Infiniti Reveals Illustrations of FX45 SUV Concept
Nov 28, 2001
Part sports car, part SUV, all exhilaration, the second generation Infiniti FX45 Concept continues the original's "Bionic Cheetah" theme, combining sports car performance with SUV utility and an advanced all-wheel system. The aggressive styling of the FX45 Concept, which makes its world debut at the North American Inte ... Continue reading
4.7-Liter Grand Cherokee Takes Four Wheeler Magazine's Top Honor
Nov 28, 2001
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- Dana Corporation congratulates the Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG on being named Four Wheeler magazine's ``Four Wheeler of the Year'' for its 2002 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (4.7-liter High-Output V8 engine), which features Dana's patented Hydra-Lok(TM) speed-sensing limited slip differential ... Continue reading
THE EVOLUTION OF A CLASSIC BRITISH DESIGN - THE NEW RANGE ROVER
Nov 26, 2001
London, 21 November, 2001 – Imposing, avant-garde, distinguished by striking features, yet still clearly a Range Rover – these are the ingredients that best describe the latest interpretation of the world’s pre-eminent luxury off-road 4x4. Led by Land Rover design director Geoff Upex, the design team ... Continue reading
FORD SNATCHES MERC MANUFACTURERS' TITLE AS BEN SULAYEM WINS DUBAI RALLY AGAIN
Nov 16, 2001
Arab World’s No.1 Driver Steers Ford Focus WRC To 14th Victory In His Home Event Arabic DUBAI, UAE, 15 November, 2001 – Mohammed Ben Sulayem rounded off another triumphant FIA Middle East Championship season with victory in the Dubai International Rally today to give Ford a fifth regional manufacturers̵ ... Continue reading
Tribute: New body and interior colors, adopting metal tone interior
Nov 14, 2001
Mazda Motor Corporation has freshened the interior and exterior of Tribute, creating a sportier and more stylish look. The new Tribute goes on sale today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. With a roomy interior and distinctive styling, Tribute offers exceptional on-road maneuverability at a level n ... Continue reading
AP Reports:Jeep Workers Authorize Local Union to Strike in Ohio
Nov 14, 2001
TOLEDO, Ohio AP reported tonight that workers at a Jeep plant that builds the new Liberty and venerable Wrangler voted Tuesday to give their local union authority to call a strike. The plant employs about 3,900 workers. Nick Vuich, United Auto Workers chairman at the plant, said the authorization creates a 60-day negot ... Continue reading
Honda announces AquaTrax retail strategy
Nov 14, 2001
November 13, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Torrance, CA -- American Honda Motor Company's Motorcycle Division announced today the company's distribution and retail strategy for the all-new AquaTrax line of low emissions, 4-stroke powered personal watercraft (PWC). On September 19 -- one year after Honda announced the comp ... Continue reading
Michelin Says New Rubber Should Always Go On Back Axle
Nov 9, 2001
Michelin Explains That, When Replacing Two Tires at a Time, the General Rule May Surprise You (and Be Kinder to Your Pocketbook!) LAURENS, S.C., Nov. 9 -- Today at its proving grounds in Laurens, S.C., Michelin settled an age-old question about where to mount the tires when replacing only two at a time. The answer is: ... Continue reading
Kenworth Offers 600-Horsepower Engines for T2000 On-Highway Model
Nov 9, 2001
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth Offers 600-Horsepower Engines for T2000 On-Highway Model KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 8, 2001 - Kenworth Truck Company now offers the Cummins Signature 600, Cummins ISX and Caterpillar C-16 600-horsepower engines as options ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2001
TOKYO--Nov. 4, 2001--The Motor Show has entered its final stage. The weather changed from cloudy to rainy today, but it was still holiday weekend, and it set the highest for this year's show with more than 180,000 visitors recorded. People of all ages visited, including many families. Recent years have witnessed an exp ... Continue reading
Potent Performance Promised By Supercharged Freelander by Callaway
Nov 1, 2001
Showcases For Callaway's Advanced Vehicle Engineering Expertise LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- For the 2001 SEMA show, Callaway and Land Rover have teamed up to debut the "Freelander Supercharged-Performance by Callaway," an all-new concept that follows closely on the heels of the Freelander's U.S. introduction. The vibrant Azu ... Continue reading
Super Dooper Trooper Compass Unveiled At SEMA
Oct 31, 2001
CERRITOS, Calif., Oct. 31 -- American Isuzu Motors Inc. today unveiled the Isuzu Trooper ARB Project Compass, a concept vehicle that demonstrates how a Trooper can be customized for both off-road readiness and state-of-the-art electronics with readily available accessories. The vehicle made its debut at the Specialty E ... Continue reading
GMC Yukon 4Sight Features First Four-Wheel Steering System in a Full-Size SUV
Oct 31, 2001
When it comes to handling and control, it’s a foregone conclusion that GMC Yukon 4Sight sets a new benchmark for its segment. That’s because the 4Sight features the first application of a four-wheel steering system in a full-size SUV. Known as Quadrasteer, the innovative system provides unprecedented low-sp ... Continue reading
GMC Savana Trekker Meets Needs of Outdoor Enthusiasts
Oct 31, 2001
Merging the people- and cargo-carrying capability of a van with the go-anywhere ability of an SUV, the Savana Trekker breaks new ground as a sport-utility van. The Trekker provides adventure seekers full-size comfort and space, combined with an all-wheel drive system that provides superior handling with sure-footed tra ... Continue reading
Warn Offers Service and Branding Support to Retailers
Oct 31, 2001
CLACKAMAS, Ore.--Oct. 30, 2001--Warn Industries announced today the start of its "Red Letter" Retailer Program. Designed to establish and maintain a unique relationship between Warn and select retailers, the program will form an elite group of retail outlets and will help provide consumers the highest level of Warn bra ... Continue reading
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