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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. more 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. more 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. more 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. more 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. more 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. more 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. more 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. more 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. more 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.

The Toyota 4Runner has long been a trusted mainstay in the realm of all-around, off-road capable automobiles. Coming up on its 5th generation, this iconic SUV has been updated to be even better, no matter your driving needs. The 2014 Toyota 4Runner features an exciting new exterior design that pays homage to its off-road roots without losing sight of the kind of rugged capability that the modern driver has come to expect. more What you'll immediately notice about the new 4Runner is its distinguished exterior which as received a few updates. These include a redesigned, more aggressive, front fascia, a strong front grille and new smoked headlamps. The new model retains its powerful hood scoop and silver painted accents on both the front and rear. And, new to this model year, all trim levels come with a roof rack standard. Inside, the Toyota 4Runner remains the refined, innovative midsize-SUV that our customers have come to truly enjoy. This includes a new Eco-Driving feedback system that helps drivers keep tabs on fuel consumption as they go, as well as 40/20/40 second-row seating for convenient storage options no matter what you need to make space for. All models come with a standard 4.0-liter, V6 good for 270 horsepower. For your off-road needs, you can choose between rear wheel 4x2, part-time 4x4 or a full-time multi-mode 4x4 with a locking center differential. No matter which option you choose, you'll be well-equipped to handle all that the road throws at you. When the 2014 Toyota 4Runner in Libertyville Toyota dealerships will be sure to keep you in the loop!

Toyota kept its momentum going in April thanks to strong performances from some new and old faces. Thanks to brand new 2013 Toyota Avalon (sales increase of 119 percent, best April since 2007) and Toyota Camry (over 30,000 unis sold for the fifth consecutive month), Toyota Division remained the No.1 retail brand for the second month in a row. more Yet the Avalon and the Camry weren't alone in their success. A handful of other members of the Toyota family posted impressive numbers last month. Toyota Division truck sales were up over 70,000 units, an 11.6 percent increase. The Tacoma and Tundra played a key role in that regard with a 19 percent and 14 percent increase in April sales, respectively. The other family making noise was that of the Prius, which retained its hybrid volume leader crown with sales of nearly 20,000 units in total. There were some individual stars as well. The all-new RAV4 experienced its best April yet, with over 18,500 units sold (a 22 percent increase versus April of 2012). In minivan category, the Sienna stayed strong with nearly 10,000 units sold and a 5.3 percent increase versus the same month last year. So if you're in the market for a Toyota in Gurnee, it's clear that you have a healthy list of top-notch vehicles to choose from. Whether it is the versatility of the new RAV4, or the consistent dependability of the Toyota Camry, we're confident that you'll find what you're looking for. In the meantime, be sure to check out our online inventory for information on all that we currently have in stock.

Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series dedicated to the latest news from Toyota. This month I'd like to welcome the spring season with a dynamic vehicle that is built to do it all. The 2013 Toyota Venza gives you all of the versatility of a mid-size crossover SUV, including ample storage options and modern technology, while still giving you the safety and efficiency that the Toyota nameplate is known for. I'm especially excited about this model and all that it offers our customers, especially given the change in season that will soon come to the city of Chicago. more The active lifestyle requires an all-around vehicle that can perform in a variety of situations. Whether it is a busy weekend, a trip out of town or dealing with inclement weather, the 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with the features you need to keep up your ever-changing schedule. Key Features: Exterior refresh, including new headlights, grilles and chrome enhancements Standard 2.7-Liter 4-Cylinder engine good for 181 horsepower Available 3.5-Liter V6 engine good for 268 horsepower 70.2 cu. ft. of cargo space Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) Available All-wheel drive Star Safety System™, including Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology®. The spring is always an exciting time here at Classic Toyota. We always look forward to welcoming new customers and introducing them to our dynamic line of vehicles. As any new car dealer in Waukegan knows, spring brings with it a certain business and bustle that calls for a vehicle that can meet the challenge daily, whatever it may be. This year, that vehicle is the 2013 Toyota Venza.