3300 W Deyoung Marion, IL 62959
Don Esmond, who retired in July 2012 after 30 years with Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), is senior advisor to TMS President and CEO Jim Lentz. Prior to retiring, he was senior vice president, automotive operations, responsible for all TMS automotive operations.
Esmond attributes much of his success to the values and…
Quick, what's the fastest-selling car in America?
Answer: the Toyota Prius C hybrid car, according to Edmunds.com's analysis of March sales and inventory numbers. The Prius C, the newest, smallest and least expensive member of the Toyota Prius hybrid family, barely has time to dirty its tires because the Prius C, which starts at $19,000, stays on the dealership lot only about eight days until a buyer drives it away.
Toyota is now exporting its popularity and bringing the Toyota Camry Hybrid to Australia. The move is part of an effort to increase sales abroad after the massively tragic tsunami in Japan last year...
Arriving in select markets this month, the 2012
Toyota Prius Plug-In has already received official pricing (starting at
$32,000). But we all know that the real draw to hybrid vehicles isn't the
upfront price. It's the savings that the big increase in fuel economy will net
you. And that's why drivers around the greater Marion area
have been keeping an eye out for an official EPA-estimated fuel economy rating...
People like the idea of electric vehicles (EVs) because they're clean; they require zero petrol; and as automaker's work to prove their cool, they offer a fresh, futuristic look. There is, however, one thing about EVs that many people aren't crazy about. That is the continuous inconvenience of charging their power cells.
But, drivers interested in EVs might soon cross that off their con list. For, in hoping to eliminate the frustrations…
Think you're interested in a Toyota, but don't know for sure? Maybe this will help you make up your mind. Three Toyota models have recently been earned awards from Consumer Reports magazine. The ever-popular Prius hybrid was named "Top Green Car", for the eighth consecutive year. The RAV4 earned the title of "Best Value Small SUV". And, the Sienna minivan received the distinction of "Best Family Hauler". Plus, Toyota leads all automakers with…
With a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 106 horsepower with an output of 104 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm and a curb weight of only 2,355 lbs, the all new Toyota Yaris 3-Door is becoming more popular then its 4-door counterpart. And to boot, the third door opens up to a surprisingly large cargo section.
So, how much miles per gallon does a sporty little car like this receive? The Fuel Economy EPA average…
But what about…
