Wednesday, June 24, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORTE FIRST DRIVE, TASCA TIME and CLUNKER CLASSICS

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


First Drive: We get behind the wheel of Kia's 2010 Forte sedan. We will have the details on this well equipped ride fresh from the roads of Washington State.




The Cash for Clunkers bill has passed the house. We will have the latest details including why classics will be safe from the crusher.

Bob Tasca says he's an all Ford kid. When he's not selling them he's driving his 300 MPH Ford Mustang Funny Car. Bob is competing this weekend at the NHRA Supernationals held at Englishtown New Jersey and he is our guest.

And Looks like Saab may have a buyer that's used to building pricier products.

All that and an "At the Wheel Review" of the Toyota Highlander hybrid and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:EMERGING TECH, 1.5 MILL AND CORVETTE COUNTING and HONDA INSIGHTED

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

Alliance Completed : "There is no doubt in my mind that we will get the job done," they are the words of new Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne ..Get Ready Fiat 500's may soon be roaming US roads.

Emerging Technologies: New vehicles buyers are interested in them but what happens when they hear the price? Mike Marshall of J.D. Power and Associates has some interesting results.

And Corvette Milestone:The 1.5 millionth Corvette rolls off the Bowling Green assembly line and its got some similarities to the first 1953 model.


All that and an "At the Wheel Review" of the Honda Insight hybrid and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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Sunday, June 21, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MITSU ELECTRIC PRICE, WHAT TO BUY and AUCTION TIME

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Mitsubishi puts a price on its Electric Vehicle and Toyota unveils its plan for leasing the Prius
plug in. All this makes us ask will the Chevy Volt be too late to the party?

Its a crazy time if your thinking about buying a new car or truck.What about the bankruptcies, closed dealerships, even government programs like cash for clunkers?

Tom Appel from Consumer guide Automotive will be our guest for what promises to be an interesting discussion.

Plus Auction time two cars with interesting histories hit the block we will have the scoop in case you want to raise your bidders paddle.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio. DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST HERE All that and a whole lot more when we get Rollin on this weeks Cruise Control Radio. Tune in on Saturday June 27th Live from 10AM to 12 Noon Eastern time .Feed Shark

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TRANSPARENT GM, CAR APP STORE and US NANO

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

GM has been in bankruptcy for about a while now and changes and deals are happening fast. Two brands are close to being sold. We will have the details. And GM CEO Fritz Henderson has been maintaining transparency when it comes to the direction of the new GM but things got a little dicey on GM'S Fastlane blog. Talking Tech: Its an APP store for your car. How you may download mods directly to your new vehicle.


Plus Infiniti Convertible prices and Nano heads to the US .

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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Monday, June 01, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW CADS, SATURN SAMSUNGS and TRANSIT CONNECTED

http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

June 1st will go down as one of the biggest US Industrial Bankruptcies ever. As GM goes to go to court, Cadillac reveals two new vehicles.

Could Samsungs be finding there way to Saturn Dealers? and What does frozen garlic toast have to do with the Viper?


Drive a monster truck through a house , get set on fire, out run the cops sound interesting? We'll hear from Jesse James who is back with a new show on Spike called Jesse James is a dead man...

And it could revolutionize the industrial truck market? The Ford Transit Connect is headed to the US. We will get the details from Demoni Hurt

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio. DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST HERE All that and a whole lot more when we get Rollin on this weeks Cruise Control Radio. Tune in on Saturday June 6th Live from 10AM to 12 Noon Eastern time .Feed Shark

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM BANKRUPT WHATS NEXT?, JESSE JAMES and FUTURE RIDES

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

GM is in bankruptcy. Bondholders have approved a deal and the government is getting ready for another big cash injection. What does the future hold for the general?

Last week the game changed for auto manufacturers new MPG standards and even cleaner tailpipes will be required. How will this affect the next new car of truck you buy? Dave McCurdy president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers will be guest.
Plus He has hosted a TV show that tuned a Mini into a lawn mower, created his own line of work cloths, runs a eco friendly burger joint but calls himself a glorified welder..We'll hear from Jesse James who is back with a new show on Spike called Jesse James is a dead man.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: FLEET AVERAGE, TOP ROAD TRIPPERS and NEW PACERS

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

One goal, One Standard, One Mission.. By 2016 The fleet average will be 35.5 MPG with reduced carbon emissions. Its seems like a good deal for all. We will take a look a how manufacturers will hit those target numbers and what the new technology will add to the price of your next car.

Time for a road trip but what to drive? Kelly Blue Books Jack Nerad has just selected nice rides and he will be here to run them down.


Plus its a busy race weekend : Camaro is pacing the Indy 500 but what vehicle will be heading up the Coca Cola 600 at the Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte.

And Tesla Teams up, Bentley greens Up and Smart downloads.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LUTZ ON LETTERMAN, DR. DERRIERE and BUMBLE BEE IS A GO

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

Will this upcoming week find GM in bankruptcy? There have been agreements with labor unions but there are still plenty of undecided issues.

Lutz on Letterman : GM vice chairman goes on Volt offense and even names a price.
This Memorial Day Weekend millions of you are headed out for a long drive.And after a while the pain begins in your back, your legs and your arms Well we called Dr Derriere for some tips. Well actually he's Michael Kolich Ford's seat guru who not only feels your pain but will do something about it.

Plus a Bumble Bee a Mayfair and a Camden .. All Collector editions and all on Cruise Control.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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