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Toyota and The Salvation Army Give Winter Boots In A Big Way

As temperatures fluctuate this winter in Michigan, one thing for sure is snowy, icy and even cold rainy days are here through March and warm winter boots and socks are still  a "must have" in Michigan.  To protect families from the cold, on Saturday, January 9, 2016, Toyota Motor North America through its "Toyota Walk In My Boots" community outreach project and the North American International Auto Show activities, for the fifth year, stepped in…
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Toyota and Lexus Top the Cars.com 2015 Worry Free List

If the prevalence of automotive reliability and dependability studies are any indication, consumers care a lot about how well their cars will hold up. It's easy to see why: The average car on the road is a record 11.5 years old, according to IHS Automotive. That's more than enough time for an unreliable choice to ravage your finances.

Surveys have shown that when it comes to buying a car, shoppers still want…

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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser: A Luxurious Bridge Between Civilization and Adventure

  • New 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Toyota Safety Sense-P with Pre-Collision System, Frontal Collision Avoidance and Pedestrian Protection
  • Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Entune® 2.5 Multimedia with Siri® Eyes Free Mode and 9-inch Display
  • Standard Rear-Seat Entertainment System with Dual 10-inch Screens
  • Qi Wireless Phone Charging
How do you improve ultimate? The Toyota Land Cruiser has long been the brand's ultimate-capability, ultimate-luxury SUV, and for 2016 Toyota is ratcheting up the meaning…
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KBB Names 2016 Scion iM To It's Best Cars For Back To School

As another school year rapidly approaches, the all-new 2016 Scion iM hatchback earns extra credit by offering maximum versatility and premium features at an outstanding price. The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com ranked the 2016 Scion iM hatchback sixth on their "10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2015" list.

The annual list highlights new vehicles recommended for students that aim to not only bridge the gap between practicality and functionality, but also…
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Toyota Camry Named Most American Made Vehicle by Cars.com

The results are in, and Cars.com has named two Toyota models as most American-Made.
 
The Toyota Camry and the Toyota Sienna have claimed the top two spots, respectively, in the annual Cars.com American-Made Index. This marks Toyota's return to the American-Made pinnacle for the first time in three years and the fifth time overall that Camry has been ranked number one on the index.
 
According to Cars.com, the "American-Made Index rates vehicles built and bought in the United States. Factors include the percentage of parts considered "domestic" under federal regulations, whether the car is assembled in…
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Keep Safe on The Road This Summer with These Great Driving Tips

Ah, the summer road trip...a perfect time to relax as you rock and roll toward the family vacation. But if you're sampling the latest mocha offering from an omnipresent coffee chain or arguing with your teen about whether Tame Impala is the new Beatles, driving should be you not.

According to a 2006 study, driver inattention - from fatigue or a driving distraction - was a contributing factor in nearly 80 percent of crashes.1…
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Summer comes alive with the 4Runner


The summer is when the sun is high and heat is most intense. Somehow, there is still a driving sense within all of us to ditch our day to day lives and get on the open road for a good old fashioned, American road trip during the summer. You just need to make sure the vehicle is capable and has air conditioning.

The Toyota 4Runner has everything you are looking for. With cool air to…

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Is Your Child Safety Seat Road Trip Ready?

Heading out for a road trip with your family this summer? Got your sunscreen? Check. Road tunes? Check. Sunglasses? Check. A properly installed car seat?  The answer may not be as simple as you think.
 
In fact, many people are surprised to learn that a staggering three out of four car seats are incorrectly installed. This is so alarming because motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death among children. However, a…
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Getting Your Toyota Ready For Summer Road Trips

Whether historic U.S. Route 66 is your main vacation drag or you’re cruising for a day on Pacific Coast Highway or motoring west on the route that’s the best, summer means one thing to many Americans…road trip.  

Before you sally forth, you might want to tackle a few technical "to dos" to ensure your trip is as smooth as your driving style.
 
  1. Total recall.  Similar to getting an annual physical from…
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Toyota Sienna Is A Winner With Atlanta Automotive Writers

Parents love the new Sienna minivan for its upscale style and features, comfort and safety. Kids enjoy the 16.4-inch widescreen entertainment center. But auto writers are a much tougher group to please.

As it turns out, the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) finds the Sienna to be quite pleasing as well.



The 2015 Sienna was named the Best 3-Row Family Vehicle by GAAMA at the association’s annual Family Choice Challenge held. After…

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