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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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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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. Since the last time I wrote a lot has happened in the world and, unfortunately, not all of the news is good. The recent calamities in Japan are reverberating around the globe, including Toyota and its team-members. At Classic Toyota, we are keeping our Japanese counterparts in mind as we strive to keep the Toyota name strong during these challenging times.

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Why Camry is top sedan in the U.S.

With all of the (deserved) hype surrounding the Prius line, it is easy to lose sight of the vehicle that has forever been Toyota’s most reliable model: the Camry. The Camry is America’s top-selling sedan because it has always been the industry standard among new and used cars. Kensoha drivers will be pleased to know that Toyota continues to evolve the Camry to meet the demands of the practical American driver. This year, consistent Camry-quality is complemented by a little more style and a few more horses; it appears reliability no longer precludes style.

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Toyota, Camry Vincentric “Best Passenger Car Value”

Vincentric has recently named Toyota the “Best Passenger Car Value in America for 2011″ in the seventh year of the award. For years, Vincentric has been procuring cost-of-ownership statistics for car makers across the country. Vincentric evaluates companies based on eight specific criteria that reflect an overall low depreciation rate over the life of a given vehicle. What does this mean to the driver? A low depreciation rate means the money you invest in a Toyota vehicle is well spent; our line of well-built vehicles retain their original value longer than our competitors.

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