gives us his takeon latest news from the auto industry and his impressions of thenew Dodge Challenger he drove recently. Can you name the Worlds sexist car? We'll have the results fromone magazines take on this top ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:Bad numbers for Motown and Surging Imports

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: It's a numbers game: The big three get their financials, somegood and some not so good. Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask which vehicle wouldyou buy import or domestic?It's an historic first, nationwideconsumers are buying more imports than domestics. How soon is now for plug in hybrids? President Bush says thefuture must include advanced hybrids as well as Hydrogen poweredcars and trucks. And does VW build the most fuel ef ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Finding E85, Bulletproof Performance and Fun with Lawnmowers

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Can't find E85 Ethanol at your local gas station? Things just might get easier real soon. Ultra luxury and Ultra performance we'll have to goods ontwo incredibly expensive customs. If you want one you betteract fast they are selling out! We'll talk with the Gold Eagle Engine Answer Man, record breakingdriver Bobby Cleveland fresh from his run on the Bonneville Salt flats.What was he driving? How about the worlds fastest lawnmower ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Deal or No Deal for GM and Toyota Tough Truckin

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: We'll read it over and get back to you, GM takes a closelook at a potential alliance with Renault and Nissan. Is thisa good idea? Its Anniversary time for Honda's first fuel cell family. The last of a breed... Well at least until 2009... We'll tell youwhich performance car had its last model roll off the assemblyline last week. Toyota beefs on the tundra and takes on the big three's pick uptrucks. Our guest this hour is Ernest Ba ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: Who Killed the electric car and The VW Double Clutch

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Double Clutching will never be the same at VW. We'll discussa fuel savings transmission that might just replace automatics. Who killed the electric car? It's the title of a new film released intheaters this week.We will talk to the films director Chris Paine. Is Ford getting ready to pit Diesels against Hybrids? Who willwin that one? All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control RadioPod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecon ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Smart comes to the US and the Worlds Most Expensive Sedan

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: Smart move! Daimler Chrysler brings the ultra compactto the U.S. What famous Racer and Business man will headup the dealer network? We will get the latest details fromDaimler Chryslers Han Tjan Honda Announces a major expansion in the heartland.Just who builds the worlds fastest sedan and what makesit cost over $400 thousand dollars? Another bold movefor Ford this time its net based documentaries Nascarand Romance novels do they ...

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: Honda Fuel Cells, Hybrid Diesels and Big Lemons

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: We wrap our report on Michelins Challenge Bibendum.Peugeot has a diesel hybrid plan for the future will it workin the U.S. Market? We will talk to Peugeot's Jean FrancoisHuerve about this efficent and clean machine. Steve Ellis is one of Honda's foremost experts on the field ofalternative fuels. Steve is our guest this hour and he will havethe latest info on Honda's fuel cell program. What car did you take your drivers test in? I ...

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CRUISE CONTROLRADIO PODCAST: Saturn Vue Hybrid, Performance exhaust and ESP

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: On this hour of Cruise Control Radio wrap up MichelinsChallenge Bibendum and get all the inside information on the2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid. Thinking about a performance exhaust? We will haveJim Browning founder and president of Corsa PerformanceExhaust as our guest to tell us what to look and listen for in aaftermarket exhaust system. And are Electronic Stability Programs finally catching on innew cars? All that and more on this ed ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Goldberg, Horsepower and Gas Giveaway

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: WIN A COPY of ZZTOP's Billy F. Gibbons Rock and Roll Gearhead book. go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click on the contest link. Champion wrestler and muscle car collector Bill Goldbergtells us what its like to drive the 780 horsepowerSuperBoss429 Lawman Mustang that is part of his collection. Both GM and Ford are offering over $1000 dollars of free gaswith the purchaseof some new vehicles. Why are some ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Ford performance past and present and the latest from SVT

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: WIN A COPY of ZZTOP's Billy F. Gibbons Rock and Roll Gearhead book. go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click onthe contest link. On this hour of Cruise Control Radio we talk to Al Eckstranda legendary drag racer who put together a tour of high performance Ford mustangs in the early 70's that traveled toU.S. military bases around the world. Hau Thai-Tang who is Chief engineer of the latest generationof Mustang an ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: ZZTops Billy F. Gibbons Car and Guitar Guy

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: WIN A COPY of ZZTOP's Billy F. Gibbons Rock and Roll Gearheadbook. go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click on thecontest link. Billy F. Gibbons of ZZTop cohosts for a full hour of Cruise Control He is the front man of one of Rock and Rolls most popular andenduring Bands. A member of the Rock and Roll hall of fame, Jimi Hendrix likedhis playing so much that he gave him a pink guitar. Our guest is a big collector of ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Ethanol, Diesel and Safety stickers

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: WIN A COPY of ZZTOP's Billy F. GibbonsRock and Roll Gearhead book. go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click onthe contest link. One study says a large percentage of car owners are cuttingtheir weekly budgets to pay for gas? How about you we wantto know? GM says they got you covered when it comes to gas prices. Honda commits to fuel efficient clean diesels in the US market in a threeyear time frame. Cash Crop: Betting ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: 5000 Miles and 500 horsepower

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: WIN SOME SPEED SWAG go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ andclick on the contest link. We get the final results from the One lap of America racefrom team Ford. More Speeds Less Cylinders and Direct Injection. We havethe latest news about GM's new fuel efficientdrive trains.Plus an important safety system for your car or truck is inshort supply, but hold on a new less expensive version is onthe way. And an "At the wheel rev ...

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:The Future of Automotive television and Auto manufacturers sitdown

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les: WIN SOME SPEED SWAG go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and click on thecontest link. Automakers and government officials got together this weekto chat about fuel economy and alternative fuels. What cameout of the meeting? Stay tuned. And The Speed channel is celebrating ten years of providingprogramming for gear heads. What's the future of automotiveand racing programming? Hunter Nickell Executive VP willbe our guest. Tu ...

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