After forging a reputation as a pioneer in the small SUV market, Suzuki does it again by introducing the new 2001 Grand Vitara XL-7, its largest and most versatile vehicle ever. ... Continue reading
"Booze It & Lose It" Nets 37 Impaired Driving Arrests During Weekend
Despite this past weekend's frigid temperatures, law enforcement statewide were still adamant about getting out in full force to stop drunk drivers on behalf of the fall 2000 "Booze It & Lose It" campaign. ... Continue reading
Drive Safer America! Offers Tips for Holiday Safety on the Road
Drive Safer America!, an automotive consumer awareness group, is offering a valuable "gift" this holiday season: driving tips to help keep you and your family safe this winter and all year. ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings Reports Adjusted Nine-month Results
Fidelity Holdings announced that its previously reported results for the nine months understated the loss for such period by $4,060,000, primarily one-time, non-cash charges attributable to its recently announced discontinued operations. ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Chrysler's PT Cruiser 2001 Car of the Year
Motor Trend magazine announced the selection of the PT Cruiser as 2001 Car of the Year. Now, in its 52nd year, the Motor Trend Car of the Year is the most coveted, and most recognized award in the auto industry. ... Continue reading
Nissan Forges a New Frontier With the 'World's Largest Pickup Truck'
Holiday commuters on the 405 and 110 freeways just south of Los Angeles will find themselves staring headlong into the grill of a 55-foot tall 2001 SuperCharged Nissan Frontier and the message, "Please Obey All Speed Limits." ... Continue reading
Nissan Quest Earns Highest Star Ratings From NHTSA
Yesterday, the 2001 Nissan Quest minivan received a 5-star rating for driver and passenger frontal impact collisions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ... Continue reading
Slater Announces Plan For Improving Child Restraint Systems
To advance the Clinton-Gore administration's comprehensive strategy to protect child passengers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced a draft child restraint systems safety plan and invited public comment. ... Continue reading
Stretchout Ltd. Announces Acquisition of Swansea Stretch Limo Co.
Stretchout Ltd., a UK-based company that provides executive travel services to clients through the internet, announced that they have successfully completed their acquisition of Swansea Stretch Limo Co. ... Continue reading
Valeo's Steering-Integrated Hydraulic Fan System Boosts Performance
Valeo has introduced a new, steering system-integrated, hydraulically driven engine cooling fan system (HDFS) that substantially improves fuel economy, air conditioning performance and towing capacities. ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 240,764 units, down from the 320,707 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. ... Continue reading
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