NHSTA Looks Into Chrysler Seat Belts
Nov 20, 2002
DETROIT, Nov 19, 2002; Reuters reported that Federal auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into about 1 million DaimlerChrysler vehicles after 17 complaints that seat belts could loosen in use, especially when strapped around child seats. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began a pre ... Continue reading
Honda Element Pricing Starts at $16,100
Nov 13, 2002
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2002; Honda's all-new and highly anticipated Element light duty truck goes on sale Dec. 19, 2002, with manufacturer suggested retail prices starting at just $16,100 for the entry-level Element DX front-wheel drive model, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.<p>Element's innovative ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Reports First Quarterly Profit
Nov 12, 2002
Tuesday November 12, 9:56 pm ET CINCINNATI--Nov. 12, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS - News), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, today reported profitability for third quarter of 2002. Revenues for the third quarter 2002 were $638,093 compa ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Expands Into The Florida Market
Nov 12, 2002
CINCINNATI--Nov. 11, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc. a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today the signing of an area development agreement in the Florida market. Pickups Plus announced today that it has signed an area development agreement fo ... Continue reading
GM says it's not bidder for Hummer Maker AM General
Nov 11, 2002
Mishawaka, Indiana, November 11, 2002; Joe Miller writing for Bloomberg reported that General Motors Corp. said it's not among four bidders to buy closely held AM General Corp., the builder of Hummer sport-utility vehicles for the world's largest automaker. AM General's parent, investment company Renco Group Inc., is n ... Continue reading
New Cars Debut at South Florida International Auto Show
Nov 9, 2002
MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2002 -- Six new SUVs and the return of an Italian legend dominated press conferences on opening day of the 32nd annual South Florida International Auto Show. Auto executives and journalists gathered in the Miami Beach Convention Center today to begin the 10-day run of the season's first major auto show. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Adds Freelander SE3 to Its Growing Family of Vehicles
Nov 8, 2002
MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2002 -- Land Rover announced the arrival of its newest North American model at the South Florida International Auto Show today -- the Freelander SE3. The sporty 3-door shares its 5-door stablemate's mechanicals and 101-inch wheelbase, and with twin removable sunroof panels and a detachable rear hardback, ... Continue reading
2003 New Car Review: Subaru’s All-New Thingamabob Utility Vehicle
Nov 7, 2002
Baja Aha! by Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher There are lots of great things about Subaru, not the least of which is that they have the best and most beautiful PR person in the industry working for them in their Southern California office. The other great bits are their cars, or I should really say &# ... Continue reading
Mack School Tour Continues Fall Swing Through Florida
Nov 7, 2002
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 7, 2002; The Mack School Tour, promoting technical careers, rolls southward into Florida, with seven stops before concluding its East Coast swing in Miami shortly before Thanksgiving. Mack Trucks, Inc. is using its experience as one of America's leading truck manufacturers to illustrate the wid ... Continue reading
Land Rover G4 Challenge Freelander Makes Its North American Debut At SEMA
Nov 5, 2002
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002; When competitors embark on the first stage of the Land Rover G4 Challenge in March 2003, their primary mode of transportation -- and their home-away-from home -- will be a Tangiers Orange Land Rover G4 Challenge Freelander. But before competitors get their hands on the vehicle, the thousands of ... Continue reading
Chevy Trucks Revs Up for Renewal of FLW Outdoors Sponsorship
Nov 5, 2002
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 4, 2002 -- Chevy Trucks will continue its commitment to professional fishing with the renewal of its long-standing partnership with FLW Outdoors. Chevy has been part of the FLW sponsorship team since 1985, helping to catapult competitive fishing into the sports- marketing spotlight. Chevy recognized v ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2002
http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0021104_e.ram CLICK4VIDEO Vehicles of the Jeep brand are the epitome of cross-country all-wheel drives. Jeep Adventure Thailand 2002 is a real challenge for man and machine: It´s only off-road that you can convince yourself - and others - of the all-terrain capabiliti ... Continue reading
2003 New Truck Review: Chevrolet Silverado LT 2500HD 4WD Extended-Cab Pickup
Nov 3, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Although the latest versions of Chevrolet's Silverado pickups are only a few years old, both the regular and HD lines have significant changes for 2003. Most apparently, all have new styling. No longer do the regular- and heavy-duty lines look different; both now have a common look ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy Industries Takes Control of Subaru-Isuzu Automotive
Oct 31, 2002
TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2002; Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru automobiles and a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products, has reached an agreement with Isuzu Motors Ltd. to acquire all of Isuzu's stock holdings in Subaru-Isuzu Automotive (SIA). The deal will see Fuji Heavy Industries (F ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results for 2002
Oct 31, 2002
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Oct. 31, 2002--Accuride Corporation today announced net sales of $93.0 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002. This compares to net sales of $77.7 million for the third quarter of 2001, an increase of 19.6%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, net sales were $265.4 million co ... Continue reading
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