Friday, June 27, 2014

GM PICKUP REDO, RETURN OF THE HONDA S2000? and GPS WITHOUT SATELLITES

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

GM goes on the offensive and announces changes to its pickup trucks, that so far have had a less than exciting response in the truck market.

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Texting and driving can get you jail time in one European country . Is Honda bringing back the S2000 as an NSX light?

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Talking Tech: GPS with out satellites? How about a Quantum Compass? And the electric edition of the Kia Soul is getting ready for its biggest market, the US. We take a look at the range and the technology for this all electric vehicle.
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All that and whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

HELLCAT CHALLENGER, TALKING INNOVATIONS and IMPALA STARTS and STOPS

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

Sergio Marchionne wants you to buy a new Hellcat Challenger Hot Rod but there's one model he wished you wouldn't purchase cause he loses almost 15,000 dollars on each one.

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Talking Tech: Plenty of innovation at Japan's SAE conference we have some top picks. How soon will we see some of these innovations in showrooms?
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Plus Impala stops and starts SAAB production is suspended and which is the most dangerous city for pedestrians?

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

ENDLESS RECALLS, JAGS RESTO PROJECT and BMW'S ELECTRIC CRUSH

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
2014 is the Summer of Recalls, with more vehicles from GM , RAM , TOYOTA even Suzuki getting called back to dealers is this the new normal for the auto industry? And who will pay the price? One auto engineer thinks he know who.

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BMW puts the crush on some electric cars but most people are not to upset about it. Talking Tech: GM will require you to buckle up before you can put it in gear?

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Its pretty common, an auto restoration project that sits around half finished..
Well  Jaguar is motivated to finish a project they started in 1963!  Plus the Lincoln Navigator and the Mustang get priced and Mazda sells out.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

200 SALES SUCCESS, NISMO 370Z and FORD'S FUSION ENERGI

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Chrysler has a huge sales launch for its 200 sedan and there are plenty of hybrids in store for the Chrysler line up.. Hopefully they will be more successful then their first hybrid models. Do remember them?

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Nissan suprises its Z fans with the Nismo 370Z and its got an automatic!




Cadillac prices the ATS coupe and offers a deal to its dealers on the ELR

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Porsche gets a law suit and tells its dealers to stay away from Tigers

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All that an "At the Wheel" review of the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi plug in hybrid and more a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

SUMMER OF RECALLS, VW HITS A PERFECT 10, BUICK PLAYS IT SAFE

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
The Summer of recalls continues at GM with more than 20 millions cars involved worldwide. GM
gets a big fine and a lot of ongoing government supervision..

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Talking Tech: VW hits the number 10 when it comes to transmission speeds. Is this the end of the automatic gears wars or will we see even more speeds?

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Buick gets ahead of the pack when it comes to safety.

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Is one company ready to take on the EPA when it comes to MPG testing? And an "At the wheel" review of the Kia luxury sedan the K900

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Friday, June 13, 2014

FCA FIVE YEAR PLANS, HIGH HORSEPOWER CAYMAN and BMW DELIVERS THE I3

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Its called FCA or Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. we take a look at this manufacturers five year plan with brand consolidations, plug in Mini vans and new models from Alfa Romeo. Are the sales estimates obtainable or impossible?

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Ford is building a one of a kind 50th anniversary edition Mustang convertible.. And they have a great reason.. Plus was all the those warnings about the Raptor's demise just a wee bit premature?

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Porsche has some high horsepower plans for the Cayman.. But will it overshadow the 911 big dog?

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BMW delivers on the I3, Audi's new diesel, And what will Putin be driving to all his official events?
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Thursday, June 12, 2014

NO MORE KEYS?, SMART TIRES and WHAT MAKES INSURANCE GO SKY HIGH?

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Could GM's ignition switch woes lead to the key going the way of the engine crank?
Subaru is set to rework its boxer engine for more power and better MPG

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Chrysler announces its using a new Michael Jackson song to pitch summer Jeep sales.

Talking Tech: Tires are getting smarter they know when they need to be replaced and when they are overloaded.We have the tech on this story.

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Plus what causes you to pay more or less for your car insurance? InsuranceQuotes.com just released a
study on that topic and Laura Adams will join us with the results.
 
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All that and more a whole lot more when we get rolling on this edition of Cruise Control Radio

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

NISSAN MURANO, HONDA ROBOT TECH and X6 COMPEITION

On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson
Next at the top: Fords CEO transition plan  is underway could this be the smoothest gear change in the history of the automotive industry?

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Talking Tech: Honda using Robot technology for future cars. Is ASIMO its human like robot in the drivers seat?
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The BMWX6 is a cross between a performance sedan and a high riding SUV.. hard to believe but another manfacturer is going to offer some competition. But it won't come from Mclaren they say no to SUV's.

Helio finds out the bad side of Twitter..

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And we will take a deep dive into the brand new 2015 third generation Nissan Murano with our guest Scott Pak. This highly styled cross over will be built in the USA.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

GM RE-ENGINEERED, MUSTANG LINE LOCKED and SELF WASHING CARS

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

GM reworks its engineering department after its ignition switch recall, what does this mean for the industry and how will engineering issues get to top management?

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Is it order time for you? Ford's 2015 Mustang order guide is out and there are several interestion
options including one that will put smoke in your eyes. Ford locks up burnout fans with this new feature.

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Talking Tech: No work at the Car Wash! Picture a world where your car washes itself.. Nissan says it could happen.



When Fisker comes back it might not be called Fisker. Plus when will Garlits try again bid for an electrifiying 200 MPH run?

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

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