New Sienna model will feature easier access

For the first time in North America, Toyota has designed a Auto Access seat that is a rotating, power ascending/descending, lift-up seat that will be installed in the 2011 Sienna minivan. The Auto Access seat will offer a new level of comfort and convenience for anyone that needs assistance getting in and out of a vehicle. The Sienna minivan equipped with the Auto Access Seat will offer a much needed transportation solution for the caregivers of an elderly parent or spouse with a walking disability, a disabled veteran, or for the parents of child with a disability.

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Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com names Toyota brand with best resale value

The economic downturn has caused many shoppers to more closely evaluate their investments in both long and short term value. This development in the American consumer only adds clout to Kelley Blue Book’s naming Toyota as the brand with the best resale value in 2010. The 2010 Toyota Prius and the 2010 Toyota RAV4 are just two models of the Toyota brand that were specifically mentioned as having outstanding residual value. Toyota dealership Libertyville is one location where these cars can be purchased in the coming months by drivers looking to make an incredible long term investment. … Continue Reading

2010 4Runner with Multi-Terrain Selector

Nice video explanation of the new 4Runner’s Multi-Terrain Selector. I’ve driven a new 4Runner at my Toyota Libertyville dealer, and I even had the chance to experiment with the Multi-Terrain feature. I must say that if I owned one of these vehicles (which I hopefully will soon), you couldn’t keep me on roads.

When I was at the Toyota dealership in Libertyville test-driving the 4Runner, I could’t help but love all of the upgrades that came along with the four-wheel-drive as well.

Toyota Prius could be available as wagon or SUV soon

The most popular hybrid in the world is about to get a little more popular. When most people think of the Toyota Prius, they envision a small-sized hatchback; soon, there may be no standard body style that comes to mind. There’s strong word the Prius will not only be sold in its familiar sedan form, but as a wagon or SUV (or maybe both) by the end of next year. … Continue Reading

Toyota over 2 million Hybrids sold

Toyota prevails once again. And again in the hybrid market. In February of this year, Toyota hit its mark of selling 1 million hybrid vehicles, and in early August, a short 6 months later, has reached the 2 million mark in global hybrid sales.

Although Toyota sells 13 hybrid models in about 50 countries, Toyota gives much thanks to the North American car buyers who provided Toyota with more than fifty percent of their first 2 million. North America, being the largest hybrid market, brought in 1.15 million hybrid sales since its first vehicle’s launch in 2000. Although these numbers are impressive comparatively, it took a bit of time for the hybrid trend to take off. … Continue Reading