Oshkosh Truck Teams with Rockwell Collins To Develop Second-Generation Self-Navigating Robotic Truck
Dec 21, 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Dec. 21, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has teamed with Rockwell Collins to develop Oshkosh's second-generation, self-navigating robotic TerraMax(TM) vehicle to compete in the Pentagon-sponsored $2-million 2005 DARPA ... Continue reading
All-New 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee is Named 'SUV of the Year' by Truckin's SUV Magazine
Dec 21, 2004
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 21 -- The all-new 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee -- the benchmark among sport-utility vehicles for off- road capability and on-road refinement -- is the winner of Truckin's SUV magazine's "SUV of the Year" award. "All of us at Truckin's SUV are proud to name the all-new 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ' ... Continue reading
Dec 21, 2004
MIAMI--Dec. 21, 2004--Cross Lander announced today that it has completed and received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for the company's 4x4 Sport Recreational Vehicle (SRV), the Cross Lander 244X. While the company already produces and sells vehicles on the world market, the new vehicle is the ... Continue reading
RECALL: Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
Dec 17, 2004
December 10, 2004 CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2005 DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Product: Suzuki 2005 m ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD
Dec 16, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD It's time to welcome third-generation Grand Cherokee. It builds on the strengths and success of its eminently-successful, class-benchmark forebears. Only the model designations - Laredo and Limited - remain the same. With growth of more than three inc ... Continue reading
Jeep Branded Lifestyle Products to Debut on QVC
Dec 14, 2004
NEW YORK--Dec. 14, 2004--Chrysler Group's Jeep(R)-branded lifestyle products, part of a full collection of Jeep brand licensed consumer products, are set to "roll" into homes on December 16 at 10 AM (ET) as part of a special one-hour show on QVC, the leading electronic retailer. During the show, QVC viewers will have a ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 is "Mudfest Champion" for third consecutive year, this time with a V8
Dec 11, 2004
PORTLAND, OR December 11, 2004; Volvo's all-conquering XC90 SUV, with more than 50 International Awards to it's credit, has taken a record-breaking third Mudfest Championship title in the face of stiff competition by new entrants from Jeep, Volkswagen, Infiniti and Porsche. "This year there are many really strong compe ... Continue reading
HEMI's HOT! - Chrysler Finds Winning Formula
Dec 9, 2004
Probably. - HEMI(R) take-rate hits 46 percent - Chrysler Group ups ante with all-new beefed-up 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 - All-new HEMI engine generates 25 percent more power -- additional 85 horses AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 9 -- The HEMI(R) continues to build momentum. Since first introducing the all-new 5.7-l ... Continue reading
New-Generation Mercedes M-Class Sport Utility to Make World Premiere at Detroit 2005 Auto Show
Dec 8, 2004
New-Generation Sport Utility to Make World Premiere at Detroit Show MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 8 -- The first official photographs were released today of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class. With a U.S. sales debut planned for spring 2005, the all-new 2006 M-Class is characterized by sweeping front fenders, dramatic sh ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Investigation of Hummer H2 Defect Complaints
Dec 6, 2004
DETROIT December 6, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into General Motors Corp.'s Hummer H2 after three consumers said a wheel came off the large sport utility vehicle after a steering part cracked. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it began a "prelimina ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Create World's Largest Indoor Auto Show Test Drive Track at 2005 Chicago Auto Show
Dec 6, 2004
Chicago Auto Show attendees will have the opportunity to experience Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge products on a half-mile track at McCormick Place AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Chrysler Group is taking the auto show experience to new heights with the creation of a half- mile test drive track that will debut at the 2005 ... Continue reading
Texas Auto Writers' Association Names Land Rover LR3 'SUV of Texas'- There You Go
Dec 1, 2004
DALLAS, Dec. 1 -- Yesterday evening, Land Rover LR3 was officially named "SUV of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writer's Association (TAWA). The award was presented to Richard Beattie, executive vice president, Land Rover North America at ceremonies held in DeSoto, Texas. This year, a significant number of new trucks and SUV ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Toyota's comprehensive family of sport utility vehicles (SUV) will offer a vast array of improvements and refinements for the 2005 model year. Most notably, the nimble RAV4, the smooth-riding Highlander, the full-capability 4Runner, the full-size Sequoia and the legendary Land Cruiser featu ... Continue reading
Isuzu Thailand Previews New Export SUV
Nov 24, 2004
Isuzu Thailand introduced its new SUV which will ultimately be exported to the USA. Called the MU-7, the new 7-seater is based on the D-Max pick-up. The name harks back to the 1990s when Isuzu sold an off-roader, called the MU Power comes from a new 3-liter common-rail turbo-diesel engine, capable of 146 bhp @ 3600 rpm ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2004
Audi is adding a new chapter to the success story of the Avant: the new Audi A6 Avant represents a unique blend of design and dynamism, driving pleasure and functionality. With countless innovations, a high standard of comfort and luxurious equipment, the Audi A6 Avant is poised to extend its lead within its competitiv ... Continue reading
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