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If you’re thinking about buying a Toyota or you just drove yourself home in your new Toyota you may be wondering about the brand. You probably know Toyota is a Japanese manufacturer, but here are 5 fun facts about Toyota you probably don’t know: A Corolla is Sold Every 37 Seconds Toyota Corolla sells on average every 37 seconds since 1966. This model alone has sold more than 40 million vehicles. Best Resale Value If you want to buy a vehicle that will give you a decent payout when you sell it a few years later, Toyota is the brand to look at. Used Toyota’s have some of the best resale values of all used vehicles, particularly the Land Cruiser and Prius hybrid. One Million Dollars Per Hour Toyota is always researching the future of automobile technologies. The manufacturer spends one million dollars per hour on research and development – amounting to over $9 billion per year. No other automobile manufacturer spends as much on research and development than Toyota. Top Selling Car in the Country For 12 years in a row, the Toyota Camry won the U.S. Sales Crown, making it the top selling car in the United States. 5. First Mass Produced Hybrid Vehicle The Toyota Prius was the first mass produced hybrid vehicle, which was launched in 1997. Prius reached its goal of selling one million hybrid vehicles in 2012.

It’s fun to admit when you are wrong. Sometimes car companies are so stubborn that they keep on making the same ol’ ugly cars for years before they finally give in. Trust me, we hear it all the time about Toyota favorites and Toyota blunders. We compiled a list of your least favorite Toyota models from the past. 1984 Toyota Van Yeah, so that happened. It was a bus with four awkwardly-positioned tires underneath the middle of the van. When we say it was sharp, we mean the nose came to a point. By no means was it as sharp looking as our Sienna. However, if you were feeling like entertaining a few friends or your family needed cold beverages on the way to the public pool, the LE option allowed consumers to add an icemaker that was cooled by the A/C refrigerant lines. Too bad the Previa lost the feature here in the states in the 90s. 1994 Toyota RAV4 The RAV4 has come a long way. Thank goodness. The crossover looked like a cross between a bubble and a nose when it was first released. The company released the RAV4 to appeal to more women, but they weren’t impressed. Disappointing sales pushed Toyota to rethink the crossover. Now look. We are doing much better. Toyota Yaris Verso The US was spared, but overseas they had the chance to feast their eyes on the Toyota Yaris Verso. Sorry about that. How do we describe the strange creature? It has a short, stubby nose, and a strangely tall hatch. Toyota made the vehicle between 2000 and 2004. The MPV van had five doors, and in some markets it had a four-wheel-drive drivetrain.

Car and Driver Magazine released its list of its Editors’ Choice picks for 2015, and Toyota received recognition. In fact, its popular pickup, the Toyota Tacoma, is the only pickup in the Mid-Size class to receive the prestigious accolade. Check out the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, a Car and Driver Editors’ Choice 2015, at Macungie area Toyota. Price and Warranty Coverage The starting MSRP for the Toyota Tacoma pickup on the lot is $22,045 for the base model with an access cab, 4-cylinder and manual transmission. The V6 version with an access cab and 4WD drivetrain starts at $32,475. The double cab with the V6, manual, and 4WD drivetrain is just shy of $33K. If you prefer the double cab with an automatic and V6, the starting MSRP is closer to $37K. KBB awarded the Tacoma with a 2015 Best Resale Value Award.   Toyota backs every new Toyota Tacoma pickup with an impressive warranty. Driving confidence is achieved with backup from the 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and roadside assistance coverage for 24 months or 25,000 miles. Toyota includes full service for 2 years or 2,000 miles. Powertrain Options The standard 2.7-liter inline-4 powers up 159 hp and 180 lb.-ft. of torque. The manual versions average 21/25 mpg for the 2WD and 18/21 for the 4WD. If you prefer the ease of an automatic, the fuel economy rating is 18/21 mpg 4WD and 19/24 mpg 2WD.   The 4.0-liter V6 produces 236 hp at 5200 RPM and 266 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 RPM. The estimated fuel economy rating for the 2WD manual is 16/21 mpg and 16/19 mpg for the 4WD. The automatic 2WD averages 17/21 mpg and the 4WD averages 16/21 mpg.

The Toyota Prius does more than protect the environment and your budget; it protects you and your passengers. In 2015, the IIHS awarded the hybrid with the exclusive 2015 Top Safety Pick+ Award, and the NHTSA awarded the Prius with an Overall 4-Star Safety Rating. What makes the Prius such a safe choice? Whitehall area Toyota has a rundown of the safety features in the 2015 Toyota Prius. Pricing your Next Prius The dealership is loaded to the gills with Prius models, but they won’t stick around long. The most desired hybrid in America is going fast, thanks to the low prices and exceptional fuel economy ratings. The price for the 2015 Toyota Prius Two starts at $25,250. The Prius Three kicks off at $28,315. The Prius Four rounds out the collection with a starting MSRP around $30K. Earning a 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Title The IIHS takes safety seriously, and each year the Institute challenged the automakers to make cars safer in crashworthiness evaluations. Toyota always excel year after year. The Toyota Prius earned good ratings in four crashworthiness tests and an acceptable rating in the small overlap front scenario. Toyota Prius models with front-crash prevention systems earned an advanced rating for the system. Safety Features in the 2015 Toyota Prius Standard safety features in the Toyota Prius Two include Toyota’s Star Safety System™, LATCH system, advanced airbag system, knee airbag, proximity notification feature, hill start assist, and tire pressure monitoring. The Prius Four adds both Safety Connect® and Head-Up Display as package options.

Toyota near Emmaus is excited that this month, Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation have entered into a long term partnership. The coming-together will be beneficial to both companies equally. The plan is that the end result will be even better cars put out on the market than each company already produces. The Toyota/Mazda Partnership Toyota and Mazda are leveraging both companies' resources so they can complement and enhance the products and technologies that each company possesses already. The goal is to put out more attractive cars that meet the diverse needs and desires of customers worldwide. A joint committee is being established to decide how to best utilize the strengths of each company. The committee is meant to encourage meaningful and broad collaboration that spans many fields, including advanced safety technologies and environmental technologies. Joint Philosophies The reason that Toyota and Mazda are able to collaborate is because they have recognized a major overlap between the corporate philosophy of Mazda of bringing happiness to people through vehicles, and the commitment by Toyota to making cars better and better, and their dedication to the structural reforms that take place company-wide for true competitiveness and growth that is sustainable. This partnership is past the traditional corporate framework, and it will aim to make an entire new value set for cars through mediums that are wide-ranging to a long term collaboration. Toyota and Mazda's past collaboration has included Toyota licensing its hybrid technologies to Mazda and producing compact cars at Mazda's Mexican plant for Toyota. The hope by executives is that in the next 100 years cars will continue to be as fun as the first century have been.

Japanese drivers now have a new app to help them find a restroom. Macungie area Toyota is proud to announce that Toyota now has an app called Restroom Finder, that will help motorists find an appropriate restroom. This is important because it specifically addresses those with disabilities and special needs who have trouble finding accommodations. About the Restroom Finder Applicable The app gives the driver specific details about different facilities such as whether or not there is easy access for those with wheelchairs. The app spans a large variety of service areas, and Welcab Stations by Toyota are included. So far, the app gives information in the Tokai region and three prefectures within it: Mie, Aichi and Gifu. The app guides users with routes to facilities that fit the parameters within these regions. Advice was sought about what kind of information should be collected and provided by the non-profit group, Iseshima Barrier Free Tour Center. They supervised the development of the app based on how they interpret “personal barrier-free standards”. How the App Works Restroom Finder works with the Toyota-T Connect telematics system and Lexus G-Link telematics system. Those with special needs can find restrooms on public roads and highways. The app filters search results by user needs or facility type, which includes the presence of care beds and location of handrails, ostomate facilities and diaper-changing tables. Facilities cab also be added as en route stops or another destination if it has already been set into the initial navigation screen. The app was exhibited at the International Welfare and Health Industry Exhibition on May 21-May 23 in Nagoya.

You would have a hard time finding a flaw with the massively beautiful Sequoia SUV. Families can travel is style, while towing big toys and hauling all the gear needed for fun. The auto market is congested with large SUVs, small SUVs, and crossovers, so how do you make the right decision for your budget, drive, and cargo needs? Do a little research before you commit. The 2015 Toyota Sequoia at Macungie area Toyota is top 10 SUV with the most space, according to Autobytel. The 2015 Toyota Sequoia for Towing, Hauling and Comfort The Toyota Sequoia is fittingly named after a massive tree, and the SUV is built as solid as its namesake is. Growling under the hood is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 that is ready to get to work. Kelley Blue Book ranked the 2015 Toyota Sequoia #1 in its class for horsepower. The max towing capacity for the RWD sequoia is 7400 lbs. and the max payload is 1370 lbs. The Sequoia is equipped with Trailer-Sway Control, TOW/HAUL mode, trailer hitch, trailer wiring, and Electronically Modulated Air Suspension (Platinum model). The fuel economy rating is 13/17 mpg.   The 8-passenger SUV is spacious and comfortable. Standard interior features include fabric-trimmed front seats with adjustable seating, and 40/20/40 split seating in the second row for access to the third row. The first row offers 42.5 inches of legroom, and 40.9 inches of leg space is provided in the back. The max cargo space is the 2015 Toyota Sequoia is 18.9 cubic feet when all the seats are in place, with easy access via a power retracting liftgate window. A roof rack on top of the SUV provides additional cargo space.

There are hundreds of vehicles on the market. From subcompact cars to massive SUVs and spacious minivans, how can you possibly choose the right one?  If you have a family, there are many things to consider.  Where do you turn for help? Autobytel named the 2015 Toyota Prius at Bethlehem area Toyota one of the 10 Best Family Cars of 2015. Why the 2015 Toyota Prius? Toyota is one of the most reliable, affordable and versatile brands on the American automotive market. The company designs vehicles that are built to last, and the Toyota Prius is one of the popular choices. So what makes the 2015 Toyota Prius a top choice for families? Price The starting MSRP for the Toyota Prius is only $24,200. The available trim levels include the Two, Three, Persona Series, Four, and Five. Toyota offers full service for 24,000 or 25 months; Basic and Paint Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles; Powertrain and Corrosion Warranty for 60 months or 60,000 miles; Roadside Assistance for 24 months or 25,000 miles. Performance and fuel economy KBB ranked the Toyota Prius #1 in its class for fuel economy. The Prius has a 1.8-liter inline-4 and an electric motor; the combination nets 134 hp. The estimated fuel economy rating for the Prius is 51/48 mpg. Safety The Toyota Prius is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award winner and it earned an overall 4-star safety rating from the NHTSA. Features and amenities The 5-passenger hybrid comes standard with a touchscreen display, backup camera, Bluetooth®, AM/FM radio, USB ports, auxiliary audio input, Smart Key System, push-button start, 12-V power outlets, and Toyota’s Star Safety System™. Reliability According HIS Automotive driven by Polk, 95% of all Toyota Prius vehicles sold in the last decade are still on the road today.

If you are the proud owner of a minivan or you are in the market for one, safety is on your mind. At the end of 2014, the IIHS released the crash test results of the most popular minivans in the American auto market, and the results revealed a fatal flaw in the small overlap front test. The Toyota Sienna was the exception. The 2015 Toyota Sienna at Allentown area Toyota is the only minivan to earn a 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award. How to Qualify for a TSP Award In 2014, not many vehicles earned Top Safety Pick Awards from the IIHS, so when 2015 came around, the industry had stepped up its game and put safety first. The 2015 Toyota Sienna is a model that excelled in crash testing, which earned the family van the only Top Safety Pick+ Award in its class.  To qualify for Top Safety Pick+ status, the Toyota Sienna earned the following: Acceptable rating in the small overlap front scenario Good score for the protection of the seat and head restraints Good grade in moderate overlap front scenario Good rating for its roof strength Good rating in side tests Advanced rating for the front-crash prevention system Safety Synopsis Toyota ensures that all of its vehicles are loaded with the best safety features, despite the sticker price in the window. The Toyota Sienna is designed with the comprehensive Star Safety System™, LATCH car seat system, automatic locking seatbelts, a pre-collision system, head restraint technology, crumple zone design, daytime running lights, and tire pressure monitoring. Eight airbags come standard throughout the cabin.

One of the best features of the Toyota Corolla is its ability to provide consumers with a lot of car for very little cash.  Whatever your budget is, there is a Toyota Corolla to accommodate your needs.  If you are ready for a new car, be one of the first to get behind the wheel of the brand new 2015 sedans. Bethlehem area Toyota is anxious for you to meet the 2015 Toyota Corolla collection. Toyota Corolla Trim Overview The dealership has plenty of Toyota Corolla trim levels from which you can choose: L, LE styles, and S trims.  The Toyota Corolla L, LE, and S trim levels are powered by the 1.8-liter inline-4 that creates 132 hp at 6000 RPM and 128 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 RPM.  The sedans with the 6-speed manual transmission average 28/37 mpg; the 4-speed automatic averages 27/36 mpg; the LE with CVTi-S averages 29/38 mpg; the S with CVTi-S averages 29/37 mpg. If you select the Corolla LE Eco, the sedan will feature a 140-hp 1.8-liter inline-4.  The fuel economy rating for the Toyota Corolla LE Eco is 30/42 mpg, and the Eco Plus and Eco Premium average 30/40 mpg. Safety Ratings and Features in the 2015 Toyota Corolla According to the NHTSA, the 2015 Toyota Corolla earned a perfect 5-star safety rating after it completed the agency’s crash tests.  Every Toyota Corolla is equipped with Toyota’s comprehensive STAR Safety System™, which consists of five different safety technologies: ABS, brake assist, stability control, traction control, and brakeforce distribution.  Additional standard safety features include head-impact protection, energy-absorbing steering column, child seat anchors, engine immobilizer, and eight airbags.