Jul 14, 2005
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--July 14, 2005--DRS Technologies, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a $16.8 million contract from the U.S. Army to deliver new embedded diagnostics systems for installation on the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles. For this award, DRS will manufacture Chassis Modernization and Embedded Diagnostics ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial 'Freedom Jeep' Internet Auction Raises More than $28,000 for the USO
Jul 14, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 14 -- Chrysler Financial is demonstrating its commitment to the men and women of the U.S. military by donating $28,358.00 to the USO from an 11-day one-of-a-kind "Freedom Jeep(R)" auction on eBay(R). The donation will be used to support programs and services that benefit the troops and the ... Continue reading
G-Star & Land Rover Present RAW Defender
Jul 12, 2005
AMSTERDAM, July 12 -- Denim brand G-Star is pleased to announce a unique collaboration with Land Rover. The result of which is a limited edition Defender 110 Station Wagon: The RAW Defender. Land Rover introduced their first 'multi-purpose' vehicle in 1948 and have since excelled in 'off-road' innovation and excellence ... Continue reading
New Safety Feature for All-Terrain Vehicles Called Flip Alert
Jul 11, 2005
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., July 11 -- For six years Rick Lang has thought of little else than the fateful, tragic circumstances of his bride-to-be's death. Convinced that her death could have been prevented, Lang set to work designing and testing a new safety feature for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) called Flip Alert. The ne ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Relocates Chicago Cycles to 95,000 sq. ft. Superstore
Jul 6, 2005
SALEM, Ohio, July 6 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, announced today completion of its 95,000 sq. ft. superstore in Chicago, now located at 3450 Touhy Avenue. "We have comp ... Continue reading
Safety Experts Issue New ATV Guidelines
Jul 5, 2005
Safe Kids Worldwide Urges: No Children Under 16 on ATVs WASHINGTON, July 5 -- All-terrain vehicles are involved in approximately 38,000 injuries and 100 deaths to children ages 16 and under each year. While wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries, there are no safety devices that adequately protect agains ... Continue reading
CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Wheels
Jul 1, 2005
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled prod ... Continue reading
Goodyear: Off-The-Road Tire Demand Sparks Tire Care Interest
Jun 29, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- Those large hard-to-find tires in the mining and construction industries are finally getting some respect. Goodyear's sales force says skyrocketing tire demand is even making basic tire care popular at work sites. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Tim Good, off-the-roa ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall to Its Web Site
Jun 24, 2005
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Qu ... Continue reading
Land Rover to Open Third Driving School in North America
Jun 23, 2005
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif., June 23 -- Following the success of its Land Rover Experience Driving Schools, the company today announced it will open its third in North America at Quail Lodge in August 2005. The latest venue will join already-established Land Rover Driving Schools at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Caroli ... Continue reading
Challenger Unveils Innovative AutoPower VI Transmission
Jun 21, 2005
DULUTH, Ga.--June 21, 2005--The new Challenger AutoPower VI transmission, recently introduced as an additional option on Challenger MT500B Series tractors, is proof that less truly is more. Building on the success and reliability of the proven AutoPower IV, the AutoPower VI is the first transmission to offer six powers ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Corporation Supports Round the World, Trans-Siberian Expedition
Jun 21, 2005
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors Corporation Supports Round the World, Trans-Siberian Expedition - Renowned Swedish driver & adventurer, Christer ... Continue reading
Team DAD Advances in $2 Million DARPA Grand Challenge Qualification
Jun 20, 2005
Driverless, self-navigating truck, enabled by Texas Instruments technology, will compete in race for unmanned vehicles SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 -- Team Digital Auto Drive (DAD), a research and development organization focused on commercializing automotive vision-recognition and navigational systems, today announced th ... Continue reading
KVH Gyros Used in Carnegie Mellon ''Red Team'' Quest for Victory in DARPA Grand Challenge
Jun 16, 2005
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--June 16, 2005-- KVH's Fiber Optic Gyros Helping Carnegie Mellon University in $2 Million Robotic Vehicle Race Across Mojave Desert On October 8, 2005, Carnegie Mellon University's Red Team will compete in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Grand Challenge. The objective: successfu ... Continue reading
Jeff Bell, Vice President of Chrysler and Jeep(R), to Speak at Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting
Jun 7, 2005
This Advisory Is an Invitation to News Organizations to Send a Reporter and/or Crew to Cover the Appearance of Jeff Bell, Vice President of Chrysler and Jeep(R) at Chrysler Group, Who Will Be Addressing the Myths and Facts of Diesel Technology, and the Potential of Biodiesel WHO Jeff Bell, Vice President, Chrysler and ... Continue reading
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