Toyota Hybrid Global Leader with 7 Million Sales

Recent million-unit milestone achieved in record time

TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2014) – Toyota Motor Corporation announced today global hybrid sales surpassed the 7 million unit mark in September. Toyota achieved this latest million-unit hybrid milestone at the record pace of nine months.

"Hitting the 7 million mark represents our customers' recognition of the benefits of Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles," said Bob Carter, Toyota senior vice president of automotive operations. "The appeal of excellent fuel economy, driving dynamics and the quality of our vehicles combined with our dealers' dedication to customer service makes Toyota the undeniable leader in hybrid technology…

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The Toyota Key Finder Will Make Your Mornings Easier

It's a common problem to lose your keys right before you need to go somewhere, so what do you do to make that easier? Our favorite Japanese automaker has a solution in the form of the Toyota Key Finder accessory! Once you put it on your key ring, you can just open the companion iPhone app and press a button, signaling the Key Finder to beep until you find it. To see what we…

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Having the Proper Tread on Your Tires Could be a Life-Saver

While we don't get a copious amount of snow here at Avondale, AZ, we do get the occasional rain, and that occasional rain could be detrimental to your driving experience if you don't have the proper amount of tread on your tires. Fortunately, we here at Avondale Toyota Scion are here to help.

First, let's start with a bit of education:

Second: check your tires. If you're due for a new…

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The New Toyota C-HR Concept Car

Presenting a bold new dynamic design language, the TOYOTA C-HR Concept makes its world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Using a hybrid powerplant, this crossover gives a first hint of a type of vehicle that Toyota would like to bring to the C-segment market.

 


Brussels, Belgium -  The TOYOTA C-HR Concept introduces an expressive new, diamond architecture styling theme to the segment. Below a compact, sensual cabin profile, the lower bodywork has been sculpted…
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Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle Beckons a Bright Future

When you think of the "Go Green" movement, the Toyota Prius is likely the first vehicle that comes to mind. The hybrid proves that Toyota is a pioneer when it comes to developing sustainable technologies. With that in mind, Toyota is set to release its first-generation Fuel Cell Vehicle that is as much of a game-changer as the Prius.

Known as the FCV, the zero emissions vehicle is driven by an on-board hydrogen cell that…

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The Future of Cruise Control

 
Don't you hate when you've just set your cruise control on the highway, and then someone pulls in front of you, forcing you to adjust your speed? While cruise control helps give your foot a break, it doesn't account for the ebb and flow of normal traffic. Seldom is there a road where you can let your cruise control take over for miles and miles on end.

This is the type of…
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Coach T Celebrates the Arrival of the 2015 Toyota Prius

There's a lot to be excited for this month. Football is starting, and we here at our Avondale, AZ dealership are getting our first glimpses of the new 2015 edition of the Toyota Prius, continuing the long-lasting legacy of what makes this hybrid number one. Take a look as Coach T and a Prius-driving family celebrate in a football-like fashion.

We can't promise you'll have busts made of your faces if you…

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2015 Tundra TRD Pro Series Set to Get Dirty in SCORE Baja 1000 Race


August 05, 2014
TORRANCE, Calif. (August 5, 2014) – Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Toyota Truck Chief Engineer, Mike Sweers, enter the new 2015 Tundra TRD Pro Series in the 47th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. The lightly modified Tundra Pro Series will compete in the Full Size Stock Class this November 12-16 in Ensenada, Mexico.

"My job is to ensure that the Tundra exceeds the expectations and demands of every single one of its owners," said Sweers, Chief Engineer of Toyota Pickup Trucks. “With over 1,000 miles of harsh terrain, The Baja 1000 is the ultimate proving grounds for…
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2015 Tundra TRD Pro Series Set to Get Dirty in SCORE Baja 1000 Race

August 05, 2014
TORRANCE, Calif. (August 5, 2014) – Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Toyota Truck Chief Engineer, Mike Sweers, enter the new 2015 Tundra TRD Pro Series in the 47th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. The lightly modified Tundra Pro Series will compete in the Full Size Stock Class this November 12-16 in Ensenada, Mexico.

"My job is to ensure that the Tundra exceeds the expectations and demands of every single one of its owners," said Sweers, Chief Engineer of Toyota Pickup Trucks. "With over 1,000 miles of harsh terrain, The Baja 1000 is the ultimate proving grounds for…
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