Thursday, May 31, 2012

GM SAYS GOODBYE, WEIGHT WATCHERS and LINCOLN MKZ

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


GM says so long to one model and gives details on the last year of another.
Talking Tech: Ford and Dow team up to take off the weight. How about some Extreme weight loss.

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Nissan takes on the Golf and the Dodge Dart goes Italian.
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Lincoln is taking its dealer experience to new heights including a 24/7 Concierge and some of those pampered customers will have their sights set on the new MKZ. We get the details from Megan Gillam, Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKS Marketing Manager.

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Monday, May 28, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:NEW YORK REVISITED PART TWO

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


We take another look at  the New York Auto show examining trends in design and technology in part two of our New York Auto Show look back.

Alltrack, Crosstrek and the X1 who needs bulk when you can get All wheel drive and even diesel power in a mini crossover.
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Talking diesels Porsche added one to its line up. And the Viper is back we will have details on the 640 HP monster including plans for its racing program.
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Scion takes to the ring and Saleen get his name back.
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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW YORK REVISITED PART ONE

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

We take another look at  the New York Auto show plenty to talk about new models new technology and new performance.

A brand new fleet of midsize sedans rolled out including Impala, Altima, Avalon and we have the details.Listen live Saturday June 2nd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live CLICK HERE
Plus: At first glance the new Ram 1500 pickup looks the same as the current model.. But dig deeper and you'll find a load of new technology.

Talking Tech: Could TRW's Touch pad be the key to ending distracted driving?


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Biding on SAAB... Yes there is still time to make and offer

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FIAT'S MATT DAVIS, SURF OR DRIVE and SUBARU'S NEW ONE'S

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

It got off to a rocky start but Fiat had a several months of great sales  and its new hot rod Abarth model is  headed to dealerships.. We'll get a progress report from Matt Davis Head of FIAT's Product Marketing.  Listen live Saturday June 22nd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live CLICK HERE

A new study says folks under 30 would rather surf the web than drive a car.. GM thinks it has the idea of how to get  those Gen Y types interested again but are they out of touch by 20 years?

And all manufacturers think, in car tech is the way to get younger customers to buy new rides.. Meanwhile one Government official wants it all gone and Safety to replace sales.


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And we take a look at Subaru's  full roster of new vehicles.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MIDSIZE MAKEOVERS, SAAB Stockpile and $50 NAV

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

The Midsize sedan is reborn and there is plenty of competition.  Listen live Satuday June 22nd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
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Did Chrysler tip their performance mitt on a national news show and Cuda it be a glimpse of the future?

Where have all the SAAB's gone.. Well we know of a Swedish stockpile.


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Talking Tech:Will GM's $50 App cause the end of factory installed navigation systems?

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Wednesday, May 02, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORD INTERCEPTS, MAZDA GOOD NEWS and TIRE RENTALS

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

Mazda has been suffering a bit lately but  they got some great news about the new CX5 crossover.
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Ford retired the Crown Vic and along with it went the old version of the Police Interceptor.. But get ready for two new Ford Police Vehicles that are loaded with technology.. Fords' Lisa Teed takes us for a ride in the Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility



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And could you rent your next set of new tire? It just might happen

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Tuesday, May 01, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 200 MPG VW, FRS PRICED and BEETLEMEN

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

Revolution Delayed : Everyone loves to talk electric cars but many in the auto industry don't see them making inroads for a long time to come.

The Scion FRS rear drive sports cars gets a very nice price..

Toyota ups the production of the Prius C and VW ups the number of its employees.
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And while we are talking about Volkswagen a very high MPG commuter car was caught testing.. Yes it gets well over 200 MPG.


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Talking Tech are automated cars that drive themselves just a few years away?
And we'll talk Beetlemen

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