Oct 30, 2001
GARDENA, Calif., Oct. 30 -- Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced it will maintain 2001 prices on its popular QX4 sport utility vehicle for 2002. The new QX4, with its advanced All-Mode 4WD® system and an array of standard luxury enhancements, remains priced at a Manufacturer's S ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2001
FOR RELEASE: October 29, 2001 The Cadillac Escalade has developed quite a following in the past few years. Considered the SUV of choice for many professional athletes, celebrities and enthusiasts, the distinctive second-generation version delivers performance, luxury and style in a smart package. Now, a twin-turbocharg ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2001
FOR RELEASE: October 29, 2001 As the most versatile compact pickup on the market, the GMC Sonoma Crew Cab combines the heart of an SUV with the rugged soul of a pickup. The Sonoma ZR5 previews some of the ways GMC plans to add to its professional grade capability to make it even more adaptable to customer needs. “ ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2001
FOR RELEASE: October 29, 2001 How do you give even more muscle to the HUMMER H1? One way is to outfit it with the Vortec 8100, the contemporary version of General Motors’ legendary big-block V8. But the Vortec 8100 is just one of the features that make the HUMMER H1 Alpha Vision Vehicle the logical evolution of t ... Continue reading
Dodge Unveils New Ram for 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Oct 29, 2001
Chrysler GroupPHOENIX, Oct. 26 -- Dodge today introduced the racing version of its new 2002 model Dodge Ram 1500, which will compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and succeed the 2001 model which earned the 2001 Manufacturers Championship for the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based automaker.The race truck's new look c ... Continue reading
LandRover Recalls Early Freelanders
Oct 26, 2001
LONDON, Oct 25 Reuters reoported that Land Rover, a unit of Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it was recalling all Freelander sport utility vehicles built before March 2001 due to fears their handbrakes might disengage accidentally.There have been no reported accidents concerning the handbrake fault but the global recall ... Continue reading
Willys2 Concept Expands Go-Anywhere, Do-Anything Attitude of Jeep
Oct 24, 2001
TOKYO, Oct. 24 -- Continuing the momentum of its award- winning Jeep® Willys concept vehicle, the Chrysler Group design team today presented its first Tokyo Motor Show world premiere design study: the radical Jeep Willys2 concept.``Willys2 embodies the Jeep brand's core values of fun, freedom and legendary capability, ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Highlanders: Brake Work
Oct 16, 2001
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling more than 41,000 Highlander sport utility vehicles because of a potential problem with their brakes. The recall announced by federal regulators in this months list of automotive recalls, stems from potential leakage of air into the Highlander's braking system, which can lead to increased ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year
Oct 12, 2001
FOR RELEASE: October 10, 2001 ANAHEIM, CA - The 2002-Model California International Auto Show (CIAS) played host to the announcement of Motor Trend's 2002 Sport/Utility of the Year today, with honors going to the GMC Envoy (issue dated December 2001). Motor Trend's editorial staff selected this year's winner after cond ... Continue reading
Unabridged Crash Ratings From NHTSA: A Must Read
Oct 10, 2001
New Car Assessment Program How to Use This Chart Frontal & Side Crash Test Ratings In the frontal crash rating, vehicles are classified by the estimated chance of a life threatening head and/or chest injury for the driver or front seat passenger. Frontal crash results should only be compared against other vehicles in t ... Continue reading
Motor Trend To Announce 2002 ``Sport/Utility of the Year''
Oct 9, 2001
--- WHAT: -- On opening day at the 2002-model California International Auto Show, Motor Trend Magazine will unveil the winner of its internationally coveted "2002 Sport/Utility of the Year" award. -- In selecting this year's winner, Motor Trend editors tested every all-new or significantly changed 2002 sport/utility ve ... Continue reading
TrailBlazer EXT model Coming in Spring 2002
Oct 6, 2001
October 4, 2001 Industry Benchmark Set With Seven-passenger Seating for Adults and Room for Cargo DETROIT- Chevrolet will offer a TrailBlazer EXT model in Spring 2002 that is spacious enough to seat seven people comfortably with room for cargo. "Chevrolet's all-new TrailBlazer EXT demonstrates our commitment to familie ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto to Open Hummer Franchise in California
Oct 5, 2001
DETROIT--October 4, 2001--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that it has executed a Letter of Intent with General Motors Corporation to open a Hummer franchise at the Cerritos Auto Square in Cerritos, California. Hummer distribution is expected to begin in early March ... Continue reading
Versatile Buick Rendezvous Embarks on a 4x4 Adventure Drive Through South America
Oct 4, 2001
FOR RELEASE: October 4, 2001 Versatile Buick Rendezvous Embarks on a 4x4 Adventure Drive Through South America DETROIT -A 2002 Rendezvous, one of the first models of the innovative new crossover vehicle from Buick, is about to participate in one of the world's most aggressive and scenic driving events - the 15,000 mile ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Price for 2002 LX 470
Sep 24, 2001
For Immediate Release LEX-47-01 Lexus Announces Price for 2002 LX 470 TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2001 $B?(B Lexus announced today the price for the 2002 LX 470 premium luxury sport utility vehicle will remain flat with a Manufacturer$B!G(Bs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $61,855. Additionally for 2002, the DVD-b ... Continue reading
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