Toyota stays ahead of Honda in eco-friendly game

Toyota’s always been one of those standard makes that the average person gravitates towards based on its dependability, performance, low maintenance and classic styles. And of course, its vehicles are some of the most affordable.

Despite Toyota’s undeniable success and popularity, it’s always been in a competition with Honda, since they mainly manufacture similarly priced vehicles. This standard competition is now transpiring into the hybrid market.  With the Honda Insight currently being the cheapest hybrid on the market at $19,800- 40mpg city and 43 highway-there’s an anxious audience awaiting the arrival of the Honda Fit Hybrid, with its intended release in 2010, and its competitor, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid whose release date is tentatively set in 2011. It’s believed that the Yaris will be priced significantly below the price of the Honda Insight, already giving it a head-start. … Continue Reading

Many Toyota models make excellent pre-owned picks

Waukegan used cars

A lot of people have their hearts and minds set on new vehicles. Becoming the first owner, smelling the fresh leather or upholstery – it can be the stuff dreams are made of. And over the past month, many people have realized that dream of climbing into a new Toyota thanks to the government’s Cash for Clunkers program. Now, as Cash for Clunkers comes to an end, many people will still be looking for new-car reliability at discounted prices. The good news? You can still get that combination of reliability and value in a pre-owned Toyota at Waukegan used car dealers. … Continue Reading

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