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Oscar-nominated director John Singleton was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, police said yesterday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Oscar-nominated director John Singleton was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, police said.

“Boyz n the Hood” director John Singleton struck and killed a pedestrian in Los Angeles with his car, but will not face charges, police said.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 24, 2007) — Oscar-nominated director John Singleton (pictured with Stephanie Allain at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival)was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, police said Friday. Singleton, 39, immediately stopped his car and...

Boyz n the Hood director John Singleton struck and killed a pedestrian in Los Angeles with his car, but will not face charges, police said.Singleton hit Constance Russell, 57, when she suddenly stepped in front of his Lexus sports utility vehicle around 8 p.m. Thursday. He stopped immediately and waited for emergency responders to arrive, TMZ.com reported.Russell was taken to a hospital, where ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Oscar-nominated director John Singleton was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, police said Friday.

Police say a vehicle driven by film director John Singleton struck a female pedestrian, who later died.

According to The Associated Press , Oscar-nominated director John Singleton was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, police said Friday.

Breaking News: Oscar-nominated director John Singleton was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, police said last night.

Oscar-nominated US director John Singleton was driving a car when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, Los Angeles police said.

As Toyota’s marquee brand, Lexus has long come to epitomize a level of impeccably detailed perfection that rivals the European luxury models — yet is not in the shop every second week, as the German cars tend to require.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles police say Oscar-nominated director John Singleton struck and killed a female jaywalker when she stepped in front of his Lexus SUV.

Oscar-nominated director John Singleton was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car.

AIM Autosport will start eighth of 18 Daytona Prototypes that will take the green flag for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race at Infineon Raceway on Saturday.

(Sonoma, CA) August 24 2007--Mark Patterson continued to find time at Infineon Raceway as he set the fastest lap of his Rolex career at the track on Friday with a flying 1:30.977-second tour of the 2.52-mile natural terrain circuit.

Los Angeles police say Oscar-nominated director John Singleton struck and killed a female jaywalker when she stepped in front of his Lexus SUV. SLIDESHOW: Celebrity Car Crashes

Two rabbinical students walking in the Fairfax District were shot with pellet guns in what authorities were investigating as a possible hate crime, police said Friday.

Two men fired pellet guns and yelled anti-Semitic slurs at a group of Orthodox Jews on Melrose Avenue on Thursday night in what police are calling a hate crime.

Both ignition plastic key cases have cracked and the two halves separated. The parts department, at my dealership, says I have to buy new keys (not just the case, which is all I need). New keys require activation to the vehicle Vin number and cost about $240.00 each. This is entirely unreasonable.

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EMERSON, N.J (AP) — Authorities were searching the woods on Friday for a missing Emerson mother after police say her husband apparently tried to kill himself by stepping into traffic.

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A woman called 9-1-1 at 8:20 p.m. Aug 20 to report she was being assaulted in a vehicle parked in the 1100 block of Verdier Ave. Police located the vehicle and woman. A male was arrested when he returned to the vehicle. The couple, a 47-year-old man and 36-year-old woman, reside in Victoria.

Salespeople have two major fears: #1 is rejection and #2 is price or fee. Most salespeople (not you, of course) are hesitant when it comes to talking price or fee. The reason is, in their own mind, they think their prices are too high.

England’s Paul Waring continued the dream start to his professional career by surging into the lead at the POSTBANK Challenge presented by Marcel Siem after a brilliant second round of nine under par 62 left him three clear of the field in Düsseldorf.

The husband of a missing Emerson mother tried to kill himself by stepping into traffic, authorities said.

Miami police Chief John Timoney is drawing criticism for his free use of a $54,000 sport utility vehicle for more than a year, with an officers' union scheduling an unusual no-confidence vote next month in an effort to oust him.

The exterior styling of the current model Lexus GS sedan has been essentially unchanged since the car was introduced for the 2004 model year. Now this prototype, photographed just recently in Europe, gives an indication that Lexus is working on a styling facelift.

The family of Judy Calder is offering a $25,000 reward to find the missing university professor, who Sparks police now believe could have been the victim of a crime.

MIAMI -- Police Chief John Timoney insisted Thursday he broke no laws by using a free luxury sport utility vehicle for over a year, but acknowledged it raised ethical questions and said he has paid the full sticker price of $54,000 to resolve the matter.

A Malibu judge yesterday said Mel Gibson, who was busted for drunken driving in July 2006, has completed his court-ordered alcohol-cessation program.

NORWICH -- The trial of a Griswold man accused of vehicular manslaughter in a 2004 fatal drunken driving accident will begin Sept. 5 in Norwich Superior Court.

MIAMI -- Miami Police Chief John Timoney is drawing criticism for his free use of a $54,000 sport utility vehicle for over a year, with an officers' union scheduling an unusual no-confidence vote next month in an effort to oust him. Timoney insisted Thursday that he had broken no laws but acknowledged that his use of the Lexus RX Hybrid provided by a dealership raised ethical questions. Timoney ...

MIAMI - Police Chief John F. Timoney, who has headed the police department here since 2003, finds himself in the middle of a controversy since news broke this week that, for more than a year, he had free use of a Lexus SUV from a Florida car dealer.

GENEVA – Art, in the form of cars from 1900 to the present, will be on display Sunday as part of the Geneva Concours d’Elegance.

Two Miami commissioners called for Police Chief John Timoney to resign Thursday, the same day the embattled police chief shrugged off such talk in the wake of a report that a Kendall auto dealer let him drive a Lexus SUV for free for more than a year.

Things are moving forward on the Express Toll Lane project on I-95. For those living under a rock, this is a project between I-895 and Route 43 that is widening the highway for those 10 or so miles. Four lanes in each direction will be "general purpose" and two will be designated as ETL. This is not a high occupancy toll (HOT) lane project that would allow those in carpools to pay reduced or no ...

The closest Daytona Prototype races in the Grand-Am Series will be decided over the final two races of the season.

The courtroom erupted with cheers, clapping and sobbing when Napa County Superior Court Judge Rodney Stone sentenced convicted murderer Onesimo Garcia to 54 years to life in state prison on Wednesday morning.

Aug. 24, 2007 (SmartPros) The Internal Revenue Service announced that purchasers of qualified Nissan North America Inc. vehicles may continue to claim the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit.

The exterior styling of the current model Lexus GS sedan has been essentially unchanged since the car was introduced for the 2004 model year. Now this prototype, photographed just recently in Europe, gives an indication that Lexus is working on a styling facelift.

The popular Nissan Altima has gotten even more pleasing

Normal maintence tires, battery, brakes. The only problem we have had is recently the car will be running great most of the time. You will go out to start it and it won't start. If I wait long enough it will start later that day.

Miami Police Chief John Timoney is drawing criticism for his free use of a $54,000 sport utility vehicle for over a year, with an officers’ union scheduling an unusual no-confidence vote next month in an effort to oust him.

Police Chief John Timoney insisted Thursday he broke no laws by using a free luxury sport utility vehicle for over a year, but acknowledged it raised ethical questions and said he has paid the full sticker price of $54,000 to resolve the matter. An officers' union scheduled an unusual no-confidence vote next month in an effort to oust him. Timoney said he will formally ask the city manager - to ...

The union leadership has had issues with the chief before, but nothing has rankled them to the point of voting for his ouster.

Lexus will be teaming up with sore loser Andy Roddick for its U.S. Open sponsorship. As a part of the campaign, Lexus will also be hosting a “Virtual Tennis Open” for charity at New York’s Rockefeller Center in New York next month.

Miami Police Chief John Timoney rejected calls for his resignation Thursday morning in the wake of a local television station's report this week that he got to drive a Lexus SUV for more than a year -- for free.

Miami Police Chief John Timoney held an impromptu news conference Thursday morning and declared he doesn’t plan on resigning over his controversial car deal. Want to sound off? Click to share your opinion

Here is the latest on key energy tax breaks and two resources where you can track developments on your own.

The Miami Police Department votes to hold an election on whether or not to remove Chief John Timoney from office.

The 2007 Grand Slam season will come to a close over the next few weeks, as the U.S. Open gets underway on Monday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the great Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova on hand as defending champions.

FOXBORO - State police on Wednesday seized about a kilogram of suspected cocaine from two Boston men during a traffic stop on Interstate 95. By sheer coincidence, the arrest happened just up the road from, and about 24 hours after, a similar cocaine bust.

Miami's police union will vote to decide whether they have faith in Chief John Timoney's leadership after he admitted to receiving a free car that he drove for more than a year. INSIDE: Video

Miami Police Chief John Timoney is under fire from the city's police union, which has scheduled a vote on whether to declare a lack of confidence in his leadership.

People are always upset by pennies. Think about it, nobody ever wants to pick them up when they are on the ground because they might be unlucky and no one seems to want them jingling around in their pockets.

A series of shootings Tuesday and Wednesday wounded at least nine people and prompted extra police patrols in a pair of Richmond neighborhoods plagued annually by summer violence.

Police were reviewing video surveillance tapes Wednesday from John Ascuaga's Nugget and the University of Nevada, Reno campus for information that might lead them to a missing UNR professor.

The unofficial start of the fall performing arts season kicks off this weekend with the opening concert of Mladá Praha (Young Prague), the annual showcase of promising classical musicians from Europe and Japan.

Last week, former Philly Police Commissioner John F. Timoney was driving the palm tree-lined streets of Miami in a Lexus Hybrid SUV, free-of-charge.

The courtroom erupted with cheers, clapping and sobbing when Napa County Superior Court Judge Rodney Stone sentenced convicted murderer Onesimo Garcia to 54 years to life in state prison on Wednesday morning.

The 15-minute tip: Tracking energy-saving tax breaks

Jamar Smith has served time in jail. Spent time in substance-abuse counseling. Performed community service.

Miami’s Office of Appearances was in full swing this week. Mayor Manny Diaz appeared in a glamour shoot in a national magazine, smoking, drinking and playing dominoes on City Hall’s back patio while his administration crumbles.

Miami's police union, fed up with Police Chief John Timoney, took the rare step Wednesday of scheduling a vote on whether to declare a lack of confidence in his leadership.

CBS4 reported Miami Police Chief John Timoney was using a free luxury SUV without disclosing it -- a possible violation of ethics

Miami's police union, fed up with Miami Police Chief John Timoney, on Wednesday took the rare step of scheduling a vote on whether to declare a lack of confidence in his leadership.

Miami's police union, fed up with Miami Police Chief John Timoney, on Wednesday took the rare step of scheduling a vote on whether to declare a lack of confidence in his leadership.

The Florida Department of Revenue has opened an "inquiry" into Miami Police Chief John Timoney’s free use of a luxury SUV following a CBS4 News investigation into a no-fee deal between the chief and a South Miami-Dade Lexus dealership. Want to sound off? Click to share your opinion

As Toyota’s marquee brand, Lexus has long come to epitomize a level of impeccably detailed perfection that rivals the European luxury models — yet is not in the shop every second week, as the German cars tend to require.

Served 15 days following February car crash that injured teammate Illinois basketball player Jamar Smith, who missed the end of last season after being involved in a car accident that left a teammate seriously injured, will sit out the coming season, coach Bruce Weber said Wednesday.

On Aug. 15 at 10:48 p.m., a Milpitas Police Department officer witnessed the driver of a 1987 Mazda pickup plow into a 2003 Nissan pickup at a stoplight at South Hillview Drive and East Calaveras Boulevard.

The 2007 Grand Slam season will come to a close over the next few weeks, as the U.S. Open gets underway on Monday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the great Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova on hand as defending champions.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The University of Illinois released its women's basketball schedule on Wednesday (Aug. 22), revealing a challenging slate of non-conference games leading up to the always tough Big Ten Conference schedule.

CBS4 reported Miami Police Chief John Timoney was using a free luxury SUV without disclosing it -- a possible violation of ethics

Over the past two decades, sushi -- a familiar, accessible and immensely desirable food that can be found in supermarket aisles and fast food outlets as well as high-end restaurants -- has become a staple of cultures around the globe. Indeed, far from signaling the snobbery of those who eat it, sushi today belongs to the masses. Yet sushi also says something important about how wealth, taste and ...

Do You Feel Lucky? Lexus Gives You a Chance For A Free IS-F!

A company's name may be far more valuable than you imagined.

Nothing so far. I researched and looked at GM, Ford, and Toyota pick-ups over a 2.5 months period.

Just today, my check engine light came on. I checked the oil and the transmission fluid, but everything seems to be okay, still runs great. But it does make a ticking sound when I start it, something I hadn't heard until recently.

"Firmware upgrade please! Disable Motion Lock" What things have gone wrong with the car?

With just two rounds remaining for the Daytona Prototype class in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve competition, the driver’s championship remains the closest in series history.

Hold On To Your Seats! Lexus IS-F will have at least 500hp!!!

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 22, 2007 -- In 1886 when Karl Benz received the first patent for a gas-fueled car and Gottlieb Daimler created the first 'four-wheeled automobile,' little did anyone know that these inventions would change the way we live, work and play forever.

OTTAWA — This means war. You knew that Daimler-Benz, the oldest auto manufacturer in the world, wouldn’t let upstart German rival BMW keep its grip on the entry-level luxury segment forever.

A collision at the intersection of County Road 1110 and U.S. 380 West on Friday morning has left Jacklyn Murphree, 20, of Decatur, in a coma.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Meaghan Francella, the only American golfer to reach the quarterfinals of last week's HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship, spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Duramed Futures Tour.

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Miami Police Chief John Timoney on Tuesday bought a Lexus sport-utility vehicle from a Kendall dealership that had been letting him test-drive it for free.

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1886 when Karl Benz received the first patent for a gas-fueled car and Gottlieb Daimler created the first 'four-wheeled automobile,' little did anyone know that these inventions would change the way we live, work and play forever.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Meaghan Francella, the only American golfer to reach the quarterfinals of last week's HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship, spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Duramed Futures Tour.

John Heneghan submits: The title for this article comes from a line from the song American Dream by Switchfoot. The song tells a story about a young American who has a wake up call about living excessively.

"He was literally waiting for her. He had the whole thing figured out -- his story and everything,"

Miami Police Chief John Timoney on Tuesday bought a Lexus sport-utility vehicle from a Kendall dealership that had been letting him test-drive it for free.

Williams Automotive has started construction on its new location at 4200 S. Louise Ave. Owner Jeff Williams said work on the 70,000-square -foot lot began Aug. 6 and should be completed this fall.

Whenever possible, Juan Salazar tries to eat before he heads to the ballpark. The Arlington resident and Texas Rangers fan enjoys ballpark favorites such as hot dogs and nachos, but between him and his wife, "it doesn't take long to spend $30 on food," he said.

A firefighter takes a break after crews fought this blaze at a home under construction on Turnout Drive on Monday. A 5,300-square-foot house still under construction was destroyed by fire Monday night, and one firefighter was injured fighting the blaze.

Lawyers in Florida and Texas are fighting on behalf of The Gasparilla Inn & Club to get back $6 million they say a former resort employee stole.

Whenever possible, Juan Salazar tries to eat before he heads to the ballpark.

A used car is a used car is a used car, right? Not anymore, say auto manufacturers, whose certified used vehicles have created an option for buyers between the new and used-car markets.

Miami Police Chief John Timoney confirmed he purchased a Lexus SUV, which the City of Miami ordered him to return, after CBS4 revealed he was driving as a loaner he had not paid for. Want to sound off? Click to share your opinion

Greetings Ya'll! That was for all those spanky yankee freshmen out there. Seriously, let me be the first to welcome you to The G, Greensboro and Nawth Carolinahhh. And welcome to the inaugural installment of GDiva, your exclusive source for hip and happening fashion and style.

Lexus is hosting the Taste of Lexus "Evening Edition" for one night only in Los Angeles. This Taste "lite" has been created in recognition of performance enthusiasts, and will focus all test drives exclusively on a short performance course, normally reserved for the IS and GS only.

PRUETT LOOKS FOR INFINEON REPEAT -- Few drivers know the twists and turns of Infineon Raceway better than northern California native Scott Pruett.

LOS ANGELES In conjunction with a new spot featuring Andy Roddick and its U.S. Open sponsorship, Lexus is hosting a "Virtual Tennis Open" for charity at Rockefeller Center in New York next month, offering the real grand prize of a Lexus IS F one-year lease.

The Monterey police department says an autopsy of one of the drivers shows that he was high on methamphetamines at the time of the accident.

SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2007) -- Two races to go, two teams locked in a first-place tie with a third lurking just four points back.

LOS ANGELES -- In conjunction with a new spot featuring Andy Roddick and its U.S. Open sponsorship, Lexus is hosting a "Virtual Tennis Open" for charity at New York’s Rockefeller Center in New York next month, offering the real grand prize of a Lexus IS F one-year lease.

Does the M3 Have A True Competitor with the IS-F? Check Out This Video At Laguna Seca

BRADENTON - A grand jury has indicted Thomas Fast for the murder of his step-mother "by cutting or stabbing" her to death.

If your college student's back to school list includes a car, you will want to know which vehicles are recommended for young drivers.

Subaru makes good cars. At least that's what Consumer Reports says year after year. But why do most their cars look, well, so pedestrian. While that's one person's opinion, it seems, according to a recently launched campaign for the...

Visitors to the US Open in New York will get a chance to bring home a big prize for playing tiny tennis.

Vehicle manufacturers preparing cars for the 2008 model year have turned to technology to stay competitive. (8/21/2007)

Orange County detectives are trying to get answers from two former Orlando Magic players after shots were fired outside a million-dollar home near Windermere. SLIDESHOW: Images Of Home, Bullet-Pierced Vehicle VIDEO: Witnesses Not Cooperating After Shooting At Home INSIDE: Read Incident Report, Victim's Rap Sheet

Martin Wiegele is hoping to build on his maiden Challenge Tour victory at the POSTBANK Challenge presented by Marcel Siem this week after two years of ‘repair and reconstruction’.

Lexus is confident its cars will be perceived as luxury no matter how many units it sells as long as pricing remains above $30,000. The comments come as Lexus prepares to expand its lineup with even more models and battles internal concerns that too much volume may harm its luxury status.

A shootout early Monday at former Orlando Magic player DeShawn Stevenson's house north of Windermere has left one man with gunshot wounds and numerous unanswered questions.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Meaghan Francella, the only American golfer to reach the quarterfinals of last week's HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship, spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Duramed Futures Tour.

A Sterling man remained hospitalized Monday, two days after he crashed a motorcycle into the back of another motorcycle in Hannibal.

21 August 2007 MUSCAT -- At a gathering of dignitaries, senior government functionaries and senior management of Bank Sohar Bank Sohar , Hilal bin Bader bin Ali Al Busaidy, the wali of Sohar, inaugurated the Sohar branch at Souq Sohar.

Thrills and spills galore at Brands Hatch – Jason Plato and Fabrizio Giovanardi continue battle for the championship – Two victories for Giovanardi but Plato still at the top of the table. (21/08/2007 08:52:00)

MONTREAL -- Boxer Dave Hilton is back in police custody after failing to return to a halfway house last week. Hilton, 43, was considered by the Correctional Service of Canada to be unlawfully at large while on parole. Montreal police, acting on a tip, arrested Hilton yesterday.

For months, Miami Police Chief John Timoney has been driving a luxury hybrid sport utility vehicle for free -- courtesy of the Lexus of Kendall dealership, Miami Herald news partner WFOR-CBS4 reported Monday.

Bank Sohar opens new branch in Sohar - Oman

A day of record rainfall Monday in Metro Detroit caused havoc for motorists and residents who endured power outages and severe flooding and turned some streets into muddy swamps that left 100 homes in Dearborn inundated.

AIM Autosport completes the longest trip of the season this week, traveling more than 3000 miles from team headquarters in Woodbridge, Ont., to Sonoma, Calif.

For months, Miami Police Chief John Timoney has been driving a luxury hybrid sport utility vehicle for free -- courtesy of the Lexus of Kendall dealership, Miami Herald news partner WFOR CBS-4 reported Monday.

Miami Police Chief John Timoney drives a very expensive car, but a CBS4 News investigation has revealed that his use of that luxury SUV valued at more than $50 thousand may be in violation of Florida law and his own department's policy. Want to sound off? Click to share your opinion

Orange County detectives are trying to get answers from two former Orlando Magic players after shots were fired outside a million-dollar home near Windermere. SLIDESHOW: Images Of Home, Bullet-Pierced Vehicle VIDEO: Witnesses Not Cooperating After Shooting At Home INSIDE: Read Incident Report, Victim's Rap Sheet

Real life and digital simulation will merge by 2011, producing a mixed-reality environment that will change the way consumers communicate, interact and conduct commerce, according to futurist Dan Lejerskar, chairman of EON Reality Inc., the world's leading interactive 3D software provider.

We were kind of getting sick of seeing the Lexus IS-F in that crazy metallic blue color but thanks to the folks over at Jalopnik, who were at the Pebble Beach Concours, we get to see new images of the Lexus IS-F burning some rubber in a sexy pearl white.

Unrestored classics make a bigger impact at August classic. (Classics Corner)

The Liverpool based team will enter two Lexus IS220d cars to compete in the Yokohama Independents’ Trophy. LGT's Commercial Director Tim Blake commented: “Our plan is to run the cars towards the end of this season, prior to embarking on a full assault on the championship in 2008.

While Lexus executives fear that the expanding lineup at Lexus may harm its luxury status, Lexus will continue to pump out more models. Most executives feel that if Lexus keeps its price tag below $30,000, its cars will be seen as competitors in the luxury segment no matter what the volume is.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Meaghan Francella, the only American golfer to reach the quarterfinals of last week's HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship, spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Duramed Futures Tour.

"What do you think are the possibilities of Denman running in the Hennessey?" - asks DG

MONTEREY, Calif. -- A classic Ferrari once owned by Steve McQueen sold for $2.31 million Thursday night at auction.

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FAYETTEVILLE -- Meaghan Francella, the only American golfer to reach the quarterfinals of last week's HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship, spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Duramed Futures Tour.

IDZ chief financial officer Zine Madyibi shares the secrets of her success Watch out, my name means ‘four girls’, I tell the men!

The record round shot by Calgary's Wes Heffernan fell yesterday. And along with it went his chances to defend his title at the $200,000 Desjardins Montreal Open.

Staff Reporter DOHA: Toyota and its local distributor Abdullah Abdulghani & Brothers (AAB) yesterday launched the all-new Toyota FJ Cruiser, a “modern yet rugged” SUV with “genuine 4WD off-road performance”.

2007 Concours D'Elegance, Concorso Italiano and Quail Event photo galleries are now all live!

A missing front license plate led Westchester County Police to charge three men in a 1997 Lexus with drug possession. Officer Robert Kelly stopped the Lexus around 7:50 p.m. on the Hutchinson River Parkway after seeing it heading northbound without a front license plate.

Austria’s Martin Wiegele proved irresistible at the Lexus Open firing an outstanding final round 66 to force his way into a play-off with Scotland’s George Murray and then securing his first Challenge Tour victory.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Meaghan Francella, the only American golfer to reach the quarterfinals of last week's HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship, spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Duramed Futures Tour.

After working almost 26 years as a technician for Toyota, Hayward resident Mike Rippy probably deserves the opportunity to be a crew member at Race of the Legends, in which he participated this

FAYETTEVILLE -- Meaghan Francella, the only American golfer to reach the quarterfinals of last week's HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship, spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Duramed Futures Tour.

A classic Ferrari once owned by Steve McQueen sold for $2.31 million Thursday night at auction.

MONTREAL -- Wes Heffernan is no longer on top of the heap. The Calgary golfer had a three-shot edge to begin the day but struggled to a 74 in tough conditions to drop to minus-12 at the Canadian Tour's Desjardins Montreal Open, presented by Lexus.

A Chinese couple name their kid @, prompting the Shanghai Daily headline, "Here's looking @ you kid ...," and giving officials a little @titude about it. Might as well get used to it -- names reflect life. Here's a look:

SHARJAH — More than 10 cars have been reportedly stolen in the recent past from various localities in Sharjah, a police source told Khaleej Times.

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Agent 001 was in Monterey, California yesterday covering the 2007 Concorso Italiano and The 2007 Quail Event. When you put these two shows together, you could possibly have the most impressive display of exotic cars in the world in any one place.

Scotland’s George Murray stands on the verge of a maiden professional victory at the European Challenge Tour’s Lexus Open after a third round of two under par 70 left him one stroke clear of the field with 18 holes to play.

MASON, Ohio - Friday, at the lovely Lindner Family Tennis Center, it was our rare and distinct privilege to be entertained by one of the greatest athletes of our generation. Roger Federer's world is shared only by the likes of Tiger Woods and perhaps, Beckham notwithstanding, Nobody Else, now that Michael Jordan is fitting so snugly into the undergarment industry.

Derry golfer Michael McGeady slipped up with a second round 76 at the Lexus Open in Norway as he failed to build on his wonderful start from Thursday.

A Campbell County Circuit Court judge will allow a lawsuit against Bengals star Chad Johnson to move forward on all allegations except for one.

Lexus debuted the 2008 Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop convertible to commemorate its on-going partnership with Pebble Beach Company.

A Homewood woman is headed to trial on charges that she left her baby girl overnight in her car parked on a neighborhood street last month.

Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese auto maker Toyota Motor, is planning to launch the new Pebble Beach edition of its retractable hardtop convertible SC 430.

A judge ruled Friday to allow a lawsuit against Chad Johnson and a local comedy club to move forward.

DETROIT -- Chrysler will hire Lexus vp of marketing Deborah Wahl Meyer to join its marketing team as VP and CMO on Aug. 28, sources confirmed to Brandweek today.

Scotland’s George Murray and Austria’s Martin Wiegele share the lead at the European Challenge Tour’s Lexus Open on five under par 139 after both men posted identical opening scores 68-71 at Miklagard Golf.

WASHINGTON — After receiving 40 complaints of unintended acceleration and reports of eight crashes — including one involving seven vehicles — the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has elevated its investigation of 98,454 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedans to an engineering analysis.

Were getting closer and closer to the official launch of the new Lexus IS-F and we can't wait! Until then, enjoy this awesome video of it burning out at Laguna Seca!

WASHINGTON — After receiving 40 complaints of unintended acceleration and reports of eight crashes — including one involving seven vehicles — the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has elevated its investigation of 98,454 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedans to an engineering analysis.

The Spies arrived in the bay area last night and were quickly wisked over to the hot 'Santana Row' area of San Jose in the new Lexus LS460L for some great sushi and a chance to meet some of the local SpyGirls and fans of AutoSpies.com.

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Michael McGeady carded a fine opening score of six under par 66 that included an eagle two after holing a sand wedge approach to lead the Challenge Tour’s second event of the week, the Lexus Open.

DETROIT (AP) - An investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedan is being upgraded. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report says an all-weather floor mat can trap the throttle pedal, if not secured. That could result in unwanted acceleration.

Police were searching Thursday for four carjacking suspects who locked the victim in a dumpster as they stole his 2007 silver Lexus.

Police were searching Thursday for four carjacking suspects who locked the victim in a Dumpster as they stole his 2007 silver Lexus.

A Lexus marketing executive is joining Chrysler to lead its global marketing efforts.

Lexus revealed its new edition of the coupe-cabriolet SC 430. The new edition is called Pebble Beach and will be built to commemorate its on-going partnership with Pebble Beach Company.

The federal government has upgraded an investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES350 sedan after at least 12 people were injured when the vehicle accelerated without warning.

The US government has upgraded an investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedan after at least 12 people were injured when the vehicle accelerated without warning.

The US govt has upgraded an investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedan after at least 12 people were injured when the vehicle accelerated without warning.

Watkins Glen, NY (Aug 15, 2007) -- Battling their way around the historic Watkins Glen International Raceway short course, Shane Lewis and Randy Ruhlman drove the Southard Motorsports No. 3 Preformed Line Products Lexus Riley to a twelfth place finish in Round 12 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve.

Hertz UAE has signed an exclusive deal with the Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek to provide a fleet of luxury Lexus LX 470 cars for guest transportation. The hotel will be the only one in Dubai to offer the cars.

One way to protect yourself against future oil shocks: Buy a fuel-efficient car. All the major automakers have rolled out high-mileage cars and trucks, and more are on the way. And if you buy a hybrid - a vehicle that combines an electric motor with a gasoline engine - you may be eligible for a tax credit when you file your 2007 tax return.

U.S. car buyers appear to be more satisfied with their purchases than ever, despite some quality stumbles by Asian brands, according to a survey released Tuesday.

Not satisfied with exporting poisoned petfood and cheap toxic toothpaste, and destroying most of toymaker Mattel’s reputation by coating products in high-lead-content paint and using nasty little magnets, it appears that death-trap cars are also on the Chinese trade agenda.

A high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that began in San Bernardino ended after the driver crashed the car in Redlands, fled to an apartment building and forced his way into a woman's apartment where he was found hiding.

DETROIT—El gobierno federal intensificó una investigación del sedan ES 350 Lexus modelo 2007 después que por lo menos 12 personas resultaron heridas cuando sus vehículos aceleraron súbitamente.

An investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedan is being upgraded. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report says, when not properly secured.

PEBBLE BEACH, California — Lexus said that it will take the sheet off its 2008 SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition this Friday at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview.

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DETROIT (AP) - The federal government is deciding whether Toyota did enough to warn customers about Lexus sedans. At least 12 people were injured when the vehicles sped-up without warning.

Associated Press - August 15, 2007 5:03 PM ET DETROIT (AP) - The federal government is deciding whether Toyota did enough to warn customers about Lexus sedans.

Associated Press - August 15, 2007 5:03 PM ET DETROIT (AP) - The federal government is deciding whether Toyota did enough to warn customers about Lexus sedans.

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DETROIT -- The federal government has upgraded an investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedan after at least 12 people were injured when the vehicle accelerated without warning.

DETROIT (AP) - The U.S. government has upgraded an investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedan after at least 12 people were injured when the vehicle accelerated without warning.

DETROIT -- Chrysler will hire Lexus vp of marketing Deborah Wahl Meyer to join its marketing team as VP and CMO on Aug. 28, sources confirmed to Brandweek today.

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REDLANDS - The driver eluded police as he ripped through a string of red lights in a stolen car, zipped down the freeway shoulder at 140 mph and barreled into an SUV pulling out of a shopping center, authorities said.