Thursday, February 25, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW EDGE, CRYING CHRYSLER'S and KIA RAY

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

Ford reveals its shaped up Edge with plenty of tech and three choices for fuel efficient power. And Silverado gets more Durmax power and a strengthened spine.

It will Make grown men and women cry: That what Chrysler's chief design officer Ralph Gilles says will happen when you cast your eyes on the new Chrysler 300 sedan. But you might tear up when you see one of their Furious Fuchsia Challengers.

Kia shows its Ray plug in hybrid and the Shelby pumps the power and and cuts the pounds.

And are overweight drivers more likely to survive a car crash?

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












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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD SET THE PACE, HYBRID FERRARI and CARS FOR A GRAND

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

Its been quite a while since a Ford paced the field at Daytona but that all changed recently. Jamie Allison Ford's new director of North American Motor sports will stop by to tell us what is has in store for Ford fans.
Lawsuits are jamming up the in box at Toyota.. But one is a bit unexpected. Plus could a faulty Toyota part get one driver out of jail?

And Hybrid Ferrari's and Porsche's.. Green just got alot faster.

Grand Cars? Well actually actually its a website selling cars that cost a thousand dollars or less.We'll take a look at some of those deals deals deals.


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












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Thursday, February 11, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GOLDBERG BULLRUN, GREEN POLICE TDI and SOLAR HYDROGEN POWER

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

The next season of Bull Run on Speed is set to go.. Once again Bill Goldberg is hosting and he is our guest this hour. Super Kia, Super Audi and Super Hyundai.. Manufacturers laid down serious cash to show what they had.

And first she dressed like Marilyn now she got a role on CSI.. Danica's ever expanding career.

Talking Tech: Honda makes hydrogen from the sun at home and Volvo shrinks an engine an gets more power.

Plus a Camaro redesign already? and The Z's 40th edition..

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, February 09, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TOYOTA HURT LOCKER , THE NEW NUMBER ONE and HYUNDAI TUCSCON

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

Toyota's hurt locker continues to fill up dramatically. Reports of a repair parts shortage, lawsuits, a new problem with the Prius and a potential huge Federal fine.

Plus bad information from a Government official reeked havoc at Toyota dealers this week.

Which manufacturer has its sites set on being number one if Toyota vacates that position.

At the wheel First Drive: We get behind the wheel of the brand new Hyundai Tucson.

And Talking tech: Could the body of your next vehicle also power its motor?

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, February 08, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:EXPLORER INVESTMENT, AUTO FINDER and NEW PERFORMANCE BRANDS

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

Ford invests big in US manufacturing for its next Explorer.

Blood in the Water : Some manufacturers come up with deal to woo shaken Toyota customers.
Saving Face: Have you ever misplaced your vehicle in a parking lot or garage?

Jim Berntsen of Finder technologies will stop over to demo a brand new product that can help.


Talking Tech: Honda makes hydrogen from the sun at home and Volvo shrinks an engine an gets more power.

Plus VW and Toyota ready up new performance brands.

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, February 07, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TOYOTA TURMOIL, SPYKER DEAL and GM BIG GUY

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

Toyota's Turmoil continues Over two million additional vehicles recalled.
A production shutdown of eight popular models. Dealers unable to sell recalled cars and auto analysts predicting permanent dents in consumers idea of Toyota quality. Whats causing the unintended acceleration and how is it being fixed? We will have full extensive coverage.

And yes there was plenty of other automotive news GM makes it permanent.

Ed Whitacre is their new CEO and he has set some big goals.



Plus Spyker and Saab make it a done deal. But Will the super car manufacturer be able to go main stream?

And expensive China Plates.. No we are not talking about dinner settings

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












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Thursday, February 04, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LEXUS LFA UPCLOSE, AMG A CLASS and MUSTANG AT DAYTONA

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

More Money Needed? One study say consumers believe GM will have to take another sip from the bailout well.
We get a close up look at the rare Lexus LFA super car.

AMG might be getting ready to hot rod the A and B class but this time its going to take plenty of engineering.

Spoiler Alert!! One part of of NASCAR car of tomorrow goes back to the past and Mustang gets set to fly the flag at Daytona.

Plus Living with Robots and perhaps the most inexpensive form of racing.

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










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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIG TRUCK LOVE,TOYOTA THROTTLED and NEW MODELS and PRICING

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

GM may have stopped building Hummers, but it looks like America's love of big trucks Is still just that BIG. One plant goes into over time to keep up with the demand.

TOYOTA's problem with pedals continues and grows. Whats the solution and what do you do if your vehicle throttle sticks open? Edmunds' AutoObserver.com Senior Editor Bill Visnic will be our guest.

Plenty of new model and pricing information from Buick , Mini and BMW and Mazda

And has a politicians pickup truck helped boost sales of one struggling model?

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: HONDA CHALLENGE, CTS V COUPE and BEET JUICE

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

The CEO of HONDA issues a challenge to his engineers .

VW shows a 45 MPG sporty hybrid, they say appeals to your head and heart.

Seems like Cadillac has a new model premiering every week lately and more are in the pipeline.

Get ready cause we are going to take a fast five hundred and fifty six horsepower ride in the 2011 CTS V coupe with Chief Engineer Dave Leone.

Plus Beet juice on the highway and one man's strange way of "Paying it forward"

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











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