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Durham police has issued a warrant for a man they believe stole a trailer containing low-grade explosives.

A 12-member Coffee County jury has been seated to hear the trial of a man charged with two-counts of murder.

DETROIT, June 25 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. on Monday said it would offer qualified buyers zero-percent financing for three years with an additional $1,000 cash on select vehicles as it tries to boost sales at the end of the month.

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Police are looking for a white Chevy Tahoe or Suburban that Investigators say hit a 14-year-old bicyclist.

"So, uh, when's the new record coming out?" In the spring of 2006, Kelly Willis was doing phone interviews to promote a few gigs in the Midwest and the question kept coming up.

You could say a fender violation cost Jeff Gordon a sixth career win at his friendly local racetrack, and he probably wouldn't disagree. Being forced to start in the 41st spot in a field of 43 was "huge,'' he said after finishing a highly commendable...

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After missing the start of the race because his helicopter couldn't find a place to land, Denny Hamlin rallied to take the checkered flag in a wacky NASCAR Busch Series race at the Milwaukee Mile. But because substitute driver Aric Almirola started the race in Hamlin's car, NASCAR officially will credit Almirola with the victory.

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Three juvenile boys were arrested this weekend for allegedly stealing tires from a vehicle for sale at Perry Chevrolet, and police this morning responded to another dealership that reported stolen tires.

2007 Revolution Tour closes in Oregon.

Brooklyn A man was shot dead in Downtown Brooklyn early yesterday, police said. Erik Speights, 31, was shot once in the abdomen in the lobby of a building in the Farragut Houses at Sands Street shortly after midnight, cops said. The victim was...

Dale Earnhardt Inc. has re-signed Bass Pro Shops to sponsor the No. 1 Chevrolet and driver Martin Truex Jr. in 2008. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

I am losing coolant to the tune of about 1 gallon per two weeks. My best guess is that the radiator has a crack in it somewhere--it's very corroded. The vehicle is fine sitting (does not leak) but after driving it, and building up pressure, I am finding a small puddle of coolant beneath the car.

Police seek driver in weekend accident that occurred near Orange County line.

A Texas motorist suffered moderate injuries last night in a Pulaski County vehicle turnover, Missouri Highway Patrol said. His eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier reportedly hydroplaned on wet pavement, ran off the road and struck a drainage culvert before overturning. The crash was reported at 9:20 p.m. on Interstate 44 at the 155 mile marker in Waynesville. An ambulance took Joel C. Hughes, 23, ...

There was a strange time warp at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The calendar said it was January 2006 but the cars on display made many think the clock had been turned back more than three and a half decades.

Garden City police are looking for a man who assaulted a toddler while he patronized a garage sale around 2:30 p.m Thursday at a home in the area of Warren Road and Merriman Avenue.

An officer noticed a gunman hanging out the window of a Chevrolet Suburban firing an assault rifle.

The classic cars are back. This time it s the Chevrolet Nomads and Bel Airs and maybe even a rare restored Yenko Deuce Nova that will be cruising through Carlisle.

1. (32) Juan Pablo Montoya, Dodge, 110 laps, 74.547 mph., $310,600. 2. (22) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 110, $241,561. 3. (6) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 110, $189,616. 4. (10) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 110, $129,725. 5. (17) Greg Biffle, Ford, 110, $123,875. 6. (5) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 110, $147,961. 7. (41) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 110, $136,986. 8. (24) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 110, $105,350. 9. (4) ...

JCT 600 is to re-instate its former headquarters building in Bradford as a dealership.The building will be converted back into a showroom for Saab and Chevrolet.JCT 600 moved into its new £3m headquarters at Apperley Bridge, Rawdon in late December 2006.

The Pima County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding an SUV they say is responsible for the hit-and-run injury of a 14-year-old Tucson boy Sunday evening.

COTTER --Time and time again, Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet coach Tony Anderson pleaded with the Chevy Boys to put the bat on the ball.

Aric Almirola might have been the unhappiest winner in recent memory after Saturday's Busch Series event at the Milwaukee Mile, leaving Joe Gibbs Racing President J.D. Gibbs trying to explain things Sunday at Infineon Raceway. Almirola qualified for the pole for Saturday night's race, but the plan was for Denny Hamlin to start in the No. 20 Chevrolet after flying from Nextel Cup practice at ...

Columbia police arrested three male teenagers and recovered a stolen gun after noticing a suspicious vehicle at Perry Chevrolet while patrolling the area early Sunday morning.

Maryville couple die in Kentucky vehicle wreck A Maryville couple died Thursday when their sedan was hit by a truck and horse trailer near Danville, Ky.

A Uniontown man died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday in Georges Township.

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) - Here are results from the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Infineon Raceway: Sonoma, Calif.

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All-star closer Rod Beck dies at 38 ... Montoya wins Toyota/Save Mart 350 ... Mahan wins the Travers Championship ... Ochoa wins a playoff at Pittsford ... Haas wins Bank of America Championship ... Sports news from United Press International.

You could say a fender violation cost Jeff Gordon a sixth career win at his friendly local racetrack, and he probably wouldn't disagree. Being forced to start in the 41st spot in a field of 43 was "huge,'' he said after finishing a highly commendable...

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J., June 24, 2007 - It was a banner day for GM Racing at the 38th annual ProCare RX Supernationals with a clean sweep of the professional categories that included victories for Team Chevy in Funny Car and Top Fuel, and a win for Pontiac in the Pro Stock category.

Juan Montoya Sunday won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Nextel Cup at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., finishing 4.097 seconds ahead of Kevin Harvick.

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 24) -- Two-time series champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. took runner-up honors Sunday in the POWERade Drag Racing Series, losing to class leader Greg Anderson in the final round of the 38th annual ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals Sunday evening at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park with a -.007 second red-light start.

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 24) - There are no second chances in NHRA Funny Car Drag Racing and driver Gary Densham knows it all too well. Tire shake and smoke kept him from advancing to the second round of eliminations at the 38th annual ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals.

Danny Souza, 14, recently placed fourth overall at the Chevrolet Alpine Junior Olympics, held at Mammoth Mountain. Over 100 athletes from across the country were selected to compete based on results from three qualifiers held throughout the season.

Looks like Toyota REALLY wants to put Ford and Chevrolet's truck divisions in a world of hurt! If you do not have an account, you will need to Register (It's Free!).

One person is in police custody for striking a female traffic aide with a vehicle near U.S. Cellular Field.

A 56-year-old woman was hospitalized this morning after being pinned against a barn by a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier on private property in the 34000 block of Laclede County FF near Richland, the Missouri Highway Patrol said. Vicky J. Hollaway of Richland suffered serious injuries when the driver of the car, who was not named, got out to close the barn door and the vehicle rolled forward, a patrol ...

Seriously, not much, other than a water pump, two shocks, brakes (due to normal wear), and a few minor things that one can easily fix on their own. The ABS indicator light came on, but simply removing battery cable, and resetting, it was fine.

Nothing really.. this car is great! Great reliability love the anti-braking system. Sound system is good. Only problem with driver seat.. but got used to it.

A state police driver faces a suspension for breaking department rules in the crash that nearly killed Governor Corzine two months ago, officials said Thursday.

A female traffic aide is in serious to critical condition Sunday after being struck by a vehicle near U.S. Cellular Field.

J.G. Gibbs would like to sign Tony Stewart to an extension that will keep the two-time Nextel Cup champion at Joe Gibbs Racing at least through 2011.

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) -- A Madison County man who killed an elementary school principal and seriously injured her TV anchor husband in a hit-and-run was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Los Angeles County authorities Sunday were looking for a white Chevrolet Astro van that fatally struck a UC San Diego graduate student in the parking lot.

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Elevator IRONY : In an ad for a 1/24 scale model of Jeff Gordon 's No. 24 Chevrolet in NASCAR Scene magazine, the copy reads: "Get the only COT that will pass the inspection process." UP TEAM RED BULL : Neither car will race today, which has to be an especially big bummer for former Champ Car series winner A.J. Allmendinger . DOWN

Danny Souza, 14, recently placed fourth overall at the Chevrolet Alpine Junior Olympics, held at Mammoth Mountain. Over 100 athletes from across the country were selected to compete based on results from three qualifiers held throughout the season.

It was pushing 130 degrees in Baghdad on Aug. 9, 2005, but Bravo Battery's 6th Platoon was halfway home.

A 55-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident along Route 891 in Loyalhanna Township, Westmoreland County on Saturday.

How can you tell you really need new lower ball joints? Every once in a while, I get this creeking noise coming from the front end of my vehicle while driving. It comes and goes.

Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line in the first position on Saturday night. But his teammate, Aric Almirola, was named the winner of the AT&T 250 Busch race because Hamlin didn't start the race.

For the second consecutive year Aric Almirola has won the pole at the Milwaukee Mile. Unfortunately, for the second straight year, Almirola will watch as Denny Hamlin races in the pole winning No.20 Chevrolet.

Q On my car radio's installation instructions, it shows only one red wire (hot) going to the positive side of the battery. How do I complete the circuit without a ground wire? I am installing it in a boat.

In addition to wanting a commanding view of the road, a capable four-wheel-drive system, and the ability to carry a lot of people, many people buy big SUVs in order to haul lots of stuff. But which ones are better at that than others, and are they better than other types of vehicles, like minivans?

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) - Here are results from the NASCAR Busch Series race at the Milwaukee Mile.

Beverly Brown didn't expect to be driving a Chevrolet Impala after her last lease ran out early this year. But it turned out GM's best-selling car gave her more for her money than other deals she could find, she said.

Hendrick Cars Will Start Near Rear After Passing Second Inspection Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wasted no time returning to the track after NASCAR inspectors approved their cars Saturday in Sonoma, Calif.

BAY CITY -- A hit-and-run driver left a 36-year-old male pedestrian in critical condition at John and Catherine at 11:47 p.m. Friday. Police are looking for the vehicle described as a dark blue full-size van, possibly a Chevrolet, bearing an older-style blue Michigan plate.

Pinch-hitting for regular driver Denny Hamlin, Aric Almirola took the pole for the NASCAR Busch Series race at the Milwaukee Mile for the second straight year with a lap of 121.

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COTTER --Time and time again, Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet coach Tony Anderson pleaded with the Chevy Boys to put the bat on the ball.

NEEDLES - On Thursday at about 9:20 p.m. a fatal traffic collision occurred on California State Route 62 near mile post 135 involving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup and a 1996 Geo Tracker.

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St. Hyacinth's 102nd annual church picnic will be at noon July 1 on the parish grounds, 61 Pulaski St., Auburn. Three hundred raffle tickets at $100 each are being sold for the grand prize of a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. For more information or raffle tickets, call 252-7297.

You might say there's bad blood between Plano's police and fire departments, but only because the fire department holds bragging rights and the trophy from last year's "Battle of the Badges" blood drive during the city's Fourth of July festivities.

After missing the start of the race because his helicopter couldn't find a place to land, Denny Hamlin rallied to take the checkered flag in the NASCAR Busch Series AT&T 250 at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wis., Saturday night.

The Colorado Ice cheerleaders held a fundraising car wash to benefit the Hope Lives Breast Cancer Support Center on Saturday at Ghent Chevrolet in Greeley.

Although there are ready-made kits on the market, R.J. Teall and his father chose to build their own system to shoot flames out of the dual tailpipes of Teall's 1949 Chevrolet.

Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line first Saturday night but teammate Aric Almirola was named the winner of the AT&T 250 Busch race at the Milwaukee Mile.

Probate court comes cloaked in mourning, its chambers filled with feuding families and highly charged dramas of human riches and human rights.

West Allis - Here's an excuse you won't hear for losing a race: My helicopter pad was blocked by cars.

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) - Here are results from the NASCAR Busch Series race at the Milwaukee Mile.

Associated Press - June 24, 2007 12:43 AM ET WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) - Here are results from the NASCAR Busch Series race at the Milwaukee Mile.

Denny Hamlin became the first relief driver to win in the history of the Busch Series after taking the wheel of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Chevrolet from Aric Almirola on lap 59, and charging through the field to take victory in the AT and T 250 at the Milwaukee Mile.

SONOMA, Calif., June 23-- Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wasted no time returning to the track after NASCAR inspectors approved their cars.

Pinch-hitting for regular driver Denny Hamlin, Aric Almirola took the pole for the NASCAR Busch Series race at the Milwaukee Mile for the second straight year with a lap of 121.589 mph on Saturday. Jason Leffler qualified second, followed by Scott Wimmer, Brad Coleman and Shane Huffman.

WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Pinch-hitting for regular driver Denny Hamlin, Aric Almirola took the pole for t...

The Colorado Ice cheerleaders held a fundraising car wash to benefit the Hope Lives Breast Cancer Support Center on Saturday at Ghent Chevrolet in Greeley.

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ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 23) -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. celebrated his 37th birthday by placing his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt in the exact same position on the elimination ladder that he occupied two weeks ago when he won the race in Chicago.

SONOMA, Calif. -- Denny Hamlin only made 10 laps in Happy Hour on Saturday at Infineon Raceway, but the Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet driver made them count as he led the final session of preparation for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wasted no time returning to the track after NASCAR inspectors approved their cars. Johnson, the reigning Nextel Cup champion, and Gordon, his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and four-time series champion, were the first...

Two people were seriously injured today in a Howell County crash when their vehicle went off the road and rolled down an embankment several times, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. David Allison, 33, and Barbara Barnett, 36, both of West Plains, were hurt when the 1990 Chevrolet van Allison was driving on Missouri Rout AP, eight miles northwest of West Plains, ran off the road and down ...

Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wasted no time returning to the track after NASCAR inspectors approved their cars. Johnson and Gordon were the first cars on the 1.99-mile Infineon Raceway road course for practice Saturday. The two Hendrick teammates had an unexpected day off Friday after their cars failed to pass inspection. NASCAR deemed the front fenders illegal.

The Chevrolet Volt concept was awarded the 2007 North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year at an awards ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. The Holden EFIJY won the 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year Award.

AP Auto Racing Writer SONOMA, Calif. -- Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wasted no time returning t...

Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wasted no time returning to the track after NASCAR inspectors approved their cars. Johnson, the reigning Nextel Cup champion, and Gordon, his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and four-time series champion, were the first cars on the 1.99-mile Infineon Raceway road course for practice Saturday. The two had an unexpected day off Friday after their cars failed to pass ...

Atlanta police arrested four men this morning following an armed robbery and early-morning chase down the Downtown Connector. The incident started about 3:40 a.m., when a man in Northwest Atlanta reported being robbed of cash at gunpoint as he walked home. The robbers, he told police, had what appeared to be a rifle and escaped in a Chevrolet Suburban. About 10 minutes later, police in Midtown ...

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J., June 22, 2007 - Tommy Johnson's Skoal Racing Chevy Impala SS posted the quickest runs in each of today's Funny Car qualifying sessions allowing the Avon, Ind., resident to stake a solid claim to the provisional pole for Sunday's 38th annual ProCare Rx NHRA Nationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Johnson's Chevrolet ran a track-record 4.729 seconds at 321.96 mph to take ...

Chevrolet g20 explorer conversion van. The car is maintained very good, and repaired by me. One head gasket blown at 200000 miles, on a hot summer day pulling a heavy trailer at 65 miles an hour in the mountains, so it was probably my own fault.

Nextel Cup points leader Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, the circuit's reigning champion, were banned from on-track activities Friday after their cars failed inspection. Neither Gordon's No. 24 nor Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet was allowed to practice or qualify for the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Both, however, will be allowed to race Sunday after ...

In a matchup signifying the depth in the Bill Cooke Chevrolet Major League Division of the Cal Ripken League, Island Health and Fitness knocked off General Arborist, 5-1, Thursday in a game shortened to four innings because of tornado warnings.

1. (26) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 92.414 mph; 2. (7) Robby Gordon, Ford, 92.399; 3. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 92.384; 4. (60) Boris Said, Ford, 92.312; 5. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 92.263; 6. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 92.258; 7. (21) Bill Elliott, Ford, 92.203; 8. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 92.126; 9. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 92.051; 10. (07) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 91.907.

Johnny Benson was in the lead with a sweet-handling truck on one of his favorite tracks, but he still didn't like the sight of aggressive veteran Ron Hornaday Jr. in his rearview mirror.

MALONE -- Rick Ellis Chevrolet came from behind to defeat PAPA's Dary 13-12 in seven innings to win the Francis Mitchell Division championship in yet another dramatic extra-inning finish to the Malone AMVETS Youth Baseball season.

COTTER --Time and time again, Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet coach Tony Anderson pleaded with the Chevy Boys to put the bat on the ball.

Nextel Cup points leader Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, the circuit's reigning champion, were banned from on-track activities yesterday after their cars failed inspection. Neither Gordon's No. 24 nor Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet was allowed to practice or qualify for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Both, however, will be allowed to race on Sunday after ...

June 23, 2007 - Posted at 12:00 a.m. ?VICTORIA - A 1994 Plymouth Voyager and a 1987 Chevrolet Suburban were vandalized with spray paint between Tuesday and Wednesday in the 3100 block of Cedar Street. Each vehicle sustained $1,500 in damage.

SONOMA- This weekend might be the last time in wine country that Junior's Red Army can toast his No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet with their beverage of choice.

NATCHEZ — What a day it was for the Great River Chevrolet team of Shane French, Phillip Manchester, Brian Fisher, Cecil Manchester and Special Olympics athlete Randy Bierefeld Saturday at Duncan Park.

Gov. Corzine expressed gratitude to the officer. Gov. Corzine's state police chauffeur will be disciplined for speeding and using police emergency lights in the SUV crash that seriously injured the governor.

For engine modelers, the urge to scale back does not stop with miniaturization; it also extends to historical accuracy.

Many auto manufacturers are using the palate to name their palettes, offering colors such as Black Licorice, Cool Vanilla and Root Beer.

Kia has loaded an impressive number of standard safety features into the Rondo, making it an inexpensive family hauler that should appeal to buyers on a budget.

1. (4) Johnny Benson, Toyota, 200 laps, 95.503 mph., $59,400. 2. (14) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 200, $33,250. 3. (2) Todd Bodine, Toyota, 200, $25,925.

Jamie McMurray outdrove the road racing specialists and the rest of the contenders Friday to win his first pole in nearly two years. McMurray posted his lap of 1 minute, 17.521 seconds (92.414 mph) on the 1.99-mile Infineon Raceway road course midway through the session, then had to wait for NASCAR's top qualifier Ryan Newman and former Formula One star Juan Pablo Montoya, both at the rear of the ...

Associated Press - June 23, 2007 12:45 AM ET 1. (4) Johnny Benson, Toyota, 200 laps, 95.503 mph., $59,400. 2. (14) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 200, $33,250.

Johnny Benson took the lead just past halfway, then held off Ron Hornaday Jr. on a late restart to win his second straight NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the Milwaukee Mile on Friday night.

Johnny Benson was in the lead with a sweet-handling truck on one of his favorite tracks, but he still didn't like the sight of aggressive veteran Ron Hornaday Jr. in his rearview mirror.

The cars of defending NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Johnson and series points leader Gordon failed inspection and were barred from all activity for the day at Infineon Raceway, including qualifying.

Continental Automotive Systems has been awarded a co-development contract to design and build prototype energy storage systems for the GM Chevrolet E-Flex electric vehicle propulsion system. The companies will jointly explore various aspects of lithium ion battery technology.

Houston County Deputies discover a huge cache of drugs during a routine traffic stop. Deputy Wayne Mitchell of the Houston County Sheriff's Office was working Interstate 75 when he noticed a maroon Chevrolet following too closely behind a black SUV.

For the second consecutive year Aric Almirola has won the pole at the Milwaukee Mile. Unfortunately, for the second straight year, Almirola will watch as Denny Hamlin races in the pole winning No.20 Chevrolet.

Charlotte Avenue was closed Friday afternoon due to reports of a Chevrolet Suburban sport-utility vehicle with Tennessee license plates on fire at the intersection of 8th Avenue North.

Charlotte Avenue was closed Friday afternoon due to reports of a Chevrolet Suburban sport-utility vehicle with Tennessee license plates on fire at the intersection of 8th Avenue North. The car was billowing smoke into the downtown area. Authorities were blocking off the streets as they attempted to put out the fire. Check Tennessean.com for continuing updates. -Staff reports.

A one-vehicle accident Sunday killed a Castleberry man, state troopers reported Monday. Thomas Earl Powell, 61, was driving his 1971 Chevrolet pick-up west on Conecuh County Road 6 at approximately 6:45 a.m. when his vehicle apparently left the highway and hit a tree, trooper reports said.

LIVERMORE, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiley X Eyewear(R) will proudly display its colors as primary sponsor for Ginn Racing's Number 14 Chevrolet in the NEXTEL Cup's only...

The cars of Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, sit in the garage after failing inspection, during practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway on June 22, 2007 in Sonoma, California.

Wiley X Eyewear® will proudly display its colors as primary sponsor for Ginn Racing's Number 14 Chevrolet in the NEXTEL Cup's only Northern California race, the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on June 24th.

High Point police need help identifying a suspect in a jewely robbery case at Oak Hollow Mall.

Veteran NASCAR driver Chad Chaffin is returning to the Craftsman Truck Series and to Key Motorsports as team owner Curtis W. Key, Sr. announced Friday that Chaffin will return to his team to drive the No. 40 Chevrolet next weekend in Memphis.

The Hendrick Motorsports entries of Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson failed initial inspection and won't be able to qualify later today for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Gordon and Johnson will be allowed to race as long as the cars are altered to meet specifications, although they would have to start at the rear of the field.

NASCAR Nextel Cup points leader Jeff Gordon and 2006 Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson's Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet both failed NASCAR tech qualifying and will not be allowed to take part in Friday's qualifying session.

AP Auto Racing Writer SONOMA, Calif. -- The cars of defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and ...

Race favorite Jeff Gordon and defending Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will have to start at the back of the pack in Sunday's NASCAR race at Infineon Raceway - if they race at all. Their cars both failed prerace inspection Friday, and both teams...

The cars driven by Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson failed initial inspection and will not be allowed to practice or qualify Friday for the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Infineon Raceway.

Though Gordon and Johnson will not be able to practice or qualify Friday, both cars on Friday afternoon passed the portion of inspection that they failed earlier today, NASCAR Scene reported on its web site.

Hendrick Motorsports drivers Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson were not allowed to practice or qualify Friday after their cars failed the initial inspection at Infineon Raceway.

BY MARTHA DELLER A man who uses a woman and a small boy as lookouts as he burgles vehicles is being sought by Burleson police, according to reports. A surveillance camera captured images of the man taking stereos from vehicles at the Lynn Smith Chevrolet dealership between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, police said. The woman and boy appear to be acting as lookouts as the the man shatters the ...

Prosecutors will present evidence Friday to argue that the teenage driver in a crash that killed two girls last month should be tried as an adult.

7:58 a.m. A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Railroad and Chestnut Streets resulting in both vehicles being towed from the scene. A 2005 Ford operated by Kent Loew of Lancaster collided with a 1999 Chevrolet operated by Patricia Mumma of Hanover.

"I LOVED my Astro Van!!!" What things have gone wrong with the car? It had an appetite for alternators! I had changed the alternator so many times, the last time, I was timed. It took about 5 minutes total, from the time I opened the hood, to the time I closed it!

Well since it is 2006 not much has gone wrong with it so far. The drivers side front left speaker seems to have failed, but I attribute that to the previous owners usage.

The classic cars are back. This time it s the Chevrolet Nomads and Bel Airs and maybe even a rare restored Yenko Deuce Nova that will be cruising through Carlisle.

A traffic stop in Carroll County, Virginia, turns into a large methamphetamine arrest, Carroll County Sheriff said.

The sky hasn't fallen since Toyota started competing against longtime U.S. automakers on the Nascar circuit full-time this season, although some critics might say that would be an improvement on its results.

FLINT - A man told Flint police that he was shot before 11 p.m. Thursday while pumping gas at a station on N. Chevrolet Avenue near Stockdale Street. The victim told police he was approached by a young man whom he did not know.

A Stockton woman suffered moderate injuries last night in a two-vehicle Cedar County wreck, the Missouri Highway Patrol said. A 1994 Chevrolet S10 reportedly turned into a 1995 Chevrolet van's path. The crash was reported around 5 p.m. on Missouri 39 at Route Z, three miles south of Stockton. Chevrolet van driver Carolyn S. McPherson, 58, went to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, a patrol ...

7:58 a.m. A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Railroad and Chestnut Streets resulting in both vehicles being towed from the scene. A 2005 Ford operated by Kent Loew of Lancaster collided with a 1999 Chevrolet operated by Patricia Mumma of Hanover.

Germany -- Continental Automotive announced that General Motors has awarded it a co-development contract to design and build prototype Energy Storage Systems for the GM Chevrolet “E-Flex” electric vehicle propulsion system.

Four of Hollywood's newest stars, the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Solstice, Hummer H2 and GMC Top Kick medium duty truck will take center stage at the Detroit International River Days presented by GM in collaboration with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and The Parade Company, beginning today through June 27 taking place along Detroit's new RiverWalk.

movie All hail Dale 5:30 P.M. | The movie "Dale," the official documentary of Dale Earnhardt Sr. narrated by Paul Newman, will be shown on a Jumbo-Tron at Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet. This is the last chance to see it on a large screen before it's released on DVD. Dale Jr.'s No. 8 Budweiser car will be on view, and WKKT-FM will have a live remote with giveaways. The movie is at 7:30 p.m. ...

A Myrtle Beach man was killed early Thursday morning when his vehicle hit a concrete barrier. Randon Stroup, 25, was traveling north on Robert Grissom Parkway between U.S. 17 Bypass and S.C. 31 when he lost control of a 2006 Chevrolet truck and hit the wall about 1 a.m., officials said. The truck was moving at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred, Myrtle Beach police Capt. David Knipes ...

Alabama State Troopers work the scene of a fatal wreck involving a motorcycle and a Chevrolet SUV at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and County Road 9 near Wicksburg Wednesday afternoon.

Chevrolet and GMC were the two top-rated brands among trucks in a Kelley Blue Book marketing research study whose results were released Thursday.

COTTER --Time and time again, Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet coach Tony Anderson pleaded with the Chevy Boys to put the bat on the ball.

My old racing coach Ron Fellows will take up the sword against the NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers at Sonoma on Sunday. Fellows, 47, will drive in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 for Hall of Fame Racing. He'll be at the wheel of the No. 96 DLP HDTV Chevrolet, replacing Tony Raines on the 1.9-mile road course at Infineon Raceway.

The Chevrolet Volt was named most significant concept vehicle of the year by a panel of journalists Thursday night. The Volt's innovative hybrid powertrain resulted from management's challenge to return General Motors to technical leadership, said Bob Boniface, director of GM's advanced design studio. The concept's eye-catching looks came from designers' commitment to make buyers want to be part ...

Daniel Jason Reiter landed his first job just weeks after graduating from college last month. But instead of looking forward to his first paycheck, the 22-year-old Spring resident was more intrigued by the prospect of helping others.

NATCHEZ — What a day it was for the Great River Chevrolet team of Shane French, Phillip Manchester, Brian Fisher, Cecil Manchester and Special Olympics athlete Randy Bierefeld Saturday at Duncan Park.

Results could be released soon, officials say. The Executive Protection Unit came under scrutiny.

Chevrolet and GMC were the two top-rated brands among trucks in a Kelley Blue Book marketing research study whose results were released Thursday.

Earnhardt announced last week that he's joining Hendrick Motorsports next year leaving his late father's company in a move that has been the talk of NASCAR. On the infield, near the garages and at the souvenir trailers before Sunday's race at Michigan International Speedway, Junior's fans supported his decision even if it costs them a lot of money.

USA TODAY's A.J. Perez answers some of the questions heading into Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 Nextel Cup.

From staff reports A violent motorcycle crash Thursday claimed the life of a Tamaqua man. State police at Lehighton report Shane Allen Stoeckel, 31, of Mountain View Drive was driving a 2005 Suzuki GSX R1000 motorcycle north on Route 903 when he collided with a Chevrolet sport utility vehicle.

Executive director Jerry Kurz of the arenafootball2 suspended Quad City Steamwheelers coach Sean Ponder for three games for tripping Mahoning Valley Thunder defensive back Reggie Perkins Saturday night in the Chevrolet Centre.

The state police superintendent has disciplined the trooper, Robert J. Rasinski, though he declined to specify the punishment.

Lockheed Martin?s $600 billion Joint Strike Fighter program is only now moving off the drawing board and into first flight.

SONOMA, Calif. (June 20, 2007)-- Last year's visit to Infineon Raceway resulted in an early exit for Sterling Marlin and his Ginn Racing team. This time around he hopes his No. 14 Wiley X Chevrolet can complete all the laps of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 and cross the finish line with a strong result.

With a record 14 Indy 500 victories, team owner Roger Penske has long been a man to watch in car racing.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and convictions of those involved in the June 15 bombing of a red Chevrolet pickup truck in Hawkins, Texas.

Stephanie Burrell, age 33, of Tower Hill, lost control of her Chevrolet Cobalt and flipped the vehicle over on it’s top early Thursday morning. The accident occurred on a county road south of Windsor. The time of the accident was approximately 7:20 am.

A look at the top drivers heading into this weekend's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, including how they fared in last year's race: Jeff Gordon Car: No. 24 Chevrolet Team: Hendrick Motorsports Last year's finish: 1st

A one-vehicle accident Sunday killed a Castleberry man, state troopers reported Monday. Thomas Earl Powell, 61, was driving his 1971 Chevrolet pick-up west on Conecuh County Road 6 at approximately 6:45 a.m. when his vehicle apparently left the highway and hit a tree, trooper reports said.

The door of a 1957 Chevrolet 3200 depicts the road markers used to identify the historic Lincoln Highway Wednesday at Fort Morgan High School. Attendees of the Lincoln Highway’s 15th Annual Conference spent most of the day at FMHS to learn about the history of the road.

Four of Hollywood's newest stars, the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Solstice, Hummer H2 and GMC Top Kick medium duty truck will take center stage at the Detroit International River Days presented by GM in collaboration with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and The Parade Company, beginning June 22 through June 27 taking place along Detroit's new RiverWalk.

Three years of faithful service,this is the time the engine managed to keep up with the rivals. The 400-hp LS2 V8 has been replaced with a almost new LS3 engine that produces 430 bhp in standard trim and 436 hp with optional muffler-bypass valves.

The mother of a 19-year-old man who drowned this week said she was always worried about losing her youngest son in a car accident, but she never expected him to die while swimming in a nearby lake.

With only one test model of the F-35 Lighting II completed, the Lockheed Martin made a pitch for the plane, the largest program in Pentagon aviation, using paintings and a mock-up.

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Des Moines man is offering a reward to anyone who can help him find his stolen truck. Police said a rare 1976 Chevrolet was hot-wired and taken May 21 from a parking lot in south Des Moines.

This isn't what Brendan Gaughan envisioned when he made the switch from Dodge to Chevrolet before the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. After 10 of 25 races, Gaughan is 15th in points and has only three top-10 finishes in his South Point Racing Silverado.

A 14-year-old Iron County youth has been injured after the Chevrolet van he stole in Iron County went off the road and crashed in the Town of Agenda in Ashland County Sunday evening.

Alabama State Troopers work the scene of a fatal wreck involving a motorcycle and a Chevrolet SUV at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and County Road 9 near Wicksburg on Wednesday night.

The Decatur Steelworkers scored seven runs in the fifth inning to beat Mike Anderson Chevrolet 11-7 in WCJL 10U interleague baseball action Wednesday in Ossian. Blake Gray hit two triples, Reggie Hayes had two hits and four RBIs, and Cody More added a pair of hits for Mike Anderson. Jeremy Razo was 3-for-3 to lead the Steelworkers.

Jim Queen is in charge of global vehicle engineering at General Motors. Dave Leggett recently talked to him about the challenges facing GM, it's global vehicle engineering process and the Chevrolet Volt plug-in.

Richard Huff: Richard Childress Racing introduced the AT&T sponsor colors and logos on Jeff Burton's Chevrolet for the May Nextel All-Star Challenge at Charlotte. His appearance in that race generated more than $802,000 worth of exposure for AT&T.

COTTER --Time and time again, Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet coach Tony Anderson pleaded with the Chevy Boys to put the bat on the ball.

Brands owned by Detroit's automakers swept four awards for best concept cars. The Chevrolet Volt, Holden Efijy, Jaguar C-XF and Jeep Trail Hawk got the nod Wednesday from a panel of automotive journalists as the top concept cars in their respective categories from the late 2006-07 auto show season.

By Greeley Tribune, Colo. Jun. 20--Colorado Ice cheerleaders will help raise money this weekend in Greeley for Hope Lives Breast Cancer Support Center. The cheerleaders will be at a fundraiser car wash from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at Ghent Chevrolet, 2715 35th Ave.

Man killed in Cross crash identified MONCKS CORNER — The passenger killed Sunday in a crash in Cross was identified Wednesday as a 47-year-old Sumter man. Donald Clayton died after he was thrown from a Chevrolet Blazer on Wilson Landing Road near Edgewater Road,...

Danielle Burris, 19, died May 19 after she was hit by a white four-door late model Chevrolet pickup as she and a friend crossed the 400 block of East Houston about 3 a.m. The driver continued on his way.

Kristin Dehnert took several weeks off last fall from her work scouting locations for commercials to create four videos for Doritos' make-your-own-ad contest.

JEROME - Two lifelong best friends from Twin Falls were killed, their driver is in critical condition and a third passenger was released from a hospital with minor injuries when the driver lost control of his 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt near the Flying-J on U.S. 93 just after midnight Tuesday.

NATCHEZ — What a day it was for the Great River Chevrolet team of Shane French, Phillip Manchester, Brian Fisher, Cecil Manchester and Special Olympics athlete Randy Bierefeld Saturday at Duncan Park.

The owner of the now-defunct Town N Country Chevrolet-Olds in Powhatan County was arrested yesterday on five felony embezzlement counts related to his former car dealership's operation.

A man is in serious condition at a local hospital today after apparently being badly beaten, Springfield police said. A passerby found Robert Reed slumped over in a Chevrolet Cavalier around 6 a.m. at Fort Avenue and Phelps Street. Officers are investigating the case and seeking tips. Anyone with more information can contact police at 864-1810.

Alabama State Troopers work the scene of a fatal wreck involving a motorcycle and a Chevrolet SUV at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and County Road 9 near Wicksburg Wednesday afternoon.

I too recently bought a 2001 chevy malibu with 136,000 miles on it and even with being a mechanic did not pick up on the dealership cleaning off the engine oil and coolant leak which would have gave away the infamous intake manifold leak.

NASCAR driver capsules from The Sports Xchange. Drivers listed in order of 2007 point standings.