Nov 10, 2004
The American Red Cross HUMMER H1 (left) and H2 are revealed Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 in South Bend, Indiana where it was announced HUMMER owners and General Motors will make significant contributions to disaster relief efforts. South Bend Red Cross Executive Director Jeanette Simon (L to R), HUMMER Club Inc. Director Mike ... Continue reading
Force Protection, Inc. Delivers Four Additional Armored Vehicles to U.S. Army
Nov 10, 2004
LADSON, S.C.--Nov. 10, 2004--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRCP), the leading U.S. manufacturer of mine and blast protected vehicles for military and security personnel, today announced delivery of four Buffalo blast protected and mine clearance vehicles to the U.S. Army, bringing the total to 17. "We are pleased that ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)) system featured on the all-new 2005 Acura RL performance luxury sedan has been named Best of What's New in the Automotive Technology category of Popular Science Magazine's 2004 Best of What's New list. Best of What's New awards are present ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Pricing for New 2005 Jeep(R) Liberty CRD
Nov 5, 2004
* Jeep(R) Liberty is first mid-size SUV available with diesel in the U.S. * Nearly 40,000 consumers have already expressed interest in Jeep Liberty's "Clean Running Diesel" BOSTON, Nov. 5 -- In a speech today during press days at the New England International Auto Show, Jeff Bell, Vice President - Jeep, announced prici ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Named Best SUV Value at Annual Mudfest Competition
Nov 4, 2004
High Performance Marks Coupled With High Quality Bring Sorento Its Third Award in Three Years IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- The 2005 Kia Sorento added another feather to its cap today when the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the popular mid-size sport utility vehicle the "Best SUV Value" at their annua ... Continue reading
SEMA 2004: 'Maya Hunter' Expeditionary Vehicle Aids Archaeologists
Nov 3, 2004
Specially Equipped Toyota Tacoma and Yamaha Rhino Helping Re-Write History of Ancient Civilization LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- A team of Maya archeologists from Vanderbilt University received the keys to a jungle-ready 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 V6 pickup at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show ... Continue reading
General Motors Applies Brakes to Over-Production, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
Nov 3, 2004
HOUSTON--Nov. 3, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). General Motors Corporation (Detroit) plans to temporarily halt production at four of its assembly plants, because of an over-supply of SUVs and light trucks. For details view the entire article at www.indus ... Continue reading
SEMA 2004: U.S. Army Showcases SmarTruck III
Nov 2, 2004
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- The United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center's (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC), in conjunction with HEART International, Integrated Concepts & Research Corporation (ICRC) and International Truck and Engine Corporation today introduced SmarTruck III a ... Continue reading
SEMA 2004: Land Rover LR3 Now Offers Exclusive Vehicle Kit Items
Nov 2, 2004
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Today, the already admired 2005 LR3 gets even better as an all-new line of specialized vehicle kit is launched. On display at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) annual trade show, a highly accessorized LR3 showcases a range of products available for owners to customize th ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2004
Vehicles With the Auto Safety Feature Reduced Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Risk By 56% Study Adds to Extensive Evidence Confirming ESC's Ability to Prevent Crashes And Save Thousands of Lives DETROIT, Oct. 29 -- The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Coalition applauds the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: Ford Escape XLS 2WD
Oct 29, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: ENGINE: 2.3-liter I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 153 hp @ 5,800 rpm/152 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE : 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT : 174.9 x 70.1 x 69.7 in. TIRES : P225/75R15 ECONOMY:: 21 mpg city/24 mpg highway PRICE: $19,405 (base) The ... Continue reading
GM investing $250 million to build Hummer H3
Oct 27, 2004
DETROIT, Oct 27, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Wednesday it will invest $250 million in its Shreveport, Louisiana, vehicle assembly plant to build the new Hummer H3 mid-size sport utility vehicle, GM's latest step to expand the Hummer brand. The plant expansion will add more than 300 jobs to ... Continue reading
GM to Produce HUMMER H3 at Shreveport Plant
Oct 27, 2004
BATON ROUGE, La.--Oct. 27, 2004--Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco today hailed General Motors' selection of Shreveport for its new HUMMER H3 product line, Louisiana's third major manufacturing announcement in the last three months. To accommodate its newest line of trucks, GM will invest approximately $250 million to ... Continue reading
Land Rover LR3 Wins Prestigious 2005 Motor Trend SUV of the Year
Oct 27, 2004
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27 -- Today, the all-new LR3 was named Motor Trend's 2005 Sport/Utility of the Year. Motor Trend editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, presented this prestigious award to Mike O'Driscoll, president, Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover, at the California International Auto Show in Anaheim, California. Criter ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2004
MIDLAND, Ontario, Oct. 26 -- Georgian Bay Tourism partners will be offering their special winter rates and packages at the Snowmobile, ATV and Powersport Show October 29th, 30th, 31st, 2004 at Toronto's International Convention Centre. Overnight rates for rooms in Midland including breakfast start at $79.00 per night, ... Continue reading
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