On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Mazda has been suffering a bit lately but  they got some great news about the new CX5 crossover.

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Ford retired the Crown Vic and along with it went the old version of the Police Interceptor.. But get ready for two new Ford Police Vehicles that are loaded with technology.. Fords' Lisa Teed takes us for a ride in the Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility


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And could you rent your next set of new tire? It just might happen

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Revolution Delayed : Everyone loves to talk electric cars but many in the auto industry don't see them making inroads for a long time to come.

The Scion FRS rear drive sports cars gets a very nice price..

Toyota ups the production of the Prius C and VW ups the number of its employees.

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And while we are talking about Volkswagen a very high MPG commuter car was caught testing.. Yes it gets well over 200 MPG.

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Talking Tech are automated cars that drive themselves just a few years away?
And we'll talk Beetlemen

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Get ready for a new crop of engines thanks to revised MPG requirements. Chrysler is bringing new variants of its Pentastar and we know what vehicle is getting a transplant,

Toyota has a hit on its hands :

The Bargain priced Prius C that on sale now.

Talking Tech: GM heads into the Robonaut world

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GMC's Terrain goes upscale , Hyundai show off its Santa Fe sheet metal,

And Richard Hammond's is loose in the US.

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Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the  2012 Kia Soul !

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Partner Time: Mazda says finding a business partner is the only way to survive in the todays' industry.

Meanwhile Audi has its sights set on a  manufacturer of lightweight engines.

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Lingenfelter Engineering turns cars into super performance vehicles. This week Ken Lingenfelter  is showing off his Signature Series Camaro Convertible and we will have him live from the Cleveland Autorama..

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VW sets the plan for its electric Golf  but you might not want to drive it or any other electric car in one state..

Talking Tech: Subaru gives its cars Eyesight.. for safety

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Mercedes is All Set for an attack... We'll tell you why.

Bad time for a breakdown: A Fisker picks an inopportune moment for a time out.

Return of the COPO Camaro.. for a limited time only.

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Talking Tech: A tire made of springs headed to some of the most difficult terrian that's out of this world.

And Jeff Victer from prolong will join us to discuss everything from severe duty oil to a waterless way to wash your ride.

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No green for Carbon.. Why the Government says no go to a deal..

Bi Fuel Trucks has their time arrived? GM and Ram think so... 

Plus whats in storm for Ram pickups when it comes to higher MPG.

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Talking Tech: this time its an airbag for pedestrians.

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Honda fights for its soul and many people want to know where is Mr. Thunder?

Lost in translation: A news show says Toyota knew about the unintended acceleration problem. Toyota strongly denies it.



BMW has plenty of happy faces thanks to the new 3 Series..

 

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Return of Datsun? It's happening but where?

Special Delivery: Porsche owners can now take a European vacation and pick up a car.

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On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

We drive a car that's small but wicked.. The Fiat 500 Abarth , could tiger blood be finding its way into is tank?

Ford EV Focus specs revealed including range and MPG.

VOLT Unplugged: GM pulls the plug for 5 weeks when it comes to Volt production.

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Tool Care: We'll tell you how to take care of two of your most important tools... Your hands
Diana Costanzo from GOJO will be our guest.

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And SLP returns this time with some warmed over Buicks.

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With gas heading towards 5 dollars a gallon or beyond you might be tempted to run out a buy a new fuel efficient vehicle.. But hold on is that the best idea?

Would you buy a new car without air conditioning, radio and even paint? Subaru might give you that chance.
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Ford gets a big order for Police Vehicles will they reclaim the lead even without the Crown Vic?
And speaking of Ford we will talk tech about the science of color.

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Brand of Desire: Cadillac is wanted... Plus we'll talk tech about their sensor fusion
Can a three cylinder that is just about one liter make a 170 horsepower? Yep..

Land Rover's Evoke might lose its top in 12 seconds or less!
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Dodge rolls out its all new Dart with plenty of engine,color and content choices and of course its standard Alfa Romeo DNA. Richard Cox director of Dodge will be our guest.

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It's been called the no compromise compact car by Sergio Marchionne we deep dive into the Dart

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GM shows off some big numbers and profits.. That's been a long time coming! We take a look at BMW's new vehicle plans. What companies are adding electric chargers to their parking lots?

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Plus Film maker Chris Paine joins us to discuss his latest release "Revenge of the Electric Car"

And why one small town is up in arms about Armour..

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Words you would have never heard ten years ago, Hyundai Most Dependable but the Korean manufacturer got the nod in a recent JD Power study and Ford scored with two models voted most durable .

Porsche reveals the name for its new smaller SUV.

Talking Tech: Which manufacturer installed a Virtual Reality simulator to test brand new safety devices?

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An old friend comes out of retirement to help out James Bond plus a troublesome vanity plate and a speeding sign that makes drivers slow down just to read it.

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Buick gets an E assisted base model, while Mogan goes electric. BMW drops some cylinders.. and someone brings out a car with rear gull wing doors..

And two brand new wagons are in the works and you can't buy them!

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On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Jim Sassorossi joins us to celebrate 75 years of MOPAR. And he'll have details on several special editions.

Nissan shows an updated Z and a van that will sell well in yellow..

Has GM started building Saturn's again? and Hyundai loses two doors on the Elantra,

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Could a small claims lawsuit spell big trouble for automakers?

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On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Ferrari reveals its new F1 car and Chysler shows its new SRT8 tribute. Ford rolls out its new one liter and the ZL1 Camaro comes off the line

Talking Tech: Car makers have to keep their Navigation systems jam packed with new technology if they want customers to buy the factory installed option . Well Alexander Kocher, President of Elektrobit will stop by to tell us about the latest developments his company has come up with to guide you down the road.

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What happens when the cops pull you over after your clocked at 188 MPH?

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Domestic vehicles are selling in one part of the country that might suprise you and Toyota's comeback helped by a very popular sedan..

Talking Tech: Could your car be the next target for hackers?

Jamie Allison director of racing for Ford tells us about the new NASCAR 2013 Fusion RaceCar revealed last week that looks like a STOCK car! Something we have not seen in a long time.

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Is a very old nameplate about to make a comeback and we get a glimpse of the new Viper.. Plus hey that looks like a F150

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Rebuilding the Volt .. How will GM charge up the Volt's tarnished reputation?
Residual values were low on SAAB's to begin with.. Take a guess where they are now..

No light weights Allowed.. Why GM's new pickups will not weight less.

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And what brands offer the most customer satisfaction? You might be suprised!

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The Growing Split : Consumers are not real interested in buying Electric or hybrid cars
but some Government officials are mandating them in California.. What does this mean for the auto industry's future?

Fiat 500's may not be selling but its full speed ahead when it comes to new models the Abarth hot rod is on the way and now a 5 door.
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And while we are on the topic of sport small cars Mini has just priced its 2012 Roadster.

Plus Ford Adds more Ecoboosts and BMW adds a third turbocharger.

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How old is your ride? A new study says we are driving some of the oldest cars and trucks ever.. Will this be great news for the auto industry in 2012?

Talking Tech: Car makers have to keep their Navigation systems jam packed with new technology if they want customers to buy the factory installed option . Well Alexander Kocher, President of Elektrobit will stop by to tell us about the latest developments his company has come up with to guide you down the road.

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Plus Kia's Start Stop gets delayed and how did a Hyundai transmission end up in the new Dodge Dart?

And "At the wheel" reviews of the 2012 Hyundai Accent SE and the Buick Lacrosse E Assist.
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I'm number one.. No I am.. VW and GM dispute just who is the number one vehicle manufacturer in the world.

Talking Tech: staying connected and having access to all kinds of media is Important to not just 20 somethings.. The folks at AHA radio have started what they call a fourth network which allows drivers to access all kinds of content safely.. We will get the details from Robert Acker HARMAN VP and General Manager of Aha Radio.

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Cars may not be all that popular with the Gen Y generation but a new study says they love hybrids.. Is this is because of marketing or maybe something else?

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Has the shine gone off the hybrid? If so why are so many new examples being introduced?

And talking about hybrids how about the Prius C 53 MPG for just $19,000 dollars.

BMW adds a new model and plenty of South Carolina based jobs

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Plus its official 2013 will be the last year of the Corvette... Well the current model that is!ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: 01/14/12

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At Hyundai its 2016 already we will tell you why this manufacturer is getting ahead of the game.

Ford takes control of the midsize segment with the new high style Fusion.. There are plenty of detail to talk about and Fusion Program Manager John Jraiche, is going to fill us in on engine choices and more.

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ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: 01/14/12 We highlight the new vehicles and the latest tech from both CES and the North American International Auto show.

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On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

What if you have limited funds and need a ride? We will run down Kelly Blue Books best used vehicles under 8 thousand Dollars.

We look back at The Consumer Electronics show and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Talking Tech: Mercedes gets into the Ultralight business?

Ah what would a Cruise Control Radio show be without a SAAB update? This week there are plans for one company to buy up the remnants of the car maker.. But not so fast SAAB is actually producing cars again! We will explain.

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ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: 01/7/12 Plus a musician starts his own car company and a Saturn ends up on a roof.

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On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Talking Tech: Mercedes brings plenty of auto based technology to the floor of CES..

Chrysler reveals a future product that means more US Jobs.

What were some of the worst selling cars in 2011?

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ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: 01/7/12 Two big shows coming up this week and we have you covered with previews of both CES and the North American International Auto Shows in Detroit

How about a 450 MPH trip on a motorcycle? Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2012 Mazda 6

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On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred Staab and Les Jackson

Dodge revives one of the most popular model names in its history for a brand new US built compact car.

We get a closeup look at another example of a future three row SUV.. This time its the Infiniti JX. Could it also be setting the path for another model?

More bad news :

The sales challenged Fiat

500 gets hit with another issue.

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Talking Tech: Could carbon fiber one day be as common as sheet metal?

And which controversial NASCAR driver was given his walking papers?

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