Monday, October 30, 2006

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 it
mean 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 just
might be headed for your vehicles cockpit? Peter Mahoney from
Nuance Communications will demystify this technology

Racing news: What manufacture is heading for Formula 1 and who is
shooting for a 800 MPH on the salt flats?


All that and more on hour 2 of this week's Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

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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, inflate
your tires and head for the gym. Yes being overweight can
cost 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 to
demonstrate 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 take
you inside the world of the automotive aftermarket. This
week our guest Peter MacGillivray will tell us just how many
aftermarket parts are available for your car or truck.

Plus at the wheel reviews of the Honda Si sedan and Subaru Outback
Wagon

All that and more on hour 1 of this week's Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast.

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12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number 1 877 977 6100

Monday, October 23, 2006

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: GM Muscle Trucks, Ed BIG DADDY Roth

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

GM gets ready to show off its customized pickups with
themes inspired by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Orange County
Choppers and even the good old 427 big block.

Are you spending more time commuting? We will analyze the
trends revealed in a new study.

What two investors are taking a look at Aston Martin?

A Rat Fink gets his due... The Peterson Museum is about to
open its tribute to KUSTOM HOT ROD LEGEND
ED “BIG DADDY” ROTH. Petersen Museum Director Dick
Messer with tell us about this 1960's Hot Rod legend that
combined cartoon characters with automobilia.

Plus the latest info on the new T3 and TX4 what are we talking
about? You'll have to listen.

All that and more on hour 2 of this week's Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast.

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to 12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number
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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: The Edge Introed, The Best MPG Cars and E85 Setback

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

Dateline San Francisco: Ford introduces its new Edge.
Will it be the halo vehicle Ford execs say it is?

GM counter punches with pricing on its yet to be released
Acadia Crossover..

Who is the MPG King? We have the results of the Government's
top ten fuel stingy vehicles

E85 gets a setback and Biodiesel cleans up a superfund site.

Plus " At the wheel Reviews" of the 2007 Ford Shelby 500

All that and more on hour 1 of this week's Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast.

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to 12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number
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Sunday, October 15, 2006

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 to
put 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 old
problem.

What is a traction tool and a Rousch Reactor will tell you about
both of them.

All that and more on hour 2 of this week's Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

Next week reviews of 2007 Shelby GT 500 and the Honda Si Sedan.

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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 to
big vehicles? One website says Yes.

New Model News: Dodge dealers get Avenged and the Japanese
version of Toyota's Bread and Butter vehicle gets released

It may sound strange but Saturn may have become GM's
most exciting brand how will the divisions Euro sourced cars go
over with customers that were used to plastic skinned sub
compacts? Lisa Hutchinson director of Saturn Brand and Product
Development will be our guest.

Check your email on an automotive head up display? One company
thinks its going to happen.

All that and more on hour 1 of this week's Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

Next week reviews of 2007 Shelby GT 500 and the Honda Si Sedan.

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Sunday, October 08, 2006

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 week
and we get pricing on another.

Chevy bows a vehicle that just might be a replacement for the
Cruise Control Van! Mercury goes Nautical and Lexus puts a
price on its 2007 LS 460 Luxo Cruiser.

Some items of a fuelish nature. One form of racing gets corny while
Diesel gets clean.

All I want to do is Dream. What do you think about when you drive?
For some drivers its not about what they are doing on the road, a new study
that will surprise and maybe even scare you.

"At the Wheel" reviews of the Isuzu i370 Pick up and the Volvo C70
retractable hard top

All that and more on hour 2 of this week's Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information.

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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 GM
pulls the plug ona potential merger with Renault-Nissan.

We tell you why there will be not wedded bliss! Tom Bryant Editor
in Chief of Road and Track magazine will stop by to talk about the
soon to be on the news stand Future Cars: 2009 and Beyond edition
that hits news stands this week.

All that and more on hour 1 of this week's Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

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Sunday, October 01, 2006

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 ready
to launch Smaller versions of their cars?

Last week we told you about California's law suite against car
manufacturers over global warming. The Manhattan Institute's
James Copland will be our guest with some analysis of the case.

Honda releases the next generation CRV and talks about a new
clean and efficient VTEC engine.

Fess up do you experience road rage when you drive to work?
A new study says nearly 60 percent of us do.

Plus a pair of 7's "At the Wheel" reviews of the Mazda CX-7 and Audi 7

All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

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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 at
the Paris Auto Show, its a showdown of pickup truck muscle
in the land of Boots and Barbecue.

Bigger Diesels Heavy Duty Trucks and big towing capacity all
on display at the Texas State fair. We will get the inside story
on GM's complete line up of redesigned pickups. Will these
vehicles put them on top of the sales heap?

Its Wagoner vs. Kerkorian at GM as battle lines are drawn over
a potential Nissan merger.

How is Hyundai helping soldiers get back into civilian life?

And What parts are disappearing from SUV's and Pickups?

All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
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10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number
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