Monday, March 29, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MAX BOB, PRIUS WAGON and CHRYSLER 2012

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

The fix might not be in. NHTSA has over 60 complaints from Toyota owners who've had their vehicles repaired for unintended acceleration. Problem is the owners say the vehicles still accelerate unintendedly.

One publication has created a million dollar prize if you can show why this is happening to Toyota's.

Mean while more Prius models may be ready to hit the streets including a wagon and a minivan.

"Maximum" Bob Lutz one of the most outspoken auto executives of all time hangs up his driving shoes and heads for retirement. And its for real this time, at least that's what he says.

And how will Chrysler handle the 2011 model year as waits for the Fiat infusion of 2012?


All that and a "At the wheel" review of the 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.











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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MICRO CARS, MUSTANG MPG

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

It was all about micro cars, electrics, performance hybrids and carbon fiber in Geneva Get ready We're taking you on a tour of this European show.

Changing of the guard: Remember when GM used to spend big on Oscar advertising and supply green vehicles to the stars?


Well now there's a new brand is Oscar land.


Signed sealed and certified the Mustang officially breaks a MPG record..

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, March 08, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CAYENNE TECH, TALKING TOYOTA, RAPTOR RAPTURE

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

Porsche pulls the wraps off its new Cayenne line up. New tech , new designs and plenty of power train choices with better MPG. We get you up to speed.

Recalls, allegations of withheld information , concern that a "fix" might not be a "fix"... Jim Bell executive market analyst for Kelly Blue Book will be out guest to discuss Toyota's issue and what make be in store for the future of the manufacturer.

Are you commitment phobic? Well when it comes to buying a Tesla you might be able to try before you buy.


And a hot new F1 safety car, Kia's first hybrid and Raptor Rapture...

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, March 04, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HUMMER BUMMER, INSIDE THE GT-500 SHELBY and BLACK BOX OPENED

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


No deal the Chinese government turns down one companies bid for GM's Hummer division. Is this the end of the line for these former darlings of the SUV world?


Unlocking the black box both Toyota and GM are going to make Event Data recorder information available to consumers . What happens now?


Ford took the wraps off the 2011 Shelby GT-500 a few weeks ago. Now we are going to get the inside story from Kerry Baldori SVT Chief Functional Engineer.


Plus Honda shows another lower cost hybrid and SAAB hopes to revive some legendary style.

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:PICKEN'S PLAN, MAX VETTES AND FIAT'S TWO CYLINDER

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

Are Americans ready to go electric? One study say they are coming around to the idea. But mean while the Pickens Plan says natural gas is the future fuel for heavy truck.

Keeping them in the fold: Saturn Owners, your gonna love this story.

Talking tech: Fiat reveals its production ready two cylinder, while Audi adds even more speeds to its automatic transmissions.

Finally found: Artist Peter Max had big plans for his collection of 36 Corvettes.. Problem was no one could find them.. that is until now.

Plus as fast Bentley drop head and a AMG cigarette.

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, March 03, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM DEJA VU, MAZDA'S MISSION and LEXUS IS350C

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

Deja Vu : First they let him go now he's back.. A GM exec makes a return.


Over at Toyota the story continues to develop. This week its production cuts, testimonies, missing secret records and a potential power steering recall.

And Mazda's Robert Davis is on a mission to roll out new power trains, put cars on a diet and raise his fleets MPG. How will he do it?.. Well he'll tell us since he's our guest on this hour of Cruise Control.

All that an "At the wheel" review of the 2010 Lexus IS350 C drop top and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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