CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: THE PT IS GONE, THE SUPER SLS and THE TWO CYLINDER FIAT

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

A piece of retro automotive history comes to an end. The last PT Cruiser rolled off the line in Mexico we'll take a look at the history of this mini cruiser.

Hand crafted performance. The Mercedes AMG SLS is truly an amazing super car. We will get the inside story of this gull winged wonder from MB's William Vetter. How long did it take to develop and what are some of the high end options? Was it really going to be the next generation Viper?

Talking Tech: Fiat shows off its two cylinder engine for the Fiat 500. What would Americans think of that?

All that, our " At the wheel reviews of some latest new cars and trucks and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIA NUMBER NAMES, CURVE CONTROL and THE LAST VIPER

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

Is Kia getting ready to scrap its vehicle names for letters and numbers. Which do you prefer?
The next gen Land Rover gets unveiled with two less doors and a lot better MPG.

You have heard of Cruise Control but how about Curve Control.

No its not a diet or exercise routine


but a new safety system debuting on the 2011 Ford Explorer.Tony Rendi gets us up to speed.

Lutz goes Lotus and the last Viper of this generation gets customized by its owner.

All that and an "At the wheel review of the VW TDI Cup edition Jetta and whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: SPORTY COMMUTERS, CAN"T GET ENOUGH CROSSOVERS and VOLT NUMBERS

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

There are plenty of sporty and efficient two seat sport cars set to hit the market. With Small gas, hybrid and diesel power plants are these rides not only fun but great everyday commuter cars?

GM GOALS : The General can't build enough crossovers so they are taking an unique step to up their capacity and also setting a big number for first year Volt Sales.

The folks at Tesla are smiling about this weeks IPO stock offer and GM readies for their with a Global product biltz

Plus a Cummins powered Mini and Slow hand gets his wish for more cylinders.

All that, our "At the wheel reviews of Audi Q7 TDI and RAM 2500 HEAVY DUTY pickup and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control.









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SPORTY MPG, BARN FINDS and DECHROMED

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

MPG Challenge : Honda prices its sporty two seat CR-Z hybrid but Hyundai leaks details on a sporty efficient model that saves even more gas.

Tired of chrome? Audi may have a new line of models just for you.

Record Breakers: One fast SEMI and one frugal Mustang.

We have all heard the rumors of the untouched classic found in a barn. Well one group wants to find the 20 best barn finds in the country. Miles Morris will explain.

And talking tech: Could one state require you to run commercials on the back of your car?

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









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: IPO FEVER , BMW'S NEW PRODUCTS and AUDI PIKES

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

IPO fever: Tesla issues stock and GM and Chrysler make plans. Initial Public offerings from young upstarts and old hands.

We drive the brand new JEEP Grand Cherokee.. It has to be the most important Chrysler vehicle released in a long time.

Talking tech: Audi decided to eliminate one component to save weight during the Pikes Peak hill climb.. Its the driver!!

There's so much going on at BMW, new models , new technology a completely new 5 Series that's sold out. So we figured we would invite Martin Birkmann head of BMW product planning to be our guest to fill us in and that's exactly what he is going to do.

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









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW JETTA , WHEEL CLEAN and HONDA LIGHTNING

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

We start this hour with a bit of good news. One manufacturer is so busy they are not doing a summer shutdown and another is bringing a new plant on line.

If one report is correct one current super car started out a another model.

Cleaning your aftermarket wheel has always been a choice especially when it come to brake dust. We'll hear about a new product that save time and elbow grease. Armour All's James Cable is our guest.

Plus the Volkswagen Jetta grows, The Odyssey gets struck by lightning and a BMW gets frozen.

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









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RAM BRAND, FERRARI 9-3 and FIESTA FRENZY

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

A little bit of Ferrari flair is getting mixed into the sheet metal stylings of the new SAAB 9-3

Fiesta Frenzy: The future Ford compact owners are still waiting to take delivery

Chrysler recently made RAM TRUCKS a brand of its own. So why did they drop Dodge from the sides of their full size pickups? Or maybe they are still Dodges.. Marissa Hunter Ram Marketing Director will be our guest she'll brings us up to date on everything RAM.

And who owned the largest private collection of cars in the world? Let's just say it was a guy used to picking things up.

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









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 9MILLION DOLLAR CORVETTE, 8 SPEED AUTO, AUTO GOOGLE

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

When a 53 thousand Dollar Corvette worth 9 million? When GM gives one away !! Of course.

We told you 8 speed automatics were coming to BMW. When now one domestic manufacturer is getting into that game as well..

And speaking of getting in to the game Google continues to make inroads into the world of automotive electronics. We'll let you know how.

And what were some of the most fuel efficient vehicles from 1984 till today.. Cruise Control Van? Nahhhh.

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: MINI SAAB, FLEX LEDS and LEXUS FLICKS

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

Could SAAB and BMW be teaming up on a new "Mini "project? and Could two hot performance sedans be going Diesel?

Talking Tech: Could flexible LED's be the next big thing when it comes to car lighting? It already got a workout at Lemans.

And Mercedes Stretches, The heat is off when it comes to wiper fluid and Lexus gives one of its models "The flick"

All that and an "At the wheel" review of the 201o Land Rover LR4 and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control










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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO:MERC FINAL DAYS, SALEEN REVEALED and GEN Y NOT INTERESTED

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

Its true! plans were finalized this week for the shut down of the iconic Mercury brand.. And it looks like Lincoln might be getting a small car originally intended for Merc.

Mustang news: Is Carol Shelby getting out of the hot rod mustang business? And we'll have the details of a brand new SALEEN reveal.

Has the Internet cooled Generation Y's interest in cars? And what does this mean for the future of the car industry and all gear heads?

And Heel... Toe right in your living room? Could be, one performance manufacturer is going into the gaming business.

"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..










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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DOUBLE DIGIT SALES, FORD PARTS.COM and ZOE RENAULT

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

The Economy is still off track, but things are looking up for the car companies with double digit sales jumps. Who is winning the battle? Stay tuned.

TALKING TECH: One of the heaviest parts of your vehicle is the seats. But one manufacturer has a plan the lighten the load with some new technology.

Plus the latest crash results for some brand new SUV'S

Now you can shop for over 280,000 Ford parts right from your computer. We'll tell you about Fords brand new electronic parts site.


And what in the world to do about ZOE... ZOE RENAULT that is.
"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..










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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MERC KILLED, FIVE ON SALE and NO MORE BANGLE BUTT

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

Is one manufacturer getting ready to administer a "Top Kill" to a 71 year old brand?

The 2011 BMW 5 series hits the showrooms in a couple of days we'll look at the new design and technology. Thank goodness the Bangle butt has vanished.

The Chevy volt has not even been released but already designers are talking about a 2.0 version with some interesting engine choices.

Talking Tech: Can a four cylinder mini be made to sound like a v8.. Well yes it can we'll tell you how.

Plus Cool Cheap Rides, Unfit Drivers and Canadians willing to forgo sex for cars..

"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RETRO SAAB, MOPAR TV and SUBARU BADGES

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

First it was he Mini, then the Fiat 500.. Could yet another retro European car be set for a comeback?

Merit Badge: Dodge reveals its speed and agility logo and Subaru shows off custom loyalty badges.

In car TV used to be pretty shaky. Usually the signal would fade away every time you turned the corner and that big boomerang antenna never looked cool even on a Limo. Well now the folks at Mopar have a solution that satisfies passengers with over twenty Channels of entertain , news and sports. We will get the details from Mopar's Tom Poulson.

And since you might be hitting the road this holiday weekend we'll have the details on one wesite that offers up to date highway traffic information.

Plus: Hey baby what's your sign? Its question you'll be able to ask your Sync equipped Ford in the future.

"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM PROFITS, FOUR CYLINDERS SHINE and BIMMERFEST

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

GM Announces a profit.. Its first in a long time. Are they out of the woods is a IPO in the near future?

Does Chrysler have a hit on its hands before it gets to the showrooms?

The CTS Coupe gets Priced and Honda Delays its new Civic

Bimmer fans unite! We'll have a live report from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. BMW's Dave Buchko is at to 2010 Bimmerfest surrounded by Bavaria's best.

Plus Four cylinders climb the sales charts and Daimler has Cars to go.

"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: EXOTIC DRIVES, SLS MERCEDES and SHUTTER AND BUZZ

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

The Ford Flex goes for high end luxury and could your next F150 have a V6 that's more powerful than your V8?

Jag and Land Rover talk hybrids and diesels.

We drive some of the newest exotic and not so exotic cars and trucks in Bear country. The Mercedes SLS Gull wing super car gets our review.

And we Talk Tech with with GM shuttering and Electrics Buzzing.

"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FACTORY ORDERS, DIESEL 5 SERIES and HISTORIC MERCEDES DAMAGE

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

Have it your way, really. Looks like the number of American consumers ordering cars from the factory has dwindled. BMW want to change that, and we'll tell you how they are going to do it. Plus another diesel is set for the US fleet.

It's more for less when it comes to the brand new Grand Cherokee.

Red hot Hyundai announces one vehicle it won't build and one that might go into US production And a piece Mercedes history gets damaged is a bizarre robbery attempt.


"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..









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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: LEAF ORDERS, FUTURE DRIVE and COLLECTOR CAR HOLIDAY

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

HERE COMES THE LEAF! Nissan starts taking orders for its all electric vehicle today. But maybe your not ready to invest in the new electric tech. Well now you have another more short term option.

The 2000's saw a tremendous amount of change
and advancement when it comes to cars and trucks. But what will we be driving in 2021. What will the driving experience be like and could your smart phone do all t
he thinking for your brand new ride? To get a look into the future we'll hear from Michelin Industrial Designer Ben Ebel.

Plus Collector Cars get their own national holiday, Porsche uncorks the hottest 911 yet and why one parking valet is looking for new employment.

"At the wheel" reviews plus a whole lot more when we get rolling on this weeks Cruise Control..









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