Recalled: 2000-2001Infiniti QX4
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 Nissan North America, Inc. Models: Infiniti QX4 Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 9,200 Dates of Manufacture: October 19 ... Continue reading
World's First Over-The-Counter Internet GPS Tracking System For Cars...Private Eye In A Chip
Feb 5, 2001
HOUSTON--Feb. 5, 2001-- Houston Drivers First to Try New Wireless Technology to Protect, Monitor Cars Houston-based Immobiliser Inc., is introducing the world's first over-the-counter wireless vehicle tracking and control system using the power of the Internet and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Texas vehic ... Continue reading
Cadillac Pick-Up? YUP! Pictorial
Feb 5, 2001
Firestone Confirms No Single Factor In Tire Failure
Feb 2, 2001
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 2 Firestone today announced the completion of Dr. Sanjay Govindjee's analysis and technical report detailing why the recalled ATX and Decatur-produced Wilderness AT tires, primarily on Ford Explorers, experienced a higher rate of tread separation claims. Dr. Govindjee's findings and analysis inde ... Continue reading
Toyota Lowers Price of 4Runner Sport Utility Vehicle
Feb 2, 2001
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 2 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has reduced prices for its 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) to offer great value similar to the all-new Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV that went on sale in mid-January. Highlander joins 4Runner to give Toyota a diverse, dual-entry in the mid-si ... Continue reading
Feb 2, 2001
All-New Freelander, Along With 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, Is On Display Through Feb. 4 PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 1 Attendees of the 2001 Portland International Auto Show, which opens to the public today, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium Land Rover sport-ut ... Continue reading
Dana Off-Highway Systems Group Adds Global Driveshaft Group
Jan 31, 2001
Dana Corporation today announced a reorganization of its Off- Highway Systems Group that will significantly strengthen the company's focus on off-highway and industrial driveline systems globally ... Continue reading
Dana Promotes Keith Wilson to Vice President & General Manager
Jan 31, 2001
Dana Corporation announced the promotion of Keith Wilson Jr. to Vice President & General Manager - Wix Filtration Products Division (North America) in the newly formed Automotive Aftermarket Underhood Group ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2001
A story in Federal Computer magazine has reported that The Army is preparing to unveil a new concept truck — smarTruck — that is touted as having "James Bond-like" capabilities. The light tactical vehicle, a production model Ford F-350, is designed to provide the Army with an electronic platform to test, in ... Continue reading
American Honda reports record motorcycle and ATV sales for 2000
Jan 27, 2001
5:00PM PST, January 26, 2001 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Honda reports record motorcycle and ATV sales for 2000 Torrance, CA -- American Honda Motor Company's Motorcycle Division reported today year-end retail sales of 174,376 motorcycles, an increase of 44,743 motorcycles over 1999. Honda's motorcycles sales in ... Continue reading
Alternator Advancements Accelerated
Jan 26, 2001
ANDERSON, Ind.--Delco Remy International Inc. and Ecoair Corp. of Hamden, Conn., have joined forces to produce a new type of technologically advanced alternators. These alternative alternators are to be “capable of significantly higher outputs at much greater efficiencies than traditional claw-pole designs, resul ... Continue reading
Goodyear Rock Crawling National Series is Still Extreme
Jan 26, 2001
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 26 Goodyear Extreme Rock Crawling Championship Series is getting a new name, and organizers say 2001 "promises to be bigger, badder and even better." The four-part series has been renamed as the Goodyear Skyjacker Extreme Rock Crawling National Series to reinforce its national flavor and introduce ano ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2001
Recall From: Bayerische Motoren Werke Models: BMW X5 Years: 2001 Number Involved: 1,200 Dates of Manufacture: September 2000 Defect: On certain 3.0i or 4.4i model sport utility vehicles, the nut that secures the axial joint of the left steering tie rod to the steering gear box may not have been tightened securely. This ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Recalls 480 Dodge Rams
Jan 24, 2001
Recall From: DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Dodge Ram Year: 2001 Number Involved: 480 Dates of Manufacture: September 2000 Defect: On certain quad cab pickup trucks, the upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. ... Continue reading
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