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Cruise Control Radio - America's truly unique automotive talk radio show. What makes Cruise Control different from every car-related show is its wide-ranging coverage of everything automotive. It includes new car product information, automotive industry news, reviews of vehicles driven by the show's on-air team, motorsports updates and collector car information. To find out more go to www.cruisecontrolradio.com

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CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LA SHOWTIME, NISSAN CUBE REVEAL and KIA'S SOUL

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson Its here the auto show season and we have all the details and reveal from the LA show.The Folks at Nissan kept busy this week rolling out the new 370 Z and the 2009 CUBE .Kia took the cover off its Soul and Mazda showed the smiling face of its new Mazda 3 Speaking of Mazda Ford decreased its share of the Japanese company this week.But who bought in?And another automaker decides not to exhibt at the Detroit Aut...

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[ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:47:39 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIG 3 SIT DOWN ROUND ONE, HYUNDAI THETA TURBO and 2010 MUSTANG CHIEF

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonTHE BIG 3 Chieftain's had a sit down with congress and came away empty handed. But they have a homework assignment and you'll hear more about that on December 2nd.Talking Tech: Hyundai shows off its Theta Turbo GDI power train. Could this be the engine of the future?Its Leaner Meaner and More Modern. The 2010 Mustang was revealed this week in Los Angles. There are so many new details we thought it best to call ...

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[ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:09:00 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:PRIUS PLAN SHAKEUP, BMW PRICES CLEAN D and NISSAN ON BATTERIES

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonToyotas future Prius plans get shaken up by economic downturn. And they stopped building Tundra pickups back in August. Toyota has fired up the plant and started rolling out the trucksonce again. But even with Zero percent financing will customers start buying?Batteries not included: Nissan talks about a new way of marketing its future electric cars. And BMW prices out its clean diesel performance cars.Plus the...

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[ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:22:32 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TOTAL CAR INDUSTRY COLLAPSE?, MONEY STRINGS and HYBRID PACER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonCould the loss of GM, Ford or Chrysler cause all automotive manufacturing to collapse in the US?It's possible we will tell you why. Will 25 Billion dollars in aid be enough to buy them time? And if its approved will there be plenty of strings attached? Will Congress decide what car and truck models to keep or terminate?It was a Ford Fusion first at the Ford 400 NASCAR race in Homestead Miami Speedway.A 2009 For...

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[ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:49:03 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MUSCLE CAR RETURN , MOTOR CAR MYTHS and BIG BUCK CAMAROS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIts the return of two very popular performance muscle cars. We'll tell you about thes two hotrods that were revealed at this years SEMA showMotorcar myths: Perhaps your hanging on to your car or truck due to the bad economy.Wewill get some tips from the folks at Goodwrench. on what to do and what not to do.And is one manufacturer being muzzled at the upcoming LA auto show?Will Fords new Fusion hybrid make Toyot...

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[ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:03:38 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: AUTO INDUSTRY CRISIS MODE, SEMA ROUNDUP and HYUNDAI DIESEL

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonThe marriage is off. No Deal between GM and Chrysler. Both are burning cash and sales numbers are horrible. Where will it end a government rescue package or bankruptcy? Even Toyota is in Crisis modeWhat would it take to set the industry right? 50 billion perhaps and a complete restructuring.The 2008 SEMA show is history and we have covered it from every angle. We will fill you in on the trends.And Hyundai revea...

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[ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:57:10 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: FUSION HYBRID, 2010 CAMARO NEWS and EBAY GIFTS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWill Fords new Fusion hybrid make Toyotas Camry Gas/ Electric look like a fuel hog?There is plenty of new tech to talk about and your going to hear it all.Production models of the 2010 Camaro have not rolled off the assembly line yet but already one has been bid up on Ebay and another has gone to a famous left hander.Plus there is a new winner in the cheapest new car competition.. Can you guess the make and mo...

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[ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:29:20 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: 10 BILLION DOLLAR SNAG, FATHER HYBRID and SEMA PREVIEW

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIt seemed like the GM Chrysler deal was getting closer to being done then there was alittle bit of a snag well actually at 10 Billion dollar snag.Just who invented the Hybrid? Well we have the details.. And suprise it involves a lawsuit!It's the biggest car and accessory show that the public can not attend.. The 2008 SEMA show gets underway next week in Las Vegas. Pete MacGillivary will give us an insiders prev...

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[ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:41:49 -0600 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:ALL THE PRESIDENTS RIDES, PRIUS PRICES and TOXIC TALK

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonSo does what you drive predict what Presidental ticket you'll be voting for? The folks at Kelly Blue Book think so. Rick Wainschel senior vice president of marketing and analytics for KBB will be our guest.Prius Pricing: How is Toyota going deal with Honda less expensive Insight hybrid?Toxic Talk: Why are alot of people cheering for the potential demise of US automakers?Talking tech: What is missing from GM's y...

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[ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:09:55 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:V8 ACURA, UNIMAGINABLE TIMES and PAREIDOLIA

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson"These are truly unimaginable times for our industry," they are the words of Chryslers CEO Bob Nardelli. It was another incredibly bad week for the car industry we will have the details and its not pretty. Will GM and Chrysler merge? We might have news soon.Product news: Some are delayed some are canceledwe will tally them up.Presidential Car Guys. What were some of the past Commander in Chiefs favorite rides?...

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[ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:55:41 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TOP EFFICENT CARS, 54MPG and DIESEL MYTHS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWe’ll run down the list of the top ten most efficient. 2009 cars. All of which are on sale now.But we will also have the story of a 54 MPG car one manufacturers says might be ready for US roads. And no it’s not a hybrid.Leno and the Lawyers: Jay Leno gets in a bit of hot water over a Doozy of a deal on a classic carAnd debunking Diesel myths all across the US.Jeff Kuhlman of Audi of America dispels diesel m...

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[ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:42:17 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GEARWRENCHED,TESLA LOSING JUICE? and USED CAR PITFALLS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonBig Problems all across the car industry: The gyrating stock market and the credit crunchare generating plenty of stories this week and we have the details.Are Tesla’s business batteries losing their juice? Is Ford getting ready to sell off its shareof a very successful brand? And what about that proposed GM Chrysler marriage is it made in heaven or perhaps somewhere else?Times are tough, so maybe that new ca...

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[ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:20:14 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:RON FELLOWS AND 800 CORVETTES, FORDS 2009 F150 and ONSTAR'S SLOW DOWN

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonIts been a horrible week for domestic car and truck manufacturers . But over 800 Corvette owners have decided to fire up their V8's and head out on a high speed run to help Kerbeck Chevrolet gather "Toys for Tots" We'll ride along on this high to Atlantic city and hear from Kerbeck's Dave Salvatore and also the super sucessfull C6R driver Ron Fellows. He's fresh off his teams win at the ALMS Green Challenge at ...

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[ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:22:58 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:CAR INDUSTRY COLLAPSE, GREEN X TIRES and BIGGER THAN TOYOTA

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonWall Street has just wrapped up its worst week ever and the US auto industry has been left battered and bleeding. Both Ford and GM say bankrupcy is not an optionbut JD power says there might be a global collapse of the entire auto industry.Bigger than Toyota. Are GM and Chrysler thinking of merging. They have been talking , would this be a good idea? And what products would you keep and what ones would you scra...

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[ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:14:03 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DIESEL DEMO, LARGEST TRUCK PLANT and RFID

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les JacksonDiesel demonstration:Two manufacturers are educating American buyers about the benefits of Clean Diesel. And we tour the world's largest truck plant where Mercedes cranks out 400 trucks a day. F150 Roll out: The brand new Ford pickup rolled off the line this week. And Chevy started production of what they hope will be their most popular crossover, the Travese .Talking Tech: Will RFID technology change auto r...

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[ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:53:13 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:MERCEDES ACTROS, INEXPENSIVE INSIGHT and ELECTRIC CHRYSLERS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonBailouts are being handed out by the US Goverment and the car manufacturers are getting their share.We will take a look at some new products Chrysler has in the works . But with Cerberus buying out Daimlers ownership share are new development on the near horizon?And how do European Class 8 big trucks differ from what hauls the frieght in the US. We put the Mercedes Actros to the test.Plus we will have the details...

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[ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:29:03 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: WHY COMPACT CARS?, MICHELIN ELECTRIC and 2009 GOLF VW

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson What makes consumers buy compact cars? High gas prices or Evironmental concerns?We will have the results of a new Auto Trader study.Of course you know about Michelin's tires but now they might start building an electric carThis hour we are going to share what we like and don't like about new cars and trucks and discuss what we would like to see in the future.The VW Golf is 35 Years old and its new for 2009 we'll...

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[ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:31:35 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TUNDRA TIME OFF, ECOLUMINATION GREEN SPEED

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWhat I did when a wasn't building a Tundra. Toyota keeps its employees around even through its not building any trucks.Talking tech: Ecolumination its a new way of seeing where you are going that's mercury free and low cost.And speaking of the Environment the US Government wants to get its Eco message across at Speed.They are looking at starting a new racing series powered exclusively by alternative fuels.Plus an...

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[ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:54:04 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: TRUCK MPG WARS, SMART BIRTHDAY and PUSH TO PASS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonTheres's another war brewing and this time its not about horsepower torque or towing capacity . Yep the big pickup are squaring off for a fight. We will tell you why.Hard to believe but the Smart car is 10 this month. We will take a look at how it has done so far.Plus Peugeots Push to Pass race car, a Challenging recall and a Porsche four door picAll that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. ...

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[ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:11:59 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CHEVY VP ED PEPER, WILD STOCK RIDE and NEW HONDA TECH

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonIt was a Rollercoaster week for Wall Street . With Goverment bail outs being doled out to the financial industry will there be anything left for the car companies? GM celebrates 100 years of business and reveals what might be its most important future car the Chevy VoltTalking tech: Honda has been busy with three new tech developments and we have details on all even if one is a "bit" dumb.And we going to be talki...

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[ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:53:01 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: VOLT REVEAL, YOUNG DRIVERS, CHINA CABS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson Volt web reveal: Photos of the new extended range electric vehicle are revealed on the web was it a mistake, corporate espionage or clever public relations?How Young is too Young to drive You won't believe it but one state says 14 years olds can get a licenseDetroit manufactures must raise cash ASAP we will have some ideas about how they might do it. And is everything made in China? Now its London taxi's.. Speak...

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[ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:36:05 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:IKE GAS HIKE,MINI CROSSOVER and BARK BUCKLE UP!

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson IKE HIKE: The STORM that is attacking the Houston area has already raised gasoline prices as far away as Canada. How high will they go?? We will have some thoughts.Mini is set to bring out its first crossover. But will SUV cues bring even more sales to this successful diminutive ride? More and More people are traveling with their pets.That presents a danger to you and your pet. We will hear from Bark Buckle Ups ...

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[ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:29:51 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SUV COMEBACK?, ECODRIVING and CAMARO ORDERS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonAre SUV's making a comeback? Could it be possible? one group says Yes.How does 62 miles per gallon sound to you? Ford goes Econetic at the upcoming Paris show and we have all the details before the reveal.Place your order Camaro fans. Its that time orders are now being taken for the next version of GM's popular pony car.How can you save yourself some dollars and clean up the environment at the same time? Its calle...

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[ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:11:13 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM FACT OR FICTION, MASERATI GRAND TURISMO and PRIUS BEATING

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonGM clears the air this week with the launch of a brand new website called "Fact or Fiction" and if you were beginning to doubt the existence of the new Volt. Well we will tell you when the new model will be revealed.Honda comes clean with plans for their new hybrid only model. Your gonna recognize the name.Maserati has rolled out the stunning Grand Turismo. We will get the details from Jeff Ehoodin who will also t...

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[ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:31:31 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:BIG BAILOUT,CHEVY FUTURE PRODUCT and SPEAKER EXHAUST

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonBailout Bailout: Should the US Goverment come to the financial aid of domestic vehicle manufacturers one Exec says yes. Whats your opinion??Plus big changes in store for the Chevrolet division .We will take a look at what vehicles are on the horizon.Talking tech: Could a speaker replace your muffler and make a hybrid sound like a muscle car?And was the Volt revealed?, Honda dealers get an early gift and the Musta...

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[ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:26:38 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: RAM BOXED, VIPER SALE and CADDY FOURS

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe are wrapping up the summer this weekend and we start with a shocking story about the number of drunk drivers that are behind the wheel.Sell it instead of Scrap It: Chrysler getting ready to put its ultra performance car up for sale but who might be buying it? Plus in other Chrysler related news why are some dealers upset about a option on the 2009 Dodge Ram?They used to be the division of V16's V12's and V8's ...

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[ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:57:23 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CORVETTE EXECS, ZR1 UP CLOSE and MICHELIN PS2'S

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe are on the road and live at one of the biggest gatherings of Corvettes in the world. Corvettes at Carlisle! Once again we are going to celebrate the history and latest developments of Americas' Sports Car.You are going to get the goods direct from team Corvette Members about the latest in design for the 2009 Corvette exterior, interior and production. He has got one of the best Jobs in the world. Tom ...

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[ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:05:27 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: DRIVING THE ZR1 CORVETTE , STS TURBOS , CARLISLE VETTE FEST

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonWe are on the road and live at one of the biggest gatherings of Corvettes in the world..Corvettes at Carlisle! Once again we are going to celebrate the history and latest developments of Americas' Sports Car. Lance Miller of Carlisle Events will be by to talk about unique ways this event is bringing together Corvette fans. What's it like to have a ZR1 as your everyday car? Harlan Charles Corvette Marketi...

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[ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:02:00 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: MOTORAMA REVISTED, FORD'S KA and JAMES BOND and TROY TREPANIER

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonA sunny day with plenty of shiny sheet metal. On this hour of Cruise Control we'll take you to two of the biggest car events of the year the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Pebble Beach Courcors D'Elegance.But first due high gas prices a lot of you are driving less. Turns out its kinda a good news,bad news situation. We will explain.Two small Fords get set to roll and one might be driven by none other than James Bo...

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[ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:45:05 -0500 ]

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CARBON NEUTRAL NASCAR, CHALLENGER FACTORY DRAG CAR and ROLLING WIFI

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les JacksonThere's just a few weeks of Summer left but there's no shortage of car culture events and today on Cruise Control we are bringing in guests from across the country to fill you on the latest information.But first we'll take look at whats been going on in Traverse City Michigan. Its called the 2008 Management Briefing Seminars. A bland boring name for a big confab of Auto Executives. But there was plenty of new mod...

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[ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:41:03 -0500 ]

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