It's official. American homemaker icon Martha Stewart and Japanese auto brand Toyota have joined together to highlight the auto brand's first vehicle to be designed, engineered, and assembled in the U.S.: the 2013 Toyota Avalon. The new partnership is part of Stewart's 'American Made' initiative, constructed by Martha and her team to promote American brands and products made in the United States.
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Toyota Prius is Very Popular Worldwide
Have you noticed the huge number of Toyota Prius models cruising the streets ofMarion, IL lately? It's no coincidence, as Marion Toyota can tell you that Prius sales are quite impressive as of late. As gasoline prices stay steadily high, more consumers are choosing fuel-efficient autos, and the Prius models are certainly some of the most efficient on the market.
Americans Pick Toyotas as Highest Quality Cars in Yahoo! Autos Poll
According to a Yahoo! Autos survey, Toyota has regained its image among Americans age 18 to 64 as the automaker with the highest quality vehicles. Of 1,000 people asked which automotive brand built the highest quality vehicles, Toyota came out on top with 13 percent, well ahead of others among the Top 5 Quality Brands.
Following behind Toyota was Ford. Yahoo! Auto said Ford has managed to strengthen its image for high quality vehicles, but it has also struggled to train dealers and customers in how to use touchscreen controls and adapt to software updates, noting a recent spate…
Quick! What's the Fastest Selling Car in America?
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.
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All New Prius C Arrives
The third member of the Prius family has now arrived at Marion Toyota - the all new Prius C. The Toyota Prius C has a 53 MPG rating for city driving. That is the highest city MPG rating for any vehicle that is not considered a plug in. The Prius C is the smallest in the Prius family, so getting around town couldn't be any easier or more fun. Besides being part of one of the most technologically advanced automotive families in the world - it starts out at only $18,950.
Toyota Downloads the FT-86 into Gran Turismo 5
Can't wait for the Toyota FT-86 to hit Marion Toyota this spring? If you own a Sony Playstation 3 and a copy of Gran Turismo 5, we have some good news for you! The Japanese automaker recently allowed Sony to put the new rear-wheel drive coupe in an update for their game, and digital drivers everywhere are experiencing the thrill of this exciting new model.
The virtual Toyota comes in a free update to…
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi to Create First Corolla This Month
Everyone at Marion Toyota, located at 3300 W Deyoung in Marion, IL, loves the 2012 Toyota Corolla, but that's a given. It seems like the rest of the country does too...Our favorite Japanese automaker recently invested heavily in the creation of a new factory just outside Tupelo, Mississippi solely for the creation of the Corolla.
How much did Toyota invest in the plant? Approximately $1.3-billion. That hefty sum is going toward constructing…
Toyota Shows Off Long Beach Racers Tacoma at 2011 SEMA Show
Those of you who frequent the Marion Toyota blog may remember our previous post about the upcoming 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Edition, which is set to arrive next year. The new, off-road variant of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma is already proving to be quite popular, so to satisfy fans' demand for more of the performance-tuned truck, they've teamed up with twenty aftermarket parts specialists to take things one step further.
That…
Toyota Develops Wireless Electric Car Charger
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…
Three's a Charm For Toyota
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…
