Top of the charts Jan 10, 2008
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Guiding the flock Dec 31, 2007
Aided by a global positioning system given to him by a friend before he came here, Kurtz has been piling up the miles on his 2005 Toyota Avalon. To pass the time, he keeps the car radio tuned to sports talk programs so he can keep up with news on his favorite teams, which have long included the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Eagles. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Talking cars: The light is on, but nothing is wrong Dec 12, 2007
Q: I own a 1998 Toyota Avalon with 114,000 miles. On two occasions, on a very cold morning, the brakes felt like there was no power assist. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Talking cars: Brake pulsation and defective steering columns Nov 20, 2007
Q: I own a 2002 Toyota Avalon and 2003 Camry ... Q: I own a 2003 Toyota Avalon with only 39,173 miles. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Former HHS OIG Special Agent Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Forgery Charges in Connection With Theft of More Than $1 Million Nov 1, 2007
and a 2005 Toyota Avalon. According to plea documents, Gompert utilized his expertise and connections developed during more than eight years as an investigative agent specializing in Medicare fraud investigations to identify bank accounts holding criminal proceeds from fraudulent activity. (PR Newswire)
Ex-government agent pleads guilty in scheme to seize money Nov 1, 2007
Gompert used part of the first seizure, which totaled more than 253,000, to pay off his mortgage and some credit card debt and to buy a 2005 Toyota Avalon, according to the court documents. He put some of the money he seized later into a CD.. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
When good cars sell badly Oct 20, 2007
In the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) Study, its owners gave the Azera the highest marks in the Large Car segment, ahead of better-known competitors like the Toyota Avalon and the Dodge Charger. "The people who discover it really, really love it, and we 000005A8 're proud of that," says Hyundai spokesman Miles Johnson, adding that the Azera is selling well enough to meet expectations. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ask the Auto Doctor Sep 15, 2007
Dear Doctor: I own a 2000 Toyota Avalon, which I purchased new. The current mileage is 67,460. (Helena Independent Record)
Labor Day Travelers May Find Crowded U.S. Airports, Less Road Congestion Aug 31, 2007
Meredith Mendelsohn and Brad Randlett and their two boys piled into their Toyota Avalon on Aug. 29 for the 4 1/2-hour drive to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, from Brooklyn, New York. It's just so much less stressful to know that you are going to leave at a time when the roads aren't a mess and you won't have screaming children,'' said Mendelsohn, 36, whose sons are 7 weeks and 2 years old, respectively. (Bloomberg -- US)
Football player remembered Aug 27, 2007
Nathaniel Abrantes, 26, of Westport, lost control of his 2001 Toyota Avalon while speeding about 2:30 a.m., police said. Abrantes was not wearing his seat belt and died at the scene. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Test Drive: Sweet new Accord does Honda proud Aug 24, 2007
It's the biggest Honda car, and the automaker hopes it now will compete against the full-size Toyota Avalon as well as the midsize Toyota Camry. PHOTOS/AUDIO: MORE TEST DRIVE: SIDE BY SIDE. (USA Today -- Autos)
Test Drive: Taurus shines with stability, serenity, safety Aug 17, 2007
If you just want a nice, big car, get a Toyota Avalon or Buick Lucerne. But if you want one that will perform well in bad weather, your choices are Taurus and some Chrysler products. (USA Today -- Autos)
Third strike: Perez out for 80 games Aug 4, 2007
Le'Coe Willingham was issued a warning for following too closely after her vehicle hit a Toyota Avalon driven by Nykesha Sales on an Interstate 95 exit ramp. Katie Douglas was a passenger in Sales's car. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
A Cold July for Carmakers Aug 2, 2007
Scott McCormick remembers 2005 as the good old days. The 45-year-old attorney was so flush from a 50% gain in the value of his house in Bergen County, N.J., that he splurged on a third car despite having only two drivers in the house. (BusinessWeek)
Two killed in separate accidents Jul 26, 2007
According to the accident report, filed by Trooper Michael Riley, Scott was a passenger in the 1998 Toyota Avalon, driven by Hilda Garcia, 38, of Lexington, at the time of the accident. The report states that the vehicle was moving south on Lower Big Sandy Road when Garcia failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway, overcorrected and left the road a second time. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Ford Taurus returns for 2008: bigger, with more power and more safety features Jul 26, 2007
Ford officials want shoppers to compare the Taurus with other large, V-6-powered sedans, such as the Toyota Avalon, which starts at $27,495 for a 2007 model and the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, which starts at $21,940. But this assumes American families are looking for bigger, more powerful sedans rather than top-selling, mid-size cars like the Toyota Camry, with a 2007 starting price of $20,140 for a four-cylinder model with automatic transmission. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New bishop's common touch hailed in his former diocese Jul 22, 2007
Riding in his Toyota Avalon with license DAZ 75 -- his initials and year of ordination -- the bishop reread the daily scriptures. And he always prayed, asking Deacon Vincent to join him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Woman hospitalized in accident Jul 11, 2007
Paramedics with Waterloo Fire Rescue took Abigail Ann Buenneke, 20, of 1150 E. Mitchell Ave., to Covenant Medical Center after pulling her from her 1995 Toyota Avalon. Waterloo police said she was treated for head trauma and was in critical condition. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pedestrian, 19, hit by car on Crossbay Blvd.: Police Jun 28, 2007
Authorities said Angyal Luduck was crossing the busy throughway near 1st Road when he was struck by a Toyota Avalon traveling south, which injured him. Luduck was transported to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition, but died shortly before arriving at the facility, police said. (Bayside Times, NY)
5-year-old dies, five others hurt in wreck Jun 28, 2007
He was then hit on the right side by on oncoming gray Toyota Avalon, causing his van to overturn. As the Aerostar overturned from the impact, an adult flew out of the van and sustained major injuries. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
They'll Buy Anything We Build Jun 20, 2007
The Lexus ES has 33,000 five-month sales; the Toyota Avalon, 32,000; the BMW 3 series, 60,000; the Mercedes C Class, 23,000; and the Acura TL, 25,000. Other competitive models include the Nissan Maxima, Infiniti G and Audi 4. (Forbes)
Car kills inmate on roadside litter crew (David C. Lipscomb) Jun 19, 2007
James Morton-Bey, 27, was one of seven inmates on trash detail when a Toyota Avalon drifted from the right lane onto the right shoulder and hit him, said Department of Corrections spokeswoman Maj. Priscilla Doggett. (Washington Times, DC)
Local woman injured Jun 17, 2007
Bill Mooney, of New Iberia, said he and his wife were traveling west on Loreauville Road at about 3 p.m. when a Toyota Avalon passed them on the left. Jean Landry, of New Iberia, said the car then attempted to pass her Lexus, but clipped the front end as she was making a left turn on Rue DeGravelle. (New Iberia, LA)
Moms caught with coke claim car was borrowed Jun 15, 2007
Rosario, who cites addresses in Florida and Providence, is alleged to have been driving a Toyota Avalon at 82 mph on Interstate 95 on June 6 when she was stopped by Trooper Christopher Roblee, who found the cocaine hidden in the trunk. She was arrested on a felony count of possession of a controlled drug with intent to sell and held on $1 million cash bail. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man identified in fatal accident Jun 8, 2007
According to Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Buck Welch, a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 was northbound on Loop 338 when it collided with the drivers side of a white Toyota Avalon, which failed to yield the right of way. Grimes, who was driving the Avalon, died on impact, Welch said. (Odessa American, TX)
Vacation turns disastrous Jun 7, 2007
DPS Trooper Buck Welch said the silver 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling north on Loop 338 when it collided with the drivers side of a white Toyota Avalon, which failed to yield the right of way. Welch said the 49-year-old driver of the Toyota was dead on impact but Tarpley said she didnt need the trooper to tell her. (Odessa American, TX)
Two moms nabbed in coke arrest Jun 7, 2007
According to State Police, Trooper Christopher Roblee pulled over a Toyota Avalon going 82 mph on Interstate 95 northbound at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, before identifying the driver and passenger by their Rhode Island driver's licenses. As he was filling out a speeding ticket, said State Police Lt. Robert Quinn, Roblee thought it odd that the women had no luggage with them and asked the driver for her consent to search the car. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Top-ranked vehicles in J.D. Power's 2007 quality study Jun 7, 2007
Runners-up: Toyota Avalon; Ford Five Hundred, Mercury Montego (tie) Compact MAV. Winner: Honda CR-V. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
TWO FOR THE ROAD May 28, 2007
An Avalon, sure, but a scooter. " Yet I -- and they -- loved the quiet, smooth-as-butter ride, the luxurious leg room. One oblivious friend commented, "Wow. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Split opinions on crash-avoidance technology May 24, 2007
Nearly half the buyers of the high-end Toyota Avalon Limited sedan paid an extra $600 for the adaptive-cruise-control option. Of those who bought Toyota's Sienna Limited minivan, 63% paid $1,500 to get the package with adaptive cruise control and high-intensity headlights. (USA Today -- Money)
Meeting to examine issues of black community May 19, 2007
"Are we doing candidate preparation?Do we address apathy?Has there been a big effort in the black community to get blacks into all these seats? "It's about how can we help ourselves first," Mitchell said. "I want my community to do better," he said. Elected officials are not positioned alone to address the problems, Hall said. That's why the meeting is to give them an agenda of what the community wants them to do for the people, he said. Cassondra Lampkin can be reached at clampkin@coxnc.com and... (The Daily Reflector)
Air Bag Injury Risk Linked To Height May 17, 2007
Chevrolet Impala And Toyota Avalon Receive 'Good' Rating. May 16, 2007. (CBS News)
Fort Drum Mourns Its Missing Soldiers May 16, 2007
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Astute neighbor leads police to burglary arrests May 2, 2007
They came to the attention of police shortly after 11 a.m., when a resident of Entrada Drive in Mace Ranch saw an unfamiliar gold Toyota Avalon parked outside a neighbor s home. The witness told police she saw one person ring the doorbell at the neighbor s home several times, then return to the car, which drove away. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Car-theft suspect charged with Baton Rouge murders Apr 29, 2007
Around 10 a.m. Thursday, police say Stampley drove Denise Pedescleaux s 2006 Toyota Avalon to a Houma duplex on West Park Avenue between Paulette Street and Oakshire Drive. There, while the owner was away, Stampley stole an antique, non-functioning revolver, a hand-held scanner that monitors police-radio frequencies, jewelry, a laptop computer, an X-Box 360, a coin collection and a knife, said Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry J. Larpenter. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Tolley pleads no contest to manslaughter Apr 20, 2007
Tolley killed Mildred illie Louise Minnich on Sunday, May 7, 2006, when the 2005 Chevrolet Impala he was driving southbound on Highway 227 crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into Minnich's Toyota Avalon. She was transported to Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, where she died from her injuries. (Santa Maria Times)
UMW's faculty senate shows its support for President William Frawley. Apr 17, 2007
com - UMW faculty leaders hope Frawley returns. UMW faculty leaders hope Frawley returns. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Sixes and eights Apr 14, 2007
Competitors include the 2007 Toyota Avalon, which starts at 27,495 with 268-horsepower V-6, and the 2007 Mercury Montego, which starts at 24,585 with 203-horsepower V-6. Neither the Avalon nor the Montego sedan offer V-8 power, though, and neither has seats for more than five people. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Board places UMW president on paid leave in the wake of consecutive drunken-driving charges against him. Apr 13, 2007
She said a 2006 Toyota Avalon driven by Frawley ran off the road and overturned. Poole said Frawley totaled the car while "rushing" to a conference at a Fairfax school his son attends. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Any questions? Apr 7, 2007
Q. I just bought a 2006 Toyota Avalon Limited that has a "smart key" and remote starter. My gripe is that it is designed to shut off the engine whenever the door is opened. (Boston Globe)
Dozens Of Vehicles Fail Head Restraint Test Apr 5, 2007
They're important safety features," said Adrian Lund, the institute's president. "You're more likely to need the protection of a good head restraint than the other safety devices in your vehicle because rear-end crashes are so common (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Many vehicles have poor head, neck protection Apr 5, 2007
The vehicles include: Acura TSX, some versions of the BMW 5 Series, Buick Lacrosse and Lucerne; Cadillac CTS, STS and DTS; Chevrolet Aveo, Pontiac Grand Prix, Honda Accord and Fit; Hyundai Accent, Infiniti M35, Jaguar X-Type, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Corolla, and the Suzuki Forenza and Reno. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hyundai takes a turn in the lap of luxury Mar 27, 2007
At 197 inches in length, the Genesis concept is almost as long as Lexus' flagship LS 460, but Hyundai spokesman Johnson said its target competitors aren't in that $60,000-and-up league; the company hopes to lure buyers out of vehicles such as the V-8-powered Chrysler 300C or V-6 models such as the Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Lexus ES 350 and Cadillac CTS.. He said a separate luxury division, such as Toyota's Lexus unit, is under consideration. (Newsday -- Business)
Robbers Pepper-Spray Police Officer At His Home Mar 22, 2007
-- Three home-invasion robbers broke into a Los Angeles Police officer's home in Gardena and fled in his silver Toyota Avalon with two of the officer's guns, police said Wednesday. The officer, whose name was withheld, answered a knock on his door at about 11 a.m. Tuesday and one of the three robbers pepper-sprayed him, said Gardena police Sgt. Mike Bartlebaugh. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Post aComment Mar 18, 2007
Meantime, David Eckstein showed up for work at the Cardinals' spring training site in his old Toyota Avalon. The 'Vette. (Belleville News-Democrat)
Officer's son to go on trial for murder Mar 17, 2007
Minnich died after the 2005 Chevrolet Impala Tolley was driving southbound on Highway 227, allegedly over the posted speed limit, crossed into oncoming traffic and hit Minnich's 1999 Toyota Avalon head-on. The 73-year-old died at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital from her injuries. (Santa Maria Times)
Last of Deadly VX Rockets Destroyed Mar 9, 2007
A chemical weapons incinerator destroyed the last of nearly 36,000 rockets carrying the deadly nerve agent VX, part of a huge munitions stockpile that dated back to the Cold War. The rockets were considered the most hazardous part of the stockpile because they were loaded with explosive propellant and VX, which can kill a person within minutes. (The Daily Reflector)
Justice Wants Texas to Pay Legal Bills Mar 9, 2007
FORT WORTH, Texas A Texas justice who fended off judicial admonishment over his support for former U.S. Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers wants the state to cover his $340,000 legal tab. President Bush nominated Miers to the nation's high court in October 2005, but she dropped out under fire from conservatives who questioned her qualifications. (The Daily Reflector)
Agency Probes Heater's Role in NYC Fire Mar 9, 2007
NEW YORK Federal product-safety officials said Friday they were investigating whether there were any design flaws in a portable space heater blamed for a house fire that killed nine people. City fire marshals, meanwhile, were examining whether the device had a damaged electrical cord. (The Daily Reflector)
Md. Cases Reviewed After Suicide Mar 9, 2007
Cases Reviewed After Suicide. Cases Reviewed After Suicide. (The Daily Reflector)
'Whodunit' seminar, mystery writer highlights of literacy event Mar 9, 2007
Whodunit' seminar, mystery writer highlights of literacy event. Whodunit' seminar, mystery writer highlights of literacy event. (The Daily Reflector)
Teen shot in west Greenville Mar 9, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007. Pitt County Memorial Hospital listed a Greenville teenager in fair condition Thursday night after he was shot multiple times at a west Greenville intersection. (The Daily Reflector)
Legislators mark ECU's 100th Mar 9, 2007
Legislators mark East Carolina's 100th. Legislators mark East Carolina's 100th Speakers included members who attended ECU. (The Daily Reflector)
College of Business gets $1 million gift Mar 9, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007. East Carolina University received a seven-figure centennial gift Thursday. (The Daily Reflector)
Continue reading Mar 7, 2007
A moderate-injury accident occurred Saturday on Hanford-Armona Road at 17th Avenue when the driver of a Toyota Avalon failed to stop at the four-way-stop intersection. The reporter can be reached at 582-0471 ext. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
GS models like this 2006 GS 430, dragged Lexus down in CR's reliability rankings. Mar 4, 2007
Japanese brands dominate - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)
Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars For Every Budget Mar 1, 2007
Acura Integra Honda Pilot Lincoln Town Car Toyota 4Runner Acura MDX Honda Prelude Mazda Millenia Toyota Avalon Acura RL Honda S2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Camry Acura RSX Infiniti FX Mazda Protege Toyota Camry Solara (except '06) Infiniti G20 Mazda3 Toyota Celica Acura TL Infiniti G35 Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla Acura TSX Infiniti I30,I35 Nissan Maxima Toyota Echo Buick Regal Infiniti QX4 Nissan Pathfinder Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Prizm Lexus ES Pontiac Vibe Toyota Land Cruiser Honda Accord... (PR Newswire)
Thirty-six brands ranked Mar 1, 2007
Luxury brands take beating in auto-reliability survey - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)
Off-duty cop charged with DWI Feb 25, 2007
Brian Fredrickson, 25, was driving a Chevy Impala north on Arthur Kill Road at 1:45 a.m. when he struck a Toyota Avalon going the other way, authorities said. Fredrickson and the Toyota's driver, a 23-year-old man, were taken to Staten Island University Hospital, North Site, in stable condition, police said. (Newsday -- New York City)
Ask the Auto Doctor Feb 24, 2007
Dear Doctor: I own a 2005 Toyota Avalon. Since new, there has been a brake groan and squeak noise when I release the brake from a stop. (Helena Independent Record)
Officer-hopeful arrested Feb 23, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007. A man wanted by Greenville police recently applied for a position with the department and was arrested Thursday when he showed up for an interview. (The Daily Reflector)
Court Backs NYC's Ban on Dancing in Bars Feb 23, 2007
NEW YORK Come and meet those dancing feet, up on 42nd Street but only in nightspots with special licenses. The city's 80-year-old cabaret law banning dancing by patrons in ordinary bars and restaurants is legal, the state Supreme Court's Appellate Division ruled Thursday. (The Daily Reflector)
CIA Official Known for Briefing Dies Feb 23, 2007
CONCORD, N.H. Richard Lehman, a CIA official who worked with every president from John F. Kennedy to George H.W. Bush and was credited with creating the president's daily intelligence briefing, has died. Lehman, who also was chairman of the National Intelligence Council, died Feb. 17 at Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House. (The Daily Reflector)
Police report Feb 23, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007. A 33-year-old woman reported someone she knew broke into her home in the 3400 block of Baywood Lane between Feb. 3 and Tuesday. (The Daily Reflector)
Is Your Coat Fur Fake, or Is It Fido? Feb 23, 2007
Is Your Coat Fur Fake, or Is It Fido. Is Your Coat Fur Fake, or Is It Fido. (The Daily Reflector)
