✨️Four Grades Available: LE, XLE, Nightshade and Limited
✨️Fifth-Generation Toyota Hybrid System Has Impressive Fuel Economy with Up to a Manufacturer-Estimated 57 MPG Combined Rating on FWD Grades
✨️Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive Available on Each Grade
✨️Toyota Audio Multimedia with Available 12.3-inch Touchscreen
✨️Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard

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Today’s blog is dedicated to the wonderful fun and excitement to be found just a short drive away in Door County, Wisconsin. Our incredible neighbors to the North offer a wide array of festivals, events, and live music that are steeped in tradition and rich with local history. Participate in these charming local events and make some memories with your loved ones this summer. These interactive events make a wonderful detour from your usual camping, fishing, and outdoor activities in Door County. So hop on in your new car from Classic Toyota of Waukegan, and let’s hit the road to fun!

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Summertime means plenty of beach days, soaking up some rays, driving down the highway with the music blasting and the top down, and that warm summer breeze.  We’re thinking s’mores by the campfire, fishing off the docks, and taking road trips to make memories with friends and family.  Yeah, summer’s pretty great. Of course, that’s the most picturesque version, but mechanics know that this is also primetime engine overheating season.

Intense sun with sparse clouds, increasing temperatures due to climate change, and general high temps and humidity in combination with a propensity to drive long distances can spell Summer trouble for your vehicle’s engine.  On today’s blog, we’re taking a look at some of the key signs your engine may be overheating and what to do about it should you be on the road when it happens.  So, rest easy because by the time you’re done with our latest Gearhead Guru Guide, you’ll be a real pro at mediating engine problems and, with a little luck, even heading them off before they start.

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Today on the blog we’re leaning into the weird and wild side of roadtrippin’ in America: the quirky, whimsical roadside attraction!  We remember how hard it was to be a kid taking a summer road trip, forced to sit in the car for long stretches of time with nothing to do but stare out the window.  That’s what inspired us to make a fun blog collecting all the weird and wonderful things you can find along the way as you travel with your families this summer. Your kids will not soon forget 100 foot tall dinosaurs, giant elephants, whimsical sculptures of their favorite characters, and all the photos to prove they’ve seen it! Check it out on Classic Toyota of Waukegan’s latest road trip guide to weird and whimsical roadside attractions to visit with your families!

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Put-In-Bay on Lake Erie in Ohio is a gem of a local island getaway!  This quaint and cozy village is located on South Bass Island, and it’s one of the top spots for locals.  Put-In-Bay Island is a 397 acre playground and Key-West style paradise!  With a rich and storied past in the War of 1812, there’s also plenty of historic sites to explore!

You can access the island via two Ferry services from Catawba Island, Kelleys Island, Port Clinton, Lorain, and Sandusky.  The Jet Express Ferry will drop you off in the heart of downtown and also offers late-night services for those who wish to travel after the work day is done.  The Miller Ferry is the local freight transport and the only option if you’re looking to take your vehicle with you on your getaway, but most residents and visitors travel by golf cart.  If arriving by Ferry is not your speed, the island also makes provision for private boat travel and propeller-driven aircraft.

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We’ve been sharing quite a few road trip destination guides, but now it’s time to make sure you get there in one piece!  Today’s blog is all about helping you pack the essentials as well as some extra creature comforts for a successful road trip.

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We love bringing our families along with us on our road trip adventures!  There’s something so magical about getting to see kids and teenagers experience the great outdoors, and reconnecting with nature for some screen-free excitement.  On today’s blog, we’re sharing some great activities for a peaceful, screen-free road trip with kids.  From road trip games to coloring books to travel board games and more, you’ll find lots of ways to entertain your offspring without needing tablets or smartphones (well, for a little while at least.)

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Collaborations with MIT AgeLab revealed future ways to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians and avoid potential collisions

CSRC adds 10 new projects to research portfolio including four new research institutions

Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced the completion of its 100^thresearch project, a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab. The project characterized non-driving related tasks during highway driving, with and without driver assistance technologies. At a media event today in Michigan, the teams presented some of their discoveries and detailed the long-time research engagement between the two organizations. These also included CSRC and MIT AgeLab analysis of communication between vehicle drivers and pedestrians, which can help avoid potential collisions.

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We’re leaning into that summer vacation mode with another installment of must-see road trip destinations!  Today on the blog we’re sharing some incredible roadways that are a vacation in and of themselves.  You’ll find old growth forests, sweeping mountainside views, gorgeous fields of wildflowers, abundant wildlife, and more.  Whether you’re looking to take a scenic drive with peaceful overlooks, or you’re looking to experience new adventures along the way, we know you’ll find what you’re looking for with these great spots.  So check it out! Hop in your new car from Classic and let’s hit the road to memorable vacations!

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Today on the blog, we’re celebrating the last few weeks of Spring, and gearing up for the start of Summer! You’ll find competitive fishing, DIY date nights, festivals and carnivals, live music and concerts, outdoor adventures and much more.  We can’t wait to get out on the town and enjoy some quality time with our friends and family in that warm, sweet air.  So check out our latest edition of the Classic Community Calendar and say hello to Summer!

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