Tuesday, September 28, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: "AT THE WHEEL" VEHICLE REVIEW SPECIAL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.
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Here at Cruise Control Radio we get to drive virtually every car and truck available in the US. So we figured it was time to devote a hour long show to some of our favorite rides and some futures vehicles we want get into.Sit back and get ready for our "At the Wheel " special edition of Cruise Control Radio.
We'll start with a review of the first new vehicle from Chrysler since it emerged from bankruptcy. I had a chance to drive the Grand Cherokee both on an off the road. And will have all the details.

We go for a ride in Infinities sporty new G37 Coupe.

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Even though the Ford Fiesta is tiny its very Important to the future of the Blue Oval Folks. We will have a full "At the Wheel" review.

Hyundai is having a great year with big Sales and a very popular redesigned Sonata GLS. The 2011 Shelby GT500 is a monster with 550 on tap. We tamed it and will have a full review. Plus we'll have "At the Wheels"of the Kia Sportage, Lexus QX450 and Mazda CX7 Grand Touring

And a look at some of the future we are looking forward driving

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All that and whole lot more when we get rolling on this special "At the Wheel" edition of Cruise Control.









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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: "TALKING TECH" SPECIAL : FUTURE VEHICLES, FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.
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Welcome to a special Talking Tech edition of Cruise Control Radio. You know we love to talk Tech Tech on this show so we decided to put together a complete hour of some the best, some of the most futuristic and some of the wildest technology we might see in our vehicles starting next year and beyond.

A few years ago some said the internal combustion engine was dead. Well it is changing but its still alive and getting better. We'll take a look at some of the recent developments and a look into the future.

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Brake Assist, Collision Warning with Auto Brake, Brake Assist plus. Those terms are thrown around alot but what do they really mean and how do they help you avoid a crash?

Plus you might be putting something in your tank other than Gas or Diesel in the near future. We'll Talk Tech about some off the wall ideas for fuel.

And Pavement that cleans the air, A car that moisturizes your face and BMW's Mini Mega City.

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All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this special Corvette edition of Cruise Control Radio.









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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: WRANGLER WOWS, FIESTA BUCKS and MERCEDES CLS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.
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If you drove a Jeep it used to mean sitting on hard seats, basic instruments a steering wheel and a gear shift. But for 2011 the



Wrangler will feature a new interior that might have you thinking your in a luxury car. Ah those Army guys would have loved it.

Buy a Fiesta and get Fifty Bucks.. Ford offers a make good do to a situation beyond their control.

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Mercedes is set to show off its brand new 2012 CLS in Paris

Death of the Dream Car? Why you won't be seeing any more of those futuristic concepts at auto shows.

And Talking Tech: What does Ambient Light in the cockpit do to the driver and passengers perceptions?

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









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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, CHARGER BUTT and VOLT TORTURE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.
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How has GM been torture testing the Volt? These new tests may peek interest in an old style commercial.

Can't get no Satisfaction. Well at least that's true for some vehicle manufacturers. We'll take a look the Customer Vehicle Satisfaction Index, there may be some suprises.

VW brings back its ultra luxry flagship sedan. But will it be smooth sailing this time around?

Plus has the new 2011 Dodge Charger's butt been exposed? Could a tee shirt and a movie give up some clues?

And Kia retires one model but gets great praise for another.

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

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And Kia retires one model but gets great praise for another.

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









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Sunday, September 05, 2010

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART TWO

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Part one of our Cruise Control Radio Corvettes at Carlisle special. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.

Corvettes, Corvettes as far as the eye can see. We are at Corvettes at Carlisle in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Surrounded by fiberglass from every year of production. It's time to Celebrate
America's Sports car.

Randy Leffingwell just finished his latest book "Vettes made famous on track and screen" which chronicles several Corvettes that have reached mythical status.

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Up next We call it our inside and outside the Corvette segment with our guests Lucy Lahood from the Interior Engineering Group and Kirk Bennion from Corvette exterior design.

And then Bill Shaw vehicle line executive for Corvette all GM read drive vehicles gives us the big picture about how Corvette fits into GM plans and we get the latest details on the 2010 Vette and perhaps a glimpse into the future from Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter..

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Plus how to get an aggressive "No Drone" sound for your Corvette.. Craig Kohrs from Corsa exhaust will stop by our remote studio.

All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this special Corvette edition of Cruise Control Radio.









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART ONE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Part one of our Cruise Control Radio Corvettes at Carlisle special. DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE or subscribe to the podcast.

We have loaded up the van and headed to Carlisle Pennsylvania for one of the largest Corvette shows in the US. Yes its time once again time for our annual and traditional show to pay homage to Chevrolet's Fiberglass speedster.

Up first, show honcho Lance Miller brings us up to date on what has happened so far. Then Harlan Charles Corvette Marketing Manager tell us whats new for 2010

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And what if you already have a Corvette want even more power ? Well Nathan Sheets from Lingenfelter Performance will have plenty of options.

And we take a trip to where the dream begins. Bowling Green plant manager Dave Tatman and Art Spong Corvette Brand Quality manager talk about final assembly and whats new where Corvettes are born.

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All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this special Corvette edition of Cruise Control Radio.









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