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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 11/07
CRUISE CONTROL 11/24/07
EXTERNAL PRESSURES FOR GM, MICRO HYBRIDS and
LUTZ'S EASTER EGG
Great news for GM their cars are winning awards and selling well but will a downturn
in the economy put the brakes on the recovery?
According to Chrysler you will be seeing lots of Micro Hybrids in their vehicle line up? What's a Micro Hybrid?
Stay tuned to find out.
GM's Bob Lutz lays down the law. By next Easter GM will have a working prototype of the Chevrolet Volt plug in Hybrid
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
CRUISE CONTROL 11/17/07
SHANGHAI CHALLENGE BIBENDUM, SAFE TEENS and
BULLITT RELOADED
We have a very special split edition of Cruise Control this week Spanning the Globe from the US to China.We cover Challenge Bibendum from Shanghai China Where over 80 vehicles compete in a rally that highlights Economy and Emissions.
Plus we get behind the wheel some of the latest soon to be released 50MPG production vehicles and concepts
Safe driving starts early we'll tell you about one innovative
program from Tire Rack
that starts new drivers out on the right path.
Like Steve Mcqueen all I need is a fast machine... And soon you will be able to get behind the wheel of a bullit but you'll have to provide your own tweed jacket! We chat with the Bullitt Mustang
chief engineer.
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
CRUISE CONTROL 11/10/07
FOUR DOLLARS A GALLON IN TWO WEEKS?, ESCALADE
HYBRID and ARNOLD SUES AGAIN AND AGAIN
Four dollars a gallon at the pump? Is it on the way? This week The Triple A predicted it is but maybe your paying that price already. Robert Sinclair from the triple A is our guest with an expensive pump forecast.
And the other huge automotive story this week, GM loses big in the
three month period ending in September We will look at what caused the almost 39 Billion dollar flood of red ink.
"We will Sue again and sue again and sue again". These are the words of California's Governor Schwarzenegger talking about legal action against the US government for his states right to implement their own vehicle emissions rules. Everyone wants clean air but could this combative approach actually delay carbon reducing technology and more efficient vehicles?
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio
CRUISE CONTROL 11/03/07
FOUR OFF THE FLOOR, 2009 TOYOTAS and MISS AMERICA
AND 30 MILES OF VETTES
Its Four off the Floor at Chrysler. What models will no longer be seen in the showroom?
SEMA the Specialty Equipment Market Association wrapped up its show this week in Las Vegas. Mixed in with all the customs rods were two just introed 2009 production Toyota Models.
Rolling Resistance: Michelin revealed its plans in New York City this week to make the public more aware of tire rolling resistance and the role they play in saving energy.
How about over 700 Corvettes in a caravan that streches close to 30 miles long on the highway. Thats exactly what happening today in New Jersey for a very good cause. We have a live report from Gary Claudio Corvette Marketing Manager and Miss American Lauren Nelson
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio