2010 Toyota 4Runner Introduced at State Fair of Texas
Aug 28, 2009
Dallas TX August 28, 2009; The all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner is headed for Dallas to make its world debut at the State Fair of Texas during a news conference on Sept. 24. More rugged than ever, the new fifth-generation 4Runner offers sure-footed off-road capability and increased comfort with added roominess. More than 1. ... Continue reading
Smart all-wheel drive helps Ford Kuga scale sales charts
Aug 24, 2009
Britain's best selling compact 4x4 boasts clever all-wheel drive technology combining outstanding handling and traction with excellent fuel economy. The Ford Kuga crossover, which topped last month's small 4x4 segment, comes with a highly effective intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) system â resulting in excellent ... Continue reading
General Motors releases first picture on Chevrolet Agile
Aug 24, 2009
General Motors issued the first details on the Chevrolet Agile, a new sporty hatch, which will be launched on South American markets in October. ... Continue reading
Toyota beefs up workhorse LandCruiser in Australia
Aug 24, 2009
Toyota has beefed up its LandCruiser 70 Series workhorses with improved passive safety, comfort and features. ... Continue reading
Great Wall's Great Start in Australia
Aug 21, 2009
Rome wasn't built in a day, nor was the Great Wall of China - but the Great Wall Motor Company has moved quickly to build a firm foothold in Australia. Two Great Wall twin cab utilities were launched onto the Australian and New Zealand markets in late June, and since then they have been selling as quickly as they can b ... Continue reading
The New New Chrysler to make Jeep Compass in China
Aug 20, 2009
Chrysler to make Jeep Compass in China http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011833/Chrysler-to-make-Jeep-Comp ass-i n-China.html Shanghai, August 20 (Gasgoo.com) China's Guangzhou Auto, now a Chinese partner of Fiat Group, has signed a deal with the Italian automaker's newly acquired Chrysler Group to jointly produce ... Continue reading
Inaugural Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference Opens to Heavy Traffic & Rave Reviews
Aug 18, 2009
DETROIT--More than 3,600 industry professionals were in attendance at IDGA Exhibitionsâ Inaugural Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference. New business potential, strong leads and quality networking opportunities were just some of the benefits that both exhibiting companies and attendees enjoyed. (Editors Note: ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Orders More Polaris ATVs
Aug 18, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the Company received orders from the U.S. Army to provide additional vehicles, parts and accessories of the company's highly successful militarized ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), the MV700, for operations in Afghanistan. The MV700 already has proven to be a very versatil ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Major Employment Increase for M-ATV Delivery Order
Jul 15, 2009
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced a major employment buildup to supply MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) to the United States Armed Services. Oshkosh is hiring between 300 and 500 employees for its Defense facilities in Wisconsin and recalling 550 to 650 JLG employees, primarily in Pennsylvania for JLG ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Names Jeep Wrangler as One of its Coolest Summer Cars
Jun 5, 2009
- Jeep(R) Wrangler sales continue to gain momentum for fifth month in a row - Jeep Wrangler captures 33 percent share of Compact SUV segment - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four-door accounts for 60 percent of Wrangler sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 4 -- With summer just around the corner, AutoWeek magazine named the 2009 J ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
Apr 14, 2009
2009 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This second generation, boldly styled Nissan Murano is little changed from the original introduced as a 2002 model. You may remember the ads showing an up-scale young couple in front of an antique store loading a small piece of furniture into th ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model/ Model Year HUMMER / H3T 2009 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 10, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V080000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1738 Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,738 MY ... Continue reading
Cash-strapped GM Postpones 4.5-liter V-8 diesel Engine for Pickups
Mar 11, 2009
Detroit March 11, 2009; GM said today that given the current economic climate, GM has reviewed and updated its U.S. product portfolio and has decided to place on indefinite hold its previously announced plan to add a Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel engine in 2010 to its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty trucks. Che ... Continue reading
World Innovation at Geneva Motor Show: the Ruf Dakara
Mar 5, 2009
The High Luxury SUV built by RUF is named Dakara and is based on the Porsche Cayenne. ... Continue reading
2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 Review
Mar 4, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 The Compass pointed to a new direction for Jeep when it debuted two years ago. And yes, the pun is an irresistible groaner, but it's also true. The Compass was and is the first Jeep crossover, and the first Jeep not to be meant for serious off-road use. ... Continue reading
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