Mothra Vs. Godzilla:Bridgestone President Watanabe: No Ford: No Big Deal!
May 22, 2001
TOKYO -- Bridgestone Corp. President Shigeo Watanabe said the move by Bridgestone/Firestone to stop supplying tires in the Americas to the Ford Motor Co. will reduce Bridgestone's annual group sales by less than 2 percent. He added that the Nashville-based subsidiary currently generates around 3-4 percent of group sale ... Continue reading
Continental Teves ABS Enhances Braking On the All-New 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty
May 21, 2001
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 21 Continental Teves is the sole supplier of Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) for the recently launched, all- new 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty. Continental Teves' ABS technology is contributing to Jeep's solid safety reputation by providing a system that enhances drivers' safety and peace of mind. "We are ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Supply Axles, Driveshafts for All-New 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport Utility Vehicle
Apr 30, 2001
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 30 Dana Corporation announced today that it will supply rear main driveshafts and independent front and beam-style rear axles for DaimlerChrysler Corporation's all-new 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty sport utility vehicle. "Dana is delighted to support the light axle and driveshaft needs of this important new ... Continue reading
Crash Test Results: Performances of Three Small SUVs Vary
Apr 25, 2001
Crash Test Results: Performances of Three Small SUVs Vary Hyundai Santa Fe Is Tops, But New Ford Escape Disappoints April 2001 One of three small sport utility vehicle designs, new for 2001, earns a good overall rating based on performance in a 40 mph frontal offset crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for H ... Continue reading
New Dana Innovation Makes 4WD Vehicles More Fuel Efficient
Apr 20, 2001
FT. WAYNE, Ind., April 17 Dana Corporation's Spicer Light Axle Group today introduced Dual Advantage(TM), an innovative new disconnect system with single-point actuation. This innovative system facilitates improved fuel efficiency by significantly decreasing drag found in the front axle of 4X4 applications. Dana is the ... Continue reading
Pick-ups Plus, Inc. Enters Into $5 Million Financing Agreement
Apr 17, 2001
Pickups Plus, a leading retailer and national franchiser in the truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, is pleased to announce today that it has recently secured a financing commitment for a $5 million equity line of credit. Under the terms of the agreement, Cornell Capital Partners L.P., a New York based priva ... Continue reading
URGENT RECALL OF 2002 TRAILBLAZERS, ENVOYS, BRAVADAS...PARK THEM DON"T DRIVE THEM!
Apr 6, 2001
General Motors Corp. announced an unprecedented URGENT recall of all 6000 of its new 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazers, GMC Envoys and Oldsmobile Bravadas midsize sport-utility vehicles, asking owners to not drive them at all, and wait for the dealers to tow them to the dealership to fix a dangerous steering problem. GM said ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Sets Starting Price for All-New 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty At Well Under $20,000
Mar 26, 2001
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 26 The Chrysler Group today announced that its all-new 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty will start in the U.S. market at just $17,035, which includes a $585 destination charge. Liberty will stand apart from the competition with its unrivaled combination of exceptional on- road refinement and legendary Je ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2001
FT. WAYNE, Ind., March 12 Dana Corporation today introduced its new Torque Transfer Technology, or TXT(TM) axle differential. TXT offers improved torque management in all-wheel-drive passenger vehicles -- all in a simple space -- and weight-saving design. TXT is the first axle differential to offer a cost-efficient sol ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Agrees to Buy Certain Temco Assets
Mar 9, 2001
OSHKOSH, WIS.--March 9, 2001--Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NASDAQ: OTRKB], a leading manufacturer of trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has agreed to purchase certain assets of Trinity Equipment Manufacturing Company (TEMCO), a concrete mixer and parts manufacturer, from its parent company, Dallas-based Tri ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation To Supply Axle Assemblies for Revolutionary Four-Wheel Steering System
Feb 24, 2001
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 22 Dana Corporation announced today that its Spicer Light Axle Group has been selected to supply rear axle assemblies to Delphi Automotive Systems for a groundbreaking new four-wheel steering system. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The axle assemblies are part of the revol ... Continue reading
2002 Ford Explorer: Best-Selling SUV Heads to Showrooms
Feb 24, 2001
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 22 The 2002 Explorer, the next generation of the best-selling sport utility vehicle in the world, is leaving the plant and heading to dealerships today. More than 75,000 dealer orders have been placed already for the all-new Explorer, which features major improvements in interior space, suspension ... Continue reading
Arizona Rock Crawlers Roll in Goodyear Extreme Event
Feb 20, 2001
Amid the carnage of twisted metal and rolling vehicles, two Arizona off-road drivers beat all odds to climb atop the Goodyear Skyjacker Extreme Rock Crawling National Series. Shannon Campbell, of Gilbert, Ariz., and Tracy Jordan, of Phoenix, drove their off-road vehicles to a first place tie. The ever-modest Campbell c ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000-2001 Isuzu Trooper
Feb 15, 2001
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Isuzu Motors Limited Models: Isuzu Trooper Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 18,462 Dates of Manufacture: July 1999 - Au ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2001
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Mazda (North America), Inc. Models: Mazda Tribute Year : 2001 Number Involved: 24,000 Dates of Manufacture: April - Nov ... Continue reading
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