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For years, Toyota has remained a cornerstone of the minivan category. The nameplate has continued to innovate, including the latest and greatest in terms of safety, technology and efficiency. The 2014 Toyota Sienna continues this tradition, including All-Wheel Drive, something that no other minivan sold in the United States can offer. Here are some more details. All-Wheel Drive comes in handy for family drivers, especially when paired with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, good for 266 horsepower, which comes standard on every trim level. This means all-terrain control, and sufficient power to get the job done with a full load, whether it is merging, passing or climbing up the hill. What’s more, the 2014 Toyota Sienna gets an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city / 25 highway, which means fewer stops at the pump. Inside, the new Toyota Sienna features versatile seven- or eight-passenger configurations that allow you to fit a lot of people, a lot of things or an eclectic combination of both. No matter who is riding along, they will be entertained thanks to an available Entune® Multimedia and Split-Screen Rear Seat Entertainment System. If you’re looking for the 2014 Toyota Sienna in Chicago, you know that a minivan isn’t complete without strong safety features. The Sienna features the Toyota Star Safety System™, which includes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), and Smart Stop Technology (SST). And this robust safety package is just part of what sets the Toyota Sienna apart from its competitors.

In terms of the economy, the past few years have been rough. Jobs are hard to come by, expansion has halted and the automotive world has seen vast changes. Perhaps no city in America has been more impacted than Detroit, Michigan, home to some of the world’s most well known nameplates. One of those nameplates, Toyota, is battling through these economic downtimes. Recently, the Toyota Technical Center (TTC) announced an investment of over $28 million that will expand powertrain operations at the two Toyota facilities in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Toyota dealerships in Kenosha are all abuzz about the expansion. The investment will support powertrain development, including the design and evaluation of new engine and transmission projects. This investment is the latest in a long tradition of Toyota investment in North America. For over 10 years, Toyota manufactured engines and transmissions here in the U.S.., including nearly $2 billion invested in North American manufacturing facilities in the past 20 months. It is estimated that these investments have created 4,000 new jobs. The addition of jobs, and the expansion of large companies, in the United States is always welcome news. It’s especially welcome to Kenosha Toyota dealers, who have always maintained a vested interest in their communities. And their showrooms benefit from the innovation and invention that takes place at places like Ann Arbor Michigan, where the nuts and bolts of the next generation of Toyota vehicles are matched. To see the fruits of these labors, be sure to check out our online inventory to see all that we have stock. You’ll soon realize the very high level of quality that the folks at Toyota hold themselves to, and continue to strive toward.

Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series dedicated to the latest news from Toyota. This month, I'd like to report yet another affirmation of the commitment that Toyota has to an excellent customer experience. In the annual AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid was named the top Hybrid/EV of 2013, one of three Toyota Motor Sales vehicles to make the cut. The IVA determines its winners based on responses from 52,000 vehicle owners across all manufacturers, Toyota and otherwise. The vehicle owners are surveyed about 15 key areas of vehicle ownership expectations, including style, passenger comfort, cargo and efficiency. It's no wonder then that the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid fared so well. The Avalon features Hybrid Synergy Drive, an innovative system that allows the Avalon to achieve 200 horsepower while delivering an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined. Inside, premium upholstery and a spacious second row of seats is complemented by a 6.1-in. touch-screen with available Entune® technology that gives you easy access to navigation and multimedia, right in the center console. And, as with any Toyota vehicle, the Avalon Hybrid features a suite of standard safety features designed to keep you and your family safe. Another reason that Gurnee dealerships are proud to offer the Avalon Hybrid (and another reason it is ranked so highly by the IVA), is that it was designed and developed in the United States, with all assembly taking place at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. This commitment to domestic manufacturing and job creation is something we can all get behind, another demonstration of the commitment at Toyota to do things right, right here at home.

The Toyota Motor Corporation recently announced North America vehicle sales of 688,656 units in the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 26,309 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. This surge in sales was lead by the impressive performance of the 2013 Toyota Camry, the family sedan that has remained a centerpiece of the Toyota line, year in and year out. Let's take a closer look at what gives this model longevity in such a volatile, competitive automobile market. Since its inception, the Camry has built on a tradition of dependability and fuel efficiency to become the refined, fun-to-drive mid-sized sedan that it is today. In 2013, the Camry boasts an interior characterized by high-quality materials and equipped with available navigation, a multimedia system, advanced voice-recognition and Entune® technology. Under the hood, the Camry keeps it exciting with an available 3.5-liter, V6 engine good for 268 horsepower and EPA-estimated 31 mph highway. Of course, the standard 4-liter engine offers even better fuel economy, while the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine in the Camry Hybrid gives you the best of both worlds thanks to the innovative Hybrid Synergy Drive® system. And the dependability I was talking about earlier? Turns out that 90% of all Toyota Camry models sold in the last 10 years are still on the road. The same goes for safety: the Camry features a robust standard safety suite that helped it become a 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick. Strong quarterly sales numbers are nice, but it it is nicer to know that these numbers are driven by the success of models like the Toyota Camry. It means that, if you are looking for a 2013 Toyota Camry in Kenosha, you know you will be getting one of the most dependable, all-around vehicles on the market today.

For years now, the Toyota Tundra has been one of America's favorite half-ton, full-size pickup trucks. Now it is going to get a series of impressive updates that will further solidify its reputation in the States. With its unique blend of style, performance and rugged capability, the 2014 Toyota Tundra is already generating buzz around the industry. Read on to learn how the 2014 Toyota Tundra can work for you. Outside, the new Tundra features a bold, powerful exterior redesign thanks to chiseled lines, wider stance and a new three-piece front bumper. The interior is tailored to each trim level, including available 2-speaker touch-screen Entune™ Premium JBL Audio system with navigation, and heated and ventilated front seats. Under the hood, you have three engine options: a 4.0-liter V6 (270 horsepower), the 4.6-liter V8 (310 horsepower), and the 5.7-liter V8 (381 horsepower), which help the Tundra along to a maximum tow capacity of 10,400 pounds. Yet, for all these enhancements, one thing remains true about the Toyota Tundra: it is styled, engineered, and assembled in the United States. So if you're looking for Toyota cars in Waukegan, you know that the Tundra is engineered at the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.; styling is conceptualized and executed at the Calty Design Research centers in Newport Beach, Calif.; the V6 and V8 engines are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. in Huntsville, Ala.; transmissions are built at a facility in North Carolina; and the Tundra itself is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in San Antonio, Texas (TMMTX). At Classic Toyota, we're proud of the Tundra heritage, and we're certain that the 2014 model will continue the tradition.

Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series dedicated to the latest news from Toyota. In the spirit of summer and all the fun it brings, I'd like to spend some time this month to write about the 2014 Toyota Highlander. While this popular SUV certainly has the requisite capability to furnish your adventurous side over the summer months and beyond, the folks at Toyota have taken it a step further with a special Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants -inspired Toyota Highlander. This one-time concept is the first of its kind, and it pays tribute to the high-energy, positive character of the ever-popular children's show, SpongeBob SquarePants. The concept features a bright, colorful interior and exterior themed after the Nickelodeon cartoon, and will be unveiled during an upcoming baseball game in San Diego before it embarks on a national promotional tour. The message: have fun when you drive and be safe!   I think this is a fine message to be communicating to the nation's young people. And what better vehicle than the dynamic 2014 Toyota Highlander to do it with? This model year, the Highlander has received key updates, like  soft-touch interior materials, chrome plating and a more spacious third row, to compliment a performance and cargo package that can handle anything you throw at it. And while the Highlander you drive off the lot won't be themed after any cartoons, it will feature a redesigned front end and altogether sleeker look.   As any Waukegan dealer will tell you, the 2014 Toyota Highlander is highly-anticipated for many reasons. First and foremost, as the new SpongeBob -inspired Highlander demonstrates, is the kind of fun, safe driving that Toyota vehicles have long been known for.

Since its introduction, the Toyota Prius family has led the industry in new directions in terms of efficiency and green technology. The market responded, with more and more drivers opting to spend more time enjoying a dependable, versatile automobile without having to think about the price tag on their next tank of gas. Evidently, the shift is global: Toyota Prius sales recently surpassed 3 million units worldwide. Since its birth in 1997, the Toyota Prius has expanded significantly. It now includes the Toyota Prius, Prius c, Prius Plug-in and the 2013 Toyota Prius v. Across the board, the Prius family is comprised of fuel-sipping vehicles, each catered toward a specific driving experience. It's no wonder then that so many people around the world have found what they need with the Prius family. In as much as the Prius family has expanded to include four members, so too have its members evolved to meet the needs of the modern driver. The Prius v, for example, features a dynamic interior with flexible seating and cargo options, as well as integrated touchscreen navigation, so that it can handle all that a busy lifestyle might throw at it. Apparently, the trend isn't limited to Chicago: 2013 Toyota Prius v sightings are becoming more and more common all around the world. If you're in the market for that Prius that you've always wanted, be sure to check out our online inventory for all that we currently have in stock. You can see photos, vehicle-specific information, and even get in touch with one of our representatives to arrange for a test drive. We're confident that you'll soon see why the Prius family has sold over 3 million units worldwide.

The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in the United States for the past 11 consecutive years. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Camry surpassed 10 million in total sales in the month of June. Couple this milestone with the model's 30 year anniversary and you've got a rock-solid mainstay in the automotive industry. Indeed, after thirty years on the market, the Toyota Camry just keeps getting better. The 2013 Toyota Camry truly brings its famous heritage into the modern context. This is thanks to exciting new exterior styling and interior innovations like an available navigation and multimedia system, hands-free capability and advanced voice recognition. What about the view, you say? Try the available tilt/slide moonroof. The trend continues under the hood thanks to an impressive choice of modern, efficiency-forward engines. You can choose between a  3.5-liter V6 engine good for 268 horsepower, asserts itself nicely or the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine available in the Camry Hybrid. Yet, no matter how modernized the Camry comes to be, it remains one of the most dependable vehicles on the road. Indeed, 90% of all Camry models sold in the last ten years are still on the road. It also remains safe, as indicated by its 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick. So if you're looking for a 2013 Toyota Camry in Libertyville, rest assured that you are in pursuit of one of the most dependable and reputable vehicles on the road. This is backed by a top safety rating from the IIHS, the fact that 90% of of all Camry models sold in the last ten years are still alive and well, and over ten million units sold. Wow.

Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series dedicated to the latest news from Toyota. This month I'd like to highlight one of our best-selling models, the 2013 Toyota Camry, and all that it can offer its drivers. Our customers choose this model for its unique blend of practical features, strong fuel-efficiency and all-around drivability. Let's take a closer look at the specifics so that you can make an informed buying decision. To begin with, the 2013 Toyota Camry is a gas-sipper. The available 3.5-liter V6 engine, good for 268-horsepower, gets an impressive 31 mpg highway. The 4-cylinder options, good for 156 horsepower, delivers an 35 highway mpg. This kind of balance between adequate performance and difference-making fuel economy is difficult to strike, one of the main reasons that the Toyota Camry is such an achiever. Inside, the Camry is designed to keep passengers engaged and comfortable. This includes features like 6.1-in. touch-screen Display Audio, available navigation, advanced voice-recognition and Entune ®. Once you've got your integrated multimedia system completely dialed up, you can up the ante with an available power tilt/slide moonroof for the ultimate warm-weather experience. Yet it is in the areas of safety and dependability that the 2013 Toyota Camry outshines its competitors. Indeed, 90% of all Camry models sold in the last 10 years are still on the road, so there is no question that the Camry is built to last. Yet, as any Waukegan Toyota dealer will tell you, it is also built to keep you and your passengers safe. With the help of ten standard airbags and the highest-possible side crash test rating in its class, it' s no coincidence that the Camry is once again a 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick.

For 47 years, the Toyota Corolla has remained an iconic compact in the automotive industry, with nearly 40 million in sales and a strong following of loyal drivers. This year, the 11th-generation, 2014 Toyota Corolla will receive some surprising updates, including brave updates to the exterior that are already turning heads. All indicators point to the new Corolla continuing to carry the flag of its predecessors. So far, it is the exterior updates to the Corolla that have the industry talking. It's clear that Toyota is striving for a more modern design, as indicated by an altogether more expressive exterior characterized by distinctive creases and elegantly sculpted surfaces. To round out this new, more agile look, customers will have ample choice in wheels, from covered 15-inch steel to 17-inch alloy wheels, as well as three more exterior colors. Under the hood, it is clear that Toyota remains committed to strong fuel economy. This year, an LE Eco grade trim will be added to the mix, which will be powered by a 1.8-liter engine that leverages Valvematic technology, improved aerodynamic design and low rolling resistance tires to achieve impressive fuel economy. The interior received a boost of modernism as well, including available features like touchscreen audio, mobile device integration, power moonroof, back-up monitor and SofTex™ Seats. While the 2014 Toyota Corolla is certainly a strong step into the future of this popular compact, it also represents the commitment that Toyota has to the core values that have made this car so great for so long. This includes the kind of fuel efficiency, safety and dependability that Waukegan dealers are proud to offer their customers.

For the third consecutive time this year, Toyota Motor Sales was the number 1 retail manufacturer after solid sales performance in May. This is just the latest victory in a series of momentum-building months so far this year. But the proof is in the pudding: Toyota Motor Sales posted sales of 207,952 units last month, a 2.5-percent increase compared to May of 2012. Toyota Division itself saw sales of 185,723 units in May, a 2.3 percent increase versus the same month last year. Maybe it's the weather; or maybe it's an exciting line of vehicles that covers the gamut, from reliable hybrids to dynamic crossovers like the 2013 Toyota RAV4 that can do it all. Across the board, the entire Toyota line of vehicles had a good month: Retail sales up 7.5 percent Hybrid sales up 16.7 percent Camry sales of 39,216 units Prius family sales increase nearly 10 percent Avalon sales increased 260 percent (7,099 units) RAV4 posted best-ever May sales of 20,780 units (8 percent increase) Tacoma sales of 14,727 units (a 20 percent increase) Tundra sales of 9,950 units (a 13.5 percent increase) In Libertyville, Toyota dealerships are certainly thrilled with all of the momentum that the Toyota nameplate has this year. Our success represents the commitment that Toyota has to delivering an efficient, affordable and safe vehicle in each category that it touches, from pickup trucks to hybrids. If the sales highlights listed above are any indication--and we think they are--than Toyota is doing a pretty darn good job at the moment. If you'd like to get more information about any of our vehicles, be sure to check out our online inventory for information pricing and test drives. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series dedicated to the latest news from Toyota. This month, I'd like to write about family drivers like you and some of the innovative options that the Toyota line gives you in terms of safe, efficient and (dare I say) stylish driving. I'm referring, of course, to the 2013 Toyota Avalon and the 2013 Toyota Prius v, which were both recently named to the list of top 10 Best Family Cars by Kelley Blue Book. Let's take a deeper look at what all the noise is about. A quick look at either of these models will tell you a lot about their emphasis on the ever-changing dynamics of family living. Here is a brief overview of some of the key features that have earned spots for both vehicles on the Kelley Blue Book 10 best list: 2013 Toyota Avalon Extensive refresh for the new model year, including significant upgrades to exterior design Standard, leather-trimmed seating Comfort in the second row, including a center armrest with integrated cup holders and trunk pass-through Available power rear sunshade 3.5-Liter V6 engine good for 268 hp and an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Backup Camera Blind Spot Monitor Automatic High Beam headlights 7 available trims 2013 Toyota Prius v 34.3 cu. ft. of cargo space Flexible, adjustable and foldable seating for multiple cargo configurations Additional storage compartments throughout Panoramic view moonroof EPA-estimated 44 mpg city / 40 highway 7 standard airbags 3 available trims If you're looking for new or used cars in Libertyville, you can rest assured that the entire Toyota line is filled with cars that the needs of the modern family driver first. And if the abovementioned accolades for models like the 2013 Toyota Avalon and the 2013 Toyota Prius v are any indication, this will be true for a long time to come.