Feb 16, 2002
By Annabelle Frankl In a town populated by SUV drivers, the Sequoia still manages to look down on the competition. This behemoth is guaranteed to be higher, and longer, than most of its competitors, but that doesn’t mean that it handles like a whale or is all show and no go. Indeed, the 4.7 liter V8 DOHC 32 valve ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Liberty Named 2002 Canadian Truck of the Year
Feb 14, 2002
TORONTO, Feb. 13 - The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has named DaimlerChrysler's Jeep(R) Liberty its 2002 Canadian Truck of the Year. The Association's Canadian Car and Truck of the Year awards were announced this morning in conjunction with the opening of the 2002 Canadian International Auto Show in Tor ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2002
• General Motors Corporation • Models: Saturn Vue Year: 2002 • Number Involved: 327 • Noncompliance: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Some vehicles were produced with rear outer s ... Continue reading
Hummer Unveils 10th Anniverery Edition
Feb 12, 2002
FOR RELEASE: February 12, 2002 South Bend, Ind.-In commemoration of the tenth year of civilian HUMMER H1 production, AM General and General Motors announce a 10th Anniversary H1 for 2002. This limited edition H1 includes a variety of special features from the one-of-a-kind copper colored Desert Sunset paint to the wood ... Continue reading
Coleman Helps Light Up New Montana
Feb 11, 2002
FOR RELEASE: February 11, 2002 DETROIT – Pontiac Montana, the most rugged and versatile minivan, and the Coleman Company, known the world over as a market pioneer and innovator in outdoor products, have joined forces to celebrate fun and family adventure. Pontiac Montana with its rugged, sporty styling, cargo cap ... Continue reading
Eaton Carbon Fiber Limited Slip Differential Featured On New Kia SUV
Feb 8, 2002
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 8, 2002--Eaton Corporation today announced that it is providing Carbon Fiber Limited Slip Differentials for the new 2003 Kia Sorento sport-utility vehicle. The new Sorento's worldwide debut was yesterday at the 2002 Chicago Auto Show. The Eaton Carbon Fiber Limited Slip Differential will provide ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2002
NHTSA Publishes List of November 2001 Recalls The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November 2001 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehi ... Continue reading
New Rollover Ratings and New Crash Test Results From NHTSA
Feb 7, 2002
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) latest rollover resistance ratings and crash test results are now available on the agency's World Wide Web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. This information is for 2002 model year vehicles. For rollover resistance, the Ford Focus four-door wagon, Ford Taurus f ... Continue reading
New Range Rover Wins First Major Award at Chicago Auto Show
Feb 7, 2002
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 eMOTION! REPORTS.com, an automotive and aerospace industries research and analysis site (www.emotionreports.com ) that targets professionals in the academic, media, corporate and government sectors, announced its first annual vehicle awards. Categories include Car of the Year, SUV of the Year, Car of th ... Continue reading
'Renegade' Name Returns for All-New Jeep Liberty Model
Feb 7, 2002
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 The 'Renegade' name makes its comeback to the Jeep ... Continue reading
Ford to launch new "crossover" SUV
Feb 7, 2002
DETROIT, Feb 6 Reuters reports that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it plans to produce a new ``crossover,'' or car-based, sport utility vehicle, boosting competition in one of the auto industry's fastest-growing segments. The new mid-size vehicle, dubbed the Ford CrossTrainer, will be built at Ford's Chicago assembly ... Continue reading
VSI To Provide Retail Consultant Training for HUMMER Brand
Feb 6, 2002
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- VSI Holdings, Inc. today announced that its marketing services subsidiary, Visual Services, Inc. (VSI), has been awarded a retail consultant training contract to support General Motors Corporation's HUMMER brand. VSI will collaborate with GM to provide program development and manageme ... Continue reading
Tundra Stepside Concept at 2002 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 6, 2002
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The world debut of the all-new Toyota Stepside was staged today at a press conference at the Chicago Auto Show. The Stepside is a show truck version of a new addition to the Tundra lineup that will arrive at Toyota dealers this fall. It is a collaborative effort between Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S. ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2002
Chicago, Il(February 6, 2002) -- The all-new 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty debuts as the most powerful heavy-duty pickup, with the most powerful diesel engine on the market and the all-new 5.7-liter Hemi® Magnum V-8. New from grille-to-tailgate, The Heavy Duty Dodge Rams bring an array of new powerplants, class-leading fe ... Continue reading
Trademark Dispute Between GM, DaimlerChrysler Over Hummer Grille Heads to Court
Feb 4, 2002
ALEXANDRA R. MOSES an associated Press Writer repoted that the dispute between General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG [NYSE:DAJ - news] over a grille design for the Hummer H2 heads to court next week. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled to begin Monday in U.S. District Court in South Bend, Ind., and is e ... Continue reading
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