New Bad Boy Truck Can Protect Against Bad Guy Terrorists
Jan 14, 2005
Converted Military Vehicle Protects Against Radiation, Chemical and Biological Contaminants DALLAS, Jan. 13 -- First it was the Jeep, then the Hummer, now consumers have the opportunity to own an even bigger military conversion vehicle. Against the backdrop of concerns over possible terrorist strikes in the U.S., Homel ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Jumps into Electronics
Jan 12, 2005
DETROIT, Mich.--Jan. 12, 2005-- Backseat Entertainment, Navigation & Bluetooth Become Leading Features for 2005 Model Year The automotive industry is increasingly looking to electronics and entertainment devices to differentiate their new models according to the Telematics Research Group (TRG)--an automotive and mobile ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2005
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Get ready to drop the hammer and race down to The New Detroit Science Center when Monster Trucks: An Xtreme Exhibit opens to the public this Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005. This one-of-a-kind exhibit on monster trucks and the science behind building and driving them will be at the Science Center through Ma ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2005
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- MTU Friedrichshafen (Germany) and Detroit Diesel Corporation (USA) announced the formation of a new division for Off- Highway engine activities, MTU Detroit Diesel. The group will continue to be headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. MTU Detroit Diesel will be a separate division of Detroit Diesel Corp ... Continue reading
Toyota Ups Pick-up Production in Advance of Increased Sales - Goal 10% of U.S. Full Size Market
Jan 11, 2005
DETROIT, Jan 10, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday it aimed to double its U.S. sales of full-size pickup trucks in three years by bringing production at its planned San Antonio, Texas plant up to full capacity by 2008. Japan's top auto maker now sells about 100,000 to 110,000 units in the se ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Mitsubishi Introduces 2006 Raider - Only Import Pickup To Offer A 4.7L V8 Engine
Jan 10, 2005
January 10, 2005 -- Detroit -- In a bold move to capture the new generation of truck buyers with upscale tastes, urban style and a passion for performance, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today unleashed its 2006 Raider midsize truck at the North American International Auto Show. Embodied in the Raider DNA ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Toyota Unveils FT-SX Concept Vehicle in Detroit
Jan 10, 2005
January 10, 2005 -- -- January 10, 2005 - Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the FT-SX concept at a press conference today at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). "The FT-SX concept was developed to explore a totally new genre to help create a bolder, more decisive image ... Continue reading
Jeep Gladiator Super Utility Truck Loads Up on Jeep Heritage, Innovation and Rugged Function
Jan 9, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Jeep(R) brand vehicles are known for being able to conquer terrain that competitors fear and for a heritage steeped in utility. The Jeep Gladiator concept vehicle rides over boundaries and limits in addition to the terrain and obstacles. The Gladiator is a lifestyle pickup with all of the ... Continue reading
Bad Boy Trucks - Specifications
Jan 7, 2005
Converted Military Vehicle Protects Against Radiation, Chemical and Biological Contaminants DALLAS, Jan. 7 -- Against the backdrop of concerns over possible terrorist strikes in the U.S., Homeland Defense Vehicles LLC, has introduced a vehicle that can be equipped to protect its occupants against nuclear radiation from ... Continue reading
Can Toyota Lead The Commercial Hybrid Truck Market As It Has the Consumer Arena? asks ABI Research
Jan 7, 2005
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 7, 2005--With the success of hybrid electric passenger vehicles among consumers, attention is focusing on incorporating the technology into commercial trucks. Toyota's Hino Truck subsidiary will be the first to commercially offer an original-production heavy-duty hybrid truck chassis both in Nort ... Continue reading
2005 LA. Auto Show: Mitsubishi Showcases Sport Truck Concept
Jan 7, 2005
January 5, 2005 -- Los Angeles -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today provided a glimpse of the future as well as a tribute to its Japanese heritage as it showcased its Sport Truck Concept at the 2005 L.A. Auto Show. Sharing the Mitsubishi Motors stand with the Sport Truck Concept will be the full line o ... Continue reading
AutoVIBES: Consumer Dependency on Incentives Remains at High Levels
Jan 5, 2005
ROCHESTER, N.Y. and IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive study from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research tracking consumer automotive buying intentions, today reveals that as the year draws to a close, car buyers say the purchase of their next vehicle is still heavily depen ... Continue reading
Ford's F-Series Sets Industry Truck Sales Records; America's Best-Selling Vehicle 23 Years in a Row
Jan 4, 2005
* F-Series sets December (95,392) and full year (939,511) industry truck sales records. * New products enable cars to post first monthly increase since January 2003. * Mustang stampede continues as December retail sales soar 60 percent vs. year ago. * Retail sales for Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Mont ... Continue reading
The Range Rover for 2006 - a Superior Blend of Luxury and Performance
Dec 27, 2004
Two New Powerful Engine Options Head Line-Up IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 27 -- Land Rover today released images of its flagship vehicle, the 2006 Range Rover. In addition to its striking new exterior details -- including front grille and bumper, power vents, lamps and wheels -- the 2006 model gains two new powerful engine opt ... Continue reading
Truck Review: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4x4
Dec 24, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4X4 ENGINE: 4.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 245 hp @ 5,200 rpm/282 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 121.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 202.9 x 66.5 x 63.5 in. TIRES: P265/65R17 ECONOMY: 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway/14.8 ... Continue reading
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