Sep 17, 2002
COMBATT Vehicles to be Demonstrated at Official Opening WARREN, Mich., Sept. 16 -- Today the U.S. Army Tank- automotive and Armaments Command's National Automotive Center (NAC) and the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) announced a September 18, 2002 Official Opening of the Severe Off-Road Track (SORT) at ... Continue reading
Disc Brake Conversion for Dodge Ram 1988-2000
Sep 14, 2002
Press Release For Immediate Release AUGUST 13,2002 Got Brakes ? We Do! Rear Disc Conversion Kit for Dodge Ram 1988 -2000 EGR offers a New Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit for 1988-2000, 2 & 4wd Single Rear Wheel or Larger 17.5 and 19.5 Dually models. The kit fits either Dana 70 or 80 Full Floating axles! Now get Superior ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Class Action Settlement Approved
Sep 13, 2002
FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 13 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today said it was pleased that a New Jersey court has approved an agreement which will benefit our customers by extending and enhancing the existing warranties on their tires, enhancing the reliability of its tires and educating the public about tire safety. The agre ... Continue reading
WARN HD Bumper "heavy duty" bumpers for 3/4- and 1-ton trucks
Sep 13, 2002
CLACKAMAS, Ore.--Sept. 12, 2002--To meet the needs of Ford Super Duty owners who want the ultimate in front-end protection, Warn Industries announced today the release of the WARN(R) HD Bumper. The bumper is the first in a line of WARN heavy duty bumpers for 3/4- and 1-ton trucks. Designed as "big" body armor, it is co ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2002
NASHVILLE--Sept. 10, 2002--Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of approximately 754 Widetrack brand Baja A/T tires in size 30x9.50R15 produced over a 21-day period beginning September 23, 2001, at its LaVergne, Tenn., plant. The products involve ... Continue reading
Sep 9, 2002
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2002 -- Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2003 RX 300 luxury utility vehicle, the GS 430/300 sport sedans, and IS 300 models. The popular Lexus RX 300's value has been enhanced for the new model year with a new, standard power tilt and slide moonroof ... Continue reading
LOGAN MYERS WINS AMA RISING STAR AWARD
Sep 7, 2002
6 September 2002 Belleville, MI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOGAN MYERS WINS CAN-AM 125 GP CHALLENGE RISING STAR AWARD Logan Myers, the 15 year old rider from Wheeler, MI is recognized by the series as one of the outstanding up and coming riders in North America. While the Can-Am series does not make a distinction between ex ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS
Sep 5, 2002
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS With its combination of SUV-like styling and ground clearance, all-wheel drive, and carlike ride and handling, the original Forester has been very successful for Subaru. But Subaru knows better than to sit on its laurels. The Forester was an early entry in the ``crossover'' car-lik ... Continue reading
New President For Engine Company
Sep 4, 2002
DETROIT, Sept. 4 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announced the appointment of J. James (Jim) Morrow to President, effective immediately. "Jim has exhibited proven leadership skills, solid manufacturing experience and a personal commitment to help guide DDC. His diverse background will continue to be beneficial to o ... Continue reading
Aug 30, 2002
DETROIT, Mich. -- Cadillac released a photo of its all-new luxury utility, the SRX, due out mid next year as a 2004 model. Designed to fit a new place in the Cadillac portfolio between its luxury sedans and full-size SUVs, the SRX will offer a unique blend of dynamic performance, flexible utility and bold Cadillac styl ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Takes Delivery of More Hybrid Electric HMMWVs
Aug 30, 2002
GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 29 UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. announced today that two additional technology demonstration hybrid electric High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV pronounced HUMVEE®), developed and produced by PEI Electronics, a unit of Integrated Defense Technologies, Inc. and powered by UQM® electric pro ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces Full Capacity Production Levels
Aug 29, 2002
MILFORD, Iowa--Aug. 29, 2002--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing custom-fitted accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that manufacturing and production operations at their plant facilities in Iowa are running at near full ca ... Continue reading
The 2003 story for the BMW R 1200 CL
Aug 27, 2002
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, August 25, 2002 ... Some people consider a six-day cruise as the perfect vacation. Other's might agree, as long as the days are marked by blurred fence posts and dotted lines instead of palm trees and ocean waves. For them, BMW introduces the perfect alternative to a deck chair - the R 1200 ... Continue reading
Study Shows Diesel Cars, Trucks and SUVs Could Reduce California's Dependence on Petroleum
Aug 27, 2002
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27 -- A new study tells California policymakers that "encouraging the use of diesel passenger vehicles will yield substantial reductions in fuel consumption." The report -- conducted by M.Cubed, an economics and policy research firm in Davis, California -- finds that gradually increasing the use of curr ... Continue reading
All-New 2003 Lincoln Aviator Pricing Will Start at Under $40,000
Aug 26, 2002
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26 Lincoln today announced that its all-new Aviator sport-utility vehicle (SUV) will be priced from $39,995 (manufacturer's suggested list price), which includes a destination charge of $740. The Lincoln Aviator will be on-sale in Lincoln dealerships nationwide beginning in October. "Aviator brings ... Continue reading
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