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Toyota and Lexus captured seven of the 20 places on the U.S. News list of  “2011 Best Cars for Families” – more than any other manufacturer.  The seven models are: Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Sequoia and Venza, and Lexus LX and RX 350. Click here for the full story.

Thank you to Frank and Cheri of Cantor Driving School! What a successful day we had last Sunday, August 21st. We had over 25 Cantor Driving School students attend the Ardmore Toyota New Driver Maintenance Class. Do you want to attend the next class? Learn more about Cantor Driving School by clicking here.

America’s Best-Selling Car Will Lead Field in ‘The Great American Race®’ TORRANCE, Calif. (August 23, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and Daytona International Speedway (DIS) announced today the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry will serve as the official pace car for next year’s DAYTONA 500®. Toyota will showcase the new Camry -- the best-selling car in America for nine years running -- at Daytona in ‘The Great American Race,’ Feb. 26, 2012. The race annually kicks-off the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. For the full story, click here.

It happened yesterday at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif., and Toyota’s Georgetown, Ky., plant, where Toyota’s global president, Akio Toyoda, drove the first all-new reinvented 2012 Camry off the assembly line. Watch the video below and let us know what you think!

TORRANCE, Calif. – August 23, 2011 - Toyota introduced today the all-new, seventh-generation Camry, America's best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. The 2012 Camry debuts a bold, sophisticated new design with a more spacious interior, improved driving dynamics and an even quieter ride than before. Click the link below for the full story: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+introduces+seventh+generation+camry+for+2012.htm?view_id=39839

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.