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Disabled Veteran Receives Mobility Van



Toyota and Vantage Mobility International (VMI) delivered a 2015 Toyota Sienna with the Northstar Access 360 in-floor side entry ramp conversion to disabled U.S. Air Force veteran and Star Spangled Salute contest winner, Susan Kirsch. The delivery ceremony was held at the American Legion in Pasco, Wash., with executives from Toyota and VMI, as well as Ms. Kirsch’s friends and family and local mobility dealer, Specialty Mobility.
 
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Mississippi Toyota Plant Sets Record With 500,000th Car



Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi started building the Toyota Corolla in 2011.  And yesterday morning, a red Toyota Corolla LE became the 500,000th car to roll off the Blue Springs Mississippi production line.  The Mississippi plant reached the half-million production mark faster than any of the other eight Toyota assembly plants in the U.S..

"This is a proud moment in our history," said Fred Volf, Toyota Mississippi vice president of manufacturing.  "It's a…
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Toyota to Introduce New Special Edition Camry and Corolla


Toyota Motor Corp. will unveil special edition versions of its best-selling Toyota Camry mid-size sedan and its Corolla at the Chicago Auto Show next week.

Automakers in growing numbers are unveiling higher priced fancier special editions of mass market vehicles as a way of generating higher profits. Toyota's Camry, the best selling car for the last 13 years in the United States, will get a special edition for the 2016 model, a year after…
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Toyota Continues to Expand in Michigan


Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. wants to add 85 jobs and expand powertrain engineering operations at its Ann Arbor Township facility, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

The automaker wants to add about 45,000 square feet of space to its powertrain operations in Ann Arbor Township as part of a $75.15 million expansion, according to a MEDC memo.

The project is expected to help secure more research and development and…
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Toyota Set to Return to Rally Racing


Toyota will return to the World Rally Championship in 2017 after an 18-year hiatus, backed by its ample capital and its president’s enthusiasm for motor racing, a decision its president characterized as a move back into the “kitchen.”

The rally championship is a series of races pitting road-legal cars against each other on tracks that bear more resemblance to everyday conditions than Formula One circuits. That means the technologies deployed in rally vehicles can…
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Toyota Unveils Pre-Super Bowl Commercial

 
Toyota recently released its pre-Super Bowl commercial called "To Be A Dad" centering around what it means to be a father.  The commercial features several former and current NFL players including La Var Arrington, Fred Jackson and Kurt Warner. Each of them share stories about their fathers and later in the spot, their kids share stories about them.  For some, the commercial will be a real "tear jerker"

This year, several brands, including Toyota, are...
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What Role Do Parents Play in Teen Safety Behind the Wheel?

 
Right now, a teen's driving is influenced more by their parents than anyone else.  Parents should take every opportunity they can to talk to their teen about the seriousness of driving, and the skills and attitudes that are necessary to guarantee their success.  And don't forget - teens are watching everything that their parents do behind the wheel.  A parent should pass on their experience and knowledge to their teen in a positive way so they can help reinforce positive driving habits.  In the end, no matter...
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Saluki Dugout Club Member for 2015


Marion Toyota is proud to once again be a member of Saluki Baseball Dugout Club for the 2015 season.  The Dugout Club is the official support group of Saluki Baseball and 100% of all donations go to Saluki baseball. 

Marion Toyota has been a proud supporter of Saluki Athletics for over 25 years, including contributing to the Saluki Way project and is also currently providing 3 vehicles to the Saluki Sports coaching staff.

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Toyota & VMI Hold Contest To Award Sienna To Disabled Veteran

Once again, the time has come to give away a Sienna to a deserving disabled veteran.  Toyota and Vantage Mobility International (VMI) recently announced this year’s contest begins on April 2 and runs through November 10. All disabled veterans are eligible to enter.

Vietnam Vet, Cpl. Charlie Harvey, was the winner of last year's Toyota and Vantage Mobility International’s (VMI) first Operation Independence Star Spangled Salute contest. Harvey won a Toyota Sienna…
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