Hybrids Are Best Value for Auto Buyers
In this year’s report, the Toyota Prius has replaced the Honda Fit as the best value for car buyers. “It’s extremely reliable, roomy, rides well, gets great fuel economy, and is inexpensive to operate,” says Rik Paul, automotive editor at Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports rated Toyota Motor and Lexus models as the best value for buyers in six of 10 categories. The magazine said Toyota and Lexus hybrids stand out as having excellent value. The Japanese automakers hybrids rated No. 1 in three of four categories.
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On Friday December 14th, 2012, Ardmore Toyota & Central City Toyota participated in the Annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive for Philabundance. $1000 of Food was purchased and dropped off at the Philabundance Food Distribution Center in South Philadelphia. Among the attendees included members of the Phillies, Flyers, Toyota Dealers, Philabundance Volunteers and of course the Phillie Phanatic was there. To learn more about Philabundance click here: http://www.philabundance.org/
Ardmore & Central City are proud to help the community and those who need nourishment, especially during the holiday season.
Santa arrived early!
On December 13th, 2012 the 18th Police District in Philadelphia had Santa giving away gifts to elementary school children in the West Phila area. Max Paul’s Central City Toyota donated $500 for them to purchase gifts for the children.
Question of the Day: What was your favorite gift you received during the Holidays?
A few of our customers recently visited Le Rendez-Vous Toyota in France on the avenue des Champs-Elysées.
We thought it would be neat to show everyone these amazing pictures of the Toyota Showroom and the special concept cars that they have there.
Do you know there is a car there where you can take a picture with your smartphone and your picture actually appears on the entire body of the car! Check out this blue sleek concept car in the pictures.
Here is a link to the website (in French) http://www.toyota.fr/rendezvous/about_us.tmex
Question of the Day: What was the most exciting place you ever visited outside of the United States?
The Scion FR-S earned recognition on December 5th, 2012 from Car and Driver, the world’s largest automotive publication, as part of its 10 Best cars of 2013. “Making the Car and Driver 10Best list in its first year is another example of the energy and enthusiasm building around the FR-S and the fun driving experience it offers,” said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “The success of the FR-S reflects the Scion mission to give drivers vehicles that fit their lifestyles and express their individuality.”
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From Most Efficient Full-Line Fleet to Zero-Waste Plants, Toyota Details Environment Commitment
Here are some of the highlights as it relates to the Toyota 2012 North American Environmental Report
-Toyota has the most fuel-efficient fleet of any full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, and Prius accounts for half of all hybrids on the road in North America. In 2012, the Prius c and Prius Plug-in Hybrid joined the family.
-Toyota is leading the industry with 37 facilities certified by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The total includes 11 Toyota and Lexus sites, and 26 Toyota and Lexus dealerships.
-TogetherGreen, an initiative launched by Toyota and the National Audubon Society, awarded more than $1 million in innovation grants for environmental projects in 2012.
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To view the report, please visit http://www.toyota.com/about/environmentreport2012
On Sunday December 2nd, 2012, The Philadelphia Inquirer did a piece on the 2013 Scion FRS. Here is an excerpt and the full story:
The new-for-2013 FR-S is the product of a Toyota/Subaru joint venture. Its Subaru counterpart, the BR-Z (are you growing weary of these cattle brands yet?) is largely identical mechanically and aesthetically, although there is some styling differentiation up front.
Despite its reasonable price (it starts at $24,200 with the manual gearbox and $25,300 with the automatic), the FR-S is a true sporting machine, a real funster. It’s blessed with excellent driving dynamics, thanks in part to its suspension design and the fore-to-aft weight balance afforded by its rear-drive layout.
As a consequence, the FR-S proved a lot of fun to throw around on a back road.
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We want to ask you, what are your thoughts of the new 2013 Scion FRS?
For the second year in a row, Toyota and Lexus are the top non-luxury and luxury brands, respectively, in the annual Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards, which assess how well 2013 models are expected to retain their original list price after five years of ownership. According to KBB, “Toyota’s entire lineup of 2013 model-year vehicles is expected to retain the greatest amount of its original value after the initial five years of ownership.”
Six Toyota models won in their categories: Avalon, FJ Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra. The FJ Cruiser was the vehicle with the highest resale value among all 2013 models. Tacoma was second overall; 4Runner was fifth and Land Cruiser was sixth.
Four Lexus models won in their categories: IS, GS 350, RX 450h and LX 570. LX ranked eighth on the overall Top 10.
Scion tC won its category and was 10th on the overall Top 10.
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To read the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands’ news releases, please visit www.toyotanewsroom.com
To read a New York Times article about the awards, please click here.
First Day Photos at the all New Central City Toyota!
At 7am on Monday November 26th, 2012, the first customers had the opportunity to enter the all new Max Paul’s Central City Toyota. Customers were treated to a wonderful Breakfast from Hymies Deli and had the opportunity to tour the new facility. Some of the many highlights included, four 60 Inch Flat Screen TV’s in the Lounge, an Indoor and Heated Service Drive Thru so customers never have to be outside from the time they arrive at Central City, a Café, Wi-Fi, Environmentally friendly restrooms, and much more. Here are a few photos taken at Central City Toyota. Congratulations to the customers and employees on the all new Central City Toyota!
Central City & Ardmore Toyota New Owner Clinic
On Thursday November 16th, 2012, Max Paul’s Ardmore Toyota & Central City Toyota hosted a Toyota New Owner Clinic for all new customers who just recently purchased a vehicle from the dealerships. This Clinic gives customers a great opportunity to meet the Service Directors of Ardmore Toyota & Central City Toyota as well as the Service Advisors, Technicians, cashiers and Valets who will assist customers as they go through the process of doing maintenance and routine service on their new vehicles. We would like to thank all of our guests for attending and hope they all enjoyed the catered dinner and prizes given away at the clinic. Would you like to learn more about the Toyota New Owner Clinics for Ardmore Toyota & Central City Toyota? Let us know and we will sign you up for the next class so you can learn all about how your car works and meet the team who will help you.
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