The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. You'll want to clip this column, mark your calendars, and have it at the ready so you don't miss the great shopping opportunities starting this week. (San Francisco Chronicle)
DeWitt Police Report Nov 5, 2009
The officer spoke to the driver of a 2003 Toyota Tacoma and a 2000 Chevrolet Ventura ... Damage to the Toyota was estimated at $3,000; to the Chevrolet at $1,500. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Dodge all are producing hybrid vehicles. "Every company in the world is looking at hybrids, diesels and plug-in vehicles," says Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development. (USA Today -- Sports)
Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown Sep 30, 2009
Monterey sites closed. Article:Monterey sites closed:/c/a/2009/09/25/PKJ019NS8J.DTL Article:Monterey sites closed:/c/a/2009/09/25/PKJ019NS8J.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Marketing professor to speak at Fresno State Sep 30, 2009
Penske, which bought the dealership more than four years ago and bought Bingham Toyota last year, decided to invest in the Honda dealership and the central San Joaquin Valley, said general manager Gary Revis. The Institute for Family Business will host a talk by California State University, Fresno, marketing professor Bill Rice on "Vital Marketing: How To Motivate Your Sales People and Clients.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
New owner shores up historic innby renovating building and menu Sep 11, 2009
The Black Bass was closed for a year after it was purchased by Bucks County Toyota dealer Jack Thompson, who did extensive renovations and added an impressive luster to the old inn. In danger of crumbling into the canal because of an aging infrastructure, it has been renovated and improved with a long deck spanning the river side of the building. (NJ.com -- Times)
Turn to Washington for great Cabernet values Aug 10, 2009
California officials have offered Toyota Motor Corp. tax breaks and other help, including the ability to buy cheaper. The prospect of an economic recovery is growing stronger, but so are fears that unemployment could remain. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Store owners create a custom lifestyle Jul 2, 2009
Anh-Minh Le, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, July 1, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Street Date: Kentucky Street, Petaluma Jul 2, 2009
General Motors plans to quit a joint venture with Toyota to make cars at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. in Fremont, a decision that. The Supreme Court on Monday narrowly ruled in favor of white firefighters in New Haven, Conn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'(Auto)Biography': The delicate art of identity May 22, 2009
Toyota rolled out the revamped Prius on Monday, and said it already had 80,000 advance orders in Japan for the. The U.S. Postal Service has cut its staff by 25,000 this year as it struggles to reduce massive deficits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay May 22, 2009
IN its latest effort to tap the advertising potential of the Internet, the Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to become the first exclusive automotive sponsor on eBay , the online auction site, in a deal that promotes Toyota cars and trucks on special eBay pages and in online charity auctions ... The deal also reflects Toyota's desire to stand out in a market that is bumper to bumper with competitors ... Executives at eBay say they hope that their alliance with Toyota will start something... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Chicago-area dealers get walking papers from Chrysler May 15, 2009
By contrast, Honda Motor Co. sold about 1,200 vehicles per dealer, while Toyota Motor Corp. sold nearly 1,300 per dealer. The dealer network "needs to be reduced and reconfigured in a targeted manner to strengthen the network and dealer profitability and to achieve optimal results for the dealers and consumers," Chrysler said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Merv Griffin belongings to be auctioned May 1, 2009
SALES Company Melody Toyota. Company Stanislaus Surgical Hospital. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Colorful Turtle Sculptures Decorate City May 1, 2009
The other turtles deployed this week are at Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Arlington Toyota, Cummer Museum of Art, Daily's on Old St. Augustine Road just north of Interstate 95 and at the Child Guidance Center on St. Augustine Road just north of University Boulevard. Turtle Trail' sculptures are delivered to nine locations around Jacksonville. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Man robs Needham bank and leaves suspicious device Apr 4, 2009
The culprit fled in a green 2009 Toyota Tundra before setting fire to the rented vehicle. Although authorities would not say if the device was a bomb, a Needham woman evacuated from a business across the street said a firefighter who cleared the building called it a bomb. (Boston Globe)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Mar 11, 2009
Toyota cuts working hours and pay. Ten die in Alabama shooting spree. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
The Buzz: Locals walk the Oscar red carpet Mar 2, 2009
The 2009 Toyota Prius Touring edition offers the best new car value, says Consumer Reports magazine. Rep. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Feb 13, 2009
Toyota said it was re acting to the slump in US auto sales by further cutting North American production, slashing compensation for execu tives in the region by up to 30 percent, and offer ing buyouts to about 18,000 workers. Copyright Reuters. (New York Post -- Business)
