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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2010 Toyota 4Runner Review

I took a drive in a 2010 Toyota 4Runner at the new car dealer in Waukegan, and I have to say, I was excited to see how the fifth-generation 4Runner handled herself.  Knowing how I would treat her (taking her across country from Chicago through Colorado and the Rocky Mountains on a yearly trip to Vegas), I cut her no slack, making short stops and turns.  To my surprise, she handled well, even though those at the dealership looked at me a little oddly when I yelled “look out below” and avoided a giant, imaginative chasm.  Hey, you have to see if she can put up with it. … 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