Toyota Cuts 2009 Sales F'cast, Speeds Up Electric Cars Aug 29, 2008
A year ago, at its previous business strategy briefing, Toyota had declared a successful entry into the full-sized pickup truck segment in the United States with the Titan -- a model it had billed its most important ever in the world's top market. But rocketing fuel prices have scared consumers away, forcing automakers to idle or cut back production of pickups and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in North America. (Planet Ark, United States)
Eyeing a gas guzzler? Time may be right Aug 25, 2008
2008 Nissan Titan pickup, list price 25,330, on sale for 10,995. 2008 Ford Expedition SUV, list price 31,520, on sale for 23,450. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Commuters try to make cents of gasoline prices Aug 21, 2008
" He drives an eight-cylinder Nissan Titan, which holds 25 gallons. He said he filled up Monday for about $78. Dale Messick of Aston said, "I'm glad that I live in Aston and don't have to drive to Jersey or Delaware to get a better gas price. " ?DelcoTimes 2008 Submit your comment now Comment Title: Submit your comments on the article in the space below: Your Name: Your City & State: Your Email Address: (required) In order to verify your registration you will need to use the image above. The... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ohio church: No kissing, tickling allowed Aug 11, 2008
CINCINNATI The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has issued a detailed list of inappropriate behaviors for priests, saying they should not kiss, tickle or wrestle children. The newest version of the archdiocese's Decree on Child Protection also prohibits bear hugs, lap-sitting and piggyback rides. (The Daily Reflector)
A story of love and books in Bohemian New Orleans Aug 11, 2008
By CAIN BURDEAUThe Associated Press. Monday, August 11, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Md. woman sues state for right to massage horses Aug 11, 2008
woman sues state for right to massage horses. woman sues state for right to massage horses. (The Daily Reflector)
2008 Sunday concert series wraps up Aug 11, 2008
2008 Sunday concert series wraps up. 2008 Sunday concert series wraps up. (The Daily Reflector)
Iconic stone arch collapses in southern Utah park Aug 10, 2008
By MIKE STARK Associated Press Writer. ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, Utah One of the largest and most photographed arches in Arches National Park has collapsed. (The Daily Reflector)
Plummeting US vehicle sales push Toyota profit to five-year low Aug 8, 2008
Nissan had a 43 percent drop in quarterly net income after writing down 42 billion for the drop in the value of leased vehicles including Titan pickups and Pathfinder SUVs. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
Scooters, Shuttles Replace Mercedes, Maserati for Silicon Valley Commuters Aug 7, 2008
Craig Norris, chief executive officer of closely held , the Palo Alto-based maker of text analytics software, was willing to get rid of his four-door Nissan Titan truck in favor of a Toyota Prius. He couldn't find a Prius locally, so he flew to Minnesota to get one. (Bloomberg)
Seven Sports Club selects Titan Trophy finalists Aug 6, 2008
The Society of Seven Sports Club has selected the seven finalists for the 2008 Titan Trophy. The Titan Trophy winner will be announced in downtown Lynchburg at the James River Conference Center on August 19 at 7 p.m. Lynchburg Nissan is the title and presenting sponsor of the Titan Trophy ... The Titan dinner is a ticketed event but is open to the public. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Dwindling truck, SUV sales take toll Aug 2, 2008
But sales were up for Nissan in July even as fields and parking lots surrounding Nissan's assembly plant in Canton brim with backlogged Titans and Armadas ... Sales of the big Titan pickup and its platform mates, Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, fell from the already-depressed rates of July 2007 ... Nissan Titan production dropped to a record low the third week of July. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nissan Earnings Fall More Than Estimated on U.S. Writedown, Stronger Yen Aug 2, 2008
Nissan's U.S. sales of Titan pickups and other light trucks dropped 20 percent in the quarter because of a 29 percent jump in prices this year. We have identified the major risks and taken actions to address them, particularly in the U.S. market,'' Ghosn, 54, said in the statement. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Businessman charged in plot to kill IRS agent Aug 1, 2008
Federal authorities say a central Florida construction company owner tried to hire a hit man to kill an IRS agent to avoid paying $300,000 in taxes. A U.S. Treasury agent says in an affidavit that Randy Nowak in June agreed to pay an undercover FBI agent $20,000 to kill agent Christine Brandt, who was auditing him. (The Daily Reflector)
Gunman opens fire on swimmers in Wisconsin; 3 dead Aug 1, 2008
A man wearing camouflage clothing and carrying an assault rifle walked out of the woods and gunned down four young people who had gathered at a river to go swimming, killing three of them and wounding one. More than 100 law enforcement officers from at least 10 agencies searched Friday for the gunman, a middle-age man who was last seen near the town of Niagara in northern Wisconsin, across the state line from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. (The Daily Reflector)
Chinese national sentenced for aiding spy Aug 1, 2008
A woman who helped a Chinese spy obtain U.S. military secrets has been sentenced in Virginia to a year and a half in prison. Thirty-three-year old Yu Xin Kang (yoo shin kong) is a Chinese national who had been living in New Orleans with furniture salesman Tai Shen Kuo. (The Daily Reflector)
Pirates report for practice today Aug 1, 2008
Friday, August 01, 2008. Roughly 104 football players will haul themselves and a month's worth of supplies and entertainment into East Carolina's Scott Hall today. (The Daily Reflector)
ECU prof going on 'Colbert Report' Aug 1, 2008
ECU prof going on 'Colbert Report. ECU prof going on 'Colbert Report. (The Daily Reflector)
Bush giving progress report on Iraq Jul 31, 2008
By JENNIFER LOVEN Associated Press Writer. WASHINGTON President Bush is giving an update on the war in Iraq, timed to the reduction in tour lengths for U.S. troops to 12 months from 15 months. (The Daily Reflector)
More delays Thursday at JFK after software glitch Jul 31, 2008
By DAVID B. CARUSO Associated Press Writer. NEW YORK A software glitch that snarled air traffic and caused baggage pileups at John F. Kennedy International Airport stretched into Thursday, with more flight cancellations expected. (The Daily Reflector)
Stocked for school shopping Jul 31, 2008
Stores stock up for school shopping. Stores stock up for school shopping Uniform policy, tax-free weekend expected to spur sales. (The Daily Reflector)
What's your tip? Jul 31, 2008
Finding the right fit, price, store. Finding the right fit, price, store. (The Daily Reflector)
Fired Minn. official now working for federal TSA Jul 31, 2008
official now working for federal TSA. official now working for federal TSA. (The Daily Reflector)
Nissan supplier lays off Warren County workers Jul 25, 2008
Yorozu employed about 130 and assembled front and rear suspension parts for Nissans Titan, Armada and Quest models and for the QX56 SUV, part of the automakers Infiniti brand. Full production began in 2003, a year after another top Nissan supplier, CalsonicKansei, did the same. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Toyota, Honda Earnings May Fall on Stronger Yen, Lower Sales of Trucks Jul 24, 2008
Nissan, which makes Titan pickups and Pathfinder SUVs, sold 1 ... Nissan plans to stop building full-size Titan pickups and Armada SUVs at its Mississippi plant. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Fort Bragg environmental award is an Army first Jul 21, 2008
FORT BRAGG, N.C. Fort Bragg officials have received the first Army award for environmental sustainability, recognizing work at a post where vast acreage is used for combat training. The Fayetteville Observer reported Monday that the post received the Secretary of the Army Sustainability Award last week. (The Daily Reflector)
Tropical Storm Cristobal strengthens off NC coast Jul 20, 2008
By BRUCE SMITH Associated Press Writer. CHARLESTON, S.C. Tropical Storm Cristobal, the first system to menace the Southeast seaboard this hurricane season, strengthened slightly off the North Carolina coast Sunday, and was expected to dump several inches of rain in some areas of the drought-stricken state. (The Daily Reflector)
Memorial service held for slain NC mother Jul 20, 2008
CARY, N.C. About 170 friends, relatives and neighbors gathered Saturday to remember a North Carolina mother found slain near her home in a Raleigh suburb. The parents and siblings of Nancy Cooper attended the ceremony along with Cooper's daughters: Bella, 4, and Katie, almost 2. (The Daily Reflector)
Police Seek 3 In El Cajon Armed Robbery Jul 16, 2008
The robbers fled in a Ford Taurus, abandoned that car, and then they stole a Nissan Titan, according to police. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call police. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Nissan woes trickle down Jul 7, 2008
Tower makes frames for the Nissan Titan and Armada and Infiniti QX56. Managers told workers the last week of June about the cuts. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cook is new US marshal for NC Eastern District Jul 6, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. The U.S. Marshals Service has announced a new marshal for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that President Bush appointed Clyde R. Cook Jr. on June 30. (The Daily Reflector)
Charity needs money to keep mailing to soldiers Jul 6, 2008
FORT BRAGG, N.C. Operation Forgotten Soldier may be forced to close in December if it can't raise $70,000. The nonprofit charity sends letters, postcards and care packages to service members outside the U.S.. (The Daily Reflector)
Nissan North America Announces June Sales Jul 2, 2008
8 Titan 1,260 4,405 -71. 4 17,185 33,073 -48. (PR Newswire)
More than 1,000 expected for summer school Jul 2, 2008
More than 1,000 expected for summer school. More than 1,000 expected for summer school. (The Daily Reflector)
Restaurant news Jul 2, 2008
Bar-B-Cutie offers 'summer savings' menu. Bar-B-Cutie offers 'summer savings' menu. (The Daily Reflector)
Picnic perfection Jul 2, 2008
By Deborah GeeringCox News Service. Wednesday, July 02, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Bottled water sales skyrocket Jun 26, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008. The water contamination reports left local supermarkets nearly stripped of water by mid-afternoon Wednesday, and brought two truckloads of free water to the area from the corporate headquarters of Harris-Teeter in Matthews. (The Daily Reflector)
Army probes lack of AWOL report on dead soldier Jun 26, 2008
By KEVIN MAURER Associated Press Writer. WILMINGTON, N.C. Fort Bragg officials are investigating why a pregnant soldier who was found dead this week at a Fayetteville motel wasn't reported missing after she was absent from a formation. (The Daily Reflector)
Water woes cause program closures; event rescheduled Jun 26, 2008
Water woes cause program closures, event rescheduling. Water woes cause program closures, event rescheduling. (The Daily Reflector)
Officials seek water answers Jun 26, 2008
Officials work to find source of water contamination. County scrambling to find source of water contamination. (The Daily Reflector)
Closings, cancelations, coping tips? Leave advice for your neighbors. Jun 26, 2008
How are you coping with the water restrictions. How are you coping with the water restrictions. (The Daily Reflector)
Water restrictions costly to businesses Jun 26, 2008
Restrictions costly to businesses. Restrictions costly to businesses. (The Daily Reflector)
Order halts two charitable fundraisers Jun 26, 2008
Order halts two charity fundraisers. Order halts two charity fundraisers. (The Daily Reflector)
Water boiling, showering do's and don'ts Jun 26, 2008
Boiling water do's and don'ts. a Boiling water do's and don'ts. (The Daily Reflector)
Event raises funds for pediatric cancer support Jun 26, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008. Riley Philpot has her own army. (The Daily Reflector)
Community news Jun 26, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008. Benefit luncheon postponed. (The Daily Reflector)
Donation of 2 electric vehicles makes Smokies "greener" Jun 24, 2008
The National Park Service is using two new electric vehicles on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The donated vehicles can be used on public roads with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. (The Daily Reflector)
Wachovia confirms Goldman hire Jun 24, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Wachovia officials confirmed that the bank has hired Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs Group. Wachovia spokeswoman Christy Phillips-Brown says the firm was hired to perform analytics on the Charlotte-based bank's loan portfolio to evaluate various alternatives. (The Daily Reflector)
Slow turnout at start of NC primary runoffs Jun 24, 2008
Democrats choose challenger to Berry. RALEIGH, N.C. Six weeks after North Carolina voters turned out in record numbers, Tuesday's runoff primary may set a mark for the lowest turnout ever. (The Daily Reflector)
American Legion Jun 24, 2008
Baseball tournaments. POLICE/CRIME NEWS PODCAST. (The Daily Reflector)
Sales of pickups languish; new models get delayed Jun 23, 2008
Nissan Titans sold in May had been sitting on lots longest, an average of 132 days, it says. GM's all-new truck, under development for 2012 to 2014, now is indefinitely postponed. (USA Today -- Autos)
Clement, Hammond capture N.C. Junior titles Jun 21, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008. Justin Clement scissored through Bradford Creek's 18-hole layout for much of the afternoon Friday, but he was forced to fend off Mitchell McGlamery's late surge in order to win the North Carolina Junior Golf Championship. (The Daily Reflector)
Confidential, free testing of HIV status to be offered Jun 21, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008. County health officials are working with a local AIDS service organization and infectious disease physicians to offer confidential HIV testing next week. (The Daily Reflector)
Flooding strands 100-plus barges on Mississippi Jun 21, 2008
By BETSY TAYLOR Associated Press Writer. The flooding in the Midwest has brought freight traffic on the upper Mississippi to a standstill, stranding more than 100 barges loaded with grain, cement, scrap metal, fertilizer and other products while shippers wait for the water to drop on the Big Muddy. (The Daily Reflector)
Self-help group celebrates graduations Jun 21, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008. A local nonprofit serving low-income people in three counties honored its latest crop of self-sufficiency graduates Friday in Greenville. (The Daily Reflector)
NM school tries to reach students via podcast Jun 21, 2008
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press Writer. FORT SUMNER, N.M. Students at a rural New Mexico school made a unique pledge last winter: Right hands raised, they promised to take care of their Zunes. (The Daily Reflector)
Ore. students set to get choice of graduation test Jun 21, 2008
students set to get choice of graduation test. students set to get choice of graduation test. (The Daily Reflector)
High Octane Gas Has Low Octane Sales Jun 20, 2008
Ernesto Evangelista prefers to pump premium gas into his seven-month-old Nissan Titan, thinking it makes the truck run better. Salim Sabbagh pumps gas that is priced at $4. (ABC News -- Business)
First man to take reins as CEO of national PTA Jun 16, 2008
By MARIA DANILOVA Associated Press Writer. CHICAGO For the first time in more than 100 years, the national Parent Teachers Association will have a man as its chief executive officer. (The Daily Reflector)
Tower's future cloudy Jun 16, 2008
Questions continue to swirl over future of fire tower. Questions continue to swirl over future of fire tower. (The Daily Reflector)
Des Moines levee breach threatens neighborhood Jun 14, 2008
By MELANIE S. WELTE Associated Press Writer. DES MOINES, Iowa A levee ruptured early Saturday allowed the Des Moines River to pour into an area near downtown, and a mandatory evacuation was ordered for 270 homes, authorities said. (The Daily Reflector)
Text of Bush-Sarkozy News Conference Jun 14, 2008
By The Associated Press. Here is a text of the joint news conference that President Bush had Saturday at Elysee Palace with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, as provided by the White House. (The Daily Reflector)
Much different 'purple' haze Jun 14, 2008
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket area. Wildfire smoke continues to blanket area. (The Daily Reflector)
The Magnolia Arts Center begins summer season with the Oscar Wilde drama, 'An Ideal Husband' Jun 13, 2008
The Magnolia Arts Center begins summer season with the Oscar Wilde drama, 'An Ideal Husband. The Magnolia Arts Center begins summer season with the Oscar Wilde drama, 'An Ideal Husband. (The Daily Reflector)
Wildfire hits milestone Jun 13, 2008
Hyde blaze is largest fire now burning in U.S.. Hyde blaze is largest fire now burning in U.S.. (The Daily Reflector)
