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Camry is the No. 1 in the American Made Index again this year

Marion Toyota is very excited to announce that for the fourth consecutive year the 2012 Camry was named by cars.com as No. 1 in the "American - Made Index.  Toyota also had two other vehicles, the Sienna and Tundra, placing in the top ten 10.  That is more than any other brand of automobiles.

To read more about how cars.com compiles their list each year please click here.
 
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Toyota, BMW Expand Deal for New Sports Car


Partners in eco-tech crime, BMW and Toyota inked an agreement today to continue working together on fuel cells, electric powertrains, lightweight components, and "a future sports vehicle."

The companies signed a deal that locks them into long-term collaboration, hopefully ending with a new sports car on the market.

Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda said in a statement that he believes BMW's strength is in developing sports cars, adding that he is "excited to think…

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Miss Illinois Pays Visit to Marion Toyota



2011 Miss Illinois, Hannah Smith, paid a visit to Marion Toyota on Monday, June 25th.  She was accompanied by Miss Outstanding Teen, Summer Robbins and Miss Outstanding Pre-Teen, Kayla Sallenger.  All three came to promote the 2012 Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant which is being hosted by the city of Marion for the second consecutive year.

Marion Toyota is one of several local sponsors.  The pageant begins Wednesday, June 27th and culminates with the crowning of…
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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.

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Prius v, Camry and Sienna Are Best Family Cars of 2012


Parents magazine and Edmunds.com have named the Toyota Prius v, Camry and Sienna among the Best Family Cars of 2012.  To help parents save money, the publication favored vehicles that get great EPA mileage and represent the premier value in their class.  They paid close attention to kid-friendly features, while also keeping in mind that a smooth stylish ride makes everyone happy.

"The Prius v provides a stable ride," the editors wrote.  "The rear seats slide forward and back in two sections, so you can position a baby closer to the front while your grade-schooler gets more legroom.  The…
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New 2013 Toyota Camry NASCAR Racer Revealed

In developing its new stock car, Toyota Racing Development had only one goal in mind: make it look like the same 2012 Toyota Camry that's available to drivers near Marion. Did say succeed? If you ask anyone at Toyota Racing Development, they'll answer you with an enthusiastic "yes!" And now that we here at Marion Toyota have caught a glimpse of it, we're inclined to agree...

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Toyota Prius c Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award


The 2012 Toyota Prius c earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top award for good performance in front, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations.  The Prius c joins the Prius and Prius v as IIHS award winners.

Also receiving Top Safety Picks were the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, a midsize hybrid, and the 2012 Hyundai Azera, a large family car.  

To see the full list of 2012 IIHS Top Safety Picks, go to www.iihs.org/ratings.

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Toyota Sells 1,654 Prius Plug-In Hybrids in April

Seeing as how the Toyota Prius is the single most recognizable hybrid in the world, it's not hard to imagine that the Toyota Prius Plug-In would hit the ground with its wheels screeching to beat out its well-established competition within the quickly-expanding plug-in hybrid marketplace. Specifically, the all-new Prius Plug-In outsold both the Volt and LEAF in April, as combined sales of the Prius Family of Cars continues to impress...

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