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CRUISE CONTROL RADIO 05/27/06
Billy F. Gibbons of ZZTop cohosts for a full hour!
and Ethanol, Diesel and Safety stickers
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Rock and Roll Gearhead book. go to
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He is the front man of one of Rock and Rolls most popular and
enduring Bands. A member of the Rock and Roll hall of fame,
Jimi Hendrix liked his playing so much that he gave him a pink guitar.
Our guest is a big collector of custom cars and guitars that run from
mild to wild . Once offered a million dollars to shave off his signature
beard he coolly turned them down.
Yes our guest this hour is non other than Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top.
Axe player, singer, car guy and now author of a recent book
"Rock and Roll gearhead."
One study says a large percentage of car owners are cutting
their weekly budgets to pay for gas? How about you we want
to know? GM says they got you covered when it comes to gas prices.
Honda commits to fuel efficient clean diesels in the US market in a
three year time frame.
Cash Crop: Betting the farm on the future of Ethanol, and is a
window sticker the latest safety device?
Plus at the wheel reviews of the Nissan Frontier and Mecury Milan
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 05/20/06
The Future of Automotive Television and
5000 Miles and 500 horsepower!
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Automakers and government officials got together this week
to chat about fuel economy and alternative fuels. What came
out of the meeting? Stay tuned.
And The Speed channel is celebrating ten years of providing
programming for gear heads. What's the future of automotive
and racing programming? Hunter Nickell Executive VP will
be our guest.
We get the final results from the One lap of America race
from team Ford.
More Speeds Less Cylinders and Direct Injection. We have
the latest news about GM's new fuel efficientdrive trains.
Plus an important safety system for your car or truck is in
short supply, but hold on a new less expensive version is on
the way.
Tune in next week May 27th when Billy F. Gibbons of ZZTop
co-hosts Cruise Control and talks about his collection of wild street
rods and his new book Rock and Roll Gearhead.
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live at 11AM Eastern time. Click on hear us on the web for streaming
info.
And an "At the wheel review" of the brand new
Chevrolet Tahoe LT.
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 05/13/06
What's new for 2007 in Mazda's line up?
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What's new for 2007 in Mazda's line up? We'll find out when
we talk with Mazda V.P. Jay Amestoy and Jeremy Barnes
Manager of Mazda Product communications about Mazda's
past, present and future and what to expect from the
Zoom Zoom folks.
Mazda 3 is Mazdas biggest seller, will they increase production
and what are the mid life cycle enhancements that will find their
way onto all new Mazda 3's?
We have an in depth discussion about the Mazdaspeed 3.
With at least 250 horsepower on tap how have the engineers put
all that power to the front wheels. Why is there no huge hood scoop
and three foot high wing? And what will it all cost you may be
suprised.
Are you looking into crossing over from a body on frame
SUV to something more fuel efficient? We take a look at the
new CX-7 and CX-9. Are you a two row person or
a three row person?
Plus does any one still make a car with a bench seat?
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 05/06/06
One Lap of America in 2007 Shelby Mustang and Knee Jerking Washington.
Ford's Bold Moves, GM's Blue Devil and in your face Hybrids.
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Co hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson ask how much did a barrel of oil cost
in 1901?
Knees are jerking all over Washington about quick methods of reducing gas consumption. Do any of these ideas make sense or will they make things even worse?
Its One Lap of America time and this year we will get an live on the road report from
team Ford . What are they driving? How about a 500Horsepower 2007 Shelby Mustang!
Top twenty count down. With high prices at the pump what vehicles are selling
big? We will have the sales results.
Bold Moves its the name of Fords major marketing campaign featuring
Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson and possibly Fords own reality TV show!
Mary Lou Quesnell will be by to give the inside story
Seems like the 600 Horsepower Blue Devil is a go but you might have head to
school before getting behind the wheel.
Hybrid show off: Should your gas electric cars design get in the face of other motorists?
One designer thinks so.
And BMW gets set to max out the Mini.
Plus an "At the wheel" reviews of 2006 Mini Cooper Checkmate Edition and
Ford Freestyle.
All that and more as this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.