Monday, November 30, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM EXIT INTERVIEWS, ACURA ZDX and ROLLS ELECTRIC

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

Exit it interviews : What to do GM customer have to say when they return their vehicle
after the 60 day trial.. Well we'll tell you.

Alpha and Omega electrics.. Two more electric vehicles get announced and the can't be
more different.

The Honda Crosstour and Acura ZDX get priced and marketed to different customers.

Plus a true SAAB Story ... Just how much did GM lose on every SAAB it sold?

An "At the Wheel" review of the Suzuki Kizashi and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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Saturday, November 28, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TOYOTA TROUBLES , BUICK MANUAL and DIRTY MIKE ROWE FORD GRAND MARSHAL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

This week we start with Toyota.. Where the news is not so good.Engineers have come up witha fix for the accelerator floor mat problem but now the government is looking into Rusting Tundra frames.

Last week we told you about Buick's new Regal.

But this week the GM Mark announced they will have something in their line up that has not been around for a while.Its a manual transmission.

Mike Rowe has probably worked more jobs, many of them Dirty, than anyone else in the world. He is the host and executive producer of "Dirty Jobs" and spokesman for Ford. This week is he grand marshall for the Ford 400 and he is also our guest on this hour of Cruise Control

Plus Hyundai gets direct and Fiat delivers for Ram.

An "At the Wheel" review of the Nissan Cube Krom edition and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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Thursday, November 26, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: PONTIAC LEFTOVERS, NHRA CHAMPION ROBERT HIGHT and SHELBY ECOBOOST

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

Who is number one? Is it VW or Toyota well it depends who you ask.

Pontiac leftovers. Still jonesing for a brand new Pontiac well We'll tell you whats left nationwide.

A few months ago Robert Hight driver of the Auto club Ford Mustang Funny Car would have told you he didn't have a chance at winning the NHRA Full Throttle series.

Well Robert is now the NHRA 2009 Full Throttle Funny Car champion . Robert joined us from Pomona the weekend he was crowned the champ.

Plus Shelby Ecoboost Rumours, Fun with Viper Logos and Ferrari's Theme park











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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:ELECTRIC AVENUE, ML450 HYBRID and ROAD TRAIN

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

They're going right down to Electric Avenue.Visitors to the Detroit Auto show will see a 37,000 square foot line up of electric vehicles this year.. And Nissan gets ready for a nationwide one car electric tour.
Buick shows its brand new Regal with plenty
of German Influence and Mercedes reveals its hybrid ML450 and hints of smaller things to come.

Talking Tech: Get on board the road train!!
Its a new concept in automated driving.

And Gadzooks Its a flying Bugatti.. Was it a wayward pelican that caused this Million dollar plus super car to go for a saltwater swim or something else?

All that an “At the wheel” review of the 2010 Ram 1500 SLT and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SATURN SELL OFF, ECO PERFORMANCE and SEMA PART 2

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

The 2009 SEMA show wrapped up in Las Vegas we'll have plenty of stories including two roadsters with green power plants.
And speaking of green GM Performance parts released a new Eco friendly crate engine line that's going to chance the world of hot rodding.

SATURN Sell off: the brand is winding down so we're asking should you buy one. And after months of negotiation GM elects to keep Opel

Plus The Challenger heads to NASCAR, Rolls goes Hybrid and more manufacturers say goodbye to Formula 1

All that “At the wheel” reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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Monday, November 23, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHRYSLER PLANS, INFLATABLE SEAT BELTS and SEMA REPORT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

Chrysler rolls out its plan for 2010 and beyond. When will Fiat based vehicles be in the

U.S.fleet? We will have the details of the six hour press conference.

Kia has accomplished another great sales month and the new vehicles keep getting released. Michael Sprague will be our guest and he will also fill us in on Kia's entrance into the racing world.

I'm back from the SEMA show in Las Vegas... Ford may have been the featured manufacturer this year but Camaro's were every where. And the inside story of one very special reveal.

Plus Talking Tech: Inflatable seat belts for safety

All that “At the wheel” reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHRYSLER'S BIG PLAN , SEMA 2009 and MITSUBISHI REJUVENATES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

Chrysler released its vehicle game plan and its filled with plenty of new vehicles and technology. Quick updates and all new Fiat inspired rides.

SEMA Show : Once again Las Vegas hosts the aftermarkets big show we'll hear the latest trends for cool parts and pieces from our guest SEMA's Peter MacGillivray

Politics and the auto industry heat up. The White house takes on Edmund's claims about the success of Cash for Clunkers. And did Vice President Biden leak out Fiskers future hybrid plans?

Speaking of Plans Mitsubishi is ready to rejuvenate its US lineup we'll tell you how

All that “At the wheel” reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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Sunday, November 22, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM RESTO, SORENTO FIRST DRIVE, A TEAM RETURNS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

GM Restoration: No were not talking about bringing back old classicsbut the General might be ready to reinstate some axed dealers.. Plus the 60 day return offer gets an extension.

First Drive: We get behind the wheel of Kia's brand new Sorento crossover its bigger gets
better mileage than the old model and its
built right here in the USA.

VW announces its plan to build a sedan in a
brand new plant located in Tennessee.

Talking Tech: Is google ready to give away the navigation market with a free phone app?

And get ready for the return of the A TEAM and yes the VAN is back!

All that “At the wheel” reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PLUM CRAZY, HONDA GREEN RACING and CAFE MADNESS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

Is Restyling or the lack there of the reason domestic manufacturers lost market share?

Over at Chrysler the Challenger goes Plum Crazy and the Ram brand offers new design pickups for less than last years models.
There are plenty of questions about the new CAFE rules. What happens if car makers fail to meet the MPG spec? The Alliance of Automobile manufacturers Charles Territo will stop by with the latest.

Honda reaffirms its decision to get out of Formula 1 but opens the door to a green sports car. Lotus gets ready to relive its racing and is there a Kuga in your future?


All that “At the wheel” reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:VW and PORSCHE, SEE THE NOISE and VOLT PAINT

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

VW adds Porsche to its growing garage of brands.

Talking Tech: Is there a way to see noise? You bet and Ford is using it to get the squeaks and rattles out. Our guest will fill us in.

Just how much could that Floor Mat recall cost Toyota?

Plus how you can name the Volts paint color..

All that an “At the wheel” review of the 2010 Kia Forte EX and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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