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Toyota Transport Honored with EPA Excellence Award

Toyota Transport Honored with EPA Excellence Award

Toyota’s auto hauling carrier, Toyota Transport, was recognized today for its mindful approach to the environment. Toyota Transport moves approximately 430,000 new Toyota and Lexus vehicles to dealerships every year, on the west coast, and takes pride to make those moves as environmentally efficient as possible. B ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Certain Vehicles for Power Window Master Switch

Toyota Recalls Certain Vehicles for Power Window Master Switch

<pre> •2007 and 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid •2009-2011 Corolla •2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid •2009-2011 Matrix •2006-2011 RAV4 •2009-2011 Sequoia •2009-2011 Tundra •2006-2010 Yaris •2009-2011 Scion xB •2009-2010 Scion xD </pre> ... Continue reading

Toyota Reimagines Marty McFly's Dream Truck with 2016 Tacoma

Toyota Reimagines Marty McFly's Dream Truck with 2016 Tacoma

Toyota Celebrates Iconic Date With Multi-City Reveal of Tricked Out Tacoma Toyota is celebrating October 21, 2015 – the futuristic date first introduced in Back to the Future Part II – with a re-creation of Marty McFly’s dream truck. Using the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma that went on sale in September, fa ... Continue reading

First Toyota Mirai Owners Get a Jump on the Future

First Toyota Mirai Owners Get a Jump on the Future

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle’s Arrival Celebrated with “Back to the Future” Bash and Video Release Movie magic sometimes turns into technological reality. Last night more than 300 new Toyota Mirai owners, Mirai dealers and special guests watched actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd bring a famous tr ... Continue reading

Green and Mean - Sparks Fly Among EV Owners

Green and Mean - Sparks Fly Among EV Owners

Electric vehicle owners leave etiquette at the door in the fight for public charging access. &#8203;SAN FRANCISCO October 20, 2015; NACSonline reported that it’s a common sight in a laundromat, where a pile wet clothes has been pulled out and set aside by another patron waiting in line to use the washer. In Califo ... Continue reading

You'll Never Guess What 3-Year-Old Vehicle Retains the Most Value

You'll Never Guess What 3-Year-Old Vehicle Retains the Most Value

Do you own the highest-ranked used vehicle? In their most recent Perspective report, NADA Used Car Guide analysts detailed the value performance of used 2012 model year passenger cars and light-duty trucks. "As we sorted through the data, we discovered many clear winners and losers," said Jonathan Banks, executive anal ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Highlander: Leader of the Midsize Crossover Pack

2016 Toyota Highlander: Leader of the Midsize Crossover Pack

The Toyota Highlander started the midsize crossover SUV category 15 years ago, so it had a head start on becoming a benchmark. The third-generation model, now entering its third year, offers room for up to eight, a choice of three powertrains and four model grades. It all adds up to the ideal family vehicle. The Highla ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Prius c Goes Small on Fuel Consumption, BIG on Safety and Bold on Color

2016 Toyota Prius c Goes Small on Fuel Consumption, BIG on Safety and Bold on Color

The 2016 Toyota Prius c may be the smallest of the brand&rsquo;s eight hybrid models, but the new-for-2016 Toyota Safety Sense-C system gives it a big advantage over other small cars. And no other car in the compact segment can touch its remarkable 53-MPG EPA-estimated city fuel economy, making Prius c big on eco and f ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Avalon: Hushed and Plush, it's the Premium Midsized With a Sporty Attitude and Plenty of Power

2016 Toyota Avalon: Hushed and Plush, it's the Premium Midsized With a Sporty Attitude and Plenty of Power

The Toyota Avalon has for 20 years set the benchmark for the premium midsize sedan category, an area that has seen additional competitors appear in the last several years. For 2016, the Avalon continues to set the pace by introducing a new choice for customers: two unique suspensions, one that centers around a dynamic ... Continue reading

Toyota Takes You "Back to the Future" + VIDEO

Toyota Takes You "Back to the Future" + VIDEO

Actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Reunite to Showcase the Toyota Mirai; The Future Begins October 21 Get ready for 1.21 gigawatts of fun. Just as Back to the Future fans are gearing up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Marty McFly’s and Doc Brown’s adventures, Toyota teased plans to mark the film ... Continue reading

All-New 2016 Toyota Tacoma Voted Mid-size Truck of Texas by Texas Auto Writers Association

All-New 2016 Toyota Tacoma Voted Mid-size Truck of Texas by Texas Auto Writers Association

Tacoma Shines Off and On the Pavement SAN ANTONIO -- Oct. 13, 2015: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma rocked its all-new powertrain, enhanced suspension tuning and off-road technology, earning Mid-size Pickup Truck of Texas at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. After two days of deman ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Certain Tacoma Pickup Trucks

Toyota Recalls Certain Tacoma Pickup Trucks

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 310 Model Year 2016 Tacoma Pickup Trucks. The involved vehicles are equipped with a driver’s knee air bag module that is attached to the instrument panel reinforcement by four bolts. There is a possibility that inc ... Continue reading

Toyota Partners with Yahoo and Live Nation to Extend Music Initiatives

Toyota Partners with Yahoo and Live Nation to Extend Music Initiatives

Highlights Emerging Artists, Music Festival Content and Live Performances on Yahoo Toyota, Yahoo! Inc. and Live Nation have partnered to create original content that highlights new and emerging musicians from Toyota-sponsored music festivals across North America, as well as live streamed concerts on Yahoo. With this co ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils Advanced Technologies in All-New Prius

Toyota Unveils Advanced Technologies in All-New Prius

In its fourth generation, the Toyota Prius is set to take on new markets with groundbreaking environmental performance, a stylish new design, and a fun-to-drive spirit. Today, Toyota is proud to unveil the technological advances that enable its hybrid flagship to break the mold while still remaining true to form.Toyota ... Continue reading

Toyota 4Runner: The go-to-SUV for Go-Anywhere Capability for up to Seven

Toyota 4Runner: The go-to-SUV for Go-Anywhere Capability for up to Seven

Outdoors enthusiasts have turned to the Toyota 4Runner for three decades as the go-to, go-anywhere SUV that also excels as an everyday driver. The TRD Pro Series introduced for 2015 continues for 2016, underscoring the 4Runner&rsquo;s off-road persona, and all models feature upgraded Entune multimedia systems. Whether ... Continue reading

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