Thursday, January 21, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FOCUS ON FOCUS, NISSAN JUKED and G8 EL CAMINO RETURN?

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


Nissan Jukes around and reveals its 2010 plans with seven brand new models, two of them will cost less the ten thousand dollars.


Ford rolls out the Global 2011 Focus. The Blue oval folks claim its small without the sacrifice.

Chantel Lenard Group Marketing Manager for Focus will explain.

Could a GM model that was canceled before it was built actually return to the line up?

And BMW puts the breaks on a roller coaster, A classic with bullet holes hits the blocks and a hacked billboard leads to a traffic jam..We'll explain.

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











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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MICRO CARS MULTIPLY, CES AUTO TECH, BUICK GS

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

Micro cars heating up: New models from GM , The NANO and THINK headed to the US and big changes at SMART. Will American drivers warm up to these minuscule high milers?
The big picture: Is the US falling out of love with the automobile? One group says yes.

The story of two Audi Ads : One approved; the other definately not approved.

Plenty of Tech to talk about this week in Las Vegas . The Consumer Electronics Show revealed the latest automotive tech trends. Out guest Paul Hochman will take us on a tour of the floor.

Plus the Buick GS show car , Cameras fall out of favor and Expensive Speed.

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











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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DETROIT BUZZ, MORE SAAB BIDS and CHRYSLER DRIVETRAIN DETAILS

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

There is already plenty of buzz coming from the Detroit auto show the info is leaking like the roof of the van and we will bring you up to date.

Winding down and more bids.. Could SAAB be the brand that refuses to die. A super car builder, a former F1 Honcho and "A Born from Jets" executive are all bidding even while GM starts slicing up SAAB.

Ford and Chrysler drop some future drive train details. And did Chevy send a signal about the next engine for the Vette?

Talking Tech : The pedals are shaking.. But its a good thing.

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, January 11, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: PONTIAC FIRE SALE, GM BITING APPLE and MAINSTREAM JETSON

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

Cruise Control Radio is ready to cover everything automotive this year so buckle up.

Fire Sale: Its deal time on remaining Pontiacs and Saturns.. Would you buy one?
Will GM take a bite out of APPLE for a new CEO?

Meet George Jetson!! Will flying cars go mainstream in 2010?

Tyrant Motors: A South American leader is making big demands on auto makers.

All that an "At the wheel" review of the 2010 Toyota Venza and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.











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Sunday, January 10, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BAD NEWS FOR BIO, SAAB NOT OVER and TAURUS SHO

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

GET OUT ON THE HIGHWAY! : The Cruise Control Van rolls out on the hunt for the latest automotive stories.

The SAAB saga continues. Possible last minute deals, 2010 limited production and a fan rally.. I guess its not over until the Swedish lady sings.

Bad year for BIO FUEL. Seems like with the greening of the US 2009 would have better for Bio Fuel industry.

Plus you told us you enjoy our top ten list stories so we will run down some more for you.

And on the in car entertainment front Kia gets its own sync and Ford gets ready to play tag.

All that an "At the wheel" review of the 2010 Taurus SHO and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.


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










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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: WORST RIDES EVER , SMALL DISPLACEMENT and THE LAST BIG BLOCK

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

What were the worst cars and trucks of the decade? We'll take a look at these forgettable rides. And take your calls for some your favorites or less than favorites.

Small engines are going to be a big story in 2010. But it looks like the Fiat 500may have that market locked up already.

And what Fiat models will be shown at Chrysler's booth during the Detroit Auto Show.

And bankruptcies and disappearing brands have some customers avoiding GM and CHRYSLER. But the General has a plan to get customers back in the showrooms.

Plus the last big block , The Buick GS and the CTS V Coupe

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










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Tuesday, January 05, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHROME FOR ALL, FORDS NEW NICKLE and LED PROBLEMS

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

Could a strip of chrome trim be the key to more sales at GM ? One executive thinks so.


Breaking News : Fords new 5.0 liter V8 new details and we are sharing them.

Chrysler gets set to make some FIRE in a US factory.

TALKING TECH: No more cheap interiors at Ford thanks to Ruth. who is she, well lets just say she's just a bit robotic.

Plus Why are LED traffic lights causing problems?, Camaro heads to the brickyard and Jay Leno latest project that does not involve a small engine.


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, January 04, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HYBRID GT-R?, FUTURE MAZDA RX-7 and THE BIG ONES

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

What were the biggest Car related stories of 2009.. Well there is not shortage. We will run down some of the biggest.

One Last Hope fades away. A 12th hour bid for SAAB looks to have come to an end or has it?

TALKING TECH: One Manufacturer puts and end to Morse coders.


Plus GTR Hybrid , A 2012 Mazda RX7 and the Indian Mountain goat case

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











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