NEXIQ Technologies' to Enable Wireless Access to Cummins Engines

    MANCHESTER, N.H.--Oct. 28, 2001--NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB: NEXQ) today announced that eTechnician(TM)will enable wireless access to Cummins, Inc. RoadRelay(TM)4, the most popular engine and vehicle electronic systems monitor in the world for the trucking industry.
    RoadRelay 4 is a compact in- or on-dash-mounted unit designed for use with electronic diesel engines, providing the capability to capture, display and record critical engine data and vehicle information. With Cummins engines, RoadRelay 4 also provides the most powerful anti-theft feature in the industry. eTechnician is a real-time, remote, wireless command and control solution delivered through an Application Service Provider (ASP), enabling the remote monitoring, diagnosis and reprogramming of commercial vehicles, regardless of location.
    "By subscribing to eTechnician, fleet managers will now be able to enhance the day-to-day value of RoadRelay 4 by remotely accessing vehicle information and fleet data, including trip reports, fault information, vehicle location and preventative maintenance information, wherever the vehicle is located," stated John R. Allard, NEXIQ Technologies chairman and CEO. "Together, eTechnician and RoadRelay 4 deliver critical information that fleet owners and operators require to more effectively and efficiently run their businesses in today's cost-conscious environment."
    "We are dedicated to ensuring that RoadRelay 4 is continuously improved with additional features and value-added services to meet our customers changing needs," stated Cliff Putterill, Cummins sales and marketing manager, engine data information systems. "With eTechnician, our mutual customers are able to take advantage of the latest technology advances, including the Internet and wireless communications, to gain even easier access to the wealth of information and features that RoadRelay 4 currently provides.
    eTechnician will be available to Cummins RoadRelay 4 customers in February 2002.

    About Cummins Inc.

    Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Ind., is the world's largest producer of commercial diesel engines above 50 horsepower. The company provides products and services for customers in markets worldwide for engineers, power generation and filtration. Cummins reported sales of $6.6 billion in 2000. Press releases by fax may be requested by calling News on Demand (toll-free) at 888-329-2305. Cummins home page on the Internet can be found at www.cummins.com.

    About NEXIQ Technologies

    NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB: NEXQ) is focused on advanced diagnostic and telematics solutions that provide seamless information and operations management capabilities to the commercial and automotive vehicle industry. NEXIQ Technologies is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire with significant operations in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Coralville, Iowa. (www.nexiq.com)