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Redesigned Toyota Avalon Earns Highest Accolade from IIHS


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The redesigned Toyota Avalon qualifies for the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with good-rated headlights.

To earn the 2018 Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests and an acceptable or good rating in the passenger-side small overlap test. It also needs available front crash prevention that earns an advanced or…

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Toyota Tops Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings


                 
Toyota and it's luxury brand Lexus occupy the top two positions in the latest reliability rankings from Consumer Reports.  This is now the 5th year in a row that either Toyota or Lexus has been at the top of the list.

Kia, Audi and BMW joined Toyota and Lexus in the top five.  Ranked lowest at the bottom of the list were automakers Cadillac, GMC, Ram, Dodge and Volvo.  Toyota has maintained a slow…
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2018 Camry Aces IIHS's Tests - Top Safety Pick PLUS

 

The redesigned 2018 Toyota Camry is a Top Safety Pick+ award winner this year, the independent insurance industry-funded agency announced Tuesday.

The 2018 Camry improved on the outgoing model’s rating last year with better headlight and better forward-crash prevention technology, although the 2017 Toyota Camry was a Top Safety Pick + by the agency too.  

The 2018 Camry scored top “Good” ratings on all of its crash tests, a top “Superior” score on its front…

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Marion Toyota Awards $500 to Local Teacher


This morning, Marion Toyota owner Jeff Mayer, presented a $500 check to Megan Thompson of Washington Elementary School in Marion.  Mayer was accompanied by Jennifer Chaney, VIP Customer Consultant at Marion Toyota.

Megan was awarded the money after receiving the most votes in Marion Toyota's "Adopt a Classroom" contest which was promoted on the Marion Toyota Facebook page. Several teachers from throughout Southern Illinois participated in the contest.  For 3 weeks, friends and followers…
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The 2017 Toyota Prius Receives Top Eco-Friendly Honors

It's been almost two decades since Toyota first introduced the Prius and sparked an entire hybrid vehicle movement. They show no signs of slowing down, and Marion drivers serve to benefit. The 2017 Toyota Prius has been named the Eco-Friendly Car of the Year by Cars.com. Eco-friendly driving meets practicality in this award winning hybrid sedan.

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Marion Toyota Master Technician Named Toyota Region Quality Champion


Every year, there are a small number of MDT and Master level technicians, 'Toyota Advocates', who devote a considerable amount of time and effort into producing superior grade Dealer Product Reports (DRP's) on a regular basis.  The Toyota Quality Champions program is designed to recognize these efforts, and encourage submission of DRP's from technicians who have the proven ability and willingness to provide this valuable information back to Toyota.

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U.S. News & World Report Bestows Best Hybrid SUV for the Money Title on the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

When you buy a new vehicle, you always want to get the most out of your money. But not every vehicle delivers. Toyota vehicles are known for their quality and value, and the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is no different. How do we know? Because U.S. News & World Report has named the RAV4 Hybrid the Best Hybrid SUV for the Money.

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Good Housekeeping Names Toyota Prius Two Eco 'Best new Hybrid'


Good Housekeeping this week announced the winners of its Best New Car Awards for 2017, and selected the 2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco as the Best New Hybrid. The Awards appear in the February issue, on newsstands January 17.
 
The Good Housekeeping Institute worked with Car and Driver, the leading authority on all things automotive, to screen more than 100 new vehicles, narrowing it down to the top 25 for further scrutiny. After driving over…
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Toyota Announces Return of Dream Car Art Contest


Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announces its 6th year of hosting the worldwide Toyota Dream Car Art Contest in the United States, which is designed to inspire creativity in youth and encourage an interest in the automotive industry. Now thru Tuesday, January 31, 2017, U.S. youth, ages 4-15, can submit hand-drawn artworks featuring unique concepts of their “Dream Car.” Applicants are sorted into three age categories (4-7 years; 8-11 years; 12-15 years). Judging is based…
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