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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 03/04/06
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Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson want to know if you think new US cars are more reliable than they used to be. How would you feel if Ford made a mini van with the classic name Galaxie . They already do in Europe, but what if they brought it to the US?
On again off again On again! The GTO rises from the ashes after a very short intermission. And GM and Toyota strike an unique technology sharing deal.
OK now I have seen it all a Smart car hot rodded by and after market tuner. Its for real folks!
We take a look at Consumer Reports new car edition, what vehicles are both reliable and exciting? If you buy the right car you may not have to pay the sales tax in Missouri... But will this bring more manufacturing jobs to the state? Land Rover shows a eco friendly off roader and a discussion the pricing and merits of the Lexus GS450 Hot rod Hybrid.
Plus "At the wheel" reviews of the 2006 Suzuki Aerio and Grand Vitara
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 03/11/06
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Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask why has Ford had to add a $1000 incentive to move its Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids and how can we solve the distracted driver problem when people insist on talking on cell phones, putting on make up and eating lunch when they are behind the wheel.
Plus GM divests from Suzuki just as Suzuki announces sales records and the PT Cruiser reaches a manufacturing milestone. Can keeping your backside cool equal saving energy, the U.S Department of Energy thinks so. Mercedes plans on offering less options and simplifying its production line up.
How is Audi tempting the tuner crowd, GM recalls 900,000 trucks need to be picked up and is Nissan getting into the full size van market? Could a certain sleeping pill be the next on road hazard? Mercedes shows a human powered transportation device with a lot of new technology
And "At the wheel " reviews of the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spider and the 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T Auto DSG.
All of that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio pod cast
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 03/18/06
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Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson interview Camaro concept designers Tom Peters and Jeff Perkins who tell of the secrets of GM's studio X.The designers reveal the message they want to send with the new Camaro and perhaps give a hint if the sporty two door will be rolling off the production line in the next few years.
In the meantime Canadian workers approve a deal that could lead to production of the new Camaro. And Mercedes has a plan to unseat the King of Bling! But will their mega buck SUV hook hip hop buyers?
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask why do some Toyota horsepower ratings come up just a few ponies short?
Plus Lexus announces the MPG for its soon to be release GS450h hot rod hybrid and we have the details. Want to win 25 million dollars? All you have to do is build 10,000 cars that get over 250 miles per gallon. Easy right?It's round two of the X prize.
Plus "At the wheel" reviews of the 2006 Suzuki XL7 and the Honda Accord EX six speed.
All of that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio pod cast