Detroit Auto Show: GM To Go Hybrid Power in Cars, Pickups and SUVs Over Next Four Years
Jan 6, 2003
DETROIT January 6, 2002; John Porretto writing for the AP reports that one of the clearest signs yet that hybrid cars may be going mainstream, General Motors Corp. plans to offer a variety of the gas-and-electric powered vehicles over the next four years. The plan by the world's biggest automaker, to be announced Monda ... Continue reading
Detroit Auo Show: 2004 Ford F-150 Reveal
Jan 6, 2003
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2004; "Our vision was to forge a new direction for the market, building decisively on Ford's Tough Truck heritage and creating a product that would alter the expectations of pickup customers. The new F-150 does that with the courage of a leader, launching a new era of Built Ford Tough." - Chris Theodor ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai OLV Concept Vehicle Debuts
Jan 5, 2003
DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2003; Hyundai's latest concept vehicle, the exciting OLV (Outdoor Lifestyle Vehicle) made its world debut today during the first of three press preview days at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Exhibition Center. The low-cost, high-fun OLV concept vehicle presents Hyundai's view of ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Cadillac Unveils New SUV
Jan 5, 2003
Sunday 3:16 pm ET By DETROIT January 5, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Cadillac division on Sunday officially unveiled its SRX mid-size sport utility vehicle at the Detroit auto show on Sunday, one of three completely new vehicles the luxury brand will roll out this year. The SRX a ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: 2003 Dodge Durango HEMI(R) RT Concept
Jan 5, 2003
DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2003; Bigger, bolder and faster, the 2003 Dodge Durango HEMI(R) RT Concept separates itself from the sport utility pack with big power and a broad shouldered presence that could only come from Dodge. With more style, more cargo room and more capability, the Dodge Durango Concept delivers on all fronts, ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 Named North American Truck of the Year
Jan 5, 2003
DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2003; Almost one year to the day after being introduced at the North American International Auto Show as the "Next Generation SUV," the Volvo XC90 has been named North American Truck of the Year. "We are very proud to receive this prestigious award for Volvo in such a competitive segment within such an ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Subaru Introduces Second Version of Baja
Jan 3, 2003
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2003; Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the Baja Sport, a second version of its new crossover vehicle that blends the versatility and ruggedness of a compact 4-door pickup truck with the driving dynamics, safety and comfort of a passenger car. Baja Sport offers all the fun and function of th ... Continue reading
Nissan Enters Full-Size Pickup Fray
Jan 3, 2003
Detroit January 2, 2003; John Porretto writing for AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. could have introduced its first full-size pickup at any number of upcoming auto shows around the world. In fact, there's one in its own backyard, the Tokyo Auto Salon, in mid-January. But the rising Japanese automaker had its eye on an ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2002
2003 Hummer H2 Base price: $48,065 Price as tested: $52,870 EPA mileage: not rated By Des Toups Nobody stares at a Chevy Suburban. Everybody stares at a Hummer H2, which collects eyeballs the way pockets collect lint. Which is the point, after all. No vehicle on the market commands -- and demands -- attention the way t ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2002
PASADENA, Calif.--Dec. 26, 2002--In response to a request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for more information, Lisoni & Lisoni today announced that it will soon provide the U.S. Department of Transportation agency with records of thousands of complaints from American consumers and other ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2002
TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 20, 2002; AutoPacific, Inc. today releases the results of an analysis of the United States sport utility vehicle market showing that the number of SUV entries has increased from 33 entries in 1996 to 53 in 2002 and that another 12 have or will be introduced in the 4th Quarter 2002 through the 1st H ... Continue reading
2003 New Car Review: Hummer H2
Dec 20, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hummer H2 ENGINE: 6.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm/360 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: Four-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 122.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.8 x 81.2 x 77.8 in. STICKER PRICE: $60,000 (est.) Well, the General does know what he's doing. ... Continue reading
See What a Buck Will Buy - Isuzu Sells Entire Stake In US JV For $1
Dec 20, 2002
TOKYO December 20,2002; Dow Jones reports that Isuzu Motors Ltd. will sell its entire 49% stake in a car-making joint venture in the U.S. to Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. for US $1, the companies said Friday. Isuzu and Fuji Heavy originally agreed on Isuzu's withdrawal from Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. in October. Subaru- ... Continue reading
The Army Showcases Innovative Technologies at North American International Auto Show 2003
Dec 20, 2002
WARREN, Mich., Dec. 19, 2002; The United States Army Tank- automotive and Armaments Command's National Automotive Center (NAC) is again participating in the North American International Auto Show in Detroit's Cobo Center, Jan. 5-21, 2003. The NAC, capitalizing on last year's successful debut, plans to showcase several ... Continue reading
Spark Plug Answers President Bush's Call for Better SUV Fuel Economy
Dec 19, 2002
APOPKA, Fla., Dec. 18, 2002; A novel spark plug could be all that is needed for sport utility vehicles (SUV) to meet President Bush's challenge to improve fuel economy.Combustion Technology Products Corp. (CTPC), with technical assistance from Sandia National Laboratories, has developed a sophisticated spark plug calle ... Continue reading
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