True Marksmanship: Fred’s Take on the Month at Classic Toyota

Hello everyone! It’s Fred Marks again, General Manager of Classic Toyota, continuing my monthly feature on our Toyota automotive blog. This month’s installment, given its coincidence with the unveiling of the 2012 Yaris, will be all about this popular subcompact. The 2012 Yaris model is a truly fresh take on this hit line from Toyota, full of new features and enhancements. Here’s what you need to know about the 2012 Yaris.

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Crash avoidance is latest, greatest safety innovation from Toyota

The coming of the millennium has brought with it sea-changes in the way we approach automobile safety. Though mainstays like the anti-lock braking system and traction control now come standard in nearly every vehicle, advances in technology have opened the door to better safety innovations. Today, we are seeing features like lane departure warning systems and adaptive cruise control permeate the market, becoming mainstays themselves. As always, Toyota is leading the next wave among new and used cars with a brand new safety technology: automatic crash avoidance.

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2011 Toyota 4Runner: durable truck, dynamic family car

Given its size and obvious durability, the 2011 Toyota 4Runner is first and foremost a truck. Among Waukegan trucks, the 4Runner is a top choice in its ability to stow, pack, pull and haul with enough power to mitigate the harshest of conditions. However, many Toyota drivers are discovering that the dynamic 4Runner also fulfills the role of family vehicle exceptionally well. Ample cargo and passenger space, as well as enhanced drivability and top-notch safety features make it an ideal candidate for a multi-functional familiy vessel.
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White House calls for 54.5 mpg by 2025; Toyota on board

The U.S. government has recently announced its plans for increasing fuel standards over the next decade; and Toyota, as a long-time purveyor of fuel-efficient vehicles, is committed to realizing these goals. The new plan from the Obama Administration is ambitious: a proposed fleet-wide average fuel-economy of 54.5 mpg, a 163 grams-per-mile reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and $1.7 trillion in savings at the pump – all by 2025. The plan is lofty, yes; but the plan is also a positive step towards the better fuel standards that we have been waiting for in the U.S.

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True Marksmanship: Fred’s Take on the Month at Classic Toyota

Hello everyone! It’s Fred Marks again, General Manager of Classic Toyota, continuing my monthly feature on our Toyota automotive blog. This month, talk of rising fuel costs and the future of the automotive industry has been especially noticeable. As its dealer of new and used cars, Libertyville drivers expect Classic Toyota to address concerns about soaring gas prices and what it means to our customers. This month, let’s take a look at where Toyota fits into this picture; and what our organization is doing to keep our vehicles on the forefront of fuel-efficient driving.

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