Oct 25, 2002
FOR RELEASE: October 25, 2002 TOKYO – General Motors confirmed today that it had finalized details on agreements with Isuzu Motors Ltd. relating to Isuzu’s previously announced three-year business plan. In addition to the GM agreements, Isuzu announced that it had reached agreement on broad financial restru ... Continue reading
Fuji(Subaru) : Indiana Will Own Plant And Still Make Isuzu Autos
Oct 25, 2002
TOKYO -October 25, 2002; Dow Jones reported that Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. will make Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc., an auto-making joint venture with Isuzu Motors Ltd., a fully-owned unit as of January 1, Fuji Heavy said Friday. Fuji Heavy will buy the entire 49% stake Isuzu currently holds in the joint venture, based ... Continue reading
Isuzu Motor To Cut US Presence; Focus On Truck Operations
Oct 25, 2002
TOKYO -October 25, 2002; Yumiko Nishitani writing for Dow Jones reported that Isuzu Motor Ltd., officially announced Friday it will slash drastically its exposure to the North American sport-utility vehicle market - a market that once boosted the company's growth but has since turned sour amid intensified competition. ... Continue reading
Warn Industries Introduces WARN Ware
Oct 24, 2002
CLACKAMAS, Ore.--Oct. 24, 2002--Warn Industries is excited to announce the launch of a new corporate apparel program, called WARN® Ware(TM), for distributors, retailers and consumers. WARN customers and admirers can now order over 40 different WARN apparel and accessory items on the company's website, www.warn.com. "W ... Continue reading
Warn Adds 3000lb Capacity Winch to ATV Line-Up
Oct 24, 2002
CLACKAMAS, Ore.--Oct. 23, 2002--Warn Industries announced today the release of its 3,000lb capacity ATV winch. The new WARN(R) 3.0ci winch, with innovative all-metal, sealed drive train and added controls, is designed for today's most rigorous conditions. "The WARN 3.0ci is a revolutionary new ATV winch, designed with ... Continue reading
$290 Million Verdict Against Ford Upheld
Oct 24, 2002
By LOS ANGELES October 23, 2002, Gina Keating writing for Reuters repoted that The California Supreme Court let stand a $290 million award against Ford Motor Co. stemming from the deaths of three people in a 1993 rollover accident involving a Bronco sport utility vehicle. Ford said it would appeal the case, Romo v. For ... Continue reading
GM Honored By The Texas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy
Oct 23, 2002
FOR RELEASE: October 23, 2002 Award Accepted At Largest Annual Nature Conservancy Luncheon Event In Nation HOUSTON - The Texas chapter of The Nature Conservancy gathers at the Hyatt Regency today to honor General Motors with its 2002 Conservation Leadership Award for donating Chevy Suburbans and other GM vehicles to th ... Continue reading
Super Sunday Indy Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale
Oct 23, 2002
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 17 -- October 27th - 8:00AM-3:00PM at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana's largest all indoor Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale. Over 800 spaces (l0xl2) $40, Car Sale $40. ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Record Third Quarter Earnings, Up 37%
Oct 23, 2002
DETROIT, Oct. 23, 2002-- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported record third quarter earnings of 70 cents per share for 2002. This represents an increase of 37% compared to the 51 cents earned in the third quarter of 2001. Sales in the third quarter hit a record le ... Continue reading
Government upgrades investigation into 1997 Grand Cherokee
Oct 23, 2002
WASHINGTON, October 23, 2002 Reuters is reporting that the U.S. Federal government announced Tuesday that it is stepping up its investigation into the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee because its hood may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. Nineteen people complained about the problem, but no injuries or accidents w ... Continue reading
Suzuki Motorcycles and ATV's Launch New 'Get Out of the Way' Campaign Targeting Serious Riders
Oct 21, 2002
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2002; This month, Suzuki Motorcycles and ATV's will unveil a new campaign centered around the theme "Get Out of the Way." The first spot debuted on ESPN Oct. 11. "Colby & Partners' goal with this new campaign is to identify a core emotional theme that would ring true for the serious motor ... Continue reading
2003 Suzuki Model Line Features More Style, Performance and All-Wheel Drive Capabilities
Oct 17, 2002
BREA, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2002-- More Versatile Than Ever, the 2003 Suzuki Line Debuts At the California International Auto Show in Anaheim Led by new, all-wheel-drive versions of the popular Aerio/Aerio SX and redesigned interiors of the XL-7 and Grand Vitara sport utility-vehicles, Suzuki offers a first look at its 2003 ... Continue reading
Caterpillar to lay off up to 3,270 at Illinois, Georgia plants
Oct 15, 2002
Peoria, Illinois, October 15, 2002; Bloomberg News reported that Caterpillar Inc., the world's second-biggest maker of heavy-duty diesel engines, said it will lay off as many as 3,270 workers at Illinois and Georgia plants that make truck engines because of slowing demand. The layoffs will be at Illinois plants in Moss ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Receives EPA Certification For the Series 60 Engine
Oct 15, 2002
DETROIT, Oct. 14, 2002 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) confirmed today that it has received EPA certification for its 12.7 and 14.0 liter Series 60 on-highway engines. The Series 60 engine is fully certified to the new 2.5 g/hp-hr NOx + NMHC standard and does not require an aftertreatment device of any kind. In add ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2002
http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0021007_e.ram CLICK4VIDEO After the latest DaimlerChrysler products, the alliance partner Mitsubishi's products are presented in Paris as well. The Mitsubishi stand is focused on motorsports and design. The Pajero Evolution and of the Pajero Xceed celebrate their World ... Continue reading
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