Sunday, December 30, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIGGEST AUTO STORIES OF 2007 PART 1,TOYOTA VS. HONDA ON HYBRIDS, MINI ROVER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

Its the last Cruise Control Radio show in 2007 and we'll run down what we think are some of the biggest automotive stories of the year,see if you agree.

Hybrid showdown. Toyota breaks the million gas/electric mark. But Honda is not taking that sitting down, they are ready for a fight.

Yes car companies still make SUV' s LEXUS gets set to intro a new big ride while Land Rover serves up some lighter fair.

Talking Tech: Getting Chipped : Drivers in four states are going to get something a little extra in their driver license.


All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday January 5th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, December 24, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:NO EPA WAIVER,35 MPG OR MORE and NISSAN"S MICROWAVE MINIVAN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

Waiver denied, the EPA says its up to the the Federal government to set
emissions standards.

And what will auto manufactures do now that the 35 MPG is the number they must average in the near future?

We researched what vehicles already get 35 MPG or more . We will have the results.

The Cat in the hat is at it again, Aviation Fan Race team owner and Mustang "Tweaker" Jack Roush has an extremely powerful product set for release early next year.

And why has Nissan installed a Microwave in one of its new concepts?

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 29th from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Sunday, December 23, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: JAG TO TATA, 2009 ZR1 CORVETTE and WINTER DRIVING

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

Although the agreement is not signed it appears India's TATA motors is buying Jaguar. Can the man who intends to build a $2500 dollar car also rebuild one of the auto industries luxury brands?

Its sports a supercharger and goes Zero to Sixty in just 3.7 seconds and you'll be able to buy it at a Chevy dealer. We have the just released details on the 2009 ZR-1 Corvette

Saturday December 22nd is the first day of winter. Are you sure your car as well as your driving skills are ready for the snow and ice? Ron Margadonna from Michelin will have some tips.

Plus Chrysler Cash Crunch and so long crossfire.

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 29th from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MINI HUMMER HX, TUNDRA WOES, KNIGHT RIDER RETURN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

Hummer shows a concept of what might be their smallest vehicle yet. With new cafes fuel mileage rules on the way the HX might just have perfect timing.

Tundra troubles: Toyota's big truck suffers another setback and a recall.

Why are some Chrysler 300 owners complaining of sore elbows?

Will he or won't He ? GM's Bob Lutz and retirement time.

Talking tech: Which auto manufacturer is going into the Lithium Battery business?

And get ready for the Knight Industries Three Thousand.

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 22nd from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Sunday, December 16, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:35 MPG CAFE IS A LOCK, IMPORTS AND DOMESTICS TEAM UP and MUSTANG MIXOLOGY

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

Getting down to business before the break, the Senate passes the energy bill and at looks like the President will sign it.

Manufacturers are already talking about dropping fuel inefficient models. We take a look into the future the US Auto Industry

Teaming UP: Seems like its all the rage,the details on a possible link up between a Domestic and a Import manfacturer. And a new pickup partnership product for US Roadways.

First Drive: We get behind the wheel of the full Malibu line up this week and will have some feed back for you.

Plus Mustang Mixology and a cupe gets glassed over.

Keywords: Energy Bill, CAFE, 35 MPG, Imports, Domestics, Suzuki,Nissan, Chrysler, Malibu, 2009 Mustang

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 15th from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Friday, December 14, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:THE MINI SAV, NEIL YOUNG'S ROCKIN GREEN RIDE and NO MORE MANUALS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les

SUV, CUV now SAV we have some details on the upcoming MINI sports activity vehicle including who is going to put it together.

Planning on buying a hybrid for the tax break? You better act fast. We'll have the reason why. And speaking of taxes we have the story of the Co2 tax in Europe. Is it headed to the US?

Rust never sleeps and apparently neither does Rocker Neil Young.. We will tell you about his latest 100 MPG project car.

An "At the wheel" review of the Subaru Legacy. Plus: 2009 Prices and VW Variants.

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 15th from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SENATE SLAMS ON THE BRAKES, CHALLENGER ORDERS and JAG and the IPHONE

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les

The Energy Bill Passes the House but slams on the brakes in the Senate and what will the president do?What is holding it up? Stay tuned for the details.

And what will happen to GM's future vehicle plans almost immediately if and when the Bill passes?


New pictures of the SRT8 Production Challenger, and orders are flooding in.

Talking Tech: Get ready for drive line vectoring is this the answer for rear drive cars?


"At the wheel" reviews of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Versa Plus, Lotus cup holders, Jag and the Iphone and Lexus Porn!

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 15th from 10AM to12 Noon Call in
1 877 977 6100

Monday, December 03, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:THE AVOIDER STUDY, MALIBU DETAILED and CHALLENGER PRICED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les

Why do younger buyers take a pass on domestic brands? Do they have the correct information? We look into the Avoider Study.

It could be the most important car in GM's history with one of the biggest advertising campaigns ever. We get a tour of the 2008 Chevy Malibu from planning manager Jim Brown.

The top of the line Challenger gets a price and plenty of performance.

And A sense of Deja Vu, two new Chinese vehicles sold in Europe look strangely familiar to something else on the road.

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 8th from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Sunday, December 02, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MPG AGREEMENT?, NASCAR BANQUET and TURBO X

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les

It's a deal or at least close to a deal. Congress hammers out a MPG agreement in a last minute session, but will it become law? Is the U.S. car and truck fleet going to changed forever?

The biggest ever winners check is given out at last nights NASCAR Banquet in New York City
We have the details with an on scene report.

All Systems are go for SAAB's special edition TURBO X

Chrysler is building a minivan for another manufacturer that sells in the US. Is this a good idea?

Plus Elio Dances, Motor City Sleeps and the ZR1 engine leaks ... out that is...

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 1st from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100