Archive for January, 2009

‘Patrol towing’ on the hook if Oregon law passes (The Oregonian)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
High-profile incidents inspire a Hillsboro legislator to push for a ban on paying drivers on commission

Auto review: 2009 Toyota Yaris (Orlando Sentinel)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Solid Yaris less fun than rivals Toyota has struggled a bit building a satisfactory entry-level vehicle for the U.S. consumer this past decade.

Super Bowl Ads Promise Glitz, Guffaws, Groans (CBS 2 Chicago)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
It's time for that annual winter ritual where people gather before their TV screens to whoop and holler as they gobble down unhealthy treats. Yes, it's Super Bowl time. And Sunday's NFL championship wouldn't be complete without a look at its uber-expensive advertising, which is priced at an all-time high.

Fatal bridge mystery (The New Zealand Herald)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Police are mystified as to how a woman drove more than 2km on the wrong side over Auckland Harbour Bridge before fatally smashing into a concrete barrier.

1985 Toyota Corolla LE review from North America (Carsurvey.org)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
"Better than any new American car!!!" What things have gone wrong with the car?

Price your home correctly in a dollar-conscious market (The Herald-Mail)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
In a tough economy, conspicuous consumption is out and deal-hunting is in. Whether they're buying a Toyota Corolla or a Lexus, consumers are demanding rock-bottom prices. This is especially true in real estate.

Police suspect ice caused critical crash (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
A car crashed into a utility pole Friday morning in Westwood, causing serious injuries, police said.

Police suspect ice caused critical crash (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
A car crashed into a utility pole Friday morning in Westwood, causing serious injuries, police said.

Spring-Klein Chamber to raffle off a 2009 Toyota Corolla (Spring Observer)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
For as little as $20, one lucky person could win a brand new 2009 Toyota Corolla.

Lotto winner hands out the last of his sweet tips (The Globe and Mail)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Six lucky Tim Hortons employees now have their $30,000 tips.When Jorma Hogbacka of St. Catharines, Ont., found out he'd won a $14.8-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot a week ago, he set about making good on a promise he made to a half-dozen of the coffee shop employees who served him his double-double and helped him pick lottery numbers for years.