The 802 Toyota Softball Team is on their Way to Nationals!

Our 802 Toyota Softball Team left Wednesday night at 10 p.m. to start their 14-hour journey to Columbus, Ohio, where they'll be competing at the National Tournament! They had a great season, finishing 1st in the Barre League with a record of 28-2; they finished 5th in the Barre League Tournament, 5th in the State Tournament in Hyde Park, and 2nd in the E-Qualifier Tournament in Brattleboro.

The 802 team will be playing against teams from Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey! Last year they placed 5th in the National Tournament, which was held in Virginia.

"We beat some very tough teams and 5th place was better than everyone expected," said Tim Wheatley, our 802 Toyota Assistant Parts Manager.

They're playing at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, so wish them luck and we'll update you on the results! Be sure to take a look at the stacked 802 Softball Team roster below!

Number  Name  Position
 
#23 - Adam Wheatley - First base (1B)
#24 - Brent Lafreniere - Second Base (2B) 
#15 - David Maxfield - Shortstop (SS)
#5 - Brian Page - Third Base (3B)
#25 - Chris Bean - Left Field (LF)
#9 - Steve Cody - Left Center (LC)
#32 - Tim Wheatley - Right center (RC)
#13 - Dominic Vallerand - Right Field (RF)
#17 - George Lowe - Catcher (C)
#2 - Kellen George - Pitcher (P)
#6 - Jay Flanagan -Extra Hitter (EH)
#0 - John Graves AKA B.C. - Bookkeeper

Those who are unable to make it to Nationals but played during the season:

#7 - Brandon Fowler - Infielder (IF)
#3 - Brian Stueber - Outfielder (OF)
#10 - Tom Couture - Third Base (3B)
# 11 - Ken Robinson - Right Field (RF) 

Meet 802 Toyota's General Manager, Roger Williams

Introducing 802 Toyota's new General Manager!

Roger Williams, whose first job was as a paper boy, has now been working in the automotive industry for more than 40 years. Roger is a talented bass fisherman who loves Vermont in the fall and spending time with his family. He loves to sell any new Toyota vehicle as well as used trucks, and enjoys selling cars in general because he has the opportunity to help people get what they want. Roger’s favorite place is home, and he has a wife, three children, five grandchildren and two Yorkshire Terriers. Why does he love working at 802 Toyota? “It’s a progressive, friendly dealership dedicated to 100 percent customer satisfaction.”

Stop by 802 Toyota and you're sure to meet Roger, whose friendly and encouraging demeanor will make you feel right at home.

Toyota Saving the Trees - by the Billions!

Over 10 years ago, Toyota started using returnable containers for shipping their parts and accessories. So far they've saved:

• 220 million pounds of wood
• 145 million pounds ofcardboard

• = equivalent to 2.7 billion trees!

 As Toyota says, "Boot the box. Kick the carton. Punt the packaging."

We feel the same way! If you haven't already heard, our 802 Toyota building is 100 percent self sufficient and environmentally friendly. Come visit us and check it out today!


Info & numbers via Toyota, image 1 via Toyota in the News, image 2 via Voices Verdes

Production of the 2014 Toyota Corolla and 2014 Toyota Tundra Has Begun

The 2014 Corolla & 2014 Tundra are on their way!

The 2014 Toyota Corolla and 2014 Toyota Tundra will be available for sale in September of this year! The Corolla is being built at both Toyota's Mississippi and Canada plants, whereas production of the Tundra is happening in Toyota's plant in Texas.

Toyota has added more than 4,000 jobs in the last 20 months with 10 North American production center increases. The new Corolla and Tundra are being built solely in North America as part of these efforts, and they are well on their way!

The Toyota Corolla has been on the market for 47 years, has sold over 40 million units and is the best-selling car nameplate in the world.

If you like them the way they are now, or you just can't wait until September, take a look at our 2013 Corolla and 2013 Tundra inventory!

All information, image, dates and numbers via Toyota