Monday, March 30, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: KIA GETS SOUL,FUTURE ALLOY and GAS TAXATION

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

The goverment is mandating manufacturers to build cleaner more efficent vehicles.But since gas prices have come down sales of compacts and hybrids have tanked.What to do? Well some auto executives say its time for a gas tax increase.
Talking Tech: Lose the weight but not the strength.. We'll tell you whats in store for for future alloy wheels.

Its got an urban flair that's said to appeal to gen Y drivers. Kia scalls its "A new Way to Roll" We take a look at the hip and boxy 2010 Kia Soul. Michael Sprague VP of Marketing for Kia Motors America will be our guest

Plus Caddy Surfs , VW's Polo plans and the worlds fastest production car is for sale.



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Friday, March 27, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FBOD MOM,SMART ORPHANS and SUPPLIER HELP

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

Automotive suppliers around the country are in bad shape . this week they got some goverment
help to the tune of 5 billion dollars.. Also the US auto task force says GM and Chrysler might
need considerably more aid to get by.

Good news for Buick and Jaguar they dethroned Lexus when it comes to reliability.
Why are some Smart dealerships become orphanages?

And Cheryl Pilcher worked on the development team for the 3rd and 4 th Generation Camaros now she is the 5th Generations Product Manager.. She even been given the name Fbodmother.. Cheryl is our guest with
is our guest with the latest info on the 2010 Chevy Camaro



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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:HYBRID HARDBALL, AUDI R15 and AIRED UP

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

Hybrid Hardball: Toyota and Honda lock horns over who will sell the least expensive gas/electric sedan.But will it even matter in the future?

Every week we tell you about more and more manufacturers developing all electric vehicles..
Well one car maker says it ain't gonna happen any time soon.

And Talking Tech : Could an air compressor become your next power adder?We take a look at Pneumatic hybrids.

Audi details its new R15 TDI race car, Smart talks about adding some doors and Toyota puts a bag in the back seat..All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

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Friday, March 20, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM GOOD AND BAD, CHRYSLER QUALITY and QUICKCHARGED

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

Plenty of GM news good some bad. Including the headline that they don't need a 2 billion dollar loan for March . But then there's the indefinitely delayed new truck engine, dealers who don't want to order cars and a big recall.

Chrysler's Doug Betts lives his life thinking about quality. And he gets results ,there's been a a 30 percent reduction in warranty claims in the last 12 months. Doug is our guest this hour and he will fill us in on how Chrysler continues to improve its quality in the eyes of the consumer.

It could be the most important Talking Tech segment we have every brought you on Cruise Control. It could just change your life forever. Imagine charging a battery in minutes instead of hours.

All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SATURN and VOLVO SALE and MOST EXPENSIVE TUNER

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

Are there buyers for Saturn and Volvo? You might think that's great news for the struggling domestic automakers, well maybe not.
Gameplan survival: What is Ford doing to avoid taking Goverment loan money and arethey already prepping for a GM and or Chrysler brankruptcy?

Elevating Electrics : The Geneva auto show was filled with new electric powered designes . We will run them down.

And it is without a doubt the most expensive tuner car ever created. What is it a Honda or Toyota? You'll never guess.

Plus Is Top Gear using fake Ferraries and Corporate espionage in the tire world

All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

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Sunday, March 08, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM GROWING CONCERN, ELVIS CUDA and 200MPH ON TWO WHEELS

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

A growing concern. About "A going concern" The situation gets worse for GM can bankrupcy be
avoided? We have the February Car sales numbers and lets just say it was an ugly month for
all.

CUDA this be one of Elvis's cars? Has a bit of recently uncovered paper work revealed a
former E ticket ride?

He's been a Chrysler Engineering executive, an SCCA driver and a race engine buildernow he is shooting for a 200 MPH land speed record on a 750cc Motorcycle.. Whatis it like to go well over the century mark on two wheels? Stay tuned Jack Broomall will fill us in.



All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FRANCE CAR AID, TIME MACHINE AND PAINTUCATION

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

Why does France have a problem with the U S goverments aid to GM and Chrysler?

GM closes one engine plant while Ford reopens another.


Time Machine : How about an 1985 Iroc Camaro with just 4 miles on the clock.Its For Sale now on Ebay motors and it was found in a trailer.

You know him as the host of Trucks the popular televison show that's part of PowerBlock TV.. Well Kevin Tetz is also master craftsman when it comes to all areas of automotive bodywork and paint. Kevin will give some options for repainting your ride from basic to show quality.

All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM BURNING, GOOD NEWS GENEVA and LOTUS'S OMNIVORE

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

Big Burn Rate: GM plows through the cash even with massive cuts. What's next for the General?
And times are bleak as the auto industry gathers in Geneva this week but even with all the bad news there will be 30 vehicle debuts and plenty of new technology

Consumer Reports has just released its Top Picks for 2009 David Champion Director of the Auto Test Department will join us with the results

Talking tech: Could two stroke engines be making a come back? We'll take a look at Lotus's Omnivore


All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

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