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The year I began covering high school sports, 1974, was the year the IHSA's second-most-popular tradition besides March Madness - the state football playoffs - was born.

As soon as Samuel Billings finished filing a report claiming his girlfriend set fire to his vehicle, police took him to jail — on charges of setting fire to her vehicle a month earlier.

Times are rough if you are a Democrat these days. Even with control of Congress, things just aren't going the way they hoped they would.

My first car, a 9-year-old Ford I bought before my junior year in college, lasted me the two years I needed it to hold a part-time job until graduation.

Woman remains hospitalized after motorcycle crash

CHIBA — The curtain went up on the 40th Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday with a press preview, with cute eco-friendly concept vehicles — somewhat eccentric — and high-end sports cars being at the center of attention at a time when Japanese makers are finding it tough to win the hearts and wallets of consumers at home.

Three local teenagers who died in a high-speed wreck Oct. 13 were not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the collision, said Humboldt County Coroner Frank Jäger.

The family of Adam Cortes is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who killed him.

Talk about your personality transformations! ...

For its "safest accidents" effort by Team One and a52, Lexus illustrates a series of hypothetical accidents with a life-sized pop-up book and quirky music. Collisions and street scruples take on a quaint sort of charm when a paper...

HAMBURG - A spate of new technology, including night vision systems and curvature lighting, is making night driving safer, but most of the gadgets are still limited to the premium segment and there are many ways for motorists to drive more safely in the dark.

Put aside for now the mysterious fact of his death. In this nook of a bedroom, in the Iona-McGregor home where Adam Cortes watched ball games and tended a plant nursery with his dad, the emblems of his 23 years, of him, are on display: Sports medals hang in stacks.

On Oct. 10, a Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment charging Garin Cayetano- Rodriguez, 25, of Freehold Township, with one count of third-degree assault by auto and one count fourth-degree assault by auto. The indictment follows an investigation into a two-car collision which occurred at about 10:49 p.m. April 22 in Howell.

DEL MAR ---- As thousands of people sought refuge Monday from wildfires blackening the backcountry, many of their horses found safety at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Posted: 5:40 PM- A 37-year-old man admitted Tuesday he was driving drunk in West Valley City when he killed another driver.

Put aside for now the mysterious fact of his death. In this nook of a bedroom, in the Iona-McGregor home where Adam Cortes watched ball games and tended a plant nursery with his dad, the emblems of his 23 years, of him, are on display: Sports medals hang in stacks. His button-up shirts line the closet. A golf trophy sits a few inches back from the evenly spaced, tiny Red Sox pins (“The Curse is ...

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office released additional information on the death of Adam Cortes, whose body was found Sunday morning in a burned out Lexus SUV.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office released additional information on the death of Adam Cortes, whose body was found Sunday morning in a burned out Lexus SUV.

What things have gone wrong with the car? Transmission had to be replaced. Presently making a loud clicking sound around dash board. General comments?

HOLLYWOOD - Visual effects house A52 (www.a52.com) recently helped agency Team One bring a spot to life for client Lexus that promotes the automaker's 2008 RX350. Pop-Up was directed by Stylewar through Hollywood production company Smuggler, and highlights the RX350's safety features through a pop-up book format that incorporates a full-size automobile.

Updated 4:25 p.m.: VAN NUYS -- A Clovis police officer testified this afternoon in Larissa Schuster’s murder trial that in August 2002 he investigated a burglary of the home of Schuster's husband, Timothy Schuster. "I noticed that the house was ransacked," Officer Richard Zuniga said. "Items were thrown about on the floor, items were broken. It was just kinda all messed up."

No car maker has embraced hybrid technology quite like Lexus. While rivals moan about high development costs and technical inefficiencies, the Japanese manufacturer is committed to combining petrol and electric power – and the next vehicle in its highly charged line-up is the LS600h.

Chanta Winston, 30, of Plainsboro was arrested 2:38 p.m. Oct. 15 on warrants, totaling $370 out of Princeton Borough Municipal Court and Trenton Municipal Court subsequent to a motor vehicle stop at Prospect Avenue and Harrison Street, police said. She was released to Princeton Borough police.

FUJI SPEEDWAY, Oyama, Japan: On this speedway on the foothills of majestic Mount Fuji, a group of Filipino journalists tested in less than an hour up to eight hybrid cars made by Toyota Motor Corp., majority owner since 2000 of this 44-year-old race track.

John Cruz first filed his lawsuit in 2003. He says it’s slowly working its way through court. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1TdW1tLVRoaXItTG92ZS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

SHOULD mini dresses be scratched from the Melbourne Cup? Debate is running hot between racegoers as to whether "disco chick" fashion belongs at the races.

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John Cruz first filed his lawsuit in 2003. He says it’s slowly working its way through court.

LOS ANGELES Branding firm Siegel + Gale today appointed Laurence Vincent group director, strategy, at its office here.

With the welcome return of moisture, seed-beds on heavy land have come down like onion beds. Germination has been rapid, with crops emerging within seven to 10 days of drilling.

LAGUNA SECA - Flying Lizard Motorsports, with co-owner Lonnie Pechnik of Pacific Grove driving one of its two cars, celebrated the end of the 2007 racing season at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca over the weekend by securing second place in both driver and team standings.

I have a power steering hose leaking and is on order. I repaired a leak at the transmission axel shaft with a new seal 7.59 for seal. Also replaced coil wire for additional $5.00.

PEKIN — A former police officer in Woodford County was sentenced Monday to probation and what will amount to fewer than 15 days in jail for sending nine people to the hospital after an alcohol-related accident last year.

Woman remains hospitalized after motorcycle crash

Citroen has opened the doors on what it claims is the most lavish dealership in the world. Is it? Here are our top 10 rivals

DEL MAR ---- As thousands of people sought refuge Monday from wildfires blackening the backcountry, many of their horses found safety at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The Lincoln MKX unseated the Lexus RX350 in the near-luxury SUV segment of the 2007 Strategic Vision Total Value report, providing another survey that shows Detroit automakers gaining ground on foreign competitors in quality.

Toyota Motor Corp. slipped back into second place behind General Motors Corp. after reporting on Monday slightly lower sales for the July-September quarter than its U.S. rival.

A body found in a burning Lexus SUV Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres has been identified as a former Estero High track star. Dental records were used to identify Adam Cortes, 23, of 16020 Cook Road in Fort Myers. The 2002 Estero graduate starred for the Wildcats in cross country and track.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 07:50 EDT Toyota displays its Lexus 430 at Roppongi Hills. The hybrid hardtop convertible will also be displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show that opens next Saturday.

Toyota displays its Lexus 430 at Roppongi Hills. The hybrid hardtop convertible will also be displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show that opens next Saturday.

TORRANCE, Calif. — Lexus has announced that its new 2008 GS 460 will start at $53,385, including a $765 destination charge. That price is $245 more than the outgoing 2007 GS 430, which the new model replaces.

Red Sox reliever Eric Gagne, who, when called upon from the bullpen by manager Terry Francona, will make history with Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis as the first time ever that two Canadian players were in the same World Series.

TORRANCE, Calif. — Lexus has announced that its new 2008 GS 460 will start at $53,385, including a $765 destination charge. That price is $245 more than the outgoing 2007 GS 430, which the new model replaces.

The secret’s not so much in the paintwork, but in a process that brings together old fashioned craftsmanship and the latest robot technology. At the Myata car factory near Fukuoka, Japan, man and machine come together to produce a finish like a guardsman’s boot – you can see your face in it.

I want to second, third or whatever my place in line is for saying great things about this car. I don't own a Cressida and never have (though a friend did and I want to), but I do drive its racier sibling, a 1990 Supra, and they are two sides of the same coin.

Warren-based automotive staffing firm MSX International Inc. announced Monday it has acquired Actuate Business Solutions, Ltd.

Atkins Kroll rolls out two events for car lovers young and old this week. The first is for the crowd that loves luxury as AK launches its Lexus LS600h L with a special luncheon this Wednesday.

A Lexus sedan slammed into the storefront window of a Bermuda Dunes nail salon Friday, but no one was injured, authorities said. The accident occurred at Hollywood Nails, 40100 Washington St., just after 10 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatchers in Indio.

Siegel+Gale, one of the world's premier strategic branding firms, announced today the appointment of Laurence Vincent as Group Director, Strategy of Siegel+Gale's Los Angeles office.

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Lexus has announced the pricing for its 2008 Lexus GS models. The base 2008 Lexus GS 350 starts at $44,150 while the hybrid variant GS 450h starts at $54,900.

The engine exploded no thanks to me driving the car like a Formula 1 race car. The rear wheel bearing or hub collapsed twice. I am not aware of the actual reason for this happening, but I think it has something to do with just diffing the car the same way.

A motorcyclist who died during a collision in Leicestershire is identified by police.

LONDON - October 22, 2007: The popularity of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is increasing dramatically across all the countries in the world and the United Kingdom is listed as one of the top five global hybrid electric vehicle markets.

They came, appropriately, from glitzy racing centers around the world for Sunday's $2 million Pattison Canadian International. But the winning horse came from the gritty western suburbs of Chicago. Cloudy's Knight, from trainer Frank Kirby's barn at Hawth...

Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.

A Long Island woman says a lottery machine spit out two halves of a $25,000 winning ticket - and is blasting officials for calling the ticket a fake. "I started to cry," said Patricia Manzitto, 64, about being denied the payout. "I'm so frustrated...

LONDON----The popularity of hybrid electric vehicles is increasing dramatically across all the countries in the world and the United Kingdom is listed as one of the top five global hybrid electric vehicle markets.

Lee County deputies stood watch Sunday by a charred patch of grass along the one-lane Oro Avenue South in Lehigh Acres.

She drew off to win by over 4 lengths to get her first stakes victory. Favorite West Coast Swing was second and Mini Sermon third. Get the...

The Lee County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a body was found in the charred remains of a Lexus SUV near the intersection of Isabella Street East and Oro Avenue South just off Columbus Boulevard a few miles from state Route 82 in Lehigh Acres.

Momentum could stall as recalls mount. (Daily Auto News)

Car companies package their vehicles in ascending trim levels to enlarge their audiences. Say you don't want to shell out $44,150 for a Lexus GS350 sedan from Toyota's luxury car division. But a basic Toyota Camry, at $18,570, seems a bit too plebeian.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after it was called to a wooded intersection in Lehigh Acres this morning where they...

Long shot Jibboom rallied from the rail to win the $300,000, Grade II Lexus Raven Run Stakes for 3-year-old fillies yesterday at Keeneland.

Siegel volleyball coach Kathy Slaughter planned to celebrate her birthday this weekend with a family camping trip.

Items for Faybles may be phoned or faxed to Sandra Fay at 972-422-5834, or e-mailed to dsfay@aol.com. Wellstone Communities developer John Lowery will match live and silent auction proceeds up to $150,000 at the Nov. 3 Chrysalis Ball benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.

Three people died in two car accidents that occurred about the same time yesterday in Baltimore County, authorities said.

Jeremy Gill joined a not-so-exclusive club earlier this month when his car wrecked on Interstate 540 at the U.S. 71B interchange in north Fayetteville, the road's most accident-prone stretch.

How Hyper-Chatty Wallingford Public-Access Host Became YouTube Sensation He is like a living, breathing can of caffeine-carbonated Red Bull, this Michael Buckley character. Only he swears he never touches the stuff. And he swears it's not a character.

The everyday family sedan is undergoing a transformation from stodgy to stylish as drivers begin to demand more from their basic transportation than a nondescript appliance on wheels.

You may not recognize Toyota's sport utility vehicle, the Highlander, anymore. For 2008, the Highlander is bigger, heavier, more powerful and dramatically restyled inside and out. It comes with more...

Juddmonte Farms’ Jibboom came into the Lexus Raven Run (gr. II) ( VIDEO ) off two seconds in allowance company, was making just her fourth career start, and had to run down 12 other fillies.

Jeremy Gill joined a not-so-exclusive club earlier this month when his car wrecked on Interstate 540 at the U.S. 71B interchange in north Fayetteville, the road's most accident-prone stretch.

With a strong rally in the turn, Juddmonte Farms's homebred Jibboom cruised to a 4 1/2-length win on Saturday in the $300,000 Lexus Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland Race Course, notching her first career win on the main track.

TAMPA , Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- John Robert Powers (JRP), a local acting and modeling studio has been awarded the Academy of the Year Award at the International Presentation of Performers (iPOP!) held bi-annually in Las Vegas and Los Angeles . iPOP! is attended by 55+ studios from the United States , Canada and England.

Bangkok - The alleged abduction of a wealthy Thai-Sikh businessman turned out to be a case of "runaway groom", Thai news reports said on Tuesday.

Bangkok - The alleged abduction of a wealthy Thai-Sikh businessman turned out to be a case of "runaway groom", Thai news reports said on Tuesday.

MANTECA — Trailing East Union 7-0 since the last play of the opening quarter, Weston Ranch embarked on a long drive midway through the fourth period that ate up most of the clock.

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) inaugurated its new parts center in Krupka, the Czech Republic, as announced on its media website.

You may not recognize Toyota's sport utility vehicle, the Highlander, anymore.

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) today inaugurated its new parts centre in Krupka, the Czech Republic, as announced today on its media website http://www.toyota-media.com/euen/ The new facility, which represents an investment of €13.3 million, will enhance the delivery of service parts and accessories to some 250 Toyota and Lexus retailers in the Czech Republic and Eastern Germany. Toyota Parts ...

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) today inaugurated its new parts centre in Krupka, the Czech Republic, as announced today on its media website http://www.toyota-media.com/euen/. The new facility, which represents an investment of €13.3 million, will enhance the delivery of service parts and accessories to some 250 Toyota and Lexus retailers in the Czech Republic and Eastern Germany.

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2007 -- Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the GS 350, GS 460 and GS 450h luxury sedans.

STYLE UPDATE The everyday family sedan is undergoing a transformation from stodgy to stylish as drivers begin to demand more from their basic transportation than a nondescript appliance on wheels. Some call it the Target effect, after the budget retailer that has successfully applied costly looking design and style to inexpensive commonplace items from soap to sofas. Now, car makers are ...

I am thinking of buying this car from a friend. The car has 60K miles on it and I am not sure of making the investment.

2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival will raffle a new Lexus IS F, a high-performance sports sedan with aluminized composite trim, special surface treatments and a 5.0 liter direct-injected V8 that delivers more than 400 horsepower and over 350 pounds of torque.

2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival will raffle a new Lexus IS F, a high-performance sports sedan with aluminized composite trim, special surface treatments and a 5.0 liter direct-injected V8 that delivers more than 400 horsepower and over 350 pounds of torque. In it, you can do 0 to 60 in under 5 seconds.

"My 1984 Supra was a more impressive car." What things have gone wrong with the car?

There is probably no one writing today who is a more astute guide to the world of soccer moms, Lexus SUVs and McMansions than Tom Perrotta.

Sarah Walker was on her way to having a great weekend right after the Fourth of July in 2006. She was coming to work on July 8 at the D.R. Horton model townhome at 5700 Conch Train Road in the Craig Ranch development in McKinney feeling pretty good.

A vehicle reportedly crashed into a nail shop this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

MISS Saigon fans will be treated to a sneak preview of the acclaimed musical next month - weeks before opening night.

The world's biggest seller of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, Toyota Motor Corp., lost an appeals court bid to overturn a $4.23 million jury verdict over patents for their drive trains.

On Oct. 13, someone stole money from the tip jar and a money satchel in a business in the 100 block of High Street. The front door of a business was broken into on Oct. 13 in the 5100 block of Maureen Lane. A business in the 300 block of West Los Angeles Avenue was spray-painted with graffiti on Oct. 13. Damage was estimated at less than $400.

Usually when tuning company’s tune cars like the 3-Series, they go out of their way to give it more power. Sometimes they even add so much power, that it would almost sit the car next to the M3. Unfortunately, that’s not the case here.

Launched in 2005, the third generation GS was the first production vehicle to feature Lexus’ radical L-finesse design philosophy, combining distinctive, elegant styling with peerless interior refinement and highly engaging driving dynamics.

A U.S. appeals court upheld part of Paice LLC's lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. for patent infringement yesterday but told the lower court to reconsider damages of $25 (U.S.) per infringing car sold.

You may not recognize Toyotas sport utility vehicle, the Highlander, anymore. For 2008, the Highlander is bigger, heavier, more powerful and dramatically restyled inside and out.

A man dies in a collision between a car and a motorcycle on a Leicestershire road.

Sarah Walker was on her way to having a great weekend right after the Fourth of July in 2006. She was coming to work on July 8 at the D.R. Horton model townhome at 5700 Conch Train Road in the Craig Ranch development in McKinney feeling pretty good.

While the number seven is touted by most as the number of perfection, the number 300 can’t be far behind.

BRAMPTON - Youhan Oraha was trying to give up his gang lifestyle-- a life that had linked him through rumour to two Toronto murders-- when he was cut down in a hail of bullets in a Lisa Street parking lot three years ago, his fianc? has testified.

VICTORVILLE — When Jack Canfield and his co-author wrote “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” they got 144 rejections. “Our agents dropped us after 29 (rejections),” Canfield told the audience at High Desert Opportunity on Thursday.

The Maryland State Medical Examiner has ruled that a man found in a burning car in West Baltimore was the victim of a homicide.

WATERLOO, ONTARIO-- - Television is now going through a profound reinvention as new technologies, coupled with the changing demands of viewers, means that advertisers and broadcasters must adapt to new realities and new ways of doing business.

WASHINGTON, Oct 18 - A U.S. appeals court upheld part of Paice LLC's lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp for patent infringement on Thursday but told the lower court to reconsider damages of $25 per infringing car sold.

High net-worth consumers named Lexus their most admired brand for environmental concerns in the 2007 Social Responsibility WealthSurvey from the independent New York-based Luxury Institute (www.luxuryinstitute.com).

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Burlington Police are looking for a man who attempted to rob a 52-year-old Burlington man at gunpoint at an ATM in the parking lot of Dave’s Discount Furniture Warehouse Wednesday night.

Best of Readers Poll 2007 - Bumper to Bumper

KFH-B offers loan at lowest interest rate

A Woodbridge man gunned down three years ago was linked to two unsolved Toronto homicides, a court was told yesterday.

A Murfreesboro woman accused of shooting several rounds from a .38-caliber revolver at her boyfriend was taken into custody at her Sanbyrn Hall apartment after a standoff Tuesday, police said.

After eight weeks of voting, the field is set for the 2007 Ultimate Battle of the Bands, the 14 WFIE contest to give some recognition and much needed cash to the hard working high school marching bands of the Tri-State.

Snyder Sainval was like a kid in a candy shop. Except this was a car dealership and the candy was a white hardtop Lexus convertible with a cherry-red interior.

A Clarion man was injured when his car hit a tow truck that was loading a vehicle which had been involved in an earlier accident. State police at Clarion said Dalph S. McNeil, 62, was taken via ambulance to Clarion Hospital and also was arrested for DUI.

PEORIA — With its official grand opening today, the locally sponsored and easy-to-spot Lexus Club on the Civic Center’s mezzanine level will provide visitors with a luxury “experience” when they attend concerts, meetings and sporting events, company officials said.

There are two stated requirements for those attending Masquerage on Saturday — "appropriate public attire" and a mask.

Auto giants Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. are racing neck and neck to take pole position in the small but lucrative premium sports car market.

RICHARD HILL was on hand to present Old Albanian Rugby Football Club Under-13s with their trophies after they won the recent Lexus tournament at Woollams.

Year after year, Toyotas have been the most recommended vehicles on the road according to Consumer Reports. But not this year.

Richard Roberts said he will step aside temporarily as president of Oral Roberts University as the school fights a wrongful termination lawsuit by three former professors who accuse Roberts and his wife of misconduct.

CLEVELAND -- Some pretty bit and expensive construction vehicles are being stolen across northeast Ohio. The Bobcats are valued at $35,000 each and are used at construction sites all over the state.

Some pretty bit and expensive construction vehicles are being stolen across northeast Ohio.

Q I have a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta with the 1.8T engine. This is the first foreign car I have owned, and I love it. The 1.8-liter turbo engine is so zippy I call it my little red race car. I actually got pulled over twice the first three weeks I had it, but I was lucky and got only warnings -- no tickets. I have since learned to control myself. On to the problem: During a recent oil change at the ...

AVON — Second-grader Jesse quickly set up the pieces on his chess board with classmate Abraham as they sat on the carpet of a Stone Creek Elementary classroom.

Richard Roberts said he will step aside temporarily as president of Oral Roberts University as the school fights a wrongful termination lawsuit by three former professors who accuse Roberts and his wife of misconduct.

A new breed of sport utility vehicle called the ‘crossover’ is skyrocketing in popularity and dominates the list of most fuel-efficient SUVs for 2008.

After three straight months of sales declines, the defection of three top executives and stinging criticism from environmentalists, one of the top automakers in the U.S. received more bad news: Its reliability ratings slipped at influential Consumer Reports magazine.

Has The Mercedes S63 AMG Knocked The Lexus LS460 Off The Top Rung?

NEW YORK Opera music? Check. Rich cinematography? Got it. Subtitles in elegant cursive typeface? Ditto.

Has The Mercedes S63 Knocked The Lexus LS460 Off The Top Rung?

The Mark Levinson Stereo Subwoofer failed at about 30,000 (but Lexus didn't cover under warranty).

Oral Roberts University president Richard Roberts has asked the school’s board of regents for a leave of absence amid accusations of lavish spending at donors’ expense and illegal involvement in a political campaign.

Earlier this month Lexus officially released the details on its upcoming Lexus IS-F. Powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine, the rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS-F produces 417 horsepower and will go on sales in Japan this December for 7.66 million which is about $65,742 US Dollars.

Whether it is the car that parks so close you cannot open your door or the idiot that straddles the only two parks left in the lot, all drivers have stories about terrible parkers.

RICHARD HILL was on hand to present Old Albanian Rugby Football Club Under-13s with their trophies after they won the recent Lexus tournament at Woollams.

On the occasion of Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda's induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame Tuesday, I'm wondering which of the growing list of recent embarrassments is more problematic for the juggernaut that bears his family name, Toyota Motor Corp.

Toyota Motor Corp. fell so far in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey that the magazine will no longer automatically recommend the company's new cars and trucks to readers.

Toyota Motor Corp. lost its perennial first-place ranking in the annual Consumers Reports reliability study , released today. It's been a rough year for Toyota, which for years seemingly could do no wrong.

In a blow to the company that is poised to be the largest automaker in the world, Toyota Motor Corp. fell so far in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey that the magazine will no longer automatically recommend the company's new cars and trucks to readers.

He made millions playing poker, and now WOAI.com has learned that Richard Lee is giving up some of that money. Lee pleaded “no contest” Tuesday to a charge of illegally promoting gambling in San Antonio.

Toyota recalled 470,000 vehicles in Japan Wednesday for engine, steering and motor problems in the latest sign of growing quality problems as the automaker embarks on ambitious global growth.

Ford shoppers have a better chance of getting a reliable vehicle now than they have in years, Consumers Reports magazine announced Tuesday. "Ford continues to improve," David Champion, senior director of the magazine's auto test center, said in a news release.

A Freehold Township man has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury on two counts of assault by auto in connection with an April 22 crash on Route 9 in Howell.

Margaret River news, classifieds and community. AS the professionals continue their quest for 2007 Lexus Cup selection, the Augusta Golf Club has secured a position in the Lexus Cup’s Pursuit of Glory amateur golf tournament.

The only reason I think Mercedes-Benz built the S63 AMG was to show the world it could.

A LAKE Cathie woman was arrested and charged with low range drink driving after colliding with the side of a north-bound Mitsubishi Pajero.

The California Highway Patrol reported two traffic collisions on Highway 199 Tuesday afternoon. The first collision took place on Highway 199 near Crescent City at about 1:45 p.m. Leland Smith, 87, of Miranda, was traveling northbound in a 2006 Ford F-250 at 50 mph when he rounded a 30-mph curve.

Here's a wink-wink nudge-nudge type of spot meant to tell us that while Lexus would never actually approve of making doughnuts, tearing into corners or nailing sweet spots, its '08 GS is certainly equipped to. We like to compare...

The four-wheel drive version of the San Antonio-built Tundra failed to secure a Consumer Reports recommendation in the nonprofit organization's Annual Car Reliability Survey.

Consumer Reports said ?bug-ridden redesigns? were behind the automaker?s fall from first to third place in the magazine?s annual ?Best & Worst New Cars? survey.

Toyotas are renowned for their outstanding reliability, but a new report indicates that reliability has slipped.

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2007 -- Toyota, Lexus and Scion models collectively led the industry with the greatest number of models, 17, ranked "Most Reliable" in this year's Consumer Reports Reliability Survey.

NEW YORK — The U.S. Consumer Reports magazine said Tuesday that Toyota Motor Corp has slipped in its annual Car Reliability Survey and that it will not automatically recommend the automaker's new and redesigned models.

THE Scandinavian duo of Suzann Pettersen and Maria Hjorth are among the top contenders for spots in Team International for the Lexus Cup in Singapore in December.

Hunter Green and Drew Miller have set the bar high. Scott Wallace and Lexus Keoninh are knocking on the door.

Toyota, Lexus and Scion models collectively led the industry with the greatest number of models, 17, ranked "Most Reliable" in this year's Consumer Reports Reliability Survey.

A car chase in Albany County ended in a crash and the driver under arrest.

A 21-year-old Albany man was arrested in Colonie Tuesday after speeding on Interstate-90 and through several major streets in an attempt to evade police, said state Trooper Maureen Tuffey, a spokesperson for the New York state police.

Scott Wallace will have a clearer mind. Lexus Keoninh has shot what it takes before. Ericka Wann has shaken off the nerves.

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Consumer Reports said today that it was reversing a practice of recommending all new Toyota cars and trucks after two models earned below-average rankings in a closely watched reliability study.

Bangalore, Oct. 16 India’s impact in the global semiconductor business is larger than its rank as a market. The country accounts for a mere one per cent of the $280-billion global semiconductor market.

WHAT: Seventh Annual NHRA Sport Compact World Finals, the final of 11 events in the NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series.

A Freehold Township man has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury on two counts of assault by auto in an April 22 accident on Route 9 in Howell. Garin Cayetano-Rodriguez, 25, of Freehold Township was charged in the indictment with one count of third-degree assault by auto and one count fourth-degree assault by auto. The indictment follows an investigation by Howell Township police into a ...

UPDATED AT 7:40 P.M.: Toyota Motor Corp.'s quality reputation got dinged in the latest Consumer Reports survey of new-vehicle buyers, as glitches in new models pushed the company from the top of the magazine's rankings and canceled the automatic "recommended" rating bestowed on new Toyota, Scion and Lexus models.

King County prosecutors say their decision to aggressively target car thieves has paid off with a sizable drop instolen cars.

After years of sterling reliability, Toyota is showing cracks in its armor, according to data from Consumer Reports' 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey. By contrast, Ford's domestic brands have made considerable improvements.

U.S.-based carmakers are counting on former Toyota Motor Corp. executives to help them regain sales and market shares. Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Co. already have stolen three top Toyota executives since August.

Consumer Reports said on Tuesday that it was reversing a practice of recommending all new Toyota cars and trucks after two models earned below-average rankings in a closely watched reliability study.

High net-worth consumers named Lexus the brand they most admire for their philanthropic efforts in the 2007 Social Responsibility WealthSurvey from the independent New York-based Luxury Institute (www.luxuryinstitute.com).

A Ronkonkoma man driving eastbound on the Long Island Expressway service road was killed Monday night in a single-car accident in Brentwood.

NEWS TO KNOW 1 E:60 , ESPN's first prime-time, multi-subject news magazine show, debuts at 6 tonight with a story on the North Carolina student dressed as the school's mascot who was killed in March in a traffic accident en route to an NCAA Tournament game. 2 Rangers 10-packs for 2008 are on sale. The plan applies to the Lexus Club Box ($349), Corner Box ($179), Lower Reserved ($99) and Upper ...

Scott Wallace will have a clearer mind. Lexus Keoninh has shot what it takes before. Ericka Wann has shaken off the nerves.

FAYETTEVILLE - Broken car windows and dashboards stripped of their stereos greeted several residents of two Fayetteville neighborhoods Monday morning.

Sarah Walker was on her way to having a great weekend right after the Fourth of July in 2006. She was coming to work on July 8 at the D.R. Horton model townhome at 5700 Conch Train Road in the Craig Ranch development in McKinney feeling pretty good.

Shoichiro Toyoda is honorary chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. and a member of the company's founding family. He's scheduled to receive one of the auto industry's highest awards tonight in Dearborn, an induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame.

Lately. I've been recommending the 12" aluminum PowerBook as a best buy in a low-end Apple laptop with enough muscle to still serve as a production workhorse computer.

S&P likes Group 1 Automotive, owner of car dealerships and service centers, thanks to its mix of popular vehicle brands, and rates the shares strong buy

Promoter Arum, among others, wonders how the fighter, whose call to fame was winning the title on the TV show 'The Contender,' could pass up an $850,000 payday and instead take on Ayala on Tuesday. Before he won the $1-million payday that came with being the first champion of the boxing reality television series, "the Contender," Sergio Mora had to make a crucial career decision.

Sergio Mora, training in Montebello near his alma mater, is a winner of "The Contender" show and now a hopeful for a shot at a major title. He already passed up an $850,000 payday to instead take on Elvin Ayala on Tuesday night in Carson for $300,000.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Broken car windows and dashboards stripped of their stereos greeted several residents of two Fayetteville neighborhoods Monday morning.

FAYETTEVILLE - Broken car windows and dashboards stripped of their stereos greeted several residents of two Fayetteville neighborhoods Monday morning.

As the festival embarks on it's tour around the rest of the country, the magnitude of the DOCNZ International Documentary Film Festival since it's opening in Auckland this year has been nothing short of incredible.

It's still a year and a half away, but we're giving you an early look at the 2009 Lexus RX 350 SUV with our latest series of photo illustrations. According to our sources, the biggest change for the next-generation RX will be the introduction of a long-wheelbase model with room for seven.

The identities of four people killed in two traffic accidents Saturday night were released Sunday by the California Highway Patrol. Three of the four victims were still in their teens.

BRUSSELS, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In October, Toyota launched the “Green Design YouTube Channel” (http://www.youtube.com/toyotaeurope). Visitors to the channel will be able to watch a series of short clips on environmental innovation from a wide range of different sectors.

Chip on Windscreen. Easily repaired. Drivers rear view mirror needs replacing. The silver part of the mirrors gone. Gold paint on the badges. Soon to be put back to silver.

AVON — Second-grader Jesse quickly set up the pieces on his chess board with classmate Abraham as they sat on the carpet of a Stone Creek Elementary classroom.

APPARENTLY avoiding being accused of taking sides in the hot chase for his seat, the outgoing national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Ahmadu Ali, weekend, turned down an offer of a Ford utility vehicle presented to him by the Ebonyi State chapter of the party, during a reception organized by the state government in honour of the immediate past governor of the state, Dr. Sam ...

Even though Lexus has been the best-selling luxury brand since 2000 and outsold its closest competitor by 50,000 units in 2006, executives worry that the brand lagging behind when it comes to attracting young buyers.

The identities of four people killed in two traffic accidents Saturday night were released Sunday by the California Highway Patrol. Three of the four victims were still in their teens.

MOTOR TREND ( www.motortrend.com ) today announced the Mazda CX-9 is MOTOR TREND's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year(TM). (PRWeb Oct 15, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1QaWdnLUVtcHQtTG92ZS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

OAKHAM - Police were working last night to determine the identity of a bicyclist seriously injured when he was hit by a car on Route 122 about 3:45 p.m. yesterday.

Sarah Walker was on her way to having a great weekend right after the Fourth of July in 2006. She was coming to work on July 8 at the D.R. Horton model townhome at 5700 Conch Train Road in the Craig Ranch development in McKinney feeling pretty good.

In October, Toyota launched the “ Green Design YouTube ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Channel “� ( http://www.youtube.com/toyotaeurope ). Visitors to the channel will be able to watch a series of short clips on environmental innovation from a wide range of different sectors.

Police say the trail has gone cold in the case of missing Clinton, Conn., lawyer Jonathan Hoyt, a business law attorney who was last seen in early July before he left behind his car and cryptic letters in which he confessed to embezzling funds from clients.