Friday, January 24, 2014

CHEROKEE OUTSELLS WRANGLER, WIPER TECH and ELECKTROBITS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Some said the Jeep faithful would hate it thanks to its new face.. Well Jeep has a hit on its hands, the Cherokee is outselling the Wrangler.

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What does the future hold for Nissan , Toyota and Lexus ? We have a peak into the future.

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Talking Tech: The windshield wiper has remained pretty much the same since it was invented, now its getting ready for an infusion of tech.

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Cruise Control airs live Saturday January 25th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live.

One study says nearly all the vehicles on the road will be autonomous by 2050. So who will supply the software to let you sit back and have the car do the driving? We hear about  Elektrobits Urban Electric Vehicle.

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Z28 HIGH PERFORMANCE and HIGH DOLLARS and CMAX SOLAR DEEP DIVE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Chevy prices the Camaro Z28 Sky high and the radio and air conditioning are optional but if you drive one you won't care.

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Ford revealed the C-Max Solar Energi Concept at the CES show and we have the details from
Mike Tinskey, Ford's Global Director of Vehicle electrificiation and infrastructure.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

FORD ALUMINUM TOUGH, HYUNDAI HONCHO SWITCH and JEEP HYBRIDS

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

It was probably the worst keep secret in Detroit.. The new F150 has the auto  industries  first aluminum pickup body.. The quest is it still built Ford tough? Well its got more in common with the battlefield than it does with a soda can and Ford is showing that at its auto show booth.


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Hyundai  Honcho change up,  there's a new CEO in town and a MPG settlement.


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What is inevitable for Jeep ? and what is Mitsubishi juiced up about bringing to the US?

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Cruise Control airs live Saturday January 18th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live.
Plus Nickel gas no more! And an "At the wheel" review of the Lexus 2014 IS-F


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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

AUDI INVESTS, WHO OWNS MODEL E AND THE FIRST V SPORT

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

Audi invests billions into new product.. Their goal , lead the luxury market and beat Mercedes and BMW.

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Who owns the name model E.? Two manufacturers are going to battle over it.The first Cadillac Vsport is sold, the new owner massively overpaid and is real happy about it!

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Talking Tech: It could be the first practical bolt hybrid system for virtually any car? And the big automotive stories of 2013 revisted.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

DETROIT PREVIEW, ASTION MARTIN and AMG team and NEW FIBERGLASS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Detroit Auto Show preview:  We have some details on new models from GMC , Kia and Volvo.

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Teaming up Aston Martin and AMG. Talking Tech: A replacement  for fiberglass and it comes from trees.


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What are the best and the worst cars when it comes to cost per mile?

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Cruise Control airs live Saturday January 18th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live.
PR Disaster: Another Tesla catches on fire. And an "At the wheel " review of the 2014 Jeep Patriot Limited

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

FIRST OFF THE LINE STANG, HONDA VEZEL and SEAWATER FUEL

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Whats happening the first 2015 Mustang off the line? VEZEL rhymes with BEZEL might not be a great name but Honda has big hopes for its tiny crossover.

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Mazda thought the rotary engine was finished now it just might be reborn for a different role. Could Chevy's rear drive sedan production be coming to America?

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Talking Tech : Fuel from Seawater? it could happen.Plus its got over 200 cylinders and goes about 18 miles per hour.

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Wednesday, January 08, 2014

THE VW XL1, JAKE IS BACK and NUMBER 3

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

We start this hour with a close up look at Volkswagen's 260 Mile per gallon XL1. Only 250 will be produced and we spent some time in this futuristic two seater.


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Jake is Back!  The Corvette C7R gets set for its debut and what are engineers adding to the new Stingrays drive train.

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We take a look at Wards's 10 best engines, this year there is quite a mix of technology.

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Cruise Control airs live Saturday January 11th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live.

Reports say the new F 150 will have an aluminum body... Could this be causing a  debut delay?

And what challenges will body shops face when working cars and trucks?

What do you think? Number 3 is coming back to NASCAR is this a good idea?

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Tuesday, January 07, 2014

THE NEW MINI, JAG and AUDI CROSSING OVER

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

The steady stream of crossovers continues with early details of two sporty CUV's from Jag and Audi. Is the brand new Mustang hiding a handy new feature?

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And its next gneration of the classic MINI
design  a new platform , new engines and new
 tech.

Mini's Pat Mckenna joins us with the details on the 2014 model.

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Early in her career she was known as a High Pot.Or high Potential employee now Mary Barra is set to become the CEO of General Motors.. And her background is engineering, not bean counting.

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Monday, January 06, 2014

BLADE GLIDER, MUSTANG 2015 and LEAF ARREST

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

Blade gliders, Delta wings and Lawsuits, Who owns the tech? Will the NSX be getting a  Supra partner in crime?


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And speaking of crime why was a Nissan Leaf driver arrested? What did he steal?

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Cruise Control airs live Saturday January 11th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live.

Plus  we get an up close look at the 2015 Mustang, we are get the details from Steve Ling Ford's North American Marketing Manager.

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Saturday, January 04, 2014

CVIC PRICED, Z06 LEAKED and NO PROBLEM MERCEDES

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

Honda prices the new Civic and sends another model packing. Whats more distracting to a driver than a cell phone?


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Has the Corvette Zo6 been leaked, will it be supercharged or turbo charged?  




Mitsubishi offers the least expensive electric car.

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Mercedes has a way to make problems go away.

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Cruise Control airs live Saturday January 11th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live.

Plus an "At the wheel review" of the  2014 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium

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Thursday, January 02, 2014

MINI INTERIOR MODS, 3D DESIGNER SCANS and SAAB RETURNS

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
We start this hour with another recall of a recall for the Ford Escape.
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The people have spoken and that's why the Mini got interior mods. Talking Tech: 3 D scans are  part of the designers toolbox.

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Will the no pressure zone be the next thing in the showroom? Saab yes Saab will get back to building cars next week.

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Cruise Control airs live Saturday January 4th at 10AM Eastern find out how to listen live.

Plus an "At the wheel" review of the 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude

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