On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask just how much
power is there in a gallon of gasoline?
Could you design the next great car? You might get your chance
when Ford launches its own reality television show.
Production woes; Small parts cause big problems for Toyota
and Ford.
Just about everyone loves it but can Chrysler make a business
case for the OH so Hot Challenger?
Is an American company Key to getting one line of Chinese cars
approved for US roads?
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive
Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/
and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Gas pains, Dual mode hybrid SUV’s and Chrysler sales Incentives
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask will President Bush’s
plan for dealing with high gas prices will it be effective?
Is Chrysler heading to the profit doghouse along with GM and Ford?
Gas prices are up so you would figure consumers would go for
the smaller engine options, well you might be surprised.
The Ethanol revolution continues as more E 85 capable vehicles
head to market
GM, BMW and Chrysler team up on soon to be released advanced
hybrids, And why does one Nissan executive say his soon to be released
hybrid is only a short term model?
Plus an "At the wheel" reviews of 2006 SAAB 9-7X 725 and the BMW X5
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive
Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/
and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask will President Bush’s
plan for dealing with high gas prices will it be effective?
Is Chrysler heading to the profit doghouse along with GM and Ford?
Gas prices are up so you would figure consumers would go for
the smaller engine options, well you might be surprised.
The Ethanol revolution continues as more E 85 capable vehicles
head to market
GM, BMW and Chrysler team up on soon to be released advanced
hybrids, And why does one Nissan executive say his soon to be released
hybrid is only a short term model?
Plus an "At the wheel" reviews of 2006 SAAB 9-7X 725 and the BMW X5
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive
Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/
and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Good and bad news for the General, Driver Distraction and Speedy Diesels
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
GM comes up with another big money losing quarter, yet some
of its 2006 models are sold out.It's a mix of bad with good at
the General.
We will tell you about a study that details driver distractions that
can lead to accidents, even involving some of the test subjects!
Beware some car parts might not be as they seem. Counterfeit
parts may damage your car or cause deadly accidents, is this the
next hot button issue for Us and China relations?
Camaro news; if the prototype gets approved could the production
cars have a bit of a down under accent?
Who is rolling on the biggest set of wheels this side of an earth
mover and a team from England gets set the break the land speed
record with a diesel powered streamliner.
Plus and at the wheel review of the 2006 Infiniti QX56.
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive
Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/
and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
GM comes up with another big money losing quarter, yet some
of its 2006 models are sold out.It's a mix of bad with good at
the General.
We will tell you about a study that details driver distractions that
can lead to accidents, even involving some of the test subjects!
Beware some car parts might not be as they seem. Counterfeit
parts may damage your car or cause deadly accidents, is this the
next hot button issue for Us and China relations?
Camaro news; if the prototype gets approved could the production
cars have a bit of a down under accent?
Who is rolling on the biggest set of wheels this side of an earth
mover and a team from England gets set the break the land speed
record with a diesel powered streamliner.
Plus and at the wheel review of the 2006 Infiniti QX56.
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive
Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/
and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Sky high gas prices, Brazil is oil import free and the new CX-7 Mazda
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Oil prices climbed over 70 dollars a barrel this week, who
cashes in and how do commodity traders figure into the
equation? Peter Coy Economic Editor for Business Week
Magazine will be our guest.
First drive; Les Jackson will have a report on the soon to be
released CX-7 Mazda crossover. Can this vehicle satisfy current
suv owners with all wheel drive, utility, fuel economy and yes
sports car performance.
Fred Staab will discuss the latest news on Nissan's new hybrid
Altima, plus production cuts for some of their other models.
Fresh Air in the passenger compartment,is this the next big
automotive trend?
One Billion dollars,1.2 million miles and 60,00 gallons.
Daimler Chrysler touts its impressive fuel cell program.
And Brazil annouces it is no longer dependent on foreign oil.
How can the U.S. reach this goal? We will have some ideas.
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Download a complete printable version of the
Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com and clicking on the At the Wheel
section on the home page.
Oil prices climbed over 70 dollars a barrel this week, who
cashes in and how do commodity traders figure into the
equation? Peter Coy Economic Editor for Business Week
Magazine will be our guest.
First drive; Les Jackson will have a report on the soon to be
released CX-7 Mazda crossover. Can this vehicle satisfy current
suv owners with all wheel drive, utility, fuel economy and yes
sports car performance.
Fred Staab will discuss the latest news on Nissan's new hybrid
Altima, plus production cuts for some of their other models.
Fresh Air in the passenger compartment,is this the next big
automotive trend?
One Billion dollars,1.2 million miles and 60,00 gallons.
Daimler Chrysler touts its impressive fuel cell program.
And Brazil annouces it is no longer dependent on foreign oil.
How can the U.S. reach this goal? We will have some ideas.
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Download a complete printable version of the
Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com and clicking on the At the Wheel
section on the home page.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: New York Auto Show Part 2
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Win yourself a Battery Brain! Go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com
and click on the contest link.
Co host Fred Staab flys solo this week and has all the details
from the New York auto show.
Mercedes tweaked E class takes an electrifying bow at the
New York Auto Show. It might look the same on the outside but
there are plenty of changes on the inside.
Saturn becomes the star of the GM line up with a triple roll out.
Will new fuel economy regulations mean some manufactures will build
bigger trucks? The magic’s in the motion.. Toyota employees learn to
turn the wrenchs in style.
VW surprises us all by turning in the Golf and pulling out a Rabbit, is
this a good idea? We want your opinion.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control
Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to
http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the
At the Wheel section on the home page.
Win yourself a Battery Brain! Go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com
and click on the contest link.
Co host Fred Staab flys solo this week and has all the details
from the New York auto show.
Mercedes tweaked E class takes an electrifying bow at the
New York Auto Show. It might look the same on the outside but
there are plenty of changes on the inside.
Saturn becomes the star of the GM line up with a triple roll out.
Will new fuel economy regulations mean some manufactures will build
bigger trucks? The magic’s in the motion.. Toyota employees learn to
turn the wrenchs in style.
VW surprises us all by turning in the Golf and pulling out a Rabbit, is
this a good idea? We want your opinion.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control
Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to
http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the
At the Wheel section on the home page.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: New York Auto Show Part 1
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Win yourself a Battery Brain! Go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com
and click on the contest link.
Co host Fred Staab flys solo this week and has all the details
from the New York auto show.
Toyota introduces the most technologically Advanced car in the world.
It's the Lexus LS600h that not only has a performance hybrid drive
train but some of the latest safety, luxury and appearance features.
Small medium or Large: The Cross Over Coronation continues and
many manufacturers including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and
Saturn show off their latest models.
Subaru dials up the power in Legacy and Limits it in the WRX.
We will have an explanation.
And our special guest is Candida Romanelli Show director of the
New York International Automobile Show.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mercedes ML500
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control
Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to
http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the
At the Wheel section on the home page.
Win yourself a Battery Brain! Go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com
and click on the contest link.
Co host Fred Staab flys solo this week and has all the details
from the New York auto show.
Toyota introduces the most technologically Advanced car in the world.
It's the Lexus LS600h that not only has a performance hybrid drive
train but some of the latest safety, luxury and appearance features.
Small medium or Large: The Cross Over Coronation continues and
many manufacturers including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and
Saturn show off their latest models.
Subaru dials up the power in Legacy and Limits it in the WRX.
We will have an explanation.
And our special guest is Candida Romanelli Show director of the
New York International Automobile Show.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mercedes ML500
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control
Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to
http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the
At the Wheel section on the home page.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: New York Auto Show Preview and the Mazda CX-9
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson get ready for the New York Auto Show
Mazda gets set to bow the CX-9 crossover right on the heels of the CX-7
GM may wipe out when it comes to some windshields but the new Drive Las Vegas
attraction is alive!
What police department will get the first hybrid police cruiser?
Who takes the record for the longest test drive and why is it a bad idea to use your
navigation system in a town called crackpot?
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mercedes ML500
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson get ready for the New York Auto Show
Mazda gets set to bow the CX-9 crossover right on the heels of the CX-7
GM may wipe out when it comes to some windshields but the new Drive Las Vegas
attraction is alive!
What police department will get the first hybrid police cruiser?
Who takes the record for the longest test drive and why is it a bad idea to use your
navigation system in a town called crackpot?
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mercedes ML500
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Turning Junk cars into oil and more hybrid SUV's on the way.
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at the idea of turning junk cars into oil.
Is this a good idea?
While Bill Ford Jr says the US Auto Industry is in rough shape, other car companies are
reaping big profits and selling cars. So who is moving the metal?
What Import manufacturer has bought some land in Georgia for its new plant? Dodge gets
set to bow the new Compass and Durango in New York and a new hybrid is also on the way.
This hours special guest is Car and Driver Technical Editor Aaron Robinson. Who is back
from his stint behind the wheel of the tank engine powered Blastoline Indy special. Aaron
will also talk about his Australian Charger.
Plus "At the wheel" reviews of the 2006 Pt Cruiser GT Turbo and the BMW xi Sport Wagon.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at the idea of turning junk cars into oil.
Is this a good idea?
While Bill Ford Jr says the US Auto Industry is in rough shape, other car companies are
reaping big profits and selling cars. So who is moving the metal?
What Import manufacturer has bought some land in Georgia for its new plant? Dodge gets
set to bow the new Compass and Durango in New York and a new hybrid is also on the way.
This hours special guest is Car and Driver Technical Editor Aaron Robinson. Who is back
from his stint behind the wheel of the tank engine powered Blastoline Indy special. Aaron
will also talk about his Australian Charger.
Plus "At the wheel" reviews of the 2006 Pt Cruiser GT Turbo and the BMW xi Sport Wagon.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Too Much Horsepower? and the Mitsubishi EVO MR!
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask are car maufacturers too concerned with horsepower and not fuel economy?
Here's a first, Honda's hybrid Accord will pace this years Indy Racing League races. Toyota annouces prices for its Camry hybrid and they are a lot lower than one competitors gas/electric vehicle.
What happens to concept cars once the spot lights dim? And what are the most expensive and least expensive cars and trucks to insure? You will be suprised by the results.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution MR
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask are car maufacturers too concerned with horsepower and not fuel economy?
Here's a first, Honda's hybrid Accord will pace this years Indy Racing League races. Toyota annouces prices for its Camry hybrid and they are a lot lower than one competitors gas/electric vehicle.
What happens to concept cars once the spot lights dim? And what are the most expensive and least expensive cars and trucks to insure? You will be suprised by the results.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution MR
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Is the goverment going too easy on the auto industry and plug in hybrids!
On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at Ralph Nader's latest claim that there is not enough goverment regulation of the car industry.
A top Nissan designer takes an uncharacteristic swipe at GM's vehicles. Why is the insurance institute allowing the car companies to do some of their own crash testing?
Plug in hybrids are here, well sort of. Cruise Control takes a look at DiamlerChryslers plug in hybrid Sprinter vans. New higher MPG requirements are announced, and this time SUV's don't get off easy.
We learn about the Battery Brain, a new product that keeps your car battery alive and may prevent your vehicle from being stolen.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at Ralph Nader's latest claim that there is not enough goverment regulation of the car industry.
A top Nissan designer takes an uncharacteristic swipe at GM's vehicles. Why is the insurance institute allowing the car companies to do some of their own crash testing?
Plug in hybrids are here, well sort of. Cruise Control takes a look at DiamlerChryslers plug in hybrid Sprinter vans. New higher MPG requirements are announced, and this time SUV's don't get off easy.
We learn about the Battery Brain, a new product that keeps your car battery alive and may prevent your vehicle from being stolen.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Download a complete printable version of the Cruise Control Automotive Radio what's new in 2006 by going to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ and clicking on the At the Wheel section on the home page.
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