Genuine Parts Company Named As Part Of Asbestos Suit
ATLANTA--Nov. 27, 2002--In response to recent releases regarding the automotive aftermarket and litigation, Genuine Parts Company said that it has been named as one of many defendants in a relatively small number of lawsuits regarding the sale of products containing asbestos. While litigation of any type contains an el ... Continue reading
2003 New Car Review: Honda Pilot EX-L
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS WEEK 48 - (c) 2002 A master's degree thesis in sociology could probably be written on the American sport-utility vehicle phenomenon. Urban and suburban people who may never meet a more difficult off-road challenge than a less-than-optimally paved stadium parking lot buy huge truck- ... Continue reading
More Powerful TDI Engine and Additional Safety Features for the Sharan – Volkswagen's Successful MPV
130-bhp TDI for improved performance and lower fuel consumption - Best-selling MPV in 2002 now more attractive than ever - Brake assistant as standard feature, head-level airbags now an optional extra Volkswagen's Sharan MPV will from now on be available with an additional diesel engine option. A 96 kW / 130 bhp pump-i ... Continue reading
Jayco Truck Models in October 2002 Recall
Jayco, Incorporated Models: Jayco Designer MH Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Designer TT Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Designer FW Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle FW Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle Resort Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle MH Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle TT Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Quest FW Year: 2000 Jayco Quest TT Year: 2000 Jay ... Continue reading
Audi A6 in October 2002 Recall
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Models: Audi A6 Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 61 Dates of Manufacture: August 2002 Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, it is possible that the igniter for the driver’s air bag may not have been properly assembled. An improperly positioned igniter will not activate the air ... Continue reading
Toyota in October 2002 Recalls
Toyota Motor Company, LTD Models: Toyota Years: 2001-2002 Number Potentially Involved: 59,394 Dates of Manufacture: October 2000 – February 2002 Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a possibil ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy, Forester, Outback, Impreza, Baja In October 2002 Recall
Subaru of America, Inc. Models: Subaru Legacy Years: 2001-2003 Subaru Outback Years: 2001-2003 Subaru Forester Years: 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza Years: 2002-2003 Subaru Baja Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 163,243 Dates of Manufacture: June 2001 – September 2002 Defect: Certain passenger and sport utility v ... Continue reading
Isuzu Pick Ups in October 2002 Recall
Isuzu Motors Limited Models: Isuzu TF Years: 1994-1995 Number Potentially Involved: 9,715 Dates of Manufacture: April – September 1994 Defect: On certain pickup trucks made in Fujisawa, Japan, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue ... Continue reading
Harley Davidson FLTRSEI In October 2002 Recalls
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Models: Harley Davidson FLTRSEI Year: 2000 Harley Davidson Screamin’Eagle Year: 2000 Number Potentially Involved: 782 Dates of Manufacture: September 1999 – May 2000 Defect: On certain motorcycles, the braided clutch cable could contact the rear brake line and cause the brake l ... Continue reading
Hummer H2 In October 2002 Recalls
General Motors Corporation Models: Hummer H2 Year: 2003 Saturn L Series Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 1,448 Dates of Manufacture: October 2002 Defect: Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture. If ... Continue reading
Chevy Trailblazer Recalled October 2002
General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Trailblazer Year: 2002 GMC Envoy Year: 2002 Number Potentially Involved: 46 Dates of Manufacture: February – September 2002 Defect: Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan. In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third ... Continue reading
GMC Topkick , Chevy Kodiak With Cat Engine Recalled October 2002
General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Kodiak Year: 2003 GMC Topkick Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 276 Dates of Manufacture: August 2001 – July 2002 Defect: Some trucks equipped with the optional Caterpillar diesel engine (LG5) were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact w ... Continue reading
Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable Recalled October 2002
Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Taurus Years: 2000-2002 Mercury Sable Years: 2000-2002 Number Potentially Involved: 369,614 Dates of Manufacture: May 1999 – September 2001 Defect: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals, simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could ... Continue reading
Dodge and Chrysler Mini-Vans Recalled - October 2002
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Dodge Grand Caravan Year: 2002 Chrysler Town and Country Year: 2002 Number Potentially Involved: 116,029 Dates of Manufacture: September 2001 – March 2002 Defect: On certain minivans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel ... Continue reading
Complete List Of NHTSA October 2002 Recalls
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in October 2002 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief ... Continue reading
NHTSA List Of Model Year 2003 Vehicles To Be Safety Rated
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of the model year 2003 vehicles it will test in frontal, side, and rollover consumer information programs. This list will provide important safety information and will assist consumers in their veh ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Five Stars in European NCAP Test
http://www.theautochannel.com/content/news/2002/06 /27/142793.html?NEWS CLICK4 COMPLETE NCAP TEST RESULTS M-Class and Vaneo awarded four stars Stuttgart, Germany, November 26, 2002 The Mercedes-Benz E-Class came through the European NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) standard crash tests with flying colours. The saloo ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 27, 2002 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 240,956 units, down from the 361,058 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 15, ... Continue reading
U.S. Joins Eight Countries for World Cup of Motorsport â“ the 2002 Michelin Race of Champions Nations Cup Team USA was among the first to announce involvement in this yearâ™s Michelin Race of Champions Nations Cupâ”the annual contest that puts the worldâ™s fastest rally, motorcycle a ... Continue reading
Highest crash score for all new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan
http://www.autoindex.org CLICK 4 More Autoindex.org The recently launched all new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan has been awarded a maximum five star rating in the latest EuroNCAP crash tests. Saab’s new premium compact sedan, developed at a cost of over $1 billion, is now officially rated as one of the very safest cars in ... Continue reading
Rice Signs Multiyear Deal To Drive For Red Bull Cheever
Buddy Rice has signed a multiyear contract with Red Bull Cheever Racing to drive in the Indy Racing League, team owner-driver Eddie Cheever Jr. announced Nov. 25. “We are pleased to officially sign Buddy,” 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner Cheever said. “Buddy demonstrated last season that he is profession ... Continue reading
Outlaws' Star Eyes Starts At Indy, Other IRL Races In 2003
Dollansky's Rookie Test At Texas Postponed Due To Cold Weather By Joe Crowley indyracing.com Pennzoil World of Outlaws standout Craig Dollansky was unable to begin his Indy Racing League rookie test due to cold weather Nov. 25 at Texas Motor Speedway. The test will be rescheduled at a future date. Dollansky, 36, from E ... Continue reading
Opel Corsa OPC makes world debut at Essen
The latest performance model from Opel, in the shape of the turbo powered Corsa OPC concept, has its world premiere this week at the Essen Motor Show. It is under the bonnet where most of the interest lies with the new hot hatch. An all new 1.6 litre ECOTEC turbo engine, developing in this form 129 kW (175 hp) and maxi ... Continue reading
Fiat at the 27th Bologna Motor Show
The Fiat stand at the Bologna Motor show has four focal points. First up are two concept cars, each with an original, fresh, dynamic style of its own. One is the Fiat Simba, the first European example of a small off-roader that is just as at home beating a path through the African savannah as it is driving through the ... Continue reading
Andretti Green Racing Signs Wheldon As Test Driver
Young Talent Could Compete In Several IRL Races For Team In 2003 Dan Wheldon has joined Andretti Green Racing as a test driver for the organization’s new Indy Racing League program, team officials announced Nov. 26. Wheldon, from Emberton, England, made his Indy Racing League debut in 2002, driving in two races f ... Continue reading
Spartech Polycom Wins SPE Automotive Innovation Interiors Award
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27, 2002; Spartech Corporation announced today that its Spartech Polycom division has won the prestigious SPE Automotive Innovations award for the Interiors Category. This represents the fourth time in the past five years that Spartech Polycom has won this award. This year's award was presented for the ... Continue reading
Isuzu To Develop Natural Gas Powered Truck with Westport
VANCOUVER, Nov. 27, 2002; Westport Innovations Inc. announced today that it has agreed with Isuzu Motors of Tokyo, Japan, to develop a prototype Isuzu ELF truck powered with a Westport Cycle(TM) natural gas engine. The project has been initiated by Isuzu, which will also fully fund it. Leading the effort is Isuzu's Pow ... Continue reading
Used cars selling for bargain-basement prices
November 27, 2002; John Porretto writing for the AP reports that prices for late-model used vehicles are at their lowest levels in years, driven down in part by zero-percent financing and other incentives that have been a trademark of the industry for more than a year. Those lucrative deals have prompted many people to ... Continue reading
Nissan Recalls 143,000 Frontier, Xterra Trucks
WASHINGTON November 27, 2002; Dan Hart writing for Bloomberg News reported that Nissan Motor Co. recalled at least 143,000 of its 2001 and 2002 Frontier pickup trucks and Xterra sport-utility vehicles, because of faulty wheel bearings, engine controllers and fuel valves on some models sold in the U.S. Japan's third-lar ... Continue reading
EAST LIBERTY, Ohio November 27, 2002; James Hannah writing for the AP reported that Honda of America Motor Co. began mass production of the Element on Tuesday, hoping the light-duty truck that looks like an SUV will appeal to young surfers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. The first Element, a silver one, rolled off the ... Continue reading
GM Seeks Higher U.S. Market Share
DETROIT November 26, 2002; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that for the first time in more than 25 years, General Motors Corp. expects to marginally increase its U.S. market share for a second straight year in 2002, boosted by aggressive incentives and new vehicles. "I do think we'll show a second consecutiv ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor To Make 57,000 Vans At Spain Plant In 2003
TOKYO November 27, 2002; Dow Jones reported that Nissan Motor Co. had plans to make 57,000 small commercial vehicles based on a platform Renault SA and General Motors Corp. have jointly developed, at its plant in Spain in 2003. The start of fully-fledged production at Nissan Motor Iberica SA is expected to help the thi ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, Nov 27, 2002; Reuters reported that General Motors's Saab unit said it planned to cut 20 percent of its workforce, or about 1,300 jobs, in an overhaul aimed at improving the Swedish car maker's financial situation from 2003. Saab said the the job cuts, mainly in Sweden, would be accompanied by a streamlining ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Statement Regarding Asbestos-Related Litigation
PHOENIX, Nov. 26, 2002; In response to questions regarding asbestos litigation disclosures by Advance Auto Parts Inc. and public statements issued by AutoZone, Inc. and Pep Boys, CSK Auto Corporation confirmed that it has also been named from time-to-time as a defendant in lawsuits regarding the sale of friction produc ... Continue reading
FORD FUND PRESENTS A $1 MILLION GRANT TO NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER
CINCINNATI, Nov. 22, 2002; Thanks to a generous $1 million grant from Ford Motor Company Fund, generations of local, regional and national visitors to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will begin their experience in the Freedom Center’s Welcome Hall – a grand three-story gathering place that ... Continue reading
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