Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts

Sunday, July 27, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MODELS IN MODEL OUT, STREET BEATING HONDA and BLACK BOX INSURANCE

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

Line up Switch ups. What model changes are in store for GM, Ford and Suzuki?

Honda beats the street while exceeding its own sales estimates. And the news from Chrysler. Well not so good.

Talking Tech: A new kind of insurance that charges you based on where and when you drive.

Is it a good idea or an invasion of privacy?

And Rockin down the highway Volvo style

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2008 Cadillac CTS


All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August1st, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, July 07, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:IS IT AMERICAN MADE?, TAKING STOCK at GM and ELBOW ECONOMICS

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

On this Fourth of July weekend we ask what really is an American made car? We will have the results of a recent study that might just open your eyes.

And speaking of American manufactures another bad stock battering week for GM and FORD . Mean while some are saying Chrysler is headed for a cash crunch.

Plus we talk with 3M Car Care's Larry Lavigne about Elbow Grease Economics and some brand new do it yourself products from 3M.

All that and more when we get rolling of this weeks Cruise Control Radio.

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. July 12th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Sunday, June 08, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LOST VALUE SUV'S, RUSSIAN HUMMER'S AND THE HOT ROD POWER TOUR

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

Big SUV's are losing value by the day some dealers won't take them as trades so what do you do if you got one in your driveway?? Well you just might want to hang on to it.

GM slashes truck production and changes its vehicle line up and the future of Hummer is up for discussion. GM may already have a buyer in mind.

The Hot Rod power tour is underway we will talk to two guys hauling some classic muscle you can own.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2009 Ford Fusion

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. June 14th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, May 26, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DRASTIC ACTION AT FORD, ROAD TRIP RIDES and DROWSY DANGER

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

Ford takes drastic action and cuts production to avoid a sea of red ink. What changes are in store? Stay tuned.

Its really over for good : Truck and SUV sales plummet. What will future trucks look like? Ford just might revive an old name plate with fuel efficient power.

The government has just released Mile per gallon ratings for the 2009 VW Jetta TDI diesel and they are significantly lower than the 50 plus MPG mentioned earlier by the manufacturer. We'll check in with Keith Price of Volkswagen and get his response.

Road Trip rides: we take a look at Kelly Blue Books list of the best vehicles to hit the highway.

Drowsy Danger. Important news for this holiday weekend about how to avoid dozing off behind the wheel.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2009 VW Jetta Sportswagon

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast.

http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday May 31st, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, April 28, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FORD PROFITS, LOW DOLLAR GAS SAVER and CAFE FAST LANE

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

Ford logs a great and profitable quarter . Have they completed their financial turn around or are more roadblocks ahead?

Its one of least expensive and most effective ways of increasing both your fuel mileage and safety. Checking your tire pressure is now more important than ever. Michelin's Doug Girvin will be by to tell us tips on tire safety.

New CAFE rating are set to hit the fast lane what will this mean to you and what will it cost?

And Honda develops a device to assist walking.

Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday May 3rd, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, April 07, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GETTING DOWNSIZED,THE SPORTY TOYSUBIE and 2383 MPG

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

Downsizing is the hot word in the auto industry. We're not talking about staff cuts but vehicle size. How will this impact the bottom line?

Toyota's getting sporty with a Subaru engine. Whats the deal with this rear drive two seater?
Maybe you are impressed with your hybrids mileage or just happy your getting 20 plus miles to the gallon.. Well hold on. What if you go 2383 MPG. That's what happened at the Shell Eco Challenge held his weekend in California. Shell's Mark Singer will be our guest with a live report.

TALKING TECH: Blind spot elimination. Ford's announced two new piece of technology to get rid of this safety problem.

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday April 19th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:THE SEBRING PROBLEM , ECOBOOSTand HYUNDAI'S HIGH ROLLER

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

The Sebring Problem: Is it a name of a new action adventure movie? No its the reason Chrysler thinks its sedans are not selling.

And if its Halo dims could one super car roll off into history?

Its a new beginning for Hyundai; We preview their premium rear drive luxury car set to be revealed at this weeks Detroit Auto show.

Get Boosted: How is Ford going to pull V8 power from four and six cylinder engines while at the same time increasing MPG and reducing C02? Dan Kapp, Director of Advanced Research and Engineering at Ford is our guest.

Talking Tech: You have heard of Ethanol and Bio Diesel but what about Bio Gasoline?
Can you really make Gas from waste greases, animal fats and even algae?

Plus we have some info on new models revealed at the Detroit Auto show.

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday January 19th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon.
Call in 1 877 977 6100

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIGGEST AUTO STORIES OF 2007 PART2, MAZDA FURAI and THE E85 CORVETTE

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

There was no shortage of automotive industry action in 2007.On this last Cruise Control Show of 2007 we'll run down some of the biggest stories we covered

Has 2007 filled your pockets with cash? If so you might be interested in laying down some green at the upcoming Barret Jackson auction. The first off the line models of some hot Detroit Iron are crossing the block for great causes.

Feel the Foo- RYE. Mazda rolls out a Hotter than Heck concept that has get this a screaming three rotor rotary with 450 horses.

Corvette is celebrating 30 years of pacing Indy and this week they announced two new models to celebrate.

Going ECOMOTIVE is this little diesel powered car from Spain a vision of future US compacts?

And Talking Tech: Powering up Fords Power Wall..

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday January 5th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100

Monday, July 02, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: FOCUS, FOCUS, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND NO CAFE BREAK

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

CHIP FOOSE live next week July 7th 11AM to 12 Noon
http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for details to hear on the web.

Ford Focuses on the small car market . Will this revamped
and improved 2008 car bring in the sales?

We have all done at one time or another, driving when you
are sleep impaired can have serious consequences. We have
the results of a new GMAC study and some safety tips.

Is congress ready for an early CAFE before the break?

Greening up is as easy as 123d at BMW. 52 miles per gallon
and performance too!

And we drive a big 300 C Chrysler with diesel power. How
did we do in the MPG department? You will have to stay tuned.

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/for more information.
To find out how to listen live on Saturday July 7Th from 10AM
to 12 NOON Eastern time.

Toll Free Call In Number1 877 977 6100

Monday, June 04, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: ETHANOL AT SPEED, NHRA SOLD and FORD REAR DRIVE

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

Ethanol has been in the news lately from powering every
car in last weeks Indy 500, to one solution for reducing
our dependency of imported oil. Tom Slunecka Executive
Director of The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council
will bring us up to date on the latest developments for this
renewable clean fuel.

NHRA the sanctioning body of professional drag racing has
been sold.. What will this mean to race fans?

In this weeks "Talkin Tech" feature we look a gas saving belt
drive steering system headed to market in the 2008 model

Plus we'll talk with Andreas Nilsson design manager in the
advanced design studio at Ford Motor Company.Andreas was
the lead on Ford's bold rear drive Interceptor preformance sedan.

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/for more
information. To find out how to listen live on Saturday
June 9th from10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time.

Toll Free Call In Number1 877 977 6100

Monday, February 12, 2007

TAURUS REBORN, GM'S SUICIDAL ROBOT AND CALIFORNIA PICKS ON DIESELS

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

Enter this weeks giveaways. For details go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com/contests.cfm

VW shows off may of its new clean Diesels at a recent summit but is California already making the emission requirements to hard to meet?

Did GM go too far with its Suicidal Robot Superbowl ad ? Why are some groups very upset?

Ford has decided to revive the recently retired Taurus name plate. Is this a good idea? Robert Parker, Car Marketing Manager for Ford will be our guest and explain the nameplate switcheroo.

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. To find out how to listen live on Saturday February 17th from 10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number 1 877 977 6100

Monday, January 29, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: DIETER'S DIESELS, TUNDRA PRICING and GAS SAVING WINDSHIELDS

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:

Enter this weeks giveaways. Including a hard cover edition of Deuce:75 Years of the 32' Ford for details go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com/contests.cfm

Dieter and Diesels, both were the talk of the town this week at the Washington DC auto show. There were plenty of new Diesel product announcements and we will have all of the details.

Why does one group want manufactures to steer clear of all hands free in car devices?

Toyota announces pricing on all 31 models of its new Tundra pickup trucks Yes that's all 31 models.

On this week's "talkin tech" segment how can a new type of windshield save you gas? Plus Michelin retires the Military and Shell shoots for big dollars.

"At the wheel reviews" of The Range Rover HSE and The Ford Edge

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information.

To find out how to listen live on Saturday February 3rd from 10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number 1 877 977 6100