Wednesday, March 30, 2011

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BMW 5 PLUGS IN , KARMAN GHIA RETURNS? and RAY EVERNHAM

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

We will start this week with an update about the ongoing tragedy in Japan. How is it affecting the plants in the country and the US? How are manufacturers easing fear about radioactive vehicles being shipped to the US?

BMW gets ready to show its 5 Series plug in hybrid and VW bring back the KarmanGhia?

We'll tell you how a switch delayed one model from the showroom.

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How does that saying go? Do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life. That must be Ray Evernham's Credo. After winning Daytona twice as a crew chief of one of the most successful drivers in history and bringing Dodge back to NASCAR as a team owner.. Ray is set for the next step... or steps in his automotive career. Ray will be our guest this hour.

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

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Monday, March 21, 2011

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BMW PROFITS, CHRYSLER F BOMB and ROYAL TOP GEAR

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

Why is BMW making big profits? And what models are filling their pockets?

FIAT DELIVERS: The first new Fiat 500 sold in the United States hits the road.

CHRYSLER F BOMB: How one Twitter post can create a big mess..

Is it time to lower the national speed limit to save fuel?: One publication says its a good idea.. What do you think? We have our opinions.

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EXPLODED VIEW: A Mercedes F1 car becomes a piece of art work.. Well many pieces actually!

And what famous young man is on a quest to beat Tom Cruises Top Gear track time?

Plus "At the Wheel reviews of the Ford Transit Connect and the Cadillac CTS V Wagon
All that and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio.

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Friday, March 18, 2011

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW VW's, FUTURE CAD 's and CHEVY'S and AUDI DIESEL PLANS

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

Japan is devastated by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake followed by a massive tsunami. There a large loss of life and massive destruction. How is it affecting the Japanese auto industry and how will it change what you find in the showroom?

Audi lays out its plans for more Diesel's and possibly a manufacturing plant in the US.

Future Models: Cadillac joins the beat the BMW 3 club and Chevy gets set to release a new pickup that we might not get to drive or is it the next Silverado?

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Volkswagen is in the midst of a complete product renewal.. This week we will hear about the brand new 2011 Touareg that offers the choice of a Gas , Diesel and Hybrid drive trains and a new design inside and out. Plus we will get the details of the 2012 Tiguan with much better fuel economy and a all round update. VW's John Ryan will take us through all the details.

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

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: THE NEXT MUSTANG, MAZDA SPIDER and FIAT'S LAURA SOAVE

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

Global Legend: Will the next Mustang be designed in a far off land?
Mazda Recalls thanks to an Arachnid problem.

She want Americans to think mall when it comes to cars.. Well Laura Soave head of Fiat North America just might have the best case of timing in the auto industry. Shes' our guest this hour talking about Fiats return to the US Market.

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And could Alpha Romeo be far behind. The Alfa 4C was revealed this week we will discuss the reveal during a Cruise Control Radio "Between the breaks" extra.

Plus a Big Rig safety problem and a three wheeler returns.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW KIA'S AND VW'S, EVO NEW PATH? and WANTED RACE DAY RAIN?

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

New models from VW and two more from Kia. Perhaps all will make their way to US roads. One of them gets 80 MPG the other is electric.

A different path: When the current Lancer EVO goes out of production in 2013 will the next model go in a different direction? What will those big wing fans say?

The unrest in the mid east over the last few has caused fuel prices to skyrocket .. Now its sinking customer confidence.. We'll take a look at a brand new study that says the price of fuel will completely change the world economy.

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Who'll start the rain? Most auto race sanctioning bodies like to avoid rain on race day. Now one wants to make it rain at every race.

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Monday, March 07, 2011

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MINI ROCKETMAN, ICE CARPADES , CRUZE DIESEL

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

The turmoil in the middle east is making gas prices soar.. In fact some say we will see a 30 cent per gallon increase this weekend. What's your Pain Point causing you switch from a SUV to Compact car?

ICE CARPADES... Its cold its Slippery and its very fast.. Two manufactures go racing of ICE.

GM adds some tooth to its brand of Sync... and could they also be readying a diesel power plant for its Cruze compact?

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Mini launches the Rocketman... and Paris Hilton gets a car for her birthday.. Can you guess which one?

Talking Tech: How to get Banging Bass and save gas at the same time. And Toyota recalls more for mats and Hyundai delays a hybrid.

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Tuesday, March 01, 2011

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GENEVA REVEALS, ROCK AND ROLL CAR GUY and 40 MPG FOCUS

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

The 81st edition of the Geneva auto show is being held this week. We'll take a look some new vehicle designs that just might make it it to the US.

FOCUS on 40.. Ford gets the news that their new compact will get 40 MPG.

He has played drums for musical greats Johnny Rivers,Bob Dylan and Kenny Rogers


then became an actor performing with the likes of Chevy Chase, Billy Bob Thorton and Steve Mcqueen. He also had a long running role on Home Improvement with Tim Allen. But this time around car guy Mickey Jones is celebrity host for

next weekends Sam's Town 300 NASCAR race in Las Vegas..

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