Friday, June 29, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PASSAT D RECORD, TOPLESS FRS and THE LAST SAAB


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


Are Toyota's troubles in the rear view mirror? With doubled profits that just might be the case..

Can a Volkswagen Passat diesel go 1,626 miles on one tank of fuel?

Does one website have a bead on the looks of the 2015 Mustang?


Listen live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE


Could cheap batteries change the auto industry in the next few years? EV news the RAV4 gets priced and how about a six second quarter mile ride on a electric drag bike?

Plus the last SAAB is safe and the FRS goes topless


DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST


WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download












Wednesday, June 27, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KARMA TROUBLE, 3M RESTORES and FUTURE Z4

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



More trouble for the Fisker Karma Plug In. 
Buy a new Cadillac and get an Ipad plus the ATS gets a price. 
What does BMW have planned for the Z4 replacement


Listen live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE


3M's Todd Mathes joins us and talks about getting your ride ready for summer time driving and some 3M Car Care products for headlight and paint restoration.


DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST


And we pay tribute to a true American innovator.. We will take a look at the life of Carol Shelby.


WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download











CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIA BIG REAR DRIVE, NISSAN JUKE R and ELECTRIC TURBO

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



BMW and Hyundai Team up and is Kia getting a big Rear Drive sedan? How about a Nissan Juke R for $590,000? And we'll have pricing on the BMW X1 and Ford Focus ST.

Listen live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE What will the Army do with 20,000 mine resistant vehicles and who will get the nod to buy the last SAAB? Talking Tech: Could your next Subaru have an electric turbocharger?

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST


Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of both the 2012 Ford Edge SEL with the 2.0 liter Ecoboost engine and the 2012 Chrysler 200 S retractable hardtop.

WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download











Monday, June 25, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:JAG F-TYPE, NO TIME FOR SHUT DOWN, ONE LAP OF AMERICA

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

Break time is over one US vehicle manufacturer can't afford to shut down its lines, while another adds a shift to keep up with demand.

What left the head of Ferrari Speechless?
Listen live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE
More news on the upcoming Jag F-Type

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
And we learn about the 29th edition of Tire Rack's One Lap of America.. We get the details on the eight days of competition from Tire Rack's Matt Edmonds

WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download











CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:600 HP STANG, MERC'S FOR CELEBS and CHINA REVISITED

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

MPG news : Escape goes 30 and one 600 plus horsepower steed goes best in breed.

Talking Tech: Does Mercedes have a new option celebrities will love?
Listen live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE
 
Your tax Dollars at Work: How did one local government lose 300 brand new cars?

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

As an Automotive market China is so big it now dictates the direction of new vehicle design.. We will hear all the  trends and the new reveals from Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell  as we revisit the Beijing auto show.


WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 30th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download











Wednesday, June 20, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM MODEL REVEAL?, DART DRIVEN and HONDA'S JAMMIN

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

Chrysler's sales numbers are through the roof. and sales in one state will give you a big surprise
Did GM reveal two new models by mistake?

First Drive: We get behind the wheel of Dodge's no compromise compact car the Dart. Could this be the best equipped new compact car?

 Listen live Saturday June 23rd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE

Talking Tech: Honda's plan to get you out of a Jam.

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 23rd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download











Tuesday, June 19, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BILL FORD, LIGHT WEIGHT BRAKES and CHEVY SS

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

Ford launches a documentary series that helps viewers shift into the world of Green. And Ford's Executive Chairman Bill Ford tells up about the new electric Focus..
Could "Old Money be coming to your new car? And how can an emergency brake cut fuel costs.. All of that when we talk tech.


 Listen live Saturday June 23rd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE

Interior design has become much more important across the automotive industry.. We will take a look at Ward's Autos top ten picks.

Plus Chevy is building a rear drive SS

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST



WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 23rd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download











Monday, June 18, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM DESIGNS CAFARO, HONDA RARE EARTH and LEFT LANE TICKETS

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

GM's  North American passenger  car design director John Carfaro has designed everything from Corvettes to full size trucks now he has put his touch on the recently  revealed Impala.. John will take us inside the world of GM design and detail their new mid size entry and the a fresh face for Chevy. Listen live Saturday June 23rd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live  CLICK HERE
Acura reveals its near luxury car and Honda recycles Rare Earth.

This time its for real Alfa is headed our way we have a new clue that reveals the Game is on. Also headed our way the Lambo SUV and Impaneled Mini!

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

And why driving slow in the left lane you net you a ticket!!  Somewhere a bunch of drivers are cheering.

WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 23rd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download











Friday, June 01, 2012

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: BARRETT-JACKSON'S CRAIG JACKSON, ALPHA COUPE and BRAKES OVERIDDEN

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Its it finally happening? Alfa returning to the US that is ? It looks like a rear drive coupe may be the first new model.And could some of Fiats future plans been inadvertently revealed?

Listen live Saturday June 2nd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live CLICK HERE
Is it possible that a shortage of one Chemical could bring the automotive industry to a halt?

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download or SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
The 2012 Palm beach Barrett-Jackson auction wrapped up and Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson will stop by to talk about the results.

Could a government mandated Brake override system be in your next car or truck? And what's the average price paid for a new vehicle these days?

WIN A SANGEAN HD RADIO RECEIVER
Cruise Control airs live Saturday June 2nd at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live
CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD CRUISE CONTROL RADIO HERE right click to download