Gas prices drive bigger changes in consumers' lives Jan 3, 2008
Norb Schulz, a Borrego Springs retiree who drove into Escondido for lunch Wednesday, said he had sold his Toyota 4Runner in October and bought a Toyota Highlander, a smaller sport utility vehicle whose gas mileage is a couple of gallons more efficient. "I've just got to work it in," Schulz said of the higher fuel costs. (North County Times)
Jeff Yunetz, Latrobe / Jodie Luther, Hampton Dec 27, 2007
She just gave me her old car [Toyota 4Runner. Favorite school subject. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Drive it forever Dec 2, 2007
Q: I have a 1998 Toyota 4Runner. The cigarette-style power outlets stopped working, so I replaced the fuse. (Boston Globe)
Deputy Makes Traffic Stop, Ends Up Delivering Baby Nov 10, 2007
Deputy Cory Cox says he clocked the driver of a Toyota 4Runner doing about 95-miles an hour at about 4:30 in the morning. Cox says he hit the lights and siren and pulled the vehicle over, only to find two frantic people trying to get to the hospital. (KWTX.com, TX)
Growth drives election issues Oct 21, 2007
" A significant population rise has, of necessity, forged a relationship between private enterprise and local government, Sartelle said. Growth "has facilitated a process where we've had to come together to address issues of growth and work together and talk about all being a part of the solution," she said. T. Scott Batchelor can be contacted at sbatchelor@coxnc.com and 329-9567. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, except on Tuesday when it's open until 9 p.m. Post a comment Name:... (The Daily Reflector)
* Chavez describes roots of `anti-imperialism' Sep 24, 2007
"Gladiator -- What a movie! I saw it three times," the president told a reporter traveling with him in a Toyota 4Runner, along with his daughter and a state governor. "It's confronting the empire and confronting evil. ... And you end up relating to that gladiator.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gabrielle Moves Toward the Carolinas Sep 8, 2007
MIAMI Subtropical Storm Gabrielle moved toward the East Coast early Saturday, and a tropical storm watch remained in place for portions of South Carolina and North Carolina. At 8 a.m., Gabrielle had top sustained winds near 45 mph and was centered about 280 miles south-southeast of Cape Lookout, N.C., the National Hurricane Center said. (The Daily Reflector)
Rose's streak comes to an end Sep 8, 2007
" Brandon Hughes can be reached at bhughes@coxnc.com, or at (252) 329-9593. J.H. Rose Rocky Mount 6 First Downs 12 29-58 Rushes-Yds 45-178 69 Passing Yds 71 7-15-0 Passing 7-13-0 2-1 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-35 Penalties 5-25 J.H. Rose ... 0 0 7 0 7 Rocky Mount ... ... ... 7 3 0 7 17 RM Nick Hahula 9 run (Hahula kick good), 8:27, 1st. RM Hahula 27-yard FG, 0:00, 2nd. JHR Louis Muldrow 1 run (Warren Harvey kick good), 7:00, 3rd. RM Marquavis Alston 63 run (Hahula kick), 6:15, 4th. Sponsored Links WILCO... (The Daily Reflector)
Get ready for some Sep 8, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007. Batten down the hatches, it's going to be a pirate-filled weekend. (The Daily Reflector)
Mark Rutledge: When kids and old men stop climbing trees, then we can worry Sep 8, 2007
When kids and old men stop climbing trees, then we can worry. By The Daily Reflector. (The Daily Reflector)
Game preparation complete Sep 8, 2007
Saturday, September 08, 2007. The ship has arrived. (The Daily Reflector)
Honda Pilot comfy, not flashy Sep 5, 2007
Others, in the traditional SUV market, include the Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder and Chevrolet Trail Blazer. WHAT'S SPECIAL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Death Valley's a hotbed of car-testing intrigue Sep 5, 2007
The Kias were tested against peers, a new Scion xB for the sports crossover, and a Toyota 4Runner and a Dodge Durango for the SUVs. As soon as they hit the road, it was clear the Kia team wasn't alone. (USA Today -- Autos)
Consumer Reports Finds Maintaining Cars For 200,000 Miles Can Save Owners Thousands of Dollars Aug 31, 2007
Good Bets: Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota RAV4 Bad Bets: BMW 7-Series, Infiniti QX56, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar X-Type, Mercedes-Benz M-Class (V8), Mercedes-Benz SL, Nissan Armada, Nissan Titan, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90 (6-cyl. Get Your Car To Go the Distance: For motorists looking to make their car reach 200,000 miles, the October issue of Consumer Reports offers complete advice on how to... (PR Newswire)
Vehicular Homicide Charges Pending In Fatal Crash Aug 30, 2007
Hartman, according to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Charles Gleichman, was travelling along Route 522 when his southbound 2006 Toyota Corolla was struck in the driver s side by a northbound 1995 Toyota 4Runner operated by Lori Jean Shoemaker, 34, of Hagerstown, Md. Shoemaker, Trooper Gleichman related, had failed to stop and yield at a stop sign along Route 655 before proceeding through the intersection. (Fulton County News, PA)
The mother tongue Aug 29, 2007
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Four charged with giving alcohol to teens in fatal wreck Aug 28, 2007
STOKESDALE, N.C. Four people are charged with giving alcoholic beverages to teenagers in connection with a fatal accident, including the father of the 19-year-old who died. Emily Susan Moseley was killed on Aug. 17 when a car driven by Richard Farlon Oakley of Stokesdale crashed in a one-car accident in Rockingham County. (The Daily Reflector)
Review board endorses plan to replace Bonner Bridge Aug 28, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. Members of a review board have endorsed a plan to replace the aging bridge that connects Hatteras Island with the mainland with a span built almost parallel to the existing one. The board, made up of officials from transportation and environmental agencies, endorsed the plan for replacing the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, which opened in 1963. (The Daily Reflector)
Nifong Gets $9,000 Bill for Disbarment Aug 25, 2007
DURHAM, N.C. The North Carolina State Bar has billed disgraced former prosecutor Mike Nifong nearly $9,000 for hearings that led to his disbarment in the wake of the discredited Duke lacrosse rape case. A three-member disciplinary commission stripped Nifong of his law license in June, finding he had committed more than two dozen violations of the state's rules of professional conduct while prosecuting three Duke lacrosse players on false rape, sexual assault and kidnapping charges. (The Daily Reflector)
Mormon Student, Justice, ACLU Join Up Aug 25, 2007
The Justice Department is joining the American Civil Liberties Union in backing a student who lost his state-funded merit-based scholarship because he left college to serve a two-year church mission. The department's Civil Rights Division filed a friend-of-the-court brief Friday in U.S. District Court in Charleston on behalf of David Haws, a student at West Virginia University. (The Daily Reflector)
Woman injured Aug 25, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007. A 22-year-old woman reported someone punched her Thursday in the 3100 block of Brasswood Court, according to a Greenville Police Department report. (The Daily Reflector)
Fallen Pastor Seeks Financial Support Aug 25, 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The Rev. Ted Haggard, who left the megachurch he founded after admitting to "sexual immorality," has asked supporters for financial assistance while he and his wife pursue their studies. (The Daily Reflector)
Rose keeps streak alive - barely Aug 25, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007. J.H. Rose entered its season opener riding a 37-game winning streak and four state championship rings in as many years. (The Daily Reflector)
Winterville Watermelon Festival welcomes Travis Tritt Aug 25, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007. The Winterville Watermelon Festival has a reputation for bringing in a big-name county singer each year. (The Daily Reflector)
Community news Aug 25, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007. 100th birthday celebration. (The Daily Reflector)
Wrong ID given for woman killed in 101 accident Aug 23, 2007
The CHP on Tuesday incorrectly said the woman struck by a Toyota 4Runner near Garden Street was 42-year-old Elizabeth Anne Vallejo of Santa Maria and Lompoc ... Anthony Russo, 21, of Riverside was driving a 1999 Toyota 4Runner about 2:30 a.m. Sunday when the woman, who was crossing the northbound lanes of Highway 101, was struck by the vehicle, according to the CHP.. (Santa Maria Times)
Coastal Development: Building Our Burden Aug 12, 2007
" The Act Congress created the Coastal Barrier Resources Act - known as COBRA - in 1982 as a free-market approach to conservation. Government leaders wanted to protect sensitive coastal areas and get out of the business of building and rebuilding bridges, roads and properties after hurricanes and other major storms. Rather than stoking rancorous debate by restricting where private landowners could build, the law withholds government money from property included in the act. Landowners who choose... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Spanish immersion starts early for English-speaking children Aug 11, 2007
By ANDREW C. MARTEL The Fayetteville Observer. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. The kindergarten class at E.E. Miller Elementary starts with a game of follow the leader, although it might be more apt to call it "juego de imitar.". (The Daily Reflector)
South Atlantic League president stepping down after 50 years Aug 11, 2007
By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. Dressed in his customary suit and tie despite the 94-degree summer day, John Henry Moss stopped for a brief moment to gaze at one of the many museum display cases marking his 50-year career running the Class A South Atlantic League. (The Daily Reflector)
Winners by vehicle class Aug 10, 2007
BEST BY VEHICLE CLASSSub-compact carWinner: Scion xARunners-up: Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo Compact carWinner: Honda CivicRunners-up: Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla Compact Sporty CarWinner: Mazda MiataRunners-up: Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Celica Midsize Sporty CarWinner: Chevrolet SSR, Ford Mustang (tie)Runner-up: Toyota Solara Midsize CarWinner: Buick CenturyRunners-up: Buick Regal, Mercury Sable Large CarWinner: Ford Crown VictoriaRunners-up: Mercury Grand Marquis, Buick Park Avenue Compact... (USA Today -- Money)
J.D. Power dependability rankings by vehicle category Aug 10, 2007
Runners-up: Buick Rainier, Toyota 4Runner. Large MAV. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Buick, Lexus tie for top spot in vehicle dependability study Aug 9, 2007
Midsize MAVWinner: Oldsmobile BravadaRunners-up: Buick Rainier, Toyota 4Runner. Large MAVWinner: Toyota SequoiaRunners-up: GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban. (USA Today -- Autos)
Bandon man killed in crash on 101 north of Port Orford Jul 21, 2007
The 1999 Oregon State Police believe the Toyota 4Runner went off the west highway shoulder and traveled down an embankment where it struck a large tree ... According to an Oregon State Police press release, at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, a bicyclist traveling along U.S. Highway 101 reported spotting the wreckage of a Toyota 4Runner that had crashed near milepost 291, seven miles north of Port Orford. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Police trying to determine events leading to Cape crash Jul 17, 2007
A half-hour later, police say, their Toyota 4Runner entered a busy intersection at Route 151 and Sandwich Road and rammed into a Dodge truck, killing Edward F. Kipp , 48, of Providence. Seven others were injured. (Boston Globe)
2 killed, 7 injured in massive SUV crash Jul 16, 2007
A green Toyota 4Runner failed to stop at a manned checkpoint at the base about 11 p.m., said Captain Nicole Ivers, a public affairs officer for the 102d Fighter Wing ... Ivers declined to provide more details about the two men in the Toyota 4runner. (Boston Globe)
Lime Rock Park Is a Winner at 50 Jul 4, 2007
The gallery owner was carrying some very precious cargo in the back of her Toyota 4Runner. Nestled between layers of packing blankets were nine Vigango burial statues from Kenya. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
SUV Head Restraints Protect Poorly in Crash Tests Jul 4, 2007
SUVs from the 2007 model year rated poorly were: BMW X3 and X5; Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Isuzu Ascender; Cadillac SRX; Chrysler Pacifica; Dodge Nitro; Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer; Mitsubishi Endeavor; Hummer H3; Hyundai Tucson; Jeep Liberty; Kia Sportage; Lexus GX470 and RX; Nissan Xterra; Saab 9-7X; Suzuki XL7; Toyota 4Runner and Highlander. In other vehicle categories, the 2007 Toyota Tundra was the only pickup to receive the top score. (Newsmax)
Auto Sales Reveal Industry Trends Jul 4, 2007
The market share of SUVs like the Ford Explorer and Toyota 4Runner has dipped 43% since May 1997 to 5. 2% last month, according to the Power Information Network. (Wall Street Journal)
West Side car crash injures 5 Jun 18, 2007
A mini van was traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue and ran a stop sign, striking a Toyota 4Runner traveling west on Washington Street, Petty said. The 4Runner then spun and overturned, hitting a Dodge Intrepid and causing it to end up on the sidewalk, Petty said. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
At restaurants, takeout takes off Jun 13, 2007
hops in her Toyota 4Runner with her yellow Labrador retriever to fetch her family dinner from a nearby Outback Steakhouse at the restaurant's curbside pickup. "It's usually because I don't want to cook and don't want to go to the grocer," says the mother of two teenagers. (USA Today -- Money)
Crowds greet Chávez during his road trip Jun 12, 2007
Crowds greet Ch;vez during his road trip - 06/12/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
On the road with Venezuelas Chavez Jun 11, 2007
MANTECAL, Venezuela - The Toyota 4Runner pulled to a stop on the country road and a tinted window rolled down. Passers-by gawked, then broke into a run, screaming president. (MSNBC -- International)
Fund set up for man whose car was stolen Jun 7, 2007
Cooley's 1991 Toyota 4Runner was stolen from the Totem Villa apartments off U.S. Hwy. 101 late Sunday night or early Monday morning. (Daily Triplicate)
Stolen vehicle goes for a swim Jun 6, 2007
The 1991 Toyota 4Runner was stolen from the Totem Villa Apartments sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning. The Crescent City Police Department is investigating the incident. (Daily Triplicate)
Police arrest suspect in drive-by shooting May 31, 2007
Other witnesses nearby also saw a black SUV, described as a Toyota 4Runner, drive by them slowly and then pull into a nearby parking lot ... At 4:48 p.m. Hutchinson was patrolling on Wheeler Avenue looking for the black SUV that was involved in the shootings when he observed a black Toyota 4Runner sitting at an intersection with its lights off. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Teenage Girl Killed, 5 Hurt In Anaheim Crash May 27, 2007
The Toyota 4Runner going west on La Palma Avenue, just east of Manassero Street, around 4 p.m. when the driver swerved to the right and hit a street light, said Anaheim police Sgt. Rick Martinez. The teenager, who was a passenger, was ejected and died at the scene, Martinez said. (CBS2.com, CA)
Woman Killed In SUV Collision ID'd May 26, 2007
Tracee Parsons was headed north when her Toyota 4Runner was rear-ended by another SUV near state Route 52 shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol and county Medical Examiner's Office. The Escondido resident's vehicle skidded off the roadway and overturned, partially ejecting her. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Gunpowder blast kills man making cannon May 26, 2007
Parsons fell party out of her Toyota 4Runner when it flipped several times shortly before 6 p.m. ... She was partly ejected when her Toyota 4Runner flipped several times and came to rest off the right shoulder north of state Route 52, the California Highway Patrol said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
News Briefs May 24, 2007
A short time later, a resident of Dover Drive awoke to the sound of his Toyota 4Runner being stolen. After calling police from his cell phone the victim jumped in another car and followed the thieves. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Four injured in W-B accident May 12, 2007
According to witnesses, a tan Toyota 4Runner driven by city resident Cathy Hager hit a black Chevy Cavalier and then crashed into a tree. Hager was taken by ambulance to Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Woman charged in chase that killed boy goes on trial Apr 25, 2007
The chase began at Bellaire and Jetty, in southwest Houston, after a Houston police officer spotted what he believed to be a stolen black Toyota 4Runner with four people inside. Officers blocked the SUV in a parking lot, Donnelly said, but Bromon drove through the blockade, hitting a police car as two of her passengers bailed out. (KHOU.com, TX)
Report: Sharp Decline In Auto Deaths Apr 21, 2007
Design, Technology Have Aided Reduction In Deaths. POSTED: 8:58 am PDT April 20, 2007UPDATED: 10:06 am PDT April 20, 2007. (KCRA 3, CA)
Report: Cars Still Beat SUVs In Safety Apr 20, 2007
It was followed by the Infiniti G35, BMW 7 Series and the Toyota 4Runner. "You do see that the bigger, heavier vehicles tend to be safer," said McCartt. (CBS News)
Car safety improves Apr 20, 2007
The fourwheel- drive midsize Toyota 4Runner scored a low death rate in the report. SUVs do better in report on fatalities. (USA Today -- Money)
Bus Driver Involved In Fatal Collision Previously Terminated Apr 19, 2007
A Toyota 4Runner was eastbound on state Route 164 in front of the bus at 4:30 p.m. and slowed to turn left into a business, the Washington State Patrol reported. The bus, driven by 35-year-old Sandie Olosky of Issaquah, swerved to the left, struck the left rear of the 4Runner and continued into the westbound lane, where it collided head-on with a Toyota pickup, the patrol said in a news release. (KIRO TV, WA)
Blazer Has Highest Driver Death Rate Apr 19, 2007
It was followed by the Infiniti G35, BMW 7 Series and the Toyota 4Runner. The two-door Acura RSX had the second-highest rate with 202 driver deaths followed by the Nissan 350Z, which registered 193 deaths. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Rhythm is important, but '62' has nice ring Apr 17, 2007
" Tonight is Fan Appreciation Night, with giveaways including a Toyota 4Runner. Amar clarifies A New York Times article quoted Stoudemire as saying that Lakers guard Kobe Bryant "should be at the top of the (MVP) list. " Stoudemire clarified his comment Monday, saying he meant Bryant is in his top three. "I got to rep (represent) my teammate," Stoudemire said of Nash. "We're comrades. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Road-rage deaths draw 2 life terms (Valerie Richardson) Apr 17, 2007
Reynolds flashed his headlights and tailgated the Toyota 4Runner, which was driven by 50-year-old Kelvin Norman, a youth soccer coach heading home for his daughter's birthday ... The Toyota 4Runner lost control, rolling across the median and landing on top of another vehicle. (Washington Times)
Crash fuels debate on road's safety Apr 3, 2007
Just over a year ago, Cassandra Read lost control of her Toyota 4Runner in poor winter conditions and slid into the canal. Both she and her four-year-old son drowned. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Party mother pleads guilty Mar 31, 2007
The teen, Robert Garcia, crashed his Toyota 4Runner about four miles away, injuring himself and 11 others. He faces a misdemeanor drunken driving charge, because he had more than 0. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Police: Man Confesses To Killing, Burglaries Mar 30, 2007
Officers also found a 1991 Toyota 4Runner that had been reported stolen and was allegedly used in several robberies. Jewelry and other valuables, including a rare Vietnamese coin collection, were also confiscated. (Click2Houston, TX)
Police: Man reports someone shot him in the arm Mar 29, 2007
A woman reported someone broke into her 2002 Toyota 4Runner in the 600 block of East 11th Street on Sunday or Monday. A $500 subwoofer, an $800 Pioneer CD player and a $500 guitar were reported stolen. (The Daily Reflector)
Marlin TYC superintendent arrested in evolving sex abuse scandal Mar 26, 2007
Toyota 4Runner, 2003, 4. 7L V8 32V DOHC.. (Waco Tribune Herald)
Ask them now for Healey's chat, 2 p.m. ET Mar 24, 2007
I've suggested, among others, Jeep Liberty, Toyota 4Runner, Nissan XTerra, Ford Escape - and indicated that the RAV4 and CR-V are probably not quite robust enough. Do you have a recommendation for this dinosaur hunter. (USA Today -- Money)
Lime's Gorton Trades Fast, Fights Music Industry, Pursues Car-Free Utopia Mar 24, 2007
Lime employees, on call for impromptu strategy meetings that may last into the wee hours, also make latkes or chili at bimonthly group lunches, ski and surf together and share Gorton's only car, a 2000 black Toyota 4Runner nicknamed the ``LimeMobile. . (Bloomberg)
