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Ever since it went into retirement back in 2002, rumors have circulated about the Toyota Supra making a comeback. While we can't be certain of anything, this latest round of Supra-related stirrings seems promising.

At the very least, the details are coming from a pretty credible source. The Japanese automaker's new chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, has recently stated that he would like to add a midsize sports car like the Supra to the Toyota…

Four Toyota vehicles (Camry, Sienna, Tundra and Avalon) made Cars.com's Top 10 list of 2013 "American-Made" Index.  The rankings are based on sales and whether the vehicle parts and completed vehicles are assembled in the United States.

Camry, assembled in Kentucky and Indiana, ranked No. 2 behind Ford's F-150.  While the assembly point and domestic parts content of the F-150 did not change from 2012, strong sales and 75 percent domestic-parts content propelled Ford's popular F-150 pickup to the top of the AMI for 2013, according to Cars.com.

Toyota Sienna, assembled in Indiana, ranked fifth…

Last week, Toyota announced it would donate up to 1 million meals to Food Bank For New York City based on viewings of a short, online documentary about Meals Per Hour, a partnership to help residents in the Far Rockaways, Queens, who were severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy.  Toyota has already donated 250,000 meals to the organization and for every view the documentary receives until July 19, it will donate another meal, up to…

Here at Marion Toyota we can attest to the fact that the internet is filled with zany cat videos. We've done our share of research. Hey, cats are funny. It isn't often that you can combine a downtime hobby with your daytime livelihood so we jumped the chance to tell you about a clever, tongue-in-cheek Toyota commercial we recently came across.

An ad campaign in Australia centers on the efforts of a very…

On June 6th Toyota unveiled the all new 2014 Corolla in Santa Monica, California. The 11th generation Corolla has dramatic new exterior and interior styling as well a new power train option that will be rated at over 40 miles per gallon on fuel economy.

At least our Marion Toyota staff seems to think so. The latest-breaking news to grab our attention involves a fleet of new Yaris models.

For the first time in Toyota's history, the Japanese automaker will assemble vehicles in Europe to be shipped to the US. The lineup will be built at Toyota's Valenciennes, France plant, where they'll be in very capable hands…

Kelley Blue Book has released its Top 10 list of Best Family Cars and the Toyota Prius V and Avalon made the 2013 list.

Prius V ranked third.  KBB.com editors selected the Prius V because it comes "jam-packed with all the Prius-ness you crave while also offering roughly 50 percent more cargo space." 

Avalon came in sixth place for scoring high in areas like safety, roominess, comfort and value.  Editors thought the fully redesigned Avalon can now add "high style" to its list of highlights.  KBB said, "In addition, laudable fuel economy coupled with an exemplary reputation for reliability…

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) dominated over the Mother's Day weekend at Darlington Raceway putting a Toyota Camry in victory lane in both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Race.

Sun damage can cause your car's interior to fade, crack, and peel which will only age it before it's time.  There are several simple ways to alleviate this problem.   Obviously, whenever possible it is best to park a car in a shaded area to prevent sun damage.  Window tints and sunshades  are a front line defense by diffusing or blocking the sun's damaging UV rays. You can also take it a step further by applying an interior UV protectant to the vehicle's leather and plastic surfaces.  Seat covers may also be used to protect the car…

Marion Toyota proudly announces it has made a $5,000 donation to Continuing The Legacy, A Project Benefiting Abe Martin Field; part of the SIU Saluki Way Project.  The campaign was established in May of 2011 to raise money for an estimated 4.9 million dollar renovation of the SIU men's baseball complex that was originally built in 1964.