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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 07/29/06
Hour 1
Big 3 Bad numbers for Motown and Surging Imports
It's a numbers game: The big three get their financials, some
good and some not so good.
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask which vehicle would
you buy import or domestic?It's an historic first, nationwide
consumers are buying more imports than domestics.
How soon is now for plug in hybrids? President Bush says the
future must include advanced hybrids as well as Hydrogen powered
cars and trucks.
And does VW build the most fuel efficient production car of any
manufacturer?
Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the Saturn Sky roadster and the fuel
efficient Hyundai Accent
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Hour 2
Flying Hondas and Sexy Cars
It's up up and away for Honda as the launch themselves into
the jet age.
Plus we will have the story of two rock stars. One gets a legal break
and the other goes Indy racing.
Kevin Smith Editorial Director of Edmunds.com gives us his take
on latest news from the auto industry and his impressions of the
new Dodge Challenger he drove recently.
Can you name the Worlds sexist car? We'll have the results from
one magazines take on this topic.
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for
more information.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 07/22/06
Hour 1
Toyota Plug in Hybrids and Bad numbers equal new products?
Is Toyota plugging in to plug in hybrids?
Bad numbers mean new products get bumped ahead at Ford. And could
an old relative of the Mustang be making a comeback?
Top automotive Technicians wanted! How can dealers fill their positions
when there is a nation wide mechanic shortage?
BMW makes the pledge, Diesels for North America by 2008.
Its not just domestics. Hyundai and Toyota get some bad news about labor
and recalls
GM says its On Star can save its subscribers gas money we'll investigate
Plus an "At the wheel review" of the all new Lexus ES350 sedan
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Hour 2
The latest fuel saving tech and the Return of GM incentives
GM sales incentives, you thought they were gone right? Guess again!
Could owning a hybrid put money back in your wallet? We will explain
The bipartisan Fuel Economy bill unveiled this week calls for a yearly 4 percent
increase in fuel economy. Is this possible?
What are the latest fuel saving and safety technologies? Mazda reveals its trick
flip top this week in England
And Who says station wagons are not sexy? Uncovered :Deano's mean machine
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for
more information.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 07/15/06
Hour 1
Ford has your back and More new Models equal greater profits
Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson take a look at Ford's new warranty
and safety program.
Besides Toyota which manufacturer is bringing more new models to the car
buying
market sooner than ever before?
Infiniti ups the entry level luxury ante with the new G35 sedan. Jim Hooke Infiniti
marketing manager will be buy to give us the details on the car with
"Athletic Tension," thats still months away from the showroom.
And why are crank windows almost a memory?
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.
Hour 2
Two brands make a US comeback, Congress takes on fuel prices
and a Studio on wheels.
Coming to a show room near you, two brands of automobiles that
disappeared from the US Market a long time ago. One of them has an English
name now owned by the Chinese and built in Oklahoma. Now that's a global car!
Whats Congress doing about high gas prices? You won't believe it but they may actually have a bill ready to go .
And get this some Republicans and the Democrats seem to agree on it.
Its called the studio on Wheels. Bose Engineering Manager Bud Macellen will be
by to reveal the latest in Bose
audio system wizardry.
We'll tell you about THE GMC Arcadia crossover just announced this week.Is this
what GM needs to score big sales?
Ready for an electric comeback? Smart Car the plug in edition
And a "At the wheel" review of the 2006 Nissan FX35 and Lexus GS430 plus a
Camry Hybrid follow up
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for
more information.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 07/08/06
Deal or No Deal for GM and Toyota Tough Truckin
Finding E85, Bulletproof Performance and
Fun with Lawnmowers!
Hour 1
We'll read it over and get back to you, GM takes a close
look at a potential alliance with Renault and Nissan. Is this
a good idea? And its Anniversary time for Honda's first
fuel cell family.
Toyota beefs on the tundra and takes on the big three's pick up
trucks. Our guest this hour is Ernest Bastien Vice President of the
vehicle operations group for Toyota. He'll have the heavy duty
details.
The last of a breed... Well at least until 2009... We'll tell you
which performance car had its last model roll off the assembly
line last week.
Plus how much would you pay for a custom license plate?
How about 10 thousand dollars?
Hour 2
Can't find E85 Ethanol at your local gas station? Things just
might get easier real soon.
Ultra luxury and Ultra performance we'll have to goods on
two incredibly expensive customs. If you want one you better
act fast they are selling out!
We'll talk with the Gold Eagle Engine Answer Man, record breaking
driver Bobby Cleveland fresh from his run on the Bonneville Salt flats.
What was he driving? How about the worlds fastest lawnmower!
Bulletproof performance: What manufacturer is offering the first
factory armored diesel sedan?
And Mitsubishi gets set to roll out what might be the worlds most
popular hybrid.
Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the Toyota Camry Hybrid
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for
more information.
CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 07/01/06
Smart comes to the US and Who killed the Electric Car?
Smart move! Daimler Chrysler brings the ultra compact
to the U.S. What famous Racer and Business man will head
up the dealer network? We will get the latest details from
Daimler Chryslers Han Tjan.
Honda Announces a major expansion in the heartland.
Just who builds the worlds fastest sedan and what makes
it cost over $400 thousand dollars?
Another bold move for Ford this time its net based
documentaries.
Nascar and Romance novels do they go together? Well Yes!
Double Clutching will never be the same at VW. We'll discuss
a fuel savings transmission that might just replace automatics.
Who killed the electric car? It's the title of a new film released in
theaters this week.We will talk to the films director Chris Paine.
Is Ford getting ready to pit Diesels against Hybrids? Who will
win that one?
Plus an "At the wheel review" of the BMW Z4.
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
Pod cast. Go to http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for
more information.