Thursday, July 29, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 FORD EXPLORER ENGINEERS JULIE ROCCO AND JULIE LEVINE

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

2011 Ford Explorer Engineers Julie Rocco and Julie Levin discuss the brand new SUV they developed along with their team.

Rocco and Levine highlight new features, power trains, safety and the high end build quality of
the new Explorer.

The 2011 Ford Explorer was revealed in Herald Square in the heart of New York City.

You get to see it all shot in HD on the Cruise Control Video Podcast.


Tune in live to Cruise Control Radio on Saturday July 31st 10 AM to 12Noon.


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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 FORD EXPLORER INTRO PART TWO

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

Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" and "Most Dangerous Catch" introduces of the 2011 Ford Explorer.

The vehicle reveal and interview with Ford CEO Alan Mulally takes place in Herald Square New York City.

You get to see it all shot in HD on the Cruise Control Video Podcast.



Tune in live to Cruise Control Radio on Saturday July 31st 10 AM to 12Noon.



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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 2011 FORD EXPLORER INTRO PART ONE

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

Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" and "Most Dangerous Catch" fame gets the audience excited about the intro of the 2011 Ford Explorer.



The vehicle reveal and interview with Ford CEO Alan Mulally takes place in part two of the Cruise Control Podcast.

The event was held in Herald Square New York City. You get to see it all shot in HD.

Tune in live to Cruise Control Radio on Saturday July 31st 10 AM to 12Noon.

Go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com.









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Thursday, July 15, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL: OPEN HEADERS ON 49th STREET

OPEN HEADERS ON 49Th STREET

The cackle of open headers and the pungent aroma of racing gas always get my attention but its not a sound and smell typically experienced in New York City. In fact NYC is so not a car town that the NASCAR boys decided to head to Vegas for their championship celebration.

Imagine my surprise when crossing 49Th Street in Midtown Manhattan when I spied the number 82 Red Bull car typically driven by Scott Speed (Yes I know, hello Central Casting we need a one of those race car drivers and give him a great name!)

Who ever was at the wheel was free kicking the small block in the horrible humid weather that has invaded NY over the past few days. Looks like there was a couple of small non race ready video cameras on the roof as well.

Maybe a display car be driven to an event? Or perhaps a strange way to shoot a Red Bull commercial. What ever the reason number 82 waited at the red light with the double decker bus and a brace of yellow cabs. He punched it pretty well to get across 6Th Avenue..

And of course he got the typical New York City response when it comes to cars... He was ignored
well at least not by me. Lets be glad a city dweller didn't hail him for a trip downtown

Check out Cruise Control Radio this week. Our live show is heard 10 AM to 12 Noon Easterncheck out www.cruisecontrolradio.com for how to hear us on the web. This weeks trivia giveaways include Top Gear DVD'S

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DIRTY HEMI'S, CHINA SALES and THE DILEMMA ZONE

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

It has never happened before: GM is now selling more cars in China than in the US. What does this mean for the auto industry?

According to one publication HEMI is now a dirty word at Chrysler.. But don't tell that to team Mopar they just announced a special edition Challenger powered by a .. well you know.

Enter the Dilemma Zone: What does a new study


have to say about drivers yellow light habits?

Talking Tech: Could road pavement actually clean up vehicle emissions?

Plus Toyota's Barrage, Nissan's Jumpin Juke and Rolls Royce's Bespoke...

All that and a " At the wheel" review of the 2011 Mustang and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.









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Monday, July 12, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: THE PT IS GONE, THE SUPER SLS and THE TWO CYLINDER FIAT

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

A piece of retro automotive history comes to an end. The last PT Cruiser rolled off the line in Mexico we'll take a look at the history of this mini cruiser.

Hand crafted performance. The Mercedes AMG SLS is truly an amazing super car. We will get the inside story of this gull winged wonder from MB's William Vetter. How long did it take to develop and what are some of the high end options? Was it really going to be the next generation Viper?

Talking Tech: Fiat shows off its two cylinder engine for the Fiat 500. What would Americans think of that?

All that, our " At the wheel reviews of some latest new cars and trucks and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.









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Sunday, July 11, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIA NUMBER NAMES, CURVE CONTROL and THE LAST VIPER

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

Is Kia getting ready to scrap its vehicle names for letters and numbers. Which do you prefer?
The next gen Land Rover gets unveiled with two less doors and a lot better MPG.

You have heard of Cruise Control but how about Curve Control.

No its not a diet or exercise routine


but a new safety system debuting on the 2011 Ford Explorer.Tony Rendi gets us up to speed.

Lutz goes Lotus and the last Viper of this generation gets customized by its owner.

All that and an "At the wheel review of the VW TDI Cup edition Jetta and whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.









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Friday, July 09, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SPORTY COMMUTERS, CAN"T GET ENOUGH CROSSOVERS and VOLT NUMBERS

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

There are plenty of sporty and efficient two seat sport cars set to hit the market. With Small gas, hybrid and diesel power plants are these rides not only fun but great everyday commuter cars?

GM GOALS : The General can't build enough crossovers so they are taking an unique step to up their capacity and also setting a big number for first year Volt Sales.

The folks at Tesla are smiling about this weeks IPO stock offer and GM readies for their with a Global product biltz

Plus a Cummins powered Mini and Slow hand gets his wish for more cylinders.

All that, our "At the wheel reviews of Audi Q7 TDI and RAM 2500 HEAVY DUTY pickup and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.









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Tuesday, July 06, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SPORTY MPG, BARN FINDS and DECHROMED

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

MPG Challenge : Honda prices its sporty two seat CR-Z hybrid but Hyundai leaks details on a sporty efficient model that saves even more gas.

Tired of chrome? Audi may have a new line of models just for you.

Record Breakers: One fast SEMI and one frugal Mustang.

We have all heard the rumors of the untouched classic found in a barn. Well one group wants to find the 20 best barn finds in the country. Miles Morris will explain.

And talking tech: Could one state require you to run commercials on the back of your car?

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









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Monday, July 05, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: IPO FEVER , BMW'S NEW PRODUCTS and AUDI PIKES

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

IPO fever: Tesla issues stock and GM and Chrysler make plans. Initial Public offerings from young upstarts and old hands.

We drive the brand new JEEP Grand Cherokee.. It has to be the most important Chrysler vehicle released in a long time.

Talking tech: Audi decided to eliminate one component to save weight during the Pikes Peak hill climb.. Its the driver!!

There's so much going on at BMW, new models , new technology a completely new 5 Series that's sold out. So we figured we would invite Martin Birkmann head of BMW product planning to be our guest to fill us in and that's exactly what he is going to do.

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









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW JETTA , WHEEL CLEAN and HONDA LIGHTNING

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

We start this hour with a bit of good news. One manufacturer is so busy they are not doing a summer shutdown and another is bringing a new plant on line.

If one report is correct one current super car started out a another model.

Cleaning your aftermarket wheel has always been a choice especially when it come to brake dust. We'll hear about a new product that save time and elbow grease. Armour All's James Cable is our guest.

Plus the Volkswagen Jetta grows, The Odyssey gets struck by lightning and a BMW gets frozen.

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









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RAM BRAND, FERRARI 9-3 and FIESTA FRENZY

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

A little bit of Ferrari flair is getting mixed into the sheet metal stylings of the new SAAB 9-3

Fiesta Frenzy: The future Ford compact owners are still waiting to take delivery

Chrysler recently made RAM TRUCKS a brand of its own. So why did they drop Dodge from the sides of their full size pickups? Or maybe they are still Dodges.. Marissa Hunter Ram Marketing Director will be our guest she'll brings us up to date on everything RAM.

And who owned the largest private collection of cars in the world? Let's just say it was a guy used to picking things up.

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









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