News By Topic: Off Road

Willys2 Concept Stays True to Go-Anywhere,

Jan 7, 2002

DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Continuing the momentum of its award- winning 2001 Jeep(R) Willys concept vehicle, the Chrysler Group design team celebrated the North American premiere of the Jeep Willys2 concept at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "More than 60 years after the original Willys, Willys2 em ... Continue reading

Jeep(R) Compass Concept Vehicle

Jan 7, 2002

DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Jeep Compass, in its world premiere at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is a concept that feels at home in an urban environment while possessing the free spirit of a performance rally car. Inspired by the 1998 Jeep Jeepster concept and built on a Jeep Liberty platform, ... Continue reading

Lexus Introduces New V8-Powered GX 470 Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle; Third SUV in Luxury Brand's Line Mixes Best of Business and Pleasure

Jan 7, 2002

DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Lexus unveiled its third luxury sport-utility vehicle at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. Called the GX 470, the new model will be positioned between the brand's car-based RX 300 and the premium-luxury LX 470 SUVs in size, price and capability. The V8-powered GX 470 will arrive in Lex ... Continue reading

The 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Jan 7, 2002

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 7 -- As the icon of the Jeep® brand, Wrangler continues to be the true, original Jeep vehicle that delivers unmatched open-air fun and freedom with the ability to truly ``go anywhere, do anything.'' Making its debut at the 2002 North American International Auto Show, the new 2003 Wrangler Rub ... Continue reading

Jeep Announces The 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Jan 7, 2002

The AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 7 -- The Rubicon name isn't just for a Class 10 off-road trail anymore -- it's also what the Jeep® brand is calling their ultimate off-road rig. Jeep owners travel from around the world to test their four-wheeling skills on the Rubicon Trail in Northern California, considered one of the m ... Continue reading

Breakthrough Fuel Saving Technology At 2002 North American International Auto Show

Jan 7, 2002

DETROIT--Jan. 7, 2002--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it has developed a practical method to recover energy normally lost during vehicle braking, and convert it into hydraulic power that can be used for vehicle acceleration. Announcement of the breakthrough, which industry experts esti ... Continue reading

Honda to Build Model X Concept

Jan 3, 2002

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Honda's Model X concept will be the foundation for a new Honda light truck model, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. While the official name has yet to be announced, the new vehicle will closely emulate the multi-functional Model X design concept int ... Continue reading

Merry Christmas Caterpillar axes 900 jobs

Dec 24, 2001

A story in the London Finacial Times reported that Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of heavy earthmoving equipment, is to cut 900 jobs as it tries to reduce costs. About 520 positions will be eliminated through the closure - already announced - of its Perkins Engines plant in Shrewsbury, in the UK. Another ... Continue reading

Off-roaders Seek New Venue for Extreme Rock Crawling

Dec 18, 2001

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- How about hosting an extreme rock crawling event in your own backyard? Rocks are a must, and the backyard must handle large crowds of rock- crawling fans. Sort of a Woodstock with boulders and heavily modified four- wheel-drive vehicles. Organizers already have turned away some towns hoping to h ... Continue reading

Subaru.com Introduces 'Outdoor' Portals

Dec 17, 2001

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 17 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle driver, today announced the launch of its outdoor life section of Subaru.com. The new outdoor life content section is designed to build a richer experience for Subaru customers ... Continue reading

GMC Announces 2002 Envoy XL Pricing

Dec 17, 2001

FOR RELEASE: December 17, 2001 GMC Announces 2002 Envoy XL Pricing DETROIT - General Motors' GMC division today announced pricing for the all-new, award-winning 2002 Envoy XL will start at $31,595 for the base two-wheel-drive SLE model and $36,595 for the uplevel four-wheel-drive SLT. Prices include a $600 destination ... Continue reading

GM Cancels "Chevy Outdoors Magazine"

Dec 3, 2001

General Motors Corp. has closed the door on its Chevy Outdoors magazine. Citing continued cost-cutting, the automaker confirmed that the winter 2001 edition -- which has just been distributed -- will be the last issue of the quarterly magazine. Chevy Outdoors, launched 13 years ago, was a marketing tool mailed to 500,0 ... Continue reading

NHTSA Looks Into Jeep Transmission Inquiries

Dec 3, 2001

DETROIT, Nov 30 Reuters reported that Federal regulators said on Friday that they have found a rate of complaints about automatic transmissions of Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles far higher than in similar SUV models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released additional information on its i ... Continue reading

Titan Off Road Wheels and Tires to Be Available Through Any CNH Dealer

Dec 3, 2001

QUINCY, Ill., Nov. 30 -- As a result of the participation of Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , in the 2001 CNH Dealer Business Meeting and Trade Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, CNH announced that the complete line of Titan wheels and tires will be made available in the aftermarket through ... Continue reading

Saab 9-3X 'Cross-Over Coupe' Concept

Nov 28, 2001

NORCROSS, Ga., Nov. 28 -- Saab will make history-twice, when the company unveils its second innovative concept vehicle in just four months at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. Called the Saab 9-3X, the concept vehicle has been designed to set the pace for a new style of all-terrai ... Continue reading