As any Toyota dealership serving Gurnee can tell you, success in the automotive industry is often defined by a company’s momentum. How consistently can your brand deliver efficient, dependable vehicles that keep both consumers and industry insiders satisfied? For Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), momentum has been building for a while. The company recently reported March 2014 sales results of 215,348 units, an 8.9 percent increase compared to March of 2013. March was yet the latest in a string of impressive performances by Toyota vehicles, a month that helped TMS earn the “no. 1 retail manufacturer” moniker yet again.
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Toyota is Topping Lists
If you are looking for used cars in Waukegan, there is plenty of good news for you in the recent Consumer Reports release. The editors at announced their list of the best used vehicles for the 2004-13 model years, a list that is dominated by Toyota vehicles. The list identifies vehicles for their reliability and low cost of ownership, characteristics that can be used to describe nearly every vehicle in the Toyota family. We are certainly excited to see so many Toyota vehicles named to this list, as it underscores the high value of our inventory of used Toyota cars.
True Marksmanship: Toyota Engages Latino Community
Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series, True Marksmanship. This month, I am happy to report yet another step that the Toyota nameplate is taking toward embracing the diversity that defines our great country. As a Waukegan Toyota dealer, we at Classic Toyota understand how integral the Latino community is to the fabric of our fine city. As such, I am pleased to announce that the Toyota brand will be the official automotive and transportation sponsor of Hispanicize 2014, a huge annual event for Latino trendsetters, newsmakers and influencers.
As a Toyota dealership serving Kenosha, we are well-aware of the adversity facing much of the automotive industry as of late. One source, especially close to home in the Midwest, is weather, which has in recent days disrupted shipments and driven down the numbers. Even still, the folks at Toyota managed to post February sales of 159,284 units, retaining its place as the number 1 retail brand. And with all-star performances, such as the new 2014 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Toyota RAV4 posting double-digit gains for their best-ever February sales, things look good for the Toyota nameplate as it moves into the thick of the year.
The year is in full swing, which means it is time for the 2014 Consumer Reports Top Picks. In this ongoing, widely respected survey, the best models in 10 different categories are identified. Top Picks must score highly in the test, have an average or better reliability rating, and perform adequately in crash or rollover tests conducted by the government or insurance industry. The results? The Toyota brand scored 72 and tied for fourth overall. And the 2014 Toyota Prius, for the 11th straight year, was named the Top Pick in the Green Car category.
True Marksmanship:Toyota Vehicles Take Awards
Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series, True Marksmanship. This month I would like to share some very exciting news about the 2014 Toyota Camry and 2014 Toyota Tacoma, two favorites among our customers here at our Toyota dealership in Waukegan. These two standouts took home top honors in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2014 Best Cars for the Money awards. The 2014 Toyota Camry earned Best Midsize Car for the Money, while the 2014 Toyota Tacoma was named the Best Compact Truck for the Money award. These awards are highly regarded throughout the industry, and they represent the commitment that Toyota has to a dependable line of vehicles that continues to meet a customers needs long after they drive off the lot.
Go anywhere in the 2015 line of Toyota trucks
For decades now, the experts at Toyota Racing Development (TRD) have been known for the impressive off-road capability of the trucks they produce. This year is no different, with the 2015 Toyota Tacoma and 2015 Toyota 4Runner on the way. The TRD Pro Series is as rugged as ever, one that Toyota dealerships in Waukegan are eager to welcome to their showrooms. They know that this line of trucks can do it all, from off-road to the daily grind. Here is what to expect when they finally do arrive later this year.
Toyota stays on top in January
February is in full swing and the good news keeps coming for your local Toyota dealer in Waukegan. We’ve been excited to learn that Toyota remained the number one retail manufacturer in January 2014, thanks to impressive performance by a handful of superstars from the Toyota line. This performance continued despite the consequences that continued bad weather had on most of the automotive industry. Toyota has managed to keep the momentum going so far this year.
True Marksmanship: Toyota Hybrids on a roll
Hello everyone! Fred Marks here continuing my monthly blog series, True Marksmanship. This month, I would like to share some exciting news about the ever-popular line of hybrid vehicles from Toyota. At the moment, Toyota offers 24 hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid model in nearly 80 countries and regions worldwide. Over the next two years, Toyota plans to unveil 15 more hybrid vehicles across the globe. This is exciting news, a whirlwind of productivity that has been catalyzed by the continued sales success of Toyota hybrids.
Have you met the all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander?
With the recent success of the Prius family, Toyota hybrid vehicles and the ever-popular Toyota Camry, it can be easy to overlook some of the other cornerstones of the Toyota line. This new sport utility vehicle from Toyota, set to arrive at a dealership near Kenosha. Toyota dealers are bringing a refreshing blend of efficiency, power and modern technology to the SUV category. With three-row seating for up to eight passenger, many standard features, and increased cargo capacity, this Toyota Highlander does SUV capability with a dash of modern technology in a way that few competitors can match.
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