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Toyota’s share of consumer vehicle purchase intent has topped all other manufacturers each month for the past year, according to Edmunds.com’s monthly reports through July 2011. Toyota’s July share was 13.3 percent; General Motors, 11.3 percent; Ford, 11.0; Honda, 10.9. Click the link below for the full story: http://www.autoobserver.com/car-data-center/edmundscom-consumer-vehicle-co/edmundscom-consumer-vehicle-pu/by-make-purchase-intent/

Ardmore and Central City Toyota are excited to celebrate 60 years of the most awesome off-road SUV, the Toyota Land Cruiser. Check out the video below about the Land Crusier: Does anyone have a 1969 Land Cruiser? Does anyone have a 1983 Land Cruiser?  If so, please send us your photos on Facebook. Check back to our Facebook Page and Blog in a few days because we have photos of these two amazing off-road icons and they are here in our Showroom at Ardmore Toyota!!

We have the 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser on display right now in the Ardmore Toyota showroom. It is not for sale but it is worth the visit. Come check out one of the last FJ 40s imported to the U.S. It is unknown how many were imported by Toyota but many guess the number to be around 300. Read more about the Toyota Land Cruiser on the following Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Land_Cruiser#40_Series. http://www.toyoland.com/trucks/land-cruiser.html. What do you think of this off-road icon? Would you like to go off-roading in it?

Dearborn, Mich., Aug. 22, 2011– Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation, the world’s two leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, announced today they will equally collaborate on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for light truck and SUV customers. Click Here to read the full story! Click Here to read the remarks on this new collaboration from Toyota Motor Corporation!

Ardmore & Central City Toyota are once again participating in the donation of winter coats to the "Driving Away the Cold: Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation." Driving Away the Cold is a signature program of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. Established in 2008, DAC has donated more than 56,000 new winter coats to underprivileged children in the Greater Philadelphia area. Click here to find out more about this wonderful cause.

Claes Fornell, who created the index in 1994, said in a phone interview,;“Toyota makes a fair amount of fairly low-priced cars. For them to be that well-received is impressive.” Click Here to read the full story! Click Here to view the full chart! What great news to know that such a well-known customer satisfaction index recognized Toyota. These results are based on actual customer interviews. Toyota owners, what do you think?

No decision makes a bigger impact on the environment than the type of car you drive.  “Hybrid” cars offer an efficient and affordable way to make a commitment to Mother Nature. Hybrids get their name from a double power source: a small, fuel-efficient gas engine that’s assisted by an electric motor when accelerating.  The motor is powered by batteries that automatically recharge while you drive. After years of development, hybrids have become a practical choice for consumers. Besides their smaller, cleaner engines, hybrids also boast other efficient features: Regenerative Braking. The hybrid’s electric motor can also slow the car. In this mode, the motor charges the batteries while the car is slowing down. Periodic Engine Shutoff. When stopped in traffic, a hybrid’s engine shuts off. It instantly re-starts when put into gear, without interrupting your momentum. Advanced Aerodynamics, Low-Rolling Resistance (LLR), Tires & Lightweight Construction. These features reduce drag, putting less strain on your engine. Hybrids are available with all the features you expect in a new car, and their excellent gas mileage (often 40-50 mpg) makes them a cost-effective, conscientious choice. Ask your dealer to help you find a hybrid that’s right for you.

Money Magazine, (part of CNN Money,) just came out with its Top 100 places to live in America. Guess which town is ranked #45? You guessed it, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, the home of Ardmore Toyota. We are so proud to be part of such a great community. Click here to read the full article! Congratulations Ardmore! Is Ardmore a great town or what? Tell us what you think!

Take a look at the August, 2011 used car TV commercial running on Comcast in the Philadelphia area this month for Ardmore Toyota & Central City Toyota.

We have a great TV commercial running August 2011 on Comcast Cable in the Philadelphia area. Check out our commercial below!

You know about oil changes, you know about rotating tires ... but you have you forgotten the first, most basic car maintenance step? Reading the manual! Most car manuals are stowed in the glove box, and you should re-familiarize yourself with it a few times a year. With recent changes in technology your car may have options you don’t know about, or you may learn a way of operating it more efficiently. For example, since the advent of the airbag many manuals suggest that you drive with your hands at “4” and “8” instead of the old “10” and “2”. Read the manual to make the most of your car. If it’s missing, ask your dealer for a replacement.

Your windshield is a marvel of strength. Whether you know it or not, stones and debris hit it every time you drive—and usually nothing happens. But you can’t get lucky every day, and occasionally a stone will make a star-like crack in the glass. It might not look like much, but it’s a serious problem. The crack can grow across your entire windshield. Left unattended, even the tiniest nick can invisibly weaken the windshield structure, which puts you in danger during a crash. Crack repair kits can be purchased at any auto parts store, but play it safe and visit your dealer, who’ll confirm the extent of the damage and fix it correctly. Should you need a new windshield, your dealer will replace it to factory standard, allowing you to hit the road with confidence.