Extengine Top Performer in National Diesel Emission Reduction Test
Jan 25, 2002
FULLERTON, Calif.--Jan. 24, 2002--Extengine Transport System's new Advanced Diesel Emission Control (ADEC) System emerged as the top performer in tests of new diesel emission control technologies recently conducted by Environment Canada for the city of Houston. Like other cities across the country, Houston must find wa ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Asks Court to Halt Hummer H2
Jan 24, 2002
The Associated Press reported that DaimlerChrysler AG asked a federal judge to halt production of General Motors Corp.'s new Hummer H2 until a court decides a trademark dispute over the design of the vehicle's grille. The automakers sued one another last February, each claiming the seven-slot grille design was rightful ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Inc. Reports 2001 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
Jan 23, 2002
PEORIA, Ill., Jan. 23 aterpillar Inc.today reported fourth-quarter 2001 sales and revenues of $5.10 billion, compared with $5.11 billion in the fourth quarter of 2000. Profit of $167 million or 48 cents per share was impacted by $153 million of pre-tax nonrecurring charges. These charges, which had a 28-cent per share ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Fields Heavy Defense Truck to U.S. Army Medics
Jan 21, 2002
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 18, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation recently fielded its latest HEMTT model to the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. During the ceremony, four M1120 HEMTTs with Load Handling Systems (LHS) and Container Handling Units (CHU) were handed over to the sol ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Supply Its InterActive Torque Management(TM) 4x4 System On Honda Pilot
Jan 17, 2002
CHICAGO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner will provide its electronically controlled four-wheel drive InterActive Torque Management (ITM)(TM) system for the Honda Pilot, an all-new sport utility vehicle scheduled to debut in the summer of 2002. The system, which offers consumers better handling and fuel eco ... Continue reading
Friends of Oceano Dunes Hosts Beach Cleanup Event At Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area;
Jan 17, 2002
OCEANO, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2002-- Non-profit organization introduces "Clean Beaches" program -- a series of beach cleanup events to be held throughout the year Friends of Oceano Dunes today announced its first Clean Beaches event at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area (ODSVRA). The beach cleanup event is open ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces X5 Drving School at Performance Center
Jan 15, 2002
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 14 -- Driving lessons are taking a new turn at the BMW Performance Center, with the introduction of the X5 driving school. Designed to help X5 drivers get the most out of BMW's new Sports Activity Vehicle, the class offers essential lessons in handling and safety for drivers of all sports utilit ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2002
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two leading magazines specializing in four-wheel-drive trucks and SUVs, announced winners of their coveted 2002 vehicle-of-the-year awards. The awards, given by 4-WHEEL & OFF-ROAD and FOUR WHEELER magazines, premier enthusiast-based titles focusing on different areas of th ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck 11th On Forbes' Platinum 400
Jan 10, 2002
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 10, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that the company was ranked 11th on Forbes Magazine's 2002 Platinum 400 List of Best Big Companies. The company's 479 percent rise in stock value over the past five years, its expected long- and short-term growth, return on capital and other perfor ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc.: Winners of the 2001 Dr. Julius P. Perr Innovation Award Announced
Jan 9, 2002
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 8, 2002--Cummins Inc. announced today the presentation of the prestigious Dr. Julius P. Perr Innovation Award. Each year Cummins presents the Dr. Julius P. Perr Innovation Award as part of its employee recognition program. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Concept Car Tires - Large at Detroit Auto Show
Jan 8, 2002
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Goodyear's concept tire showing is massive at the North American International Auto Show here. Literally. The company's rim diameters at this show range from 17 to 22 inches; tread section widths spread up to 315 mm, or more than a foot wide. ``These works of art are larger than life,'' according to ... Continue reading
New Range Rover Sets New Benchmark for Luxury & Capability
Jan 8, 2002
January 2002 (Newstream) -- Britain's Land Rover has introduced the next Range Rover and it has many automotive experts searching for superlatives. Considering its unique combination of on- and off-road abilities, the new Range Rover is one of the most capable vehicles in the world. The new Range Rover HSE, which will ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2002
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the 2003 Baja, a new type of crossover vehicle that blends the utility and rugged appeal of a compact four-door pickup truck with the driving dynamics, safety and comfort of a passenger car. Based on the Legacy/Outback platform, the unique All-Wheel Drive Baja ... Continue reading
Axiom XST Drives the ``Sport Utility Truck'' Into the Future
Jan 7, 2002
CERRITOS, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2002-- New Isuzu Concept Vehicle Combines the Award-winning Isuzu Axiom SUV with Pickup Features Creating a Hybrid for Active Lifestyles What do you get when you cross the award-winning Isuzu Axiom SUV with the enhanced cargo-carrying flexibility of an open-air pickup bed? A dynamic new concep ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2002
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The world got to see the future of compact pickup trucks at the 2002 North American International Auto Show as the bold, versatile and affordable Dodge M80 concept took the stage in Detroit. With its ``just-right'' size, ``surf-to-snow'' capability and authentic ``job-rated'' Dodge Truck power, the M ... Continue reading
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