Tuesday, December 29, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SAAB SHUTDOWN ,TINY ENGINES BIG CARS and VICIOUS VALETS

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

SAAB Shutdown: Its the end of the line for yet another brand in 2009. But some of SAAB'S Plans will live on. We'll tell you where.

Buick's is a mark under complete transformation. We'll hear about the new LaCrosse sedan when brand manager Jeanne Merchant is our guest.

Mercedes falls in love with small engines. Could a small four be headed to its S Class and a three cylinder to another popular model?

Car Abuse: What were some valet drivers doing to unsuspecting owners cars?

All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.











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Thursday, December 17, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:COMPACT GLUT, BMW335d, BEST MILLS

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

The EPA and the Government want manufactures to build more small fuel efficient cars, but could this lead to a glut of compacts?
Who builds the best ten engines in North America? The results are in from WARDS
annual awards program and we got them.

What big name Indy racer is headed to NASCAR?


Talking Tech: Why does the latest version of the Infiniti M do the backpedal ?

Plus Ford Syncs even tighter, Tires made from a fruit and Cardboard windshields

All that an at the wheel review of the BMW 335D and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.











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Monday, December 14, 2009

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SAAB SPYKE, PLATE HUNTER and FUTURE COLLECTIBLES

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

Is GM set to Spyke a deal for SAAB?

Porsche cuts the weight and increases the price of one of its new models which also gets a does of lithium.

Talking Tech: Imagine it you will a camera system that can read a license plate and tell instantly if a car is stolen. Sounds like science fiction well its not Mark Windover of ELSAG will give us the details on the Mobile Plate Hunter 900.

And what are some future collectible cars you can buy today?

All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..













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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHEVY CRUZE, FIESTA REVEAL and 70MPG VW

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

GM takes a Cruze, Toyota bows the third gen Sienna and VW rolls out the Final edition of the Beetle as well as a two cylinder 70 MPG concept.
Ford was busy with its 305 HP V6 Mustang and its Fiesta. Speaking of the Fiesta Chantel Lenard, Group Marketing Mgr at Ford will be our guest with details on this small car that offers fun with fuel efficiency.

Plus we will have an update of Chevy's Volt and Toyota's Plug In Prius Hybrid.

All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..











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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM FRITZED, FLUID HYUNDAI and SMARTCABLES

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

GM off the Fritz!! Another week of change at the top of General Motors what does it all mean?

At the LA auto show there were plenty of vehicle reveals including two Fluidic Sculptures from Hyundai.
Talking Tech: How can a automotive good Samaritan gesture end up costing you big bucks? Our guest Alexia Hayes will tell us about a great new product that can keep your ride safe.


Plus the smallest Hybrid and a new set of wheels for the Geeks.

All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..











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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CTS COUPE, KIA BIG CAR and TEXAS PINK VANITY

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

GM releases a two door work of art called the CTS sport coupe.They have
been crashed, crunched and crushed. Which cars came out on top? we will have the results for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top safety picks. Did your car survive?

Big 2010 plans for Kia as in a big new car and big sales.

Need more horsepower? Hows does 135,000 sound? We take a look at the Bloodhound.

Plus Texas Vanity and nine reasons why Nicolas Cage needs to make BIG money

All that at the wheel reviews and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..











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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GOODBYE SAAB, VIPER LAYS IT DOWN and PORSCHE LUGGAGE

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

Is it time to say good bye to yet another automotive brand? The SAAB deal goes bad now what?

Dateline: LAGUNA SECA The Viper SRT10 ACR lays down a big run to recapture the lap record.

Pedals and Frames we'll have an update on how Toyota plans its fixes.

Talking tech: Where will Nissan spray its sell healing paint next?

Plus Camaro 101 and why are some Porsche owners getting free luggage?

An "At the Wheel" review of the GMC Terrain and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.












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