Did I just buy an SUV? (214) Jan 6, 2009
You can get a fairly quiet safe ride in a Toyota Matrix / Pontiac Vibe, along with 27mpg. -- sunspot [] Sunday, January 4, 2009 06:54 PM. (Salon)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: Will there be a Challenger ragtop? Nov 15, 2008
James Healey: Yes and no. GM's Chevrolet Aveo is a Korean car that's selling so-so in the U.S. Pontiac's Vibe is a Toyota Matrix built in the U.S. by Toyota and it's selling well. GM tried to palm off a lightly modified Subaru as a Saab in the U.S. and that' didn't work well. (USA Today -- Money)
Pontiac strikes the right Vibe Nov 1, 2008
Also known as the Toyota Matrix, the redesigned Pontiac Vibe touts a peppy engine and reasonable fuel economy ... The Vibe's redesign coincides with Toyota's complete makeover of the compact Corolla sedan, upon which the Vibe and similar Toyota Matrix wagon are based. (Boston Globe)
Zipcar service receives lukewarm reception from students Oct 24, 2008
While two Zipcars - a Toyota Matrix and a Honda Civic - were supposed to be available this week, only one is currently ready for use. Sauer said he is waiting for Zipcar to send the plates and updated registration stickers on the second car, but that he does not know when the university will receive them. (Daily Orange, NY)
Top Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and Dogcars.Com Pick the Most Economical Dog-Friendly Vehicles Aug 28, 2008
Pontiac Vibe (26/33 mpg; $15,895) and the Honda Fit (28/34 mpg, $13,950); alternate: Toyota Matrix and Kia Rondo. Scion xB (22/28 mpg; $15,650): alternate: Honda Element. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wheel plants in NW Ark have layoffs Aug 20, 2008
The Rogers factory turns out wheels for the Ford Mustang, Escort and Toyota Matrix. The Fayetteville plant makes wheels mostly for General Motors autos. (KSLA.com, LA)
4 Mudcats earn starting nod for all-star game Jul 4, 2008
ZEBULON, N.C. The Carolina Mudcats will be well-represented later this month when they play host to the Southern League All-Star game. Mudcats manager Matt Raleigh is leading the North Division, and he has announced that four of his Carolina players are in the tentative starting lineup for the game that showcases the best players in Class AA.. (The Daily Reflector)
State urges people to bag Fourth fireworks Jul 4, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. Wildfire observers want North Carolina residents to ditch their personal fireworks this year in favor of public Fourth of July displays. The state Division of Forest Resources said backyard fireworks trigger many wildfires around the holiday weekend that damage property and drain resources. (The Daily Reflector)
Speakers, amplifier stolen Jul 3, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008. Greenville Police Department officers investigated a report Tuesday that someone kicked in the front door to a business at 2010 Chestnut Street and stole and amplifier and speakers valued at $750. (The Daily Reflector)
Former mayor to march in R.I. July 4th parade Jul 3, 2008
BRISTOL, R.I. Vincent "Buddy" Cianci may not be mayor of Providence anymore, but he's resuming one of the public duties he lost when he was sent to prison in 2002 for corruption. Cianci will march in the Bristol Fourth of July parade, the oldest one in the country. (The Daily Reflector)
Police: Woman pulled knife, gun from baby stroller Jul 3, 2008
UTICA, N.Y. Police say a woman out for a walk with her baby and another child in Utica, N.Y., was packing more than diapers in her stroller. Police say Stephanie Wilson pulled a knife and a sawed-off shotgun out of the stroller to threaten another woman in an ongoing argument over money. (The Daily Reflector)
Pa. historians baffled by vanished Lincoln bust Jul 3, 2008
historians baffled by vanished Lincoln bust. historians baffled by vanished Lincoln bust. (The Daily Reflector)
Plan a fun, frugal Fourth Jul 3, 2008
Plan a fun, frugal Independence Day. Plan a fun, frugal Independence Day. (The Daily Reflector)
Insulin administration Jul 3, 2008
By By MARY ANN ROSER Cox News Service. Thursday, July 03, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Why now is a good time to buy a car Jun 25, 2008
Automotive News, a Detroit-based trade publication that covers the auto industry, reports that some dealers are able to charge full price or higher on small cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Matrix. And theyre selling these models at such a brisk pace that they anticipate running out of monthly supplies. (MSNBC -- Business)
Redefining luxury May 26, 2008
This car needs a catalytic converter, and it s 800, she says, loading her silver Toyota Matrix with eggs and laundry detergent. No way. (Montana Standard, MT)
2009 Toyota Matrix May 14, 2008
Not long ago, as part of a review of Toyota's new 2008 Sequoia full-size SUV, we reported that Toyota offered no fewer than six SUVs and car-based crossovers ranging from compact RAV4 through the mid-size Highlander, 4Runner and FJ Cruiser and full-size Sequoia and Land Cruiser. We completely forgot the seventh and smallest member of Toyota's extended family, the Corolla-based Matrix, which arrived in 2003 before "crossovers" were in vogue and hordes of practical-minded Americans began rushing... (BusinessWeek)
GM closing transmission plant, 1400 jobs at risk May 13, 2008
Buy Canadian and support those who make quality Canadian-built products like the Honda Civic and Ridgeline, or the Toyota Matrix and Corolla ... I ask would they want a Pontiac Vibe or a Toyota Matrix ... I would like to know if Joeyann will answer my question, would you rather have a Pontiac Vibe or a Toyota Matrix. (CTV.ca)
A completely different Vibe Apr 18, 2008
Many reasons can be attributed to its sales performance, but the key element is that buyers quickly figured out that, although this crossover wagon has an American nameplate, its genes are in good part Japanese - the Vibe being an almost identical twin to the Toyota Matrix. Both cars are the result of a joint venture between Toyota and General Motors. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Java junkies report lean 'Roll Up the Rim' season Apr 16, 2008
Mr. Comerford has taken his penchant for math and caffeine even further, working out the odds of winning the grand prize Toyota Matrix in each province on a complex spreadsheet. If you're in Quebec, you have the best chance of winning, he says. (Globe and Mail)
MySpace Launches MySpace Latino Apr 8, 2008
com as well as advertisers like McDonalds, Sprint Nextel and Toyota Matrix. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Got a personal license plate? Apr 5, 2008
The plate on her small Toyota Matrix says 1DOGCAR. She is an amateur trainer of owners and their dogs for obedience competition. She works as a home health nurse for Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Pontiac Tunes Up Its Vibe Mar 31, 2008
The Vibe is the nearly identical twin of the Toyota Matrix (which in turn is based on the new Corolla), and its mechanical guts come from Toyota (). The Vibe is manufactured at a GM-Toyota joint venture in Fremont, Calif. (BusinessWeek)
Vintage baseball goes back to basics Mar 23, 2008
John Tenney drives a 2007 Toyota Matrix. Once every three or four weeks, during the cooler seasons, it doubles as a time machine. (AZCentral -- Sports)
2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Jan 26, 2008
Shop it against: Toyota Matrix XR, Mazda3 S Sport, Chevrolet HHR, and Scion xB base wagon. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Should You Buy Rental Car Insurance? Dec 13, 2007
A rental car customer talks with a Hertz agent after returning his Toyota Matrix to the Hertz Car Rental center at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, FL., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007. Mark Elias/ Bloomberg News /Landov By GARY STOLLER USA TODAY Dec. 12, 2007 Font Size. (ABC News -- Business)
Zipcars arrive at Post campus Sep 5, 2007
As of Tuesday, two self-service Zipcars a Mazda 3 and Toyota Matrix became available on the Post campus for use by students 18 and older, faculty, university staff and any member of the general public who goes to www. zipcar. (Republican-American)
Quick-thinking bystanders lift car, rescue boy pinned under it Aug 2, 2007
Nerey, Figueroa, and the unknown man lifted the front of the Toyota Matrix and pushed it backwards, freeing Christian, whose body was wedged in the front axle. "At that moment in time, that child was the most important thing in our world," said Nerey, who recently reenlisted in the Massachusetts National Guard. (Boston Globe)
Bailiff dies when motorcycle collides with car Jul 27, 2007
Charles Trimble, 64,of Hampton died just after 5 p.m. Wednesday when his Harley-Davidson was hit by a Toyota Matrix, according to the arrest warrant issued for the driver of the car. RELATED LINK. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bailiff on motorcycle killed in crash Jul 27, 2007
Charles Trimble, 64, of Hampton died just after 5 p.m. Wednesday when his 1998 Harley-Davidson was hit by a 2007 Toyota Matrix, according to the arrest warrant issued for the driver of the Toyota. Kimberly Leann Stamps, 19, is being held in the Clayton County Jail on $20,000 bond for failing to yield the right of way at a stop sign and second degree vehicular homicide, both misdemeanors, jail records show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lompoc man dies on Highway 1 Jun 29, 2007
Carlson was picking up debris in the fast lane from the earlier collision when a northbound 2006 Toyota Matrix rear-ended the parked GMC and struck him, the CHP said. The driver of the Matrix, Lucinda Wolcott, 25, of Lompoc, suffered injuries to her arm, the CHP said. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Pewaukee woman charged in fatal crash Jun 13, 2007
Megal was driving west on Lindsay Road at about 5 p.m. in a Toyota Matrix when she lost control of her car and it struck a Honda Odyssey minivan head-on, just east of Woods Edge Drive, according to the criminal complaint. Megal's passenger, Patrick Plautz, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Badge of honor Jun 11, 2007
The silver Toyota Matrix with the MARSHAL1 license plates pulls into its usual parking spot at the base of the hill. The driver steps out, straightens his 10-gallon hat, straps on his six-shooters and begins the trek up to Ghost Town. (Albany Times Union)
Gas profits 'not getting to us,' station owner says Jun 11, 2007
withdrew the nozzle from his Toyota Matrix when the price hit $30 what he had in his wallet. Dor works as a contractor for airlines at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (USA Today -- Money)
Violent Friday storms leave damage in wake Jun 5, 2007
Troy Gardenhour of Fairview Avenue in Waynesboro tackles the branches of a large tree limb that fell on two cars, a Toyota Matrix and Chevrolet Cavalier, during the height of Friday evening s storm ... Large tree limbs landed on a Toyota Matrix and Chevrolet Cavalier belonging to Troy Gardenhour of 342 Fairview Ave. An uprooted tree fell on Norma Jean Monn's trailer in Zulllinger. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Santa Barbara Crime Spree Ends In Fiery Crash May 9, 2007
"He forced the woman into the passenger seat of her 2003 Toyota Matrix (and) under threat of being shot he kidnapped her and carjacked the vehicle," the lieutenant said. Leon drove to Santa Barbara and then allegedly forced his 25-year-old captive to withdraw money from an ATM before attacking her, investigators said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Death-row inmate LeGrande answers questions for mental evaluation May 5, 2007
2006 Toyota Matrix, BLUE, Miles: 16,450, Price. 2007 GMC Yukon XL, WHITE, Miles: 21,854, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Critical Mass pedals politely through S.F. Apr 29, 2007
" The crowd began gathering about 5:30 p.m. in the red-brick plaza on the Embarcadero. The mood before the start of the ride was far more festive than aggressive. One anonymous group of riders passed out yellow flyers urging "Massers,'' as the riders call themselves, to mind their manners and maintain the peace. "Prevent aggressive Massers from ruining our ride,'' said the flyer. It advised riders to avoid confrontations with motorists, to assist cars trapped in the street to get out of the way... (San Francisco Chronicle)
KIA RONDO SUV -- not bad, not bad Mar 31, 2007
If you're curious about this car, you should also look at the Mazda 5 and the Toyota Matrix, which fit in the same mold of squarish car-like SUVs. more car than truck. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cars ranked by chemical content Mar 22, 2007
Its best picks were: the Chevy Cobalt, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Odyssey, Volvo V50, Suzuki Aerio, Acura RDX Tech, BMW X3, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Matrix and Volvo S40. The United States does not have standards for air quality in vehicles, said the Ecology Center's clean car campaign director, Jeff Gearhart. (MSNBC -- Environment)
• Mystery Death On Camano Island Mar 5, 2007
They say 22-year old Drew Brooks of Stanwood was driving his Toyota Matrix westbound along State Route 532, when he moved into the eastbound lane to pass a car, then stayed in that lane, going the wrong way, and hit a Mitsubishi Montero driven by a 43 year old Camano Island woman. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene. (Q13.com, WA)
Drunk driver causes accident on US 75, charges pending Feb 15, 2007
The driver, Lucas McLemore, 18, of Tioga TX, switched lanes quickly to avoid a slower moving vehicle ahead of him and subsequently struck a 2006 white Toyota Matrix on the vehicle s front end, police said. The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to spin out of control and roll over several times. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
2007 Suzuki SX4 Jan 31, 2007
Other five-door, small, all-wheel-drive cars, such as the Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe have dropped their all-wheel-drive versions. MORE INFO. (The Standard-Times, MA)
2 Gunned Down On SF Street Jan 15, 2007
Two men in their 30s, who arrived this morning to retrieve their car, a Toyota Matrix spattered with blood from the shooting, said they had been partying at the night club, Underground SF, and had been forced to leave their car due to police blockades. "Usually (killings) are confined to certain areas of the city. I think it's spreading out a little more," said one of the men, who declined to give their names. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Survivors offer accounts of fatal I-15 wreck Jan 11, 2007
They were in a Toyota Matrix, the first car struck by Oliviera. Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Brett Bogden testified Wednesday that Oliviera said nothing about faulty brakes when he was interviewed after the accident. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
