"Our experience in buying a new Toyota Camry Hybrid this past week is one of the very best car buying experiences that we have ever had. Our salesman, Michael Moffa, is a professional that listens well to his customers and genuinely follows up on any concerns."-Jerry 
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"Nick was the best at covering all the details about my new car and making sure I was 100% satisfied with my purchase. I highly recommend not only the dealership, but him as your sales associate."- lisanestrella
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Toyota’s president and chief executive Akio Toyoda has been named man of the year by Autocar magazine’s Editor in Chief, Steve Cropley.
Mr Toyoda has been credited with bringing a fresh wave of optimism to Toyota by giving heavy backing to the development of the GT86 sports car and guiding the company through high-profile recall campaigns.
Commenting on the award, Mr Cropley said; “Toyota started the year in a difficult position, yet Akio Toyoda has brought redemption to the company after a succession of damaging safety scares,
“He then launched an extremely aspirational and impressive ‘halo’ car, the Toyota GT86,
“Akio Toyoda, Autocar’s man of the year, is definitely the right man for the job.” He concluded.
Here’s the full list of Autocar’s Men of the Year:
Akio Toyoda Toyota president and chief executive
Gerry McGovern Land Rover design chief
Alan Mulally Ford president and chief executive
Adrian Newey F1 – Red Bull
Alex Zanardi Paralympian – 2 golds and 2 silvers in 2012
Lord Charles March Goodwood
Ratan Tata Chairman Tata group
Andy Green World’s fastest man
Dr Martin Winterkorn Chairman of the board of management, Volkswagen AG
Charles Morgan Morgan chairman
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The Hilux 2.5 D-4D (Raised Body) Raider Double Cab is the latest recipient of Toyota’s technologically advanced Variable Nozzle Turbo (VNT) diesel engine. Following the downsizing trend, this new powerplant - which comes courtesy of the Fortuner 2.5 - offers a lot more grunt, enhanced fuel economy and enhanced refinement, without having to hike up the engine capacity.
The performance stats are impressive: power shoots up from 75 kW to a substantial 106 kW, while torque rises substantially from 260 Nm to a monumental 343 Nm.
A lot of the credit for this must go to the variable nozzle turbo, which is a technological tour de force. The turbine blade, for example, is infinitely adjustable, allowing for the blade angles to be optimised depending on engine load. Another clever piece of tech comes into play when the exhaust gas pressure is still weak - the blades close, forcing the exhaust gas to flow in a narrower area. This in turn automatically increases the pressure that allows the compressor to work. At high rpm, the angle of the blades is fully open to avoid the kind of pressure that can damage a turbocharger. It’s also worth noting that the turbo is activated at very low rpm due to the fact that the blades are powered by an electric motor. The new engine is mated exclusively to a five-speed manual transmission.
In addition to the engine upgrade, all Raider models plus the Xtra Cab SRX are now offered with exterior mirrors that are electrically retractable. Manual headlamp levelling has also been added to the already extensive features’ list on all Hilux models.
The new Hilux Raider 2.5 D-4D (Raised Body) Raider Double Cab carries a price tag of R358 000 including VAT. This model comes with a standard 5- year / 90 000km service plan.
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"I never once felt pressured or intimidated. Don made the whole experience a pleasure! His customer service is exceptional...and I would recommend Don to anyone looking for a car."- Hgantert
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"It was a pleasure to work with Don Richards on closing the deal for our 2013 Venza. He is a patient, understanding salesman who put my wife and I at ease when we needed claification on some points. "- Joanne and Ed.
"Absolutely enjoyed the experience I thought would make me miserable! Great salesperson, great dealership! Very happy!"-Jreigner
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"Awesome service, fast, efficient and friendly. Twice I had service without an appt & was taken care of in and out within 1 hour! They usually have Prius parts in stock but if you call in advance & they are out of stock, usually the part is there in 24 hours. Great service team, pleasant waiting area & easy access off major fwy."-Smitty
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Toyota is the most successful brand in the 2013 TÜV Report. In the latest edition of the report released today by Germany's leading technical inspection agency - TÜV, no less than 29 Toyota models were placed in the Top 50 most reliable cars across the various age categories, 20 Toyota models taking Top 10 positions and the Prius the number one spot in the category for vehicles aged four to five years.
Brussels, Belgium - Among the two to three years old vehicles category, Toyota vehicles dominated the field with 4 models among the top 10, the Avensis, the Prius, the Yaris and iQ.
The Toyota Prius showed the lowest defect rate of the category of four-to five-year old vehicles, closely followed by the Auris and Corolla in positions three and four.
Across older age categories, the Verso, and the RAV4 models also feature strongly in this year report.
Toyota has already been leading previous year’s reports from TÜV. This renewed excellent performance provides further evidence of the high reliability and long-term durability of Toyota vehicles.
First published four decades ago, the annual report by the TÜV has become a helpful guide to customers by showing long-term reliability and overall quality of vehicles available on the market today.
The majority of all mandatory technical inspections in Germany are carried out through the various bodies of the TÜV organisation. The 2013 TÜV Report is based on some 8.1 million vehicles inspected by the TÜV between July 2011 and June 2012.
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Invest in a substantial snowbrush and an ice scraper. It's good to have a shovel and a bag of sand to help with traction, and the aforementioned extra windshield washer fluid. A blanket is a good idea - just in case. If you have any winter clothes you don't wear anymore, especially an old pair of boots, throw them in the trunk, too.
The last item we always carry? Robert A. Caro's biography of Lyndon Johnson. It's 900 pages, so it's sure to keep us occupied until help arrives and beyond.
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"We recommend Tri-County Toyota, and commend George, Ken and John! And I should say, we really like our new (used) Camry!"- CJones
Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc., announced a $300,000 donation to the Michigan Science Center. “The Michigan Science Center offers the perfect vehicle for exposing and engaging children in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math at an early age,” said Jeff Makarewicz, TTC executive and Michigan Science Center board member. “Toyota is proud to be able to support the reopening of the center and play a part in creating and inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists.” The donation is intended to provide support for the reopening of various attractions and the Michigan Science Center’s five theaters including the Toyota Engineering Theater. The Toyota Engineering Theater presents multi-dimensional video profiles of engineers and their education, lifestyle, work day, services and products. It will help visitors make the connection between everyday life and groundbreaking research, new inventions and scientific discoveries.
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