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The seesaw battle between General Motors and Toyota for global sales leadership just tipped in Toyota’s direction again, reports Forbes. Figures from the company show Toyota sold 2.49 million vehicles in the first quarter, putting it ahead of GM with 2.28 million. Germany’s Volkswagen ranks third, with 2.16 million. Toyota had grabbed the top-selling title […]
The 2012 Toyota Prius c earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top award for good performance in front, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations. The Prius c joins the Prius and Prius v as IIHS award winners. Click Here for the full Story.
We use our car windows all of the time – making a deposit at the bank’s drive-up window, ordering a meal from a drive thru, paying a toll, and even making small talk when you see someone you know passing by. Over time, you may begin to notice that your windows are going up and […]
When it comes time to purchase a new car, deciding what options and packages to go with can seem like a daunting task. To make the process simpler, here are a few key things to consider when you’re looking into purchasing or leasing a new vehicle: Have a vision of your future car’s life cycle. […]
Are you undecided about whether you should lease or buy when it comes to your new car? Toyota has come up with an excellent website where you can compare the benefits of buying versus leasing. Click here to read more. In addition, The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote a good article about the benefits of Leasing. Click […]
We know it's tempting to stroll down the accessory aisle at your favorite auto shop. But remember–your dealer has a complete line of accessories for your car. From special floor mats to protect your interior through winter to extra-strong trunk nets that will hold cargo in place, your dealer has everything you need. It fits, […]
Your headlights should be bright and colorless. If they’re hazy or yellow, then your lenses need replacing. Here’s what happened. Lenses are made from a polycarbonate material. It’s more durable than glass, but it oxidizes in sunlight and accumulates thousands of minute nicks from road debris. Over time, this makes your lights appear cloudy. Since […]
You take care of your car. You polish it, you park away from others … and you come out of the grocery store to find a shopping cart has crashed into it. Or the guy behind you didn’t look as he was backing up. Now there’s a dent in your fender, but don’t worry! Your […]
Google is a great place to start learning about your car, but where is your information coming from? The Internet might be the world’s biggest information resource—but everyone can contribute to it. Unless the web page is from your car’s manufacturer or an authorized dealer, it may not be accurate. Think of your dealer like […]
“Take 5 & Stay Alive.” You may have seen this slogan on road signs. It’s a simple route to safety behind the wheel. Leave five minutes early to avoid rushing. If you’re tired, take a five-minute break. Almost had an accident? Take five minutes to calm down. Remember—five minutes is all you need to clear […]


