Finalists for Land Rover G4 Challenge Chosen After Grueling Tests in Nevada Desert
Dec 14, 2002
HENDERSON, Nev., Dec. 13, 2002; The U.S. National Selections for the Land Rover G4 Challenge global adventure race were completed today in the rugged terrain in Henderson, Nevada. T wo U.S. finalists stood out from the pack of 29 candidates and were picked to compete in the International Selections to be held at the fa ... Continue reading
Snap-on to Acquire Certain Assets of Nexiq Technologies
Dec 12, 2002
KENOSHA, Wis.--Dec. 12, 2002--Snap-on Incorporated announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire assets related to the vehicle scanner and eTechnician(TM) operations of Nexiq Technologies based in Sterling Heights, Mich. The assets include those associated with industry-leading, heavy-duty truck, diesel an ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design:Two Renault Concepts to Detroit
Dec 10, 2002
DETROIT, Dec. 10, 2002 -- The Renault Vel Satis and Koleos concept cars will join an impressive lineup of four full-size vehicles, 10 scale models and 17 two-dimensional drawings displayed in Michigan Hall, the Michelin Media Center and on the main floor of Cobo Center at the upcoming North American International Auto ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2002
Henderson, NV, December 8, 2002 – Selected adventure racers from all over Canada converge today on the outskirts of the Las Vegas strip to compete to represent Canada in the Land Rover G4 Challenge. Only two candidates will go forward from the competition held today at the Hyatt Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, Nevada, ... Continue reading
Isuzu Announces Dramatically Lower Suggested Retail Prices for 2003 Models
Dec 9, 2002
CERRITOS, Calif., Dec. 9, 2002; American Isuzu Motors Inc. today announced dramatically lower manufacturer's suggested retail prices for its 2003 Axiom, Rodeo and Rodeo Sport models. The new prices will make these stylish, durable SUVs accessible to more consumers than ever. In announcing the new pricing, J. T. Maloney ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2002
http://www.autoindex.org CLICK4MORE AUTOINDEX.ORG A name redolent of the Savannah and a vehicle with a shape that speaks of journeys and adventure despite its ability to slip through traffic jams with equal ease. These are the distinguishing traits of the Fiat Simba, a concept car that will certainly arouse the curiosi ... Continue reading
GM extends interest-free loans on SUVs
Dec 5, 2002
DETROIT, Dec 5, 2002; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said it would offer new interest-free loans on several models of sport utility vehicles, after a plunge in its U.S. market share during November. The world's largest automaker, stepping up Detroit's long-running price war, said it was adding four-year and ... Continue reading
2003 New Car Review: Honda Pilot EX-L
Nov 27, 2002
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
Subaru Legacy, Forester, Outback, Impreza, Baja In October 2002 Recall
Nov 27, 2002
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
Hummer H2 In October 2002 Recalls
Nov 27, 2002
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
Complete List Of NHTSA October 2002 Recalls
Nov 27, 2002
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
New high-mobility Unimog Model Range from Mercedes-Benz
Nov 26, 2002
Stuttgart, November 2002 The new high-mobility Unimog U 3000, U 4000 and U 5000 model range has been developed for difficult all-terrain operations in areas where roads and tracks are few and far between. It went into production in autumn 2002 at the new Unimog facility in Wörth, succeeding the heavy-duty Unimog U 155 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices for the All-New 4Runner V6
Nov 25, 2002
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2002; Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2003 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a new V6 engine. The all-new 4Runner V8 was launched in mid-October. The 4Runner V6 arrives at dealer showrooms in Decemb ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Offer Diesel-Powered Jeep(R) Liberty For North American Market
Nov 25, 2002
-- United States Could Save 800 Million Gallons of Oil Annually With Higher Mix -- Dieter Zetsche Calls on Oil Refiners and Government to Work With Automakers to Address Challenges NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2002; The United States could reduce its oil use by approximately 800 million gallons and carbon dioxide emissions by 8 ... Continue reading
Bombardier Introduces Four New Outlander ATV Models
Nov 23, 2002
VALCOURT, Quebec--Nov. 22, 2002--Bombardier Recreational Products (TSX:BBD.A.) (TSX:BBD.B.) is building on the successful launch of its tough recreational-utility Outlander(TM) 400 H.O. ATV by introducing four new models, the Bombardier(TM) Outlander 330 H.O. 4x4 and 2x4, the Outlander 400 H.O. 2x4 and the Outlander 40 ... Continue reading
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