September 7th, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
The Toyota Tacoma exterior has been restyled and the interior upgraded for all 2012 models. The best-selling compact pickup truck in the U.S. market also received the new Entune audio system.
The redesigned hood, grille, headlamps and front bumper give the Tacoma a fresh look. Inside, the center-instrument panel features a new design and revised gauge cluster, as well as a new steering wheel. The redesigned center stack provides new power point locations and air conditioner/heater controls.
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August 31st, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
While Toyota has already begun awarding some winners, the manufacturer has announced the final 25 winners in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program.
“The final 25 winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program are excellent examples of human compassion put into effective action,” said Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. in a released statement. “It has been an honor to be a part of this program, and to highlight the good work done by non-profit organizations, and to help them expand their services. We congratulate all of the 100 Cars for Good winners, and thank them for leading the way in caring for their communities.”
In the last 25 chosen, the services range from child services to animal welfare and education.
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August 24th, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
Toyota introduces seventh-generation Camry
Tuesday was the unveiling of the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry. The new Camry has a more spacious interior, quieter ride and sophisticated new design according to Toyota.
“The all-new 2012 Camry blends an evolution of the car’s values - such as comfort, efficiency, reliability and safety - with a more appealing design and engaging driving experience,” said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager in a released statement. “Competition in the midsize sedan segment is the strongest it’s ever been, and the all-new Camry is designed to maintain its long-standing leadership while also broadening its appeal.”
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August 17th, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
Monday, Toyota delivered the first car in its “100 Cars for Good” program.
The Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center in Morristown, NJ received a new Toyota Sienna minivan from the Toyota of Morristown dealership. Toyota Motor North America President Yoshimi Inaba was in attendance to celebrate the event. The kitchen serves the homeless, poor and elderly in Morristown and surrounding areas year-round.
Tuesday, the Laura Recovery Center for Missing Children in Friendswood, Texas received a Toyota Prius from the Toyota Center in Houston. Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. delivered the Prius on the company’s behalf. The Laura Recovery Center works to prevent abductions and runaways and to recover missing children.
The final vehicle delivery on Wednesday featured a Highlander Hybrid SUV delivered to Sol Collective, a Sacrament, Ca. community-based partnership that uses art, education and technology to empower residents. Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager for Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., represented Toyota in the delivery.
“While we have a history of giving to nonprofit programs, 100 Cars for Good is the first Toyota initiative to put the public in the driver’s seat of one of our major philanthropic efforts,” said Toyota Motor North America President and Chief Operating Officer Yoshimi Inaba, in a released statement. “It’s an honor for Toyota to contribute to the work of 100 great organizations, which are providing valuable and much-needed services to our communities. They are an inspiration for all of us in helping others.”
August 10th, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
Toyota has announced the manufacturers suggested retail price for the 2012 Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna.
July 10th, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
The Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America, offers an exciting new accessory package. First debuted at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show — the Prius PLUS Performance Package features components of the new PLUS hybrid performance line from Toyota Racing Development (TRD).
Developed to meet the evolving demands [...]
June 23rd, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
Any big trips planned with the kid(s) this summer? If you are in the car for more than an hour, it can seem like eternity with a bored nagging child. There are so many ways to have fun, learn something and make it to your destination in one piece.
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April 7th, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
Microsoft Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. announced yesterday they have forged a strategic partnership and plan to build a global platform for TMC’s next-generation telematics services using the Windows Azure platform. Telematics is the fusing of telecommunications and information technologies in vehicles; it can encompass GPS systems, energy management [...]
January 22nd, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
St. Augustine Toyota could not be more excited to see the hybrid become a family. Toyota unveiled the Prius family of vehicles last week at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), the new [...]
January 7th, 2011 by lighthousetoyota
Toyota Offers the Largest Number of Mobile Apps with Bing, iheartradio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable.com, and Pandora
Entune Boasts Industry-Leading Advanced Conversational Voice Recognition
Toyota Entune Is Compatible with Most Smartphones and Feature Phones
Toyota unveiled the Toyota Entune™ multimedia system at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. Toyota Entune leverages the customer’s mobile phone to create a rich in-vehicle [...]
