Toyota targets 9.85 million global vehicle sales in 2008
Toyota plans to sell 9.85 million vehicles worldwide in 2008 and produce 9.95 million next year, aiming to become the world’s top automaker. GM forecasts 9.3 million to 9.36 million in 2008, while Toyota rides strong on Camry, Corolla, and Prius demand amid high fuel prices.
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Toyota Motor Corp posts online resources at www.toyota.com detailing corporate information products and services for consumers and investors. The site serves as the company’s digital hub with links to vehicles financing safety and corporate news.
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Philly mayor to collect retroactive pay raise
Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street will receive over 111000 as he leaves office, sourced from retroactive pay raises he was entitled to but declined earlier. City Finance Director Vincent Jannetti confirms the mayor deferred the increase, now collecting it while participating in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan.
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Court allows mall protesters over free speech rights
California Supreme Court in a 4-3 ruling held that malls may not bar protests urging boycotts on mall property. The decision involved San Diego's Fashion Valley and a Union-Tribune workers’ leafleting campaign against Robinsons-May, upholding free speech protections for demonstrators on retail premises.
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Target predicts weak December sales in holiday period
Target Corp the No 2 retailer warns that December sales may have fallen. A Mastercard Advisors broad spending index shows a 2.4 percent rise in holiday spending excluding gas and autos with women's apparel down 2.4 percent. Analysts note a slowing trend tied to the housing bust and credit crunch and caution about consumer spending.
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Tiger Escapes at San Francisco Zoo Kills Visitor
A tiger escaped its cage at the San Francisco Zoo near the cafe after 5 p m Tuesday, killing one visitor and injuring two others. Police say officers shot the animal when it advanced, and the tiger was later killed. The escape origin was not immediately clear and the 700 area was evacuated.
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