Monday, March 31, 2008

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 Jackson

We 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 Engineer for the Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid will tell us since He's our guest. And we will have an "At the wheel" review of this one off prototype.

Over 300 Horsepower, Six speed Tranny, AWD futuristic design and a less than luxury price tag? Well Suzuki says they can do it and we will tell you how. Plus Honda's new Fit and Paper Drivers.

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Sunday, March 30, 2008

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 Jackson

We 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 think of a four cylinder Camaro?

Name that truck err car ahh truck: Pontiac whants you to slap a name on their new G8 sport truck got an idea?
The Automotive X Prize and Lutz and Fifty Cent. Plus a "At the wheel" review of the 2008 Audi A8 L

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Monday, March 17, 2008

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

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

What 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 lineup

Plus a "At the wheel" review of the 2008 Subaru WRX and Les test the Hershey "Kiss" mobile

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

Next Week: The New York Auto Show

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Sunday, March 16, 2008

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 Jackson

Take 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 Museum

Will Prius become its own brand with a full model lineup?

And how are auto manufacturers making your next vehicle "The Biggest Loser?"

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

Next Week: The New York Auto Show

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MERCEDES BLUEEFFICENCY, SCION SALES STALL and THE MPG COUPLE

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

Mercedes calls it BlueEfficiency. 20 new models get with the plan to save gas and cut emissions.

The Worlds most expensive Challenger SRT8 and all the money goes for a great cause.

Has Scion Stalled: What going on a Toyota's hip brand? We will have the latest on a hot coupe that might turn things around

Talking TECH: I want to say one word to you. Just one word. PLASTICS!

It's true : The couple that drives together saves fuel together.

And the hot rodding world loses another legend. Plus a "At the wheel" review of the 2008 Honda CRV

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

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Monday, March 10, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM'S LITHIUM IONS ARE ON THE WAY, FACTORY RACING MUSTANG and TURBO MADNESS

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

Lithium Batteries and Beyond GM makes a huge Hybrid announcement and Toyota looks far into the future.

TALKING TECH: Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to get heat from your heater on a cold morning? Well those days may be over.

Rolling Out: Fords new Factory Racer the Mustang FR500S makes its first laps.. We will have the story of the Mustang Challenge

Take a guess: how much do you think Traffic crashes cost American motorists?

VW's standard stability and Turbo Madness in Geneva Plus a "At the wheel" review of the 2008 Lexus LX570

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

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Thursday, March 06, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHYRSLER MARKET SHARE, PERFORMANCE DIESELS and FAUX FERRARI"S

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

The case of the squabbling EX's. Did Chrysler make or lose money after the split? And what does Chrysler's
Jim Press have to say about future market share?

Performance Diesels: We will have the latest details on the high output oil burners from Audi and Porsche.

Plus pricing on the new Ford Flex and the redesigned Subaru Forester.

High speed short list: we have a follow up on who might become the fastest person on land driving the Steve Fossett land speed record car.

And a brand new Ferrari for 30 K? Is it real or a prancing counterfeit stallion?

Plus a "At the wheel" review of the Honda CR2000

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

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Sunday, March 02, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GENEVA GREEN, BETTER SEAT BELTS and MINI SCORES

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

It's going green at Geneva this week. We will have a preview of what the world will be driving.

The Hot Rod world loses a long time legend., Boyd Coddington.

Talking Tech: Better Belts, which manufacturer has created what they think is a better seat belt?

The Mini scores big in the latest round of crash tests. How do they keep you so safe in such a small vehicle?

Plus a "At the wheel" reviews of the 2008 Mazda CX-9 and the Audi TT

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

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