Toyota Says Hybrids and Fuel Cell Vehicles are the Future

Hybrid Cars wrote a blog post regarding Toyota's decision to go in the direction of hybrid and fuel cell vehicles as opposed to EVs.

Toyota Motor Europe CEO Didier Leroy recently said that Toyota believes more in plug-in hybrids than pure electric, and that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be the most promising in the not-too-distant future.

"We have seen that costumers are not yet willing to compromise on range and they don't like the time needed to re-charge the batteries," said Leroy. "So even if we are ready with out production version of the iQ EV we think a plug-in hybrid solution offers a better way than pure electric for most costumer needs."

Toyota is still debuting their Scion iQ EV, but their plan is to really grow their Hybrid Synergy line and pending FCV-R hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

"Our fuel cell car will emit no harmful emissions at all and will have a driving range of around 700 kms," he said. AKA roughly 435 miles. Not too shabby!

What do you think? EVs, Hybrids or fuel cell vehicles? Or all three?

If you'd like to check out our available hybrid vehicles, click any of the following model names for more details! Toyota Prius, Prius Plug-In Hybrid, Prius c, Prius v, Camry Hybrid and the Highlander Hybrid.

Information & image via Hybrid Cars

TheVideo: The Toyota Tundra Succesfully Towes Space Shuttle!

The historic event took place Friday Oct. 12

A Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x4, outfitted with a 5.7-liter V8 engine and 381 horsepower successfully towed the 300,000 lb space shuttle Endeavor. The Tundra received zero special attachments or ad-ons for the tow.

Toyota and the California Science Center have had an ongoing friendship for 20 years, Toyota has helped to raise awareness for the program.

"We've partnered with the California Science Center... as part of our ongoing commitment to inspiring youth in the fields of engineering, innovation and future technology, and we are honored to lend our support for this historic event," said Toyota's Vice President of Community Affairs and Philanthropy Michael Rouse.

Check out the video below, and if you've got some heavy lifting to do (albeit not 300,000 lbs!) view our new Toyota Tundra and/or used Toyota Tundra inventory here. We also have the exact same 2013 Crew Max Tundras available here!


Image and information via AutoGuide
Video via YouTube

Central Vermont Humane Society's New Shelter Van Party!

The Central Vermont Humane Society will be hosting a "New Shelter Van Party" on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 2-3 p.m. In case you missed the story behind their new van, CVHS was part of the 100 Cars for Good program hosted by Toyota, which grants 100 nonprofits with a new car over the course of 100 days. Nonprofits are voted on by the public on Facebook and thanks to your help as our fans alongside the spectacular fans of CVHS - they won! For more info on the win click here!

"Come celebrate the animals’ wheely win with CVHS on November 3rd! See the new Toyota Sienna you helped win, support the cause by donating a van wish list item, and visit with the adoptable animals who will benefit from your generosity," says CVHS on their website.

Some details:

• 802 Toyota Scion will donate $5 to CVHS for every wish list item gifted at the event
• There will be 20 percent off "pre-owned" cats and dogs at CVHS from Oct. 30-Nov. 3 with this coupon
• Free CVHS bumper stickers will be given to everyone at the party!
• "Like" 802 Toyota on Facebook before 11/3, and we'll give CVHS an extra $5, up to $1,500

The van wishlist items include:

• Gas cards
• Money to help cover insurance
• Automotive gift cards
• A GPS
• Money for a liner to protect the interior of the van when transporting animals
• Road Adventure Emergency Kit
• Car wash gift cards; anything automotive to help pets in need!
• New dog toys would be greatly appreciated, as would any other items from the full wish list here!

All of us at 802 Toyota thank you so much for your continued support of a wonderful nonprofit that has gone above and beyond for its animals and continues to do so.  Please join us Nov. 3 at CVHS for the New Shelter Van Party!

802 Toyota Presents the Central Vermont Humane Society with their New Toyota Sienna!

The time has finally arrived! Tomorrow, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m., 802 Toyota will be proudly presenting the Central Vermont Humane Society with their new Toyota Sienna, brought to them by Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good.

Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good is a national program where the automaker awards 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. During the voting phase, the 100 Cars for Good program profiles five finalists on their website. Winners were selected via public Facebook votes each day; beating out their competitors, CVHS took the win! Winners may choose between a variety of Toyota vehicles, and CVHS has accepted a Toyota Sienna to replace their current van.

All of us here at 802 Toyota are extremely happy and proud to be a part of this and are overjoyed to be connected to such a wonderful organization. CVHS has given resources to thousands of animals in every way they can, and we’re very proud to have helped contribute to them in any way.

“About 90 percent of the 1,100 animals CVHS cares for every year are in need of at least one vehicle trip during their stay. With this new Sienna van, we can spend more time helping animals and less time having to arrange reliable transportation,” said Mary Taylor, CVHS executive director.

A six-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty is also provided for the vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial Services.

CVHS is of course, delighted, and thanks all of their fans immensely!

“A huge thank you to Toyota, and of course, to the community who voted to make this all possible for the animals. We’re grateful for this incredible gift that enables us to transport pets more efficiently and safely. Our old van really had a run through its nine lives!”

Enjoy Vermont Foliage in a Toyota of your Choice for a Day!

Vermont has the most beautiful fall foliage and sometimes the best place you can enjoy it from is right in your car. We're lucky to be surrounded by and driving on roads that are so lovely in (almost) every season. For this reason, we'd like to offer our customers our "Leaf Peeper Special", where you can rent a vehicle from 802 Toyota to drive around Vermont without having to worry about putting miles on your car! And hey, who doesn't love to drive somebody else's car for a day?

802 Toyota is offering rentals options for the Tundra, Tacoma, Corolla, Camry and Scion iQ! If you rent on the weekend, you can rent a Corolla, Prius or Scion iQ for just $19.95!

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

In honor of this special, we thought it'd be nice to suggest a few places that we think are excellent Leaf Peeping locations; a few that you drive to, and a few that you drive through. Our personal favorites to drive to are Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Ben & Jerry's, Cabot Creamery and really anywhere on Lake Champlain or in the mountains! My personal favorite is Cold Hollow - what better way to enjoy fall than with a cup of hot cider, a delicious cider doughnut and vast views of the surrounding mountains and scenery. Perfect Vermont.

As far as driving through, we found this list of Vermont roads that currently have the best foliage in the state, marked by their "full color and near-peak", but I think 89 is picture perfect too!

Foliage in Stowe, Vt.

Route 7 from Middlebury to Manchester
Route 4 from Killington to Rutland
Route 73 from Rochester to Orwell
Route 103 from Ludlow to Rutland
Route 100 from Ludlow to West Bridgewater
Route 30 from Jamaica to Dorset
Route 106 north from Springfield
Route 131 west from Ascutney
Route 12 from Hartland to Bethel
Route 140 from Wallingford to Route 30 in Poultney
Route 4 from Rutland west to Fair Haven

We hope you're enjoying this gorgeous Vermont foliage, and be sure to stop by 802 Toyota, head to our website or call us at (802) 922-9774 for more information about renting a car or truck for a scenic drive around Vermont!


"Where to drive" list via Foliage Vermont
Images of foliage via Vermont Fall Foliage's Facebook

A Day in the Life of a Toyota Prius C Hybrid

A vehicle reviewer from The Fast Lane Car posted a video called "A Day in the Life of a Toyota Prius C Hybrid". It's a simple review and test drive for you to watch so you can make a more informed decision on whether or not the Prius C is right for you! And if it just may be, view our online Prius C inventory here.

Enjoy!


Video via TFLCar