News By Topic: Off Road

Consumer Product Safety Commission Commends ATV Distributors

Dec 10, 1998

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that a resolution was passed recognizing several manufacturers of all- terrain vehicles for independent efforts "...which the Commission believes will provide safety benefits to consumers." ... Continue reading

1999 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Wins Four Wheeler of the Year

Nov 23, 1998

The all-new 1999 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee has won Four Wheeler Magazine's "Four Wheeler of the Year" award, the publication announced. ... Continue reading

New BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Makes Worldwide Debut

Nov 16, 1998

The new BMW Sports Activity Vehicle will make its worldwide debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit from January 9-23. ... Continue reading

Sport Utility Vehicles Need to be Careful on Slick Roads

Nov 13, 1998

While sport utility vehicles perform well in many difficult driving conditions, drivers of these popular vehicles still need to exercise caution to help ensure safe winter driving, according to the AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah. ... Continue reading

Champion Spark Plug Launches National Brand

Nov 3, 1998

Champion is launching a national campaign for a new spark plug -- PowerSport -- which is designed to provide more power and reliability for watercraft, snowmobile, motorcycle and all- terrain vehicle owners, the company announced. ... Continue reading

Land Rover North America Announces Prices of 1999 Models

Nov 2, 1998

Land Rover North America, Inc. announced prices for the 1999 Range Rover 4.0SE and 4.6HSE models and the all-new Discovery Series II. ... Continue reading

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Launch

Aug 26, 1998

Two advanced technology, high-precision machining systems, designed and built by Lamb Technicon, a division of UNOVA Inc. have helped Chrysler Corp. build a cleaner, more fuel-efficient engine for its completely redesigned 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. ... Continue reading

Kia Sportage Again Named `Best Buy in Four-Wheel Drive'

Jul 29, 1998

For the third year in a row, the Kia Sportage was selected as one of Four Wheeler magazine's "10 Best Buys in Four-Wheel Drive." ... Continue reading

Armadillo Victory Tour

Jul 16, 1998

The ARMADILLO all-terrain vehicle (ATV), with an AM General Hummer chassis and a Chevy 350 Gas engine, weighs an amazing 22,000 pounds and travels at speeds up to 50 miles per hour. ... Continue reading

Freelander to Come to North America!

Jul 16, 1998

Despite previous reports to the contrary, it was announced by Dr. Walter Hasselkus, Rover Group Chairman and Chief Executive, that the enthusiastically received new Land Rover Freelander will be available in N. America beginning in calendar year 2001. ... Continue reading

LRNA Open House is Company's Largest-Ever U.S. Owner Event

Jun 30, 1998

One thousand Land Rover enthusiasts gathered at Land Rover North America's U.S. corporate headquarters outside Washington, D.C., on June 27, for a fun-filled day in celebration of the 50th Ann. of Land Rover's introduction to the automotive world in 1948. ... Continue reading

Land Rover Television Documentary to Air on Travel Channel

Jun 29, 1998

Last year, seven journalists set out to drive across Mongolia in a pair of Land Rover Discoverys this is the subject of Mongolia: An Expedition of Discovery, a TV documentary that will air July 12 on The Travel Channel at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EDT. ... Continue reading

Electric Truck On Display At ElectroTech/98 Exhibition

Jun 26, 1998

The 1998 Ford Ranger Electric Vehicle (EV) will be on display at ElectroTech/98, the premier technology exhibition dedicated to the advancement of the electrical and electronics industries. ... Continue reading

Legendary Rubicon Trail Recreated at Chelsea Proving Grounds

Jun 17, 1998

A portion of the Sierra Nevada mountain range known as the famed Rubicon Trail was recreated at Chrysler Corporation's Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan to test the legendary off-road capability of Jeep(R) vehicles. ... Continue reading

Brazilian Team Takes Midwest Mini-Baja(R)

Jun 15, 1998

The Universidada Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, a college team from Natal, Brazil, driving a student-designed and built off- road vehicle powered by an 8-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine, won the 1998 SAE Midwest Mini-Baja(R). ... Continue reading