Showing posts with label HYBRID. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HYBRID. Show all posts

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, June 02, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM AND TOYOTA HYBRID TEAM UP,PORSCHE GTS AND FIAT 500

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

They are hybrid competitors. But could they become hybrid team mates? Is GM going to produce Prius Hybrids?

Thanks to stratoshereric gas prices we have seen a seismic segment shift in what vehicle buyers are looking for. What’s selling and what is sitting? We’ll have the details.

Could buying GM’s new plug in Volt. Give your wallet a nice charge?

We get an up close look at the Porsche Cayenne GTS. And get this it’s got a 6 speed Manual!

Plus a Fiat 500 SUV? Fords new Festiva gets closer to production and Maxima USA roll out.

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2009 BMW M6 Convertible

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. June 7th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PICKUP CHANGE UP, ELECTRIC CAR SPARKS FLY and AIR CLEANING ENGINES

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

The Changing Pickup: What manufacturer is dropping its current large pickup and teaming up with a domestic manufacturer do to CAFE pressures?

And the Ram goes hybrid.. Dodge announces its first hybrid pickup.

Sparking a law suit: Two futuristic electric car manufacturers head to court..

Where is Honda sending some of its US built vehicles?

And Talking Tech: And engine that actually cleans the air we breathe.

Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the 2008 Chevy Malibu and the Audi A3

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 26th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Sunday, April 20, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:SERVICE ONLY, STAYING WITH GAS and NANO FORD

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

Service Only : Why you might not be able to buy a car or truck at some Chrysler dealerships. and a bleak profit outlook for the Pentastar group.

Sticking with Gas: We'll take a look at why one panel of experts thinks gasoline not other fuels or electricity will power vehicles for many years to come.

TALKIN TECH: How will FORD get the weight out and increase MPG without sacrificing safety?

And Resto Bugs: Who did Volkswagen turn to when they needed a fleetof restored vintage VeeDub bugs?

Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid and the Infiniti M45

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 26th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MORE NOISE PLEASE, VW RACING TDI'S,HYBRID GARBAGE TRUCKS

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

Pump UP the volume: For years the state and local governments have been trying to quiet down cars. Why are they now mandating that they get louder?

VW' s new clean diesels are going to be fast and green. How do they intend to communicate that message? Clark Campbell their Motor sports Manager will be by to talk about the brand new TDI Cup Race Series.

Talking Tech: We get Spray Guided. No we are not headed to the paint booth but rather taking a look at a new efficient engine design.

Toyota breaks a sales record that they are not to happy about

Plus a price for the BMW X6 and Volvo's Hybrid Garbage Truck.

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

Sunday, July 15, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: DRIVING INDY, HYBRID FEST and FILM vs.PAINT

On this hour of Cruise Control Radio with Fred and Les:
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Are you headed to Hybrid fest? Its sort
of the Woodstock for hybrid owners. We
will fill you in on group called the
Hyper milers!

Talking Tech: Why some think film will replace paint on
certain parts and pieces.

Have you ever wondered what it would be live to drive in
the Indy 500? How do you learn the ropes on your way to
becoming a professional race car driver? And what is it like
to have a Indy winner as your b oss? Jeff Simmons driver
of the Number 17 Team Ethanol Indy Car which is part of the
Rahal Letterman Racing team will be our guest .

Plus an At the Wheel Review of a Volvo that features a v8 and Bliss!

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/for more information.
Find out how to listen live on Saturday July 21st from10 AM to
12 NOON Eastern time.Toll Free Call In Number1 877 977 6100

Monday, July 09, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: SMART EARTH, TWIN FORDS' and CHERY CHRYSLER'S

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

It was the biggest live event ever put together. We are
talking about LIVE EARTH the concert against global
warming. We will have the story about how two vehicle
manufactures are used the event to launch clean air
campaigns.

Chrysler and Chery make it official there will be
Chinese cars rolling down US highways. We will tell you
why the executives think this is a win win.

Congratulations are in store at Ford they are having
twins, Turbos that is we have the scoop on their eco
friendly high output power train that's already green
lighted.

Can you name the car or truck considered to be the
most American made? We will take a look at a new
study from Cars.com

Plus an at the wheel review of the Mercury Mariner
Hybrid SUV.

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information
find out how to listen live on Saturday July 14Th from 10AM to
12 NOON Eastern time.

Toll Free Call In Number 1 877 977 6100

Saturday, June 23, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: POWERTRAIN OFFENSIVE, LIGHT'EM UP and ULTRA CAPACITY

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

Chrysler Announces a POWERTRAIN OFFENSIVE. Will
it include Diesels, Hybrids or redesigned engines with new
technology? Perhaps its all of the above.

Seeing is Believing we will take a look at some ways you can
improve what you see when you are driving. Fred Snow of
Hella is our guest to tell us new headlight technology and an
aftermarket tire pressure system.

Plus Talking Tech: How could Ultra capacitors revolution
Hybrid vehicles making them lighter and less expensive?

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

To find out how to listen live on Saturday June 30Th
from 10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time.

Toll Free Call In Number1 877 977 6100

Monday, June 11, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: GM E FLEX, TWEAKED TWO SOME and HYBRID MILESTONE

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

GM reveals a hint about the future of its E Flex electric
drive system. We will let you know why we think the Volt
plug in is a go for production.

It's a tweaked two some. We get the details on two vehicles
that have been tweaked to perfection by factory engineers.

Sales milestones:Its Happy Hybrid time Toyota and its Prius
and GM celebrates millions of shifts.

And what device might disappear from your cars dashboard?
Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the Kia Spectra and Rondo

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/for more information.
To find out how to listen live on Saturday June 16Th from
10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time.

Toll Free Call In Number1 877 977 6100

Sunday, June 10, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: CHALLENGE X, INITIAL QUALITY and HYBRID GOODBYE

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

How did a group of students from Mississippi State university
get an fuel economy increase of 45 percent out of the Chevy
Equinox?

We will have the details of The Challenge X including hydraulic
hybrids and ultra capacitors.

JD Power and Associates has just released its Initial Quality
Study for 2007 and one domestic manufacturer is very happy.

JD Power and Associates Executive Director Joseph Ivers will be
out guest with a look at the studies results and trends. And he will
answer the question if its a good idea to buy a first year of a production
vehicle.

And why is Honda killing off the Accord Hybrid and what will replace
it in their line up?

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

To find out how to listen live on Saturday June 16Th from
10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time.

Toll Free Call In Number1 877 977 6100

Monday, June 04, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:40 YEARS OF HMM, TUNDRA TROUBLE and REAR DRIVE FORD

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

40 years of HMMMMMM. Mazda's pistonless engine
makes a milestone.

Trouble on Tundra's horizon. Toyota's big pickup has a
big problem we will tell you why some owners might be headed
back to their dealers

Is Ford getting ready for a new rear drive car? A sedan from
the land down under has been spotted in Motown..

We told you last week about New York City switching over to
a 100 percent hybrid taxi fleet in the next few years. This week
we wil chat with Gil Portalatin manager of Hybrid Integration at
Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering Department about
the new 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.

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

To find out how to listen live on Saturday June 9th from
10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time. Toll Free Call In Number
1 877 977 6100

Friday, June 01, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: SATURDAY JUNE 2ND

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO SATURDAY JUNE 2ND
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We have a jam packed GREEN show this week! The first hour features an interview with Andreas Nillsson Ford's design manager in the advanced design studio. Andreas is the chief designer of the muscular Ford Interceptor concept.Which is a look into what we might be seeing in the future from the Blue oval folks.

The second hour finds us talking to Gill Portalatin manager of hybrid integration for Ford. He'll tell us about the 2008 Ford Hybrid Escape.

And then we will get the latest info on E85 Ethanol from Tom Slunecka Executive Director of the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council . Plus the
Mazda rotary engine celebrates 40 years of HMM. Toyota Tundra trouble and plenty more. Tune in for trivia contest giveaways. Cruise Control Radio is also available
by podcast on Itunes and other sites.
Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information.


Wednesday, May 30, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: DIESEL or HYBRID and HONDA"S INDY ENGINE

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

If your like me you can't wait for the new hybrid and
clean diesel models to hit the US Market. But we wanted to
know which will be more popular in the next 5 years? Diesel
or Gas/Electric Hybrids? Will will have some interesting
study results.

During the 91st running of the Indy 500 all 33 cars were
powered by the same engine. We figured its time to take
a closer look at the Honda V8 Indy engine program. Honda's
TE McHale will is our guest.

NYC City proposes a 100 percent hybrid Taxi Fleet and
Ford teams up with Harley once again.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2007 Dodge Hemi Magnum

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/for more information.
To find out how to listen live on Saturday June 2nd from
10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time.
Call In Number1 877 977 6100

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST:Plug In Fuel Cell, BMW M3 Power, Ford Flex

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

Its a Hybrid It's a Fuel Cell, It's a plug in hybrid, and It's a Ford that you might drive one day.

BMW powers up the M3 we will have the details about what's under the hood.

The New York Auto Show is coming and we Have the full list of concepts that will be on display.

Minivan No more. Its a boxy crossover called the FLEX and its headed for dealers.

You probably remember some of his great creations Copper Head, Crazy Horse and Sergent Rock. Now Stacy David is back with a new show Gearz we will have the details and Stacy will be our guest discussing some of his new projects.

All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. Go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com for more information.To find out how to listen live on Saturday March 31 ST from 10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number 1 877 977 6100.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST: GM IN THE BLACK?,TRAFFIC TOOLS, STREET LEGAL SPEED

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

Good News for GM they actually made money in the fourth quarter of 2006 and reduced their losses for the year significantly. But now there is a new round of sales incentives.

Who like driving their car of truck in traffic? We sure don't so we'll take a look at two new ideas for limiting your time in jams and at red lights.

Its Official the Impala SS is the new Chevy of choice for NASCAR we hear when its making its track debut.

In this weeks talkin tech segment: Could a blast of air make hybrids even more efficient?

Plus the youngest fuel cell owner, Mazda goes Carting and Unlimited Legal Speed on the Street.

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2007 VW GTI Four Door

Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information.To find out how to listen live on Saturday March 24 TH from 10AM to 12 NOON Eastern time CLICK HERE Call In Number 1 877 977 6100