Polaris Dealers Nationwide Host Toys for Tots Drop-off Sites
Nov 29, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 29, 2005--As the crispness of autumn gives way to the cold holiday season, good boys and girls anxiously await a visit from jolly old St. Nick. But for many children right here at home, and for reasons a child shouldn't have to understand, sometimes Santa simply can't make the trip. Now in its 58th ye ... Continue reading
Nov 23, 2005
Seoul November 22, 2005; Hyundai Motor Co. today introduced the all-new Santa Fe sports utility vehicle. Larger, more elegant and more refined than its predecessor, the new Santa Fe sharpens Hyundai's competitiveness in the hotly-contested segment with third row seating plus an abundance of new comfort and convenience ... Continue reading
Concept Vehicle Points Way for the Military
Nov 14, 2005
Edited by Robert H. Williams A possible replacement for the military’s venerable Humvee may spring from a concept vehicle that was developed by the Georgia Research Institute with funding from the Office of Naval Research. Called the ultra armored patrol vehicle, it is the brainchild of commercial designers and e ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz G-Class production continued
Nov 11, 2005
Continuation of the long-term and successful cooperation between DaimlerChrysler and Magna Steyr GRAZ, Austria, Nov. 11 -- As recently announced by DaimlerChrysler, the Mercedes-Benz Car Group will continue production of their Mercedes-Benz G-Class beyond 2006 at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. "The decision to continue ... Continue reading
V-Sept Announces Strategic Alliance with N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides
Oct 31, 2005
TAMPA, Fla.--Oct. 31, 2005--V-SEPT, Inc., a Florida-based developer of sales enhancement tools, and N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides, the world's largest publisher of vehicle values and specification information, today announced a strategic alliance whereby V-SEPT will incorporate the N.A.D.A. Motorcycle/Snowmobile/ATV/Person ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- International Truck and Engine Corporation, the operating company of Navistar International Corporation and a leading truck manufacturer, announced it will showcase the International RXT, its latest commercial pickup truck, as well as the International CXT, at the Specialty Equipment Market Associ ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4X4 Review
Oct 31, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4X4 ENGINE: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 265 hp @ 5600 rpm/284 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.7 x 72.8 x 74.9 in. TIRES: P265/75R16 CARGO VOLUME: 65.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Dodge Intro's 2007 Nitro and 2007 Caliber
Oct 30, 2005
BY Thom Cannel Detroit Bureau Auburn Hills October 27, 2005; Today in Detroit, Dodge exposed its latest production vehicles to local press. It’s part of a traveling road show going coast-to-coast. Nitro – debut in Chicago this year – and Caliber, which gained major attention at the Frankfort (Germany) ... Continue reading
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 Review
Oct 26, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD With Carey Russ 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 While the usefulness of an SUV may be hard to question, the fuel consumption of most such vehicles is very questionable, especially in light of current fuel costs. So what could be more appropriate than a usefully-sized hybrid SUV? Toyota's hybrid ... Continue reading
Scottish Writers Give Range Rover Top SUV Spot
Oct 26, 2005
Gaydon, Warwickshire, 25 October 2005 - The Range Rover Sport has been crowned the Scottish SUV of the Year for 2005. The title, given by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) was awarded to the Range Rover Sport over some of the toughest competitors in the sector, such as the Volkswagen Touareg and Merce ... Continue reading
Bridgestone High Performance Potenza RE92 OE on 2006 Subaru Imprezza
Oct 19, 2005
High-performance tire gains fitment on redesigned, all-wheel drive vehicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 18, 2005) – Bridgestone Corporation will be supplying Bridgestone brand Potenza® RE92™ tires for original equipment fitment on the 2006 Subaru Impreza®. Bridgestone is the primary tire supplier for Subaru ... Continue reading
China's ATV Export to USA Reachs Almost US$500 Million in 5 Years
Oct 19, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 19, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26168) has announced the addition of All-terrain Vehicles in China and Taiwan to their offering. In only five years, China's exports of all-terrain vehicles have reached almost US$500 million. The country's annual productio ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 18, 2005 at 9:15 AM CST Imagine for a moment that you are the world famous Crocodile Hunter; you know, the crazy Australian bloke that dangled his unsuspecting child in front of the jaws of a thirteen foot reptile. So anyways, imagine you're the Croc Hunter, and you're travers ... Continue reading
Subaru Becomes the Official Vehicle for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.
Oct 18, 2005
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 17 -- Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation today announced a new, two-year partnership with Subaru of America, making Subaru the official vehicle for the ski area. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) "We are delighted to partner with one of the world's premier ... Continue reading
TTTech: Both Red Team Vehicles in the Top 3 at the DARPA Race
Oct 14, 2005
VIENNA, Austria & PRIMM, Nev.--Oct. 13, 2005--Two Red Team autonomous robotic vehicles, each equipped with TTTech technology, finished the 132-mile (230-kilometer) course of the DARPA Grand Challenge Race on October 8th. Both robots performed superbly. Red Team's veteran Sandstorm took 2nd place and H1ghlander was 3rd. ... Continue reading
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