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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 04/01/06
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at Ralph Nader's latest claim
that there is not enough goverment regulation of the car industry. They also ask are
are car maufacturers too concerned with horsepower and not fuel economy?
A top Nissan designer takes an uncharacteristic swipe at GM's vehicles. Why is the insurance institute allowing the car companies to do some of their own crash testing?
Plug in hybrids are here, well sort of. Cruise Control takes a look at Daimler Chryslers plug in hybrid Sprinter vans.
New higher MPG requirements are announced, and this time SUV's don't get off easy.
Here's a first, Honda's hybrid Accord will pace this years Indy Racing League races. Toyota annouces prices for its Camry hybrid and they are a lot lower than one competitors gas/electricvehicle.
What happens to concept cars once the spotlights dim? And what are the most expensive and least expensive cars and trucks to insure? You will be suprised by the results.
Plus an "At the wheel" reviews of the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and
Mitsubishi Evolution MR.
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 04/09/06
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at the idea of turning junk cars into oil. Is this a good idea?
While Bill Ford Jr says the US Auto Industry is in rough shape, other car companies are reaping big profits and selling cars. So who is moving the metal?
Our special guest is Car and Driver Technical Editor Aaron Robinson. Who is back
from his stint behind the wheel of the tank engine powered Blastoline Indy special. Aaron will also talk about his Australian Charger.
Fred and Les get ready for the New York Auto Show and Mazda gets set to bow the CX-9 crossover right on the heels of the CX-7.
GM may wipe out when it comes to some windshields but the new Drive Las Vegas
attraction is alive!
What police department will get the first hybrid police cruiser? Who takes
the record for the longest test drive and why is it a bad idea to use your
navigation system in a town called crackpot?
Plus "At the wheel" reviews of the 2006 Pt Cruiser GT Turbo, BMW xi Sport Wagon
and the 2006 Mercedes ML500.
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 04/16/06
Find out how you can win a battery brain!
Co host Fred Staab flys solo this week and has all the details from the New York
auto show.
Toyota introduces the most technologically Advanced car in the world. It's the
Lexus LS600h that not only has a performance hybrid drivetrain but some of
the latest safety, luxury and appearance features.
Small medium or Large: The Cross Over Coronation continues and many manufacturers including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Saturn
show off their
latest models.
Subaru dials up the power in Legacy and Limits it in the WRX. We will have an explaination.
Mercedes tweaked E class takes an electrifying bow at the New York Auto Show.
It might look the same on the outside but there are plenty of changes on the inside.
Saturn becomes the star of the GM line up with a triple roll out..
Will new fuel economy regulation mean some manufactures will build bigger trucks?
The magic's in the motion.. Toyota employees learn to turn the wrenchs in style.
VW suprises us all by turning in the Golf and pulling out a Rabbit, is this a good idea?
We want your opinion.
And Our special guests are Candida Romanelli Show director of the New York International Automobile Show and Mike Donoughe VP of engineering development
for the new Jeep wrangler four door unlimited.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the Mercedes C-350
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 04/22/06
Sky high gas prices, Brazil is oil import free and the new CX-7 Mazda
Oil prices climbed over 70 dollars a barrel this week, who cashes in and how do commodity traders figure into the equation? Peter Coy Economic Editor for
Business Week Magazine will be our guest.
First drive; Les Jackson will have a report on the soon to be released CX-7 Mazda crossover. Can this vehicle satisfy current suv owners with all wheel drive, utility,
fuel economy and yes sports car performance.
Fred Staab will discuss the latest news on Nissan's new hybrid Altima, plus production cuts for some of their other models.
Fresh Air in the passenger compartment,is this the next big automotive trend?
One Billion dollars,1.2 million miles and 60,00 gallons. Daimler Chrysler touts its impressive fuel cell program.
And Brazil annouces it is no longer dependent on foreign oil. How can the U.S.
reach this goal? We will have some ideas.
GM comes up with another big money losing quarter, yet some of its 2006 models
are sold out.It's a mix of bad with good at the General.
We will tell you about a study that details driver distractions that can lead to
accidents, even involving some of the test subjects!
Beware some car parts might not be as they seem. Counterfeit parts may damage your car or cause deadly accidents, is this the next hot button issue for Us and China relations?
Camaro news; if the prototype gets approved could the production cars have a bit of
a down under accent?
Who is rolling on the biggest set of wheels this side of an earth
mover and a team from England gets set the break the land speed
record with a diesel powered streamliner.
Plus an "At the wheel" review of the Infiniti QX56
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 04/29/06
Gas pains, Dual mode hybrid SUV’s and Chrysler sales Incentives
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask will President Bush’s plan for
dealing with high gas prices will it be effective and ust how much power is
there in a gallon of gasoline?
Is Chrysler heading to the profit doghouse along with GM and Ford?
Gas prices are up so you would figure consumers would go for the smaller
engine options, well you might be surprised. The Ethanol revolution continues
as more E 85 capable vehicles head to market
GM, BMW and Chrysler team up on soon to be released advanced hybrids,
And why does one Nissan executive say his soon to be released hybrid is only
a short term model?
Could you design the next great car? You might get your chance when Ford
launches its own reality television show.
Production woes; Small parts cause big problems for Toyota and Ford.
Just about everyone loves it but can Chrysler make a business case for the
OH so Hot Challenger?
Is an American company Key to getting one line of Chinese cars approved?
for US roads?
and Pontiac gets the drift with a 500horsepower Solstice
Plus an "At the wheel" reviews of 2006 SAAB 9-7X 725, BMW X5
and Volvo V50 T5 AWD
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.