Tuesday, August 26, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTE EXECS, ZR1 UP CLOSE and MICHELIN PS2'S

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

We are on the road and live at one of the biggest gatherings of Corvettes in the world. Corvettes at Carlisle! Once again we are going to celebrate the history and latest developments of Americas' Sports Car.You are going to get the goods direct from team Corvette Members about the latest in design for the 2009 Corvette exterior, interior and production.


He has got one of the best Jobs in the world. Tom Wallace is in charge of the total design, engineering, production, budget and pricing of GM's performance cars. Tom will be our guest with information on the 2009 Corvette lineup and will share some ideas about future Corvettes.

Plus the ZR1 gets a set of some of the most high tech tires ever produced. We will hear for Michelin's Lee Willard lead tire development engineer for the Pilot PS2. What makes it grip and handle so well?

And we'll from Team Corvette members current and former Bowling green plant managers Paul Graham and Will Cooksey

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 30Th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DRIVING THE ZR1 CORVETTE , STS TURBOS , CARLISLE VETTE FEST

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

We are on the road and live at one of the biggest gatherings of Corvettes in the world..Corvettes at Carlisle!
Once again we are going to celebrate the history and latest developments of Americas' Sports Car.

Lance Miller of Carlisle Events will be by to talk about unique ways this event is bringing together Corvette fans. What's it like to have a ZR1 as your everyday car? Harlan Charles Corvette Marketing manager will be here to give us the details on his ride and the latest information on the full 2009 line up.

How can you boost you current Vettes performance? How about a rear mounted turbo system. Yes youheard right turbos mounted on the rear of the Corvette. Rick Squires VP of research and development for STS turbo will be our guest.

Plus we'll from other Team Corvette members about the latest details on the 2009 line up including the C6 coupe and convertible, the Z06 and the ZR1. Including Peter Davis interior design director and Art Spong Corvette brand quality manager.

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 30Th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, August 18, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MOTORAMA REVISTED, FORD'S KA and JAMES BOND and TROY TREPANIER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

A sunny day with plenty of shiny sheet metal. On this hour of Cruise Control we'll take you to two of the biggest car events of the year the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Pebble Beach Courcors D'Elegance.

But first due high gas prices a lot of you are driving less. Turns out its kinda a good news,bad news situation. We will explain.

Two small Fords get set to roll and one might be driven by none other than James Bond.

More than fifty years ago, General Motors’ traveling Motorama showcased dramatic concept “Dream Cars” as interpretations of future automobile design. Today it will once again be shown in all its glory at the Pebble Beach Courcors D'Elegance. GM design Historian Brian Baker will be our guide.

And then we are off to the 14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise where we will hear from Cruise Grand Marshall Troy Trepanier owner of Rad Rides by Troy. He is one of the most accomplished and busiest custom car designers builder racer. He's got alot of irons in the fire and we are going to hear about all of them.

Next Week our Annual Two Hour Corvette Special from Corvettes at Carlisle

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 23rd, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Sunday, August 17, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CARBON NEUTRAL NASCAR, CHALLENGER FACTORY DRAG CAR and ROLLING WIFI

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

There's just a few weeks of Summer left but there's no shortage of car culture events and today on Cruise Control we are bringing in guests from across the country to fill you on the latest information.

But first we'll take look at whats been going on in Traverse City Michigan. Its called the 2008 Management Briefing Seminars. A bland boring name for a big confab of Auto Executives. But there was plenty of new model information, high tech predictions and even a little bit of sniping between manufacturers.

Then its off to Michigan International Speedway for the Carfax 250.We will hear how Carfax neutralized carbon emissions for the event, plus some of the latest issues used car buyers should be concerned with.

Next we are off the 14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise where Mopars Sunil Lahoti will give us the goods on the Challenger factory Drag Car. A true quarter mile drag car you can buy direct from the factory. Plus He'll stick around and fill us in on Chrysler's Uconnect system that brings the web to your car or truck

Next Week our Annual Two Hour Corvette Special from Corvettes at Carlisle

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 23rd, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: USED CARS THAT COST MORE THAN NEW, TESLA HIRES and PACKARD RETURNS?

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

Dependability: its a word that's important to car buyers and vehicle manufacturers. The good news is its getting better across the board.
Why are some car buyers paying more for a used car than a new one?

Electric News: Tesla sparks up its corporate line up with some auto industry vetrens
and the Misubishi MiVee gets a US try out.

New President.. New Car what will the new commander in chief be riding in 2009.We have a sneek peek at the big mans new ride.

And why is one group trying to sell off the Packard brand name?

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 16th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, August 11, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:2009 MODEL NEWS, HIGH COST HYBRID CADDY and ROUSH RIPOFF?

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

It's hard to believe but the 2009 model year is about to begin and we have the skinny
on some 09's from Ford, Subaru , VW and Toyota.

And speaking of 2009's the Caddy Escalade Hybrid gets ready to roll out with a big price tag.

Plus Chrysler releases two safety systems that can help you avoid an accident on the highway or even in a parking lot. Steve Buckley Senior Technical Specialist for Active Chassis Controls Integration will be our guest on our "Talking Tech segment

Roush Ripoff?? why is one unhappy customer upset with the cat in the hat.?

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2008 Pontiac AWD Vibe

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 16th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHRYSLER TATA TEAM UP, HUMBLING HUMMER and MG RETURNS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

One Year and counting: Chrysler's management looks back over the first year since Cerberus took control. And could a Tata team up and a Fiat Friendship be in the cards at Chrysler?

Is GM getting ready to put HUMMER on the block? Some dealers think the answer is yes.

The MG returns but this time it just might be ahead of its time.

In the mood for leasing a vehicle? Your options just took a bit hit this week.

Plus, Mercedes A and B class, Future Mercuries and the Toyota Winglet.

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2008 Porsche Boxster S



All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 9th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Sunday, August 03, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: HARD TO GET FLEX AND MINI,SUMMER HITS and GREENEST MACHINES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

The Dog Days of Summer hit the auto industry, this time even Toyota is down. But which manufacturer has seen its sales jump.

Ford Flex and the Mini Cooper: Two vehicles dealers just can't get into the showroom we will have the details why.

Who is Top of the Green Machine? We'll have the results of a Kelly Blue Book study.

And is the new Camaro a MPG champion? plus the redesigned Audi A4 gets a price and better mileage.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2008 Ford Focus SES with Sync

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 9th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100