Jan 9, 2001
CANTON, Mich., Jan. 9 Yazaki North America, Inc. (YNA), a Tier One supplier and a leading provider of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today that it will be returning as an official show sponsor for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2001. NAIAS 2001 will be taking ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 Subaru today introduced the all-new Subaru WRX sedan and Sport Wagon, powered by a 2.0-liter, 227-horsepower turbocharged engine. The WRX models highlight the new-generation 2002 Impreza line that will reach Subaru dealerships in spring 2001. The All-Wheel Drive 2002 Impreza WRX models will offer perfor ... Continue reading
Ford Expedition Becomes Only SUV to Earn Top Government Crash Ratings
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 The Ford Expedition has become the only Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to earn a double five-star rating in U.S. government frontal crash testing. "All of our SUVs perform well in real world situations and consumer crash tests," said Gurminder Bedi, Vice President, Truck Product Development. "However, this ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing on 2002 Model Year WRX Sedan and WRX Sport Wagon
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover All-Wheel Drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2002 model year WRX Sedan and WRX Sport Wagon models. Introduced today at the North American International Auto Show a ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 Infiniti today introduced a pair of dramatic performance luxury vehicles, the 2002 Infiniti Q45 performance luxury sedan and the futuristic Infiniti FX45 Concept crossover SUV, at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The two vehicles are part of Infiniti's plan to completely reinv ... Continue reading
Lexus Introduces Two New IS 300 Models in Detroit
Jan 9, 2001
IS 300 SportCross and New Five-Speed Manual Transmission Sport Sedan to Arrive in Summer DETROIT, Jan. 9 Lexus today announced two new versions of the IS 300 for 2002: the versatile IS 300 SportCross and an IS 300 sedan featuring a five-speed manual transmission. Both new IS 300 models were introduced at the North Amer ... Continue reading
Lexus Debuts 2002 SC 430 Hardtop Convertible At North American International Auto Show
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 The dreams of many luxury car customers came true today when the 2002 Lexus SC 430 hardtop convertible had its worldwide debut at the North American International Auto Show. The SC 430 will go on sale March 15, 2001, and melds sophisticated exterior styling, luxurious interior innovation, potent engine ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Willys: 'Pure American' Jeep Design Incorporates Cutting-Edge Plastic Technology
Jan 9, 2001
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9 The back-to-basics, composite- bodied Jeep(R) Willys concept vehicle pays homage to Jeep vehicles of the past while showcasing the design and technology of the 21st century. "We designed this concept vehicle with the self-expressive, free-thinker in mind," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice Pres ... Continue reading
Dodge Super8 Hemi 'All American' Return of the Sedan
Jan 9, 2001
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9 The Dodge Super8 Hemi(R) concept car is DaimlerChrysler's newest execution of Passenger Priority design. Borrowing cues from Dodge trucks and sport-utilities, the Dodge Super8 Hemi is an all-American sedan -- yet one reincarnated with a tall stance that enhances visibility, comfort, space an ... Continue reading
Chrysler Crossfire: 'Modern American,' Sports Youthful, International Flair
Jan 9, 2001
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9 The Chrysler Crossfire concept car features a sophisticated design blending traditional European proportions and handling characteristics with the power and personality of an American performance car. "The Crossfire concept provides a new image for Chrysler, combining American power with int ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2001
WASHINGTON--Two General Motors sport utility vehicles have scored the lowest in the first-ever rollover resistance ratings issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSAs ratings program is designed to provide consumers with a measure of a vehicles resistance to rolling over in a single vehicle ... Continue reading
Ford's Explorer Sportsman Concept
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 The new Ford Explorer Sportsman concept is designed to fulfill fly anglers' dreams of finding the calm and unspoiled waters of the perfect, wilderness fishing location. Based on the 2002 Ford Explorer, the concept vehicle is designed to take the angler into the wilderness for a "back to nature" fly-fish ... Continue reading
Ford EX: Taking the Outfitters Line-Up to the Extreme Edge of Adventure
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 The Ford EX concept vehicle stakes its claim in the extreme domain of the "No Boundaries" SUV line-up, promising a unique, no-compromise driving experience for the off-road enthusiast and extreme sports authority. This two-seat concept vehicle is purpose-built and features high-quality, detailed composi ... Continue reading
Honda Model X: Behind the CONCEPT
Jan 9, 2001
DETROIT, Jan. 9 When Honda R&D Americas was charged with developing a new vehicle for young male buyers, it put together a team of young associates and challenged them to come up with a vehicle they would like to drive. As a result, they developed a vehicle targeted at young, active guys. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com ... Continue reading
Honda Model X Provides Active Guys With All-in-One Adventure Tool
Jan 9, 2001
Easy to Clean, Easy to Live In and It Hauls a Bunch of Stuff DETROIT, Jan. 9 The Honda Model X concept vehicle, developed and designed by Honda's R&D Americas operation and making its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, reveals a tough and indestructible vehicle with a carefree attitud ... Continue reading
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