Toyota could have plug-in hybrids by 2012

As an avid environmentalist, I immediately latched onto the hype surrounding the Toyota Prius when it was released a few years ago. The car was stylish and efficient – a combination that at that time was essentially a non-entity. With new announcements from other major manufacturers across the industry, Toyota is trying to stay at the forefront of the eco-friendly driving movement.

A recent announcement from the Japanese manufacturer claims Toyota will begin mass-producing plug-in hybrid vehicles as early as 2012, producing between 20,000-30,000 cars in the first year. While the company hasn’t announced how many of those will reach the U.S., you can bet many of those cars will be featured on Toyota Kenosha showroom floors.

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Complimentary subscription to safety package with new Prius purchase

Unfortunately, there is no sure way to anticipate all the twists and turns life throws at you. Some obstacles are nothing more than a subtle hiccup in your day– so you forgot your credit card on the kitchen counter, no big deal, right?.

Others obstacles are slightly more obtrusive– like when you realize your Blackberry was left on the counter next to the credit card. You were in a rush and will be home shortly so life moves on relatively unchanged, right?

Then, you take the back roads home that night and find your vehicle in an unfortunate wildlife related entanglement. So what happens now?

Toyota's Complimentary Safety Net

Okay, granted this situation is both highly hypothetical and pessimistic, but accidents do happen every day and believe me, every bit of reassurance in these situations is invaluable.

The good news is that Toyota recognizes the importance of driver reassurance and has introduced the complimentary Safety Connect package with every new Prius purchase. Purchasing a new Prius from Libertyville and Gurnee Toyota dealership Classic Toyota ensures that no matter what, you or your teenager will be linked by GPS straight to a 24/7 response center. … Continue Reading

Prius Based Sport Coupe in Works?

The Prius has been one of Toyota’s biggest sellers for years now. And with its unbeatable fuel efficiency, who could blame buyers for being attracted to it? But to a buyer with horsepower, speed and a little danger in mind, the Prius may not be the best fit.  But not to fret, Toyota is out to win the hearts of all with the possible first-ever sports coupe based on the the wildly popular Toyota Prius.  Toyota Gurnee dealers have announced that a Prius based sport coupe is in the works as a 2012 model, which will add more power and more style to the most fuel efficient vehicle out on the road today.

When I stopped in to find out more at a local Toyota dealership, Gurnee dealers assured me that this new Prius coupe will have plenty to offer everyone. While the interior will keep many of the same traits as the current Prius, the exterior will get a whole new look.  Likely to be a two door, it will boast a unique and fresh style, but will look faster and more sleek than before.

But it will also be faster and more sleek than before. The new coupe will keep the same 1.8 liter engine as the current Prius, but is expected to get more horsepower than before, delivering an even more exciting ride. But with more horsepower comes less fuel efficiency, right? Maybe. The Prius coupe will still be equipped with the Hybrid Synergy Drive, so even with the extra oomph, this new coupe will be extremely green.

If you already own a Prius, Waukegan dealers are sure that you are already excited about this new coupe.  This new model will be a dream to drive, and it will keep your “green” friends from nagging you about the environment, which is enough to throw a party for. So stop in to your local Waukegan dealer to find out more about this new Prius-based sport coupe, a car that will keep everybody happy.

Lola the Corolla

My very first car was a Toyota Corolla. It was my parents car originally. When I turned 16 they got a new one and gave me the Corolla, which I soon thereafter named Lola. I loved Lola the Corolla more than any other I’d driven or any other makes and models my friends carted around in. She was simple and gave me everything I needed, as long as I gave her everything she needed. Needless to say, after five years of driving her, combined with the years my parents drove Lola, her time had passed. I moved on to a 1995 Camry named Ned. He was great, but I always longed for Lola’s simple, warm embrace. I’ve moved on to larger cars over the years as I have needed room for family, and I was afraid I’d never feel another Corolla cuddle again. … Continue Reading

Camry Most American Car

It’s that time of year again. When three-legged races and watermelon seed spitting contests are all the rage. Fourth of July is just past us, and everyone is feeling super patriotic. And with such a supercharged American feeling in everyone, we’re all looking to help the economy, as bad as it is right now. So naturally, those of us looking for cars are looking for the American ones.

But when you think of three-legged races and watermelon seed spitting contests, the next thing that comes to your mind probably isn’t a Camry. But maybe it should be. At your local Toyota Gurnee dealership, you can find the car that Cars.com rated the most American, along with many others that fell into the list.

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