CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SUPER DUTY CHROME FACE, MINI LEARNS and FUEL CELL REVIVAL

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

Super Duty reveal Once again Ford goes to Texas truck territory to pull the covers off its very heavy duty pickup. We will have the latest news.

What has Mini learned about the future of electric cars?

And you thought everyone had dropped the idea of fuel cell power Well not so fast. GM has a second gen design and on the Salt flats one team has broken a speed record.


Plus how you can put a Audi R8 "in" your garage for under 500 bucks.

And an "At the wheel" review of the 2010 Lincoln MKT
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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FIAT US LINE UP, MASTER LOCKED and USED CAR SHORTAGE

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

What will the future Fiat infused Chrysler product line up look like? Well executives are not saying much but we have plenty of intel to share with you. Will one model becomes its own brand?

Used cars are in short supply. So what are dealers doing about it?

And Master Lock has to be one of the most recognized brands in the lock and theft prevention field. Now they have released several interesting automotive products Mike Sheridan will stop by with the details.

Plus BMW talks about 3 series GT model and theres good news for Buick Lacrosse and Nissan Versa owners.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:V WAGON, US FORD C MAX and STICK SHIFT LOVE

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

Toyota decides to leverage the Prius name. Your going to be seeing a lot more of it.

The Elantra turns blue, a wagon gets the V treatment and Ford goes C MAX there's plenty of news about new vehicles.

And its the battle of tech.. Why has GPS been pitted against radar?

It could be one of the scariest moments for drivers.. Yes the dreaded parallel park.. Now Ford plans to change things with its second generation Active Park Assist Chief engineer Ali Jammoul is our guest

Plus the top ten reasons guys love stick-shifts.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TAKE GM'S MONEY AND RUN , 238 MPG VW and MICHELIN'S LTX

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

Take the money and lose the guarantee. GM buyers votes for the cash when it comes to the new 60 day return policy.And the general pumps up production on some of its new models.

More Frankfurt news: Mazda announces plans for a new little one. Mini blows its top and VW reveals a 238 MPG two cylinder concept.

Lenos opens up his new prime time track with Drew Barry More and her high heels.

And can a tire help you save fuel carry a heavy load and last longer than its competitors? When it comes to the new Michelin LTX the answer is yes. Rob Cunningham will stop by for some tire tech. Now you can win a set for your light truck or suv CLICK HERE TO ENTER

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FRANKFURT PREVIEW, LENO'S ELECTRIC and SUPER VELCRO

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

The Frankfurt Auto show gets underway this week.. Why should you care? Well plenty of these European introductions are headed to US Roadways.

What Ford is going to have a reoccurring starring role on Jay Leno's new show?

Talking Tech: Is Velcro the next big thing when it comes to cars and trucks?



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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TRACK TIME, GM MONEY BACK, ELECTRIC PIPES

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

Track time. We hit the twisties with some of the latest models.. And guess what your along for the ride.

Money back in 60 days if your not satisfied. Is it a new late night ad? Nope it's a new campaign from General Motors.

Talking Tech : Sound design...... throaty pipes for Diesel and even Electrics!

And can a Monkey mask get you out of a speeding ticket?

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DODGE SHINING STAR, AUDI A3 TDI and FORD 6.7 POWER STROKE

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

Summers maybe over but there's no shortage of automotive news this weekend.

What highly criticized Dodge model has become a shining sales star?

Plenty of pricing new models new prices including the Kia Koup and Audi's clean diesel A3.

And speaking of diesel our talking tech segment looks at the brand new Ford 6.7 Power-stroke

Plus Honda endures a social networking mishap..



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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: US CARS BACK IN THE GAME?, NEW MINI MODELS and RANGER RETURN

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

Its the Labor day weekend and while many automotive shows are running a repeats we are set with plenty of fresh news and information.

Are things really turning around for the US auto industry? Well we will detail Ford 21 percent sales rise, which models are selling hot.. And one of them has been around for a long long time.

And are Americans more likely to buy a car or truck from a US Manufacturer? One new study says yes.. Maybe that's a positive from all the bad news..

Mini gears up the plant for two new models . What are they building? You better stay tuned.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART 2

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

C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6 generation after generation of Americas sports have been polished, prepped and driven to the haven for fiberglass Corvettes at Carlisle.. We are right in the middle of it all and have plenty of great guests.
GM's John Cox tells us how you can accessorize your Vette with factory approved arts..Program Engineering manager Phil Minch gets us on the inside of team Corvette.

Lance Miller of Carlisle Events the man who is continuing the tradition of celebrating the Corvette stops over to our studio. He'll fill us in on whats in store.
And he has won the Indy 500, the Daytona 500, the Formula One World Championship and the Pikes Peak hill climb. He has taken the checked flag 111 times during his career and was named driver of the century.Mario Andretti will be in our studio.. Turns out he is also a Corvette fan and owner. His Vette sounds particularly nice and Mario will tell you why.

Plus we'll hear from Vette plant manager Paul Graham and engineers Tom Hill and Steve Grilli.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PART 1

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

Its become a popular tradition on Cruise Control Radio. The yearly journey to a place where Corvettes are worshiped.. Its called Corvettes at Carlisle.. 80 of acres of America's sports cars shining in the Pennsylvania sun.

This hour we will hear from Corvette brand manager Harlan Charles and Chief Engineer

Tadge Juechter about the latest developments including the Grand Sport and Launch control.

Next we go racing with the brand new GT2 C6R race car built by Pratt and Miller engineering and Mike Atkins will tell us if you can buy a race inspired Corvette that's street legal.

Alan Blay Classic Corvette Collector and Insurer will be by with an update on the collectible market.

And if you want to send your Vette to the Gym for some extra Muscle.... tuner extraordinaire John Hennessey will tell you what he has to offer.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SMART POWER GRID, MORE MPG AUDI S4 and ROADSIDE APP

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

More performance, more power and higher MPG. Its a marketing executives dream. But its a reality for the 2010 Audi S4 Quattro.

Ford needs mores Escapes, problem is one is around to build them.. and Mazda begins to reveal its new fuel saving technology while Suzuki gets hybrid ready.




Talking Tech: Can a I phone APP give you roadside assistance? the folks at Mini say yes!

And Vehicle to Grid communication.Its a technology that going to be important when more electric vehicles charge up Ford's Greg Frenette wires up the van for an electric future.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DETROIT CHANGES AT THE TOP, DCH AUTOS and TURTLE WAX CARE

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

Changes at the Detroit Three. One executive says goodbye while GM kills a plug hybrid they just announced two weeks ago.. Ahh the soap opera continues.


By 8PM Monday Cash for Clunkers will be history. But will crashing websites, rejected submissions and limited dealer payouts leave dealers holding the bag? We get a dealers perspective from Roy Barvaro of the DCH Auto Group.

Has summers heat and those nasty smashed bugs made you ride look a little too rough around the edges? Mike Shultz from Turtle Wax will stop by the van to give us shine up tips.

All that and "whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CLUNKER CASH, USED CAR FRAUD and TOURING PRICE

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

Cash for clunkers continues with more cash, but there are plenty of problems for dealers.. And now factory order vehicles can be part of the deal. But what if your car or truck trade in does not qualify? Well you may have another option.
Busy times for Carfax :Used car fraud is on the rise Larry Gamache will give us some rip off avoiding tips.



And he'll tell us about the "Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend" live from Michigan Speedway

Hyundai prices the Elantra Touring and announces plans for a high end sedan.

All that and "whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.
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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM GAME PLAN ,CHARGED UP FOR THE VOLT and CARBON FIBER SAFETY

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

GM rolls out its game plan for the next three years and its filled with Plug Ins : Hybrids: Old nameplate revivals and new luxury. Oh yeah and some performance too.

Speaking of GM we learned what 230 means.Its the estimated MPG of the Chevy Volt extended range electric car. We will get the latest from Tony Posawatz vehicle line director for the Volt.

Talking Tech: It hyper safe Carbon fiber helmet that is saving drivers lives in F1. Could this be coming to a head near you? And one safety device celebrates 50 years on the job.

All that a "At the wheel" review of the 2010 BMW X5 D and "whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: AMG DRIVING SCHOOL, C6R CORVETTE and NISSAN'S FOREST

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

BMW says its will create a new brand for its all electric vehicles..does that mean the E3 the E5 and the E7 are headed to your driveway?

The brand new C6R Corvette is ready to hit the road course.. This time its lighter with a smaller engine.. Hmm perhaps that's a look into the future.

Talking Tech: Bad Smells; they can ruin a wonderful day motoring .. But now Nissan's Forest Air Conditioning system is ready to not only make you car cabin smell nice but also put you in a great mood.

And now you can get your hands on Mercedes in house AMG hot rods including the 2011 SLS AMG. All you have to do is sign up for The AMG driving academy . AMG's Greg Clark will have the details.

Finally whats with all those ads for something called 230?

All that and "whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:KIA FORTE, GREEN CAR RACING and CLUNKER TANK UP

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

Cash for Clunkers tops off its tanks with a 2 Billion dollar fill up..We'll have some results of what people are buying and which cars are dieing.

Buick plugs in its plan for a small plug in hybrid crossover.

Kia is flying high with great sales results in July thanks in part to the brand new Forte Sedan.. We'll hear from Michael Sprague Vp of Marketing for Kia with details on the full Forte line including the Koup.

And when Jay Leno's new show bows in September his Celeb gust stars will get a chance to race a "Reasonably Priced" Green car.

All that and "whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SCARED BEHIND THE WHEEL, NEW FORD IN NASCAR and

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

What scares you the most when your behind the wheel? We will have the results of a study that will get you looking in your rear view what stopped in traffic. So now after all that's happened how do American consumers feel about domestic vehicle manufacturers? One has become a clear favorite.

Exits and Returns: One manufactures folds its F1 cards while one F1 driver gets back
in the cockpit. And NASCAR gets a racer built by the blue oval guys.

Payback time: Edmund's compares how long it takes to payback the extra cost of a
hybrid or a diesel.Plus Smart Smijten?

All that and "At the wheel Reviews" of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and the 2010 KIA Forte Sedan whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CLUNKER CATASTROPHE, SUZUKI ROLLS OUT KIZASHI and

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

Clunker Catastrophe : The governments Cash for Clunker program goes off the rails after just three days..Additional Big Cash could be on the way. but will dealers be on the hook for big bucks? and what if you already made a deal?
Suzuki rolls out its brand new sporty luxury sedan.. It's got it sights set on some big competitors. And it has plenty of features not typically found in its class..


We'll hear from Suzuki's Gene Brown.

Plus Audi's 2010 R8 gets a price, and Chevy's XFE pickup breaks a record.

All that and whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:FUTURE FOURS, LEXUS 250 and PLASTIC WOOD

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

It's Fours for the future: The plans for less cylinders and more power. Plus Ford details its power train plans

Adding and Subtracting: Two popular models; one might be losing a pair of doors another might gain a set.

Talking Tech: Plastic Wood might be coming to a car interior near you Nah not that photo realistic stuff but something different.

Plus Lexus 250 Prices, Never too old to NASCAR and One stars proclaims"I live for Top Gear!"

All that an "At the wheel Review" and whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CAMARO CONVERTS, CHEAP NAVI and BUY AMERICAN BAN

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

Not out of the woods yet.. Could a lawsuit bring an end to Chrysler?

Maybe your jonesing for a brand new Camaro Convertible or a Bumblebee edition from the Transformers movie? Well a couple of companies have you covered.

Talking Tech: It is one of the coolest and least expensive navigation systems yet. Who makes it? Stay tuned.
And why is one country upset about the US Governments plan to buy American?

All that and Pulsing and Gliding in the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid "At the wheel Review" and whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BRAND NEW JAG XJ, STICKER SAFETY and NANO ONE

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

One study says new vehicle buyers are putting off purchases for up to four years. What does this mean for manufacturers. It can't be good!

Now that the government controls huge chunks of GM and Chrysler the lawyers and policy wonks think they have a plan to keep you safe. And it involves decals yes decals.

The new Jaguar XJ was revealed last week. Its sleeker, lighter and more technologically advanced than the model it replaces. We will get the inside story from Jaguar's RichardBeattie,Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Plus great news for US Rally Fans, Nano one rolls off the line and brand new Cuda convertibles for sale? Yes its true!

All that and a "At the wheel Review" of the VW Routan and whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MAX BOB , APPEALING BRANDS and MUSTANG GT

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

Maximum Bob!. GM'S new marketing guy Bob Lutz chatted this week about a number of topics one of them the future of the rear wheel drive Chevy Caprice got a little bit confusing.

Which automotive brand is most appealing to US Customers?

Racing takes a hit thanks to the economy; sponsorships canceled and teams dissolved.

And your tax dollars at work.. What foods has the government deemed too dangerous to eat in a car?

All that an "At the wheel Review" of the 2010 Mustang GT and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CHRYSLER'S REVIVED, HENNESSEY HORSEPOWER plus LENO and STIG

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

Two Chrysler models get a new lease on life and they couldn't be more different.

Leno takes the covers off the new XJ Jag and gets some track time with the Stig

He runs one of the most successful Horsepower havens in the country.

And he's got the solution if your performance ride needs an injection of ponies.


We will hear from John Hennessey about how he has pumped up the brand new Camaro.

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2010 Camaro SS

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:DAWN OF A NEW GM ERA, LUTZ RETURNS and HONDA CROSSTOUR

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

Business as usual is over at General Motors,” they are the words of GM CEO Fritz Henderson . It's a new dawn for General Motors as they exit bankruptcy.

And the surprise of the week one popular executive cancels his retirement and gets a new job.

Get out while you can: That's one analysts advice to Mitsubishi and Suzukiwhen it comes to selling vehicles in the US Market.

Plus Honda goes a Crosstour with a new Accord based crossover.

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2010 Kia Soul

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:THE 500 COLLECTION, MINI QUIRKS and the HURST G8

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

While Chrysler struggles to sell is current line up. Fiat's bringing a full collection of 500's to the US we will run down the details. Waiver Granted: California gets to set its own emission standards but is this just an empty political victory?

Why does Mini loves its quirks? But what do first time owners think?

Plus Diesels scrapped, a very limited edition Hurst and Gridding for Plug In's.

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2009 Mercedes SLK 350

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM JUDGE, CAMARO SALES STAR and NHTSA CHANGES

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

The future of GM is up to the Judge. GM says if the deal is not approved get ready for Catastrophic Consequences.
At the same time the 2010 Camaro is kicking Mustangs butt when it comes to sales. And speaking of Butts we've had ours in a 2010 Camaro RS and we'll have a full at the wheel review.

Suzuki's got what it thinks is a solution to dismal sales; Free Gas.

And does NHTSA have some changes in mind?

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CLUNKER FRAUD, FOUR FOR LACROSSE and TEXTING TROUBLE

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

The Cash for clunkers bill is now law but is this 1 billion dollar government program ripe for fraud? Is in car texting even worse than drinking and driving. You might be surprised at the results.

And a bit of London in China, a Fiat Feet and Ladies accessories that make use of automotive history.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2009 Toyota Yaris 5 door.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MERCEDES E CLASSED, GM BRAND DEALS and AMG ACADEMY

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

It looked like General Motors had sold two of its brands but now both those deals may be in trouble. But one thing that's not troubling GM is Camaro sales they are selling faster than they can be built.

This week the new Mercedes Benz E Class showed up in dealerships around the country. We will hear about the full model line up from Scott Keilman including a great new bit of safety technology.

And the AMG driving academy makes it way to the US.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TBOONED, GOODBYE VIBE AND G8 and RACING JUNK

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

Saab SOLD! Its official Koenigsegg the tiny builder of million dollar super cars now owns the famous Swedish brand.

Tbooned: A big bucks natural gas supporter gets into the green car business.

Pontiac News: Goodbye Vibe, No G8 rebrand and Should GM have kept the brand alive?

And Racing Junk.Com, You hear us mention them every weekwell Rob Adams is going to stop by and take us on a tour of this on line speed and performance emporium.

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO:CHRYSLER BACK TO WORK, CLUNKER LAW and CLASSIC INDUSTRIES

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

Fire them up!! Chrysler announces plans to reactivate seven factories.

Cash for Clunkers: Its passed the House and the Senate, now it's law. But are you headed to your dealer?

Jesse James says "We don't have to be dorks to make things environmentally friendly." We'll tell you what record he broke and green fuel he used to do it.

Got a GM restoration project and need some hard to find parts? Jeff Leonard CEO of Huntington Beach-based Classic Industries will stop by to let you know he's got the solutions.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FORTE FIRST DRIVE, TASCA TIME and CLUNKER CLASSICS

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

First Drive: We get behind the wheel of Kia's 2010 Forte sedan. We will have the details on this well equipped ride fresh from the roads of Washington State.

The Cash for Clunkers bill has passed the house. We will have the latest details including why classics will be safe from the crusher.

Bob Tasca says he's an all Ford kid. When he's not selling them he's driving his 300 MPH Ford Mustang Funny Car. Bob is competing this weekend at the NHRA Supernationals held at Englishtown New Jersey and he is our guest.

And Looks like Saab may have a buyer that's used to building pricier products.

All that and an "At the Wheel Review" of the Toyota Highlander hybrid and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:EMERGING TECH, 1.5 MILL AND CORVETTE COUNTING and HONDA INSIGHTED

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

Alliance Completed : "There is no doubt in my mind that we will get the job done," they are the words of new Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne ..Get Ready Fiat 500's may soon be roaming US roads.

Emerging Technologies: New vehicles buyers are interested in them but what happens when they hear the price? Mike Marshall of J.D. Power and Associates has some interesting results.

And Corvette Milestone:The 1.5 millionth Corvette rolls off the Bowling Green assembly line and its got some similarities to the first 1953 model.


All that and an "At the Wheel Review" of the Honda Insight hybrid and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MITSU ELECTRIC PRICE, WHAT TO BUY and AUCTION TIME

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM on this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson. Mitsubishi puts a price on its Electric Vehicle and Toyota unveils its plan for leasing the Prius
plug in. All this makes us ask will the Chevy Volt be too late to the party?

Its a crazy time if your thinking about buying a new car or truck.What about the bankruptcies, closed dealerships, even government programs like cash for clunkers?

Tom Appel from Consumer guide Automotive will be our guest for what promises to be an interesting discussion.

Plus Auction time two cars with interesting histories hit the block we will have the scoop in case you want to raise your bidders paddle.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio. DOWNLOAD THE CRUISE CONTROL RADIO PODCAST HERE All that and a whole lot more when we get Rollin on this weeks Cruise Control Radio. Tune in on Saturday June 27th Live from 10AM to 12 Noon Eastern time .Feed Shark

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:TRANSPARENT GM, CAR APP STORE and US NANO

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

GM has been in bankruptcy for about a while now and changes and deals are happening fast. Two brands are close to being sold. We will have the details. And GM CEO Fritz Henderson has been maintaining transparency when it comes to the direction of the new GM but things got a little dicey on GM'S Fastlane blog. Talking Tech: Its an APP store for your car. How you may download mods directly to your new vehicle.

Plus Infiniti Convertible prices and Nano heads to the US .

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: NEW CADS, SATURN SAMSUNGS and TRANSIT CONNECTED

http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson.

June 1st will go down as one of the biggest US Industrial Bankruptcies ever. As GM goes to go to court, Cadillac reveals two new vehicles.

Could Samsungs be finding there way to Saturn Dealers? and What does frozen garlic toast have to do with the Viper?


Drive a monster truck through a house , get set on fire, out run the cops sound interesting? We'll hear from Jesse James who is back with a new show on Spike called Jesse James is a dead man...

And it could revolutionize the industrial truck market? The Ford Transit Connect is headed to the US. We will get the details from Demoni Hurt

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM BANKRUPT WHATS NEXT?, JESSE JAMES and FUTURE RIDES

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

GM is in bankruptcy. Bondholders have approved a deal and the government is getting ready for another big cash injection. What does the future hold for the general?

Last week the game changed for auto manufacturers new MPG standards and even cleaner tailpipes will be required. How will this affect the next new car of truck you buy? Dave McCurdy president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers will be guest.

Plus He has hosted a TV show that tuned a Mini into a lawn mower, created his own line of work cloths, runs a eco friendly burger joint but calls himself a glorified welder..We'll hear from Jesse James who is back with a new show on Spike called Jesse James is a dead man.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: FLEET AVERAGE, TOP ROAD TRIPPERS and NEW PACERS

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

One goal, One Standard, One Mission.. By 2016 The fleet average will be 35.5 MPG with reduced carbon emissions. Its seems like a good deal for all. We will take a look a how manufacturers will hit those target numbers and what the new technology will add to the price of your next car.

Time for a road trip but what to drive? Kelly Blue Books Jack Nerad has just selected nice rides and he will be here to run them down.


Plus its a busy race weekend : Camaro is pacing the Indy 500 but what vehicle will be heading up the Coca Cola 600 at the Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte.

And Tesla Teams up, Bentley greens Up and Smart downloads.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LUTZ ON LETTERMAN, DR. DERRIERE and BUMBLE BEE IS A GO

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

Will this upcoming week find GM in bankruptcy? There have been agreements with labor unions but there are still plenty of undecided issues.

Lutz on Letterman : GM vice chairman goes on Volt offense and even names a price.
This Memorial Day Weekend millions of you are headed out for a long drive.And after a while the pain begins in your back, your legs and your arms Well we called Dr Derriere for some tips. Well actually he's Michael Kolich Ford's seat guru who not only feels your pain but will do something about it.

Plus a Bumble Bee a Mayfair and a Camden .. All Collector editions and all on Cruise Control.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:WARRANTY HANG UP, MAKING CASH WITH A CLUNKER and BLOW AWAY VEHICLES

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

Will a lawsuit put an end to those annoying car and truck warranty calls?

The Cash for Clunkers bill is winding its way through congress. If it goes into law is there a way to get big bucks for that old jalopy? We will discuss some idea candidate vehicles for that purpose. Plus the folks at SEMA try to gain protection for classics and one Ultra lux brand claims their rides are very scrappy.

"I promise you that we have new vehicles that will blow you away," they are words of GM's Fritz Henderson talking about cars he has in the development pipeline. Could some of them be coming from a large Asian country?

And its the first Cruise Control Radio Celebrity report. Hold on these stories do involve cars.Who will play Steve McQueen in an upcoming movie? Just what kind of electric car does Tom Hanks drive. And which famous film featured hot import may have taken its last ride.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO: DEALERS DROPPED, GT-R RING RUCKUS and MKS ECO BOOSTED

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

When you combine the numbers close to 2000 GM and Chrysler dealers got the news this
week that their franchises will be terminated. All that will put 100,000 people out of work. These certainly are unprecedented times for the US Auto Industry. We will have the details.

While the news is bleak for dealers come it be a good time for you to buy a GM or Chrysler. Lincoln prices the MKS with Eco boost and Ford comments on the 15,000 dollar Fusion Hybrid.

They say yes but others say no. Does the Nissan GT-R hold the new record lap time at the Nurburing?

Plus VW details its new miserly engine line up.

All that and an "At the Wheel Review" of the 2009 Infiniti FX AWD and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GLOBAL AUTO CHANGES,BIG CAR PLAYERS and THE 425MPH GOAL

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


The Global Auto Industry reconfigures: Hard times and slim sales mean almost anything is possible. Who will buy Volvo, Saturn, Saab? Which two German companies may merge? And who will start sharing technology development?

Plus are Nissan's' Carlos Ghosn and Fiats Sergio Marchionne going to be the two biggest automotive players in the world? We'll hear about the Fiat execs special stress test to check a companies condition.

And does all the talk of bankruptcy and mergers make you want to shy away from domestic brands? We will have the results on one study.

The Nish family has a dream and its based around the number 425... Four hundred and twenty five miles an hour that is. We will head to the salt flats . To hear about the worlds fastest family.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.


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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM'S NEXT STOP,NISSAN ELECTRIC FIRST DRIVE and KILLING HYDROGEN

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

More signals GM may be getting ready to go down the same path as Chrysler we will have out analysis. And we are getting more word about other GM models that may get the ax and some technology that might stick around..

Les gets behind the wheel of a brand new Nissan electric He'll have a full first drive review and Ford is retooling its SUV plants to build the new electric Focus.

Plus who killed the Hydrogen car? Well it just might be the president.

And details on a new entry level Lexus Drop top and a 2010 Trans Am I did say Trans Am.

All that and an "At the Wheel Review" of the 2009 Hemi powered Challenger R/T
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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:WHY IS FORD HAPPY?, MERCEDES FOURS and HOOD AIRBAGS

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

Sales numbers are in for April, so why is Ford smiling?

Mercedes cuts the price of the new E class and talks about a four banger revival.

There is an unintended consequence of Pontiac closing up shop. We will let you in on it.

They set a goal of traveling 1000 miles on
one tank of fuel. Were they successful? You'll
get an update on the hypermiling story we
told you about last week.

Talking tech: Are manufacturers talking about adding yet another air bag? This time it might not even protect a passenger in the car.

All that and an "At the Wheel Review" of the 2009 Kia Rio

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GOODBYE PONTIAC,CHRYSLER BANKRUPT and BIG DOLLAR COBRA

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

We told you this week was going to be a bad one for the US auto industry and it was. GM announced that Pontiac is gone and along with it 21,000 jobs. But by the end of the week that news was overshadowed by the bankruptcy of Chrysler. We will take a look at both stories in detail. What happens now and where do we go from here? What will a future Chrysler look like, should you buy a Chrysler?


Will Pontiacs like the Solistice and G8 become collectible? That might be hard to say at this point but if you are on the market for a collector car We will give you the inside scoop from Mecum Auctions JOHN KRAMAN. He will tell us about one of the rarest Cobras ever to cross the auction block.

All that "At the Wheel Reviews" and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio
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