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January 2008

• Driver arrested after fatal crash on 101 Freeway

  By Victoria Kim  |  January 25, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  A man was killed on the Hollywood Freeway early today in a collision involving an alleged drunk driver, authorities said. The 36-year-old... more

• GM is back in high gear

  By Ken Bensinger  |  January 24, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  After 76 years, General Motors Corp. has all but lost its exclusive lock on the title of world's leading carmaker, ending 2007 in a virtual... more

• Phelps only gets better

  By Diane Pucin  |  January 22, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Michael Phelps won two of the three events he swam Monday night at the Toyota Southern California Grand Prix at the Belmont Plaza Olympic... more

• Beard gets the cheers for third

  By Diane Pucin  |  January 21, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Michael Phelps won the men's 400-yard individual medley race Sunday night at the Toyota Southern California Grand Prix at Belmont Plaza Olympic... more

• Mr. Phelps knows his assignment

  By Diane Pucin  |  January 19, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Michael Phelps has a fresh, purple scar on his right wrist and purposeful sincerity about his intentions to, as he says, "not mess up anymore... more

• Convicted rapist arrested in new attack

  By Richard Winton  |  January 17, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  A convicted sex offender wanted for parole violations has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Wilshire-area home and raping a woman... more

• 2009 Toyota Venza crossover sedan makes Detroit debut

  From Motor Trend Manufacturer Specific RSS  |  January 15, 2008

  Toyota dropped its new Venza crossover sedan on the automotive world today, at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. Read our full article with all... more

• Car show exhibitors plug in to buzz over electric models

  By Ken Bensinger  |  January 15, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  To judge by the vehicles being touted at the North American International Auto Show this week, an extension cord may well become a standard... more

• Toyota to test hundreds of plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2010

  January 15, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  DETROIT -- Toyota Motor Corp. plans to test hundreds of plug-in hybrid vehicles with fleet and commercial customers worldwide by the end... more

• Toyota aims to roll out plug-in hybrids in 2010

  By Ken Bensinger  |  January 15, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  DETROIT -- A top Toyota Motor Corp. executive said today said that the Japanese automaker planned to market a test fleet of rechargeable hybrid... more

• Hyundai takes luxury route with its Genesis

  January 9, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Hyundai Motor Co. launched its rear-wheel drive Genesis luxury sedan Tuesday, a car the South Korean company sees as its ticket into the ranks... more

• Car full of smoke worse than a smoggy day

  By Mary Engel  |  January 4, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Smoking a cigarette in a car makes the air inside 10 to 30 times more toxic than the air outdoors on one of Southern California's most polluted... more

• Toyota or Chevy No. 1? Depends

  January 3, 2008

  From Los Angeles Times

  Toyota Motor Corp.'s namesake division may declare itself the No. 1 auto brand in the U.S. for 2007. General Motors Corp.'s Chevrolet won... more

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