Toyota Awards Grants to Mothers of Invention at the Women in the World Summit

Toyota gives $150,000 in grants at the 2013 Women in the World Summit

A photo from thedailybeast.com of the summit

On April 5, Toyota pledged three Toyota Driving Solutions grants of $50,000 each for women selected as "Mothers of Invention" at the annual Women in the World Summit hosted in New York's Lincoln Center. The summit rewards innovation, creativity and courage of women; Toyota's $150,000 in grants were awarded to those who are addressing some of the most pressing global issues with ingenuity, according to Toyota's press release.

"Toyota is proud to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to women by honoring the Mothers of Invention - courageous and innovative leaders who are making a difference in their communities and the world," said Julie Hamp, chief communications officer for Toyota in North America.

We love that Toyota is showing such great support towards empowering women in the world who are making a difference. We have some wonderful female employees at 802 Toyota who make a difference for us too :)

Toyota Gets Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with its Ninth Consecutive Energy Star Partner of the Year Award

Toyota is awarded with the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for the ninth year, the most among any automaker

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Toyota for the ninth time with its Energy Star Partner of the Year Award - Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency, according to Toyota's press release.

"During the past decade, cumulative cost savings at these 13 North American vehicle, engine and parts plants totaled more than $370 million and energy use has been reduced by 15 percent per vehicle produced, enough energy to power 27,000 average households for 10 years."

Not only has Toyota worked hard to keep sustainable energy going in its plants, but it goes so with the redesign of dealerships, like our own self-sufficient building at 802 Toyota, as well as creating a slew of energy-efficient, cost-saving cars like the Toyota Prius, Prius c, Prius v and the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

Stay green, Toyota! And if you'd like to take a look at any of our Toyota hybrid vehicles, click any of the links above to be directed to our inventory page.

802 Toyota Scion's solar paneled-roof!

All information via Toyota press release

The 2013 Toyota Tacomna and 2013 Toyota Tundra are Awarded "2013 Best Cars for the Money"

2013 Tacoma and 2013 Tundra win U.S. News & World Report's 2013 Best Cars for the Money

In the annual U.S. News & World Report's 2013 Best Cars for the Money awards, the Toyota Tacoma won "Best Compact Truck for the Money" for the second year in a row, while the Toyota Tundra took home "Best Full Size Truck for the Money". These awards are presented with the honor of having "outstanding value and critical acclaim".

Toyota attributes the award to their great truck engineering and design teams in Michigan, California and Japan, as well as their team members at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas plant, where most of the trucks are assembled. Toyota says that winning the award reflects Toyota's commitment to quality, durability and reliability, which are all ever present on the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra.

The Best Cars for the Money awards are granted based on a mix between quality and value over 21 categories. Quality is measured via U.S. News car rankings that compare different vehicles based on safety, reliability and a consensus of industry expert's opinion, while value is measured by a split between a vehicle's five-year total cost of ownership and its average price.

Fortunately, we have both the 2013 Toyota Tacoma and 2013 Toyota Tundra in stock now! Click either link to check out our selection.


All information via Toyota USA Newsroom images via Toyota

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Gains Interior and Technology Upgrades

Check out what's been added to the interior of the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid has been updated with tons of new technology and interior upgrades for 2013. Camry Hybrid LE models get a standard 6.1-inch Display Audio screen; on the hybrid, this shows the car's energy monitor as well as fuel consumption data.

A Blind Spot Monitor system is on every Toyota Camry Hybrid, this is a technology that alerts drivers when a vehicle is crosses into their mirror blind spot. Bluetooth connectivity is also available on every Camry Hybrid this year, while the LE models get a satellite radio and HD radio; part of Toyota's Entune System.

The 2013 Camry Hybrid gets 200 horsepower, which can go 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds. EPA gas mileage on the new Camry Hybrid is 43 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. Starting price is at just $26,140, plus a $795 delivery fee.

Check out our all-new 2013 Camry Hybrid vehicles here!


All information via Green Car Reports, all images via Toyota

"2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Sets the Bar Pretty High"

Jo Borras of Gas2 wrote a simple, quick and fantastic review of the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid from this year's Chicago Auto Show. He starts off by saying that for him, the Avalon was the undisputed star of the show. It had "buttery soft leather" seating surfaces, black wood inserts, an instrument panel with dark woods and tight-fitting panels.

"I loved the car. It is every bit as nice as any of the half-dozen Lexus models I've been in over the past year, and quite a bit nicer, roomier, and quieter than the GTRs, 911s, or BMWs that I regularly find myself in."

Borras was impressed also by the the 40 mpg fuel economy.

"I can't believe how nice this interior is! How can people possibly justy spending all that money on a new Lexus when they can get this for... $35,990." It appears the Avalon has a loyal fan! :)

Check out the promotional video below, and be sure to check out our 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid or 2013 Toyota Avalon inventory here!

(The one to the right is from our showroom at 802 Toyota - it's the 2013 Avalon, not the Hybrid. Looks great too!)



All information via Gas2, first two images via Toyota, third image taken in house