Monday, July 31, 2006

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, some
good and some not so good.

Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask which vehicle would
you buy import or domestic?It's an historic first, nationwide
consumers are buying more imports than domestics.

How soon is now for plug in hybrids? President Bush says the
future must include advanced hybrids as well as Hydrogen powered
cars and trucks.

And does VW build the most fuel efficient production car of any
manufacturer?

Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the Saturn Sky roadster and the fuel
efficient Hyundai Accent

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information.

Monday, July 24, 2006

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Fuel saving tech and Sexy Station Wagons

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

GM sales incentives, you thought they were gone right? Guess
again they are back at least for the summer.

Could owning a hybrid put money back in your wallet? We will
explain.

The bipartisan Fuel Economy bill unveiled this week calls for a
yearly 4 percent increase in fuel economy. Is this possible?
What are the latest fuel saving and safety technologies?

Mazda reveals its trick flip top this week in England And Who
says station wagons are not sexy? Uncovered :Deano's mean
machine

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Toyota to plug in, Bad numbers and new products at Ford

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

Find out if Toyota is plugging in to plug in hybrids?

Bad numbers mean new products get bumped ahead at Ford.
And could an old relative of the Mustang be making a comeback?

Top automotive Technicians wanted! How can dealers fill their
positions when there is a nation wide mechanic shortage?

BMW makes the pledge, Diesels for North America by 2008.

Its not just domestics. Hyundai and Toyota get some bad news
about labor and recalls

GM says its On Star can save its subscribers gas money we'll
investigate

Plus an "At the wheel review" of the all new Lexus ES350 sedan


All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more
information.

Monday, July 17, 2006

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Old Brands new Cars, Congress and Gas Prices and Great Sound.

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

Coming to a show room near you,two brands of automobiles
that disappeared from the US Market a long time ago. One
of them is an English name now owned by the Chinese and
built in Oklahoma. Now that's a global car!

Whats Congress doing about high gas prices? You won't believe
it but they may actually have a bill ready to go. And get this
some Republicans and the Democrats seem to agree on it.

Its called the studio on Wheels. Bose Engineering Manager
Bud Macellen will be by to reveal the latest in Boseaudio system
wizardry. We'll tell you about THE GMC Arcadia crossover just
announced this week.Is this what GM needs to score big sales?
Ready for an electric comeback? Smart Car the plug in edition.

And a "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Nissan FX35 and Lexus
GS430 plus a Camry Hybrid follow up

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more
information.

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: Ford has your Back, More New Models and the 2007 Infiniti G35

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at Ford's
new warranty and safety program.

Besides Toyota which manufacturer is bringing more new models
to the car buying market sooner than ever before?

Infiniti ups the entry level luxury ante with the new G35 sedan.
Jim Hooke Infiniti marketing manager will be buy to give us the
details on the car with "Athletic Tension," that months away from
the showroom.

And why are crank windows almost a memory?

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more
information.

Monday, July 10, 2006

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 on
two incredibly expensive customs. If you want one you better
act fast they are selling out!

We'll talk with the Gold Eagle Engine Answer Man, record breaking
driver Bobby Cleveland fresh from his run on the Bonneville Salt flats.
What was he driving? How about the worlds fastest lawnmower!

Bulletproof performance: What manufacturer is offering the first
factory armored diesel sedan?

And Mitsubishi gets set to roll out what might be the worlds most
popular hybrid.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the Toyota Camry Hybrid

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more
information.

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 close
look at a potential alliance with Renault and Nissan. Is this
a 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 you
which performance car had its last model roll off the assembly
line last week.

Toyota beefs on the tundra and takes on the big three's pick up
trucks. Our guest this hour is Ernest Bastien Vice President of the
vehicle operations group for Toyota. He'll have the heavy duty
details.
Plus how much would you pay for a custom license plate?
How about 10 thousand dollars?

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control
Radio Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/
for more information.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

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 discuss
a fuel savings transmission that might just replace automatics.

Who killed the electric car? It's the title of a new film released in
theaters this week.We will talk to the films director Chris Paine.

Is Ford getting ready to pit Diesels against Hybrids? Who will
win that one?

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for
more information.

Monday, July 03, 2006

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 compact
to the U.S. What famous Racer and Business man will head
up the dealer network? We will get the latest details from
Daimler Chryslers Han Tjan

Honda Announces a major expansion in the heartland.
Just who builds the worlds fastest sedan and what makes
it cost over $400 thousand dollars? Another bold move
for Ford this time its net based documentaries Nascar
and Romance novels do they go together.. Well .... Yes!

Plus an "At the wheel review" of the BMW Z4.

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control
Radio Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/
for more information.