Toyota GT86 Excites British Racing Enthusiasts

Toyota racing fans, do we have news for you!  Japanese automaker is back in a big way in the British racing world with a new Britcar 24 Hours endurance race entry at the Silverstone track for September 2012. In the 1980s and 1990s, Team Toyota GB (Great Britain) was a rather famous name in the British Touring Car racing and UK rallying scene, with several wins by its AE86 Toyota Corolla, but that all changed when the brand disappeared from the ranks for a bit. Now, Team Toyota GB is back and ready to race with its new Toyota GT86…

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Mentors 4 Kids Program Winner of Toyota Camry

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Benton, Ill. -"We won the car!" is a statement Carol Sluzevich has been waiting to make since competition began.

"Toyota selected Mentors 4 Kids as a finalist in their 100 Cars for Good program and the votes are in," she said. "We won a new Toyota Camry to use in our program. We were one of five finalists and all of us are thrilled to not only be in the running but to actually be a winner.

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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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CLINT COLLECTS FIRST WIN IN A CAMRY



SONOMA, Calif. (June 24, 2012) -- In Sunday afternoon's Toyota Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at the road course in Sonoma, Calif., Camry driver Clint Bowyer collected his first victory as a member of Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR), as well as his inaugural victory driving a Toyota.

Bowyer, who joined MWR at the beginning of the 2012 season to drive a Camry, dominated the race at the 1.99-mile, 11 turn…
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All-New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

Toyota Motor Sales announced today that when the all-new, North American designed and primarily engineered 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, consumers will be able to choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota's proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model is anticipated to help the all-new premium mid-size sedan achieve excellent fuel economy ratings with an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined.

In addition to offering a hybrid powertrain, the new Avalon features a stunning design, improved dynamic performance, a greater degree of refinement, and a highly spacious, comfortable interior experience with…
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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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