Toyota Shares Service Tips In New Video Series
Toyota takes vehicle safety very seriously which is why they take pride in creating vehicles that come equipped with all of the latest safety features and technologies. However, the brand knows that part of staying safe also includes knowing how to properly maintain your vehicle. In order to help make sure that their customers are staying on top of the service schedule and needs for their Toyota vehicles the brand has released several new videos on their YouTube page called Service Tips 101 that focus on some of the most basic vehicle maintenance.
We have two of the videos from this series available for you to view below and you can check out the rest of the series on the official Toyota YouTube page. You can also stop by Fiore Toyota anytime and the technicians in our service department will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the maintenance needs of your vehicle.
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Toyota sold 10.15 million vehicles in 2015, making it the World’s Largest Automaker for the fourth time. Volkswagen came in second after selling 9.9 million vehicles, and General Motor stay in third place with 9.8 million vehicles sold in 2015.
Early in 2015, Volkswagen looked like it might would finally take the lead and achieve ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn’s dream of surpassing Toyota. but the diesel scandal resulted in a sharp drop in sales later on in the year and Winterkorn chose to step down.
Things look promising for Toyota in 2016. They recently introduced the new version of the Prius hybrid and plan to buy the rest of the share from Daihatsu. Keep up with our blog for more Toyota updates!
“Toyota Snags World’s Largest Automaker Title for Fourth Consecutive Year.” AutoGuide.com. N.p., 28 Jan. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoguide.com%2Fauto-news%2F2016%2F01%2Ftoyota-snags-world-s-largest-automaker-title-for-fourth-consecutive-year.html>.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid offers many different advantages to drivers that range from not only environmental benefits but to cost savings as well. Recently, the Arkadelphia, Arkansas Police Department found this out first hand when they purchased ten new Toyota Camry Hybrids to replace some of their older models. The choice to go with the hybrid vehicles was met with mixed reaction from many members of the department. Several members including veteran officer Don Cleek felt that it would not be powerful enough to match up to the type of heavy V8 powered vehicles that they were used to driving such as the classic Ford Crown Victoria.
However, city manager Jimmy Bolt could see the benefits of using the hybrid vehicles and encouraged Chief of Police Al Harris to try out these vehicles and consider them as replacements to the Crown Vics. Very quickly, Harris came to see that not only did the Camry Hybrids perform just as well as the previous models in terms of the needs of his officers, but they also offer an impressive increase on gas mileage, with a rating of 27 mpg city. A vast improvement from the 12-14 mpg city achieved by the Crown Vics. With this impressive amount of gas savings and lower maintenance costs, the department saw a three-percent savings in its annual budget.
Check out the video below to hear more!
HYBRID_LAW_2.4 from Peter Byck on Vimeo.
“Toyota Camry Hybrid Enforces More Law Per Gallon.” Toyota USA Newsroom. N.p., 21 Jan. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fpressroom.toyota.com%2Freleases%2Ftoyota%2Bcamry%2Bhybrid%2Blaw.htm>.
Alex and Mark are the VagaBrothers who run the popular travel video blog series through their YouTube page. The pair are a travel journalist and an award-winning photographer and videographer who have made it their mission to travel the world and share their experiences in order to encourage others to get out there and explore as well.
Toyota recently reached out to Alex and Mark and challenged them to take the new 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid out for an adventure in the San Gabriel Mountains to see how far they would be able to go on just one tank of gas.
Check out the video below to see what adventures they find with the new 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
Page Now Available On the New 2016 Toyota Highlander
Fiore Toyota has officially released the new 2016 Toyota Highlander Research & Review page for all of our customers from the Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College, and Indiana, PA areas. We invite you to take a look through this new page to learn all about the impressive specifics of this all-new model before you come to our dealership to take it out for a test drive. You can find this page under our “Model Lineup” tab, and afterwards, you can set up a test drive by filling out our Online Scheduling Form.
A few of the standard features that the new 2016 Toyota Highlander is equipped with include Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Energy-Absorbing Crumple Zones, Traction Control, Integrated Backup Camera, Siri® Eyes Free, Remote Keyless Entry, Three 12V Power Outlets, Six-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat, and more.
A few additional features that are available on some of the higher trim levels include Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control, HD Radio™, Heated Front Seats, Push Button Start, SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio, Blind Spot Monitor, 19” Alloy Wheels, and more.
For the first time in Toyota history, North American annual production broke the two million mark with the production of 2,035,028 vehicles in 2015. In addition to this impressive total for the production of vehicles, the brand also reported that 1,933,702 engines were produced throughout the year.
“Our products are a direct reflection of our team members’ dedication and talent,” said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota North America. “Each vehicle that rolls off the line is an example of our commitment to safety, quality, value and above all our relentless focus to exceed customers’ expectations.”
2015 Production Highlights:
- Mexico – The Baja California assembly plant significantly increased operation to accommodate demands for the Tacoma.
- Texas – Began production of the Tacoma
- Indiana – 4 millionth vehicle produced
- Alabama – 4 millionth engine built and V76 engine production increased
- Mississippi – 500,000th Corolla Produced
“More Than Two Million Toyotas Built in North America in 2015 for the First Time | Corporate.” More Than Two Million Toyotas Built in North America in 2015 for the First Time | Corporate. N.p., 8 Jan. 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2016. <http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/more+two+million+toyotas+built+north+america+2015.htm>.
Toyota Unveils New Concepts at CES 2016
The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas served as the host for a long list of impressive presentations, technological unveilings, and concepts for the future. Toyota was extremely proud to show off their concepts for the future, revolving around zero-emissions technology as well as vehicle connectivity and autonomous driving technology.
“At Toyota, we see the vehicle of the future as more than just a mode of transportation,” said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. Inc. “Instead, it will be something more useful, accessible and exciting than ever before. These next generation connected and automated vehicles will optimize their own operational capabilities and deliver comfort, convenience and joy to passengers – and they’ll be arriving sooner than you think.”
Some of the displayed technology included:
- The Toyota Smart Center: The center for Toyota’s vision for their Smart Mobility Society which would link together people, communities, and vehicles.
- Next Generation Connected Service Systems: This system would help you get to your destination in the quickest and most stress-free way by taking into account various factors such as location, driving history, and time of day.
- The Mobility and Teammate Concept: A concept for automated driving that maintains the fun in driving while making the most of autonomous driving
- A Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence Display: Scale Prius models communicated information and worked in a system to make driving as safe as it could be.
- Toyota FCV Plus Concept Vehicle: Toyota’s concept vehicle for a sustainable hydrogen car, within a sustainable hydrogen society.
- The Toyota Kiki: Takes the intricate and complex machinery that is hidden underneath the vehicle and turns it into a beautiful open display.
“Toyota Brings the Future of Mobility to CES 2016 | Corporate.” Toyota Brings the Future of Mobility to CES 2016 | Corporate. N.p., 6 Jan. 2016. Web. 08 Jan. 2016.
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has made the announcement that it’s adding a technical leadership team, to help push research in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. The team was introduced during a press conference at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show, by CEO Gill Pratt. Adding to the team, TRI will also receive guidance from by an Advisory Board comprised of corporate, scientific, and public policy leaders from all across the globe.
The TRI, announced in November 2015, has been established to close the gap between product development and fundamental research development. Backed by a $1 billion investment the TRI aims to do things such as develop cars that are unable of crashing, create a system of self-driving vehicles for those who can’t drive, translate outdoor mobility into indoor mobility, and many more using developed methods from artificial intelligence and machine learning.
“While the most important technology for enhancing human mobility has traditionally been hardware, today software and data are increasingly essential,” said Gill Pratt, Toyota Executive Technical Advisor and CEO of TRI. “Our leadership team brings decades of experience in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge in computer science and robotics, but we are only getting started. The scale of Toyota’s commitment reflects our belief in the importance of developing safe and reliable automated mobility systems. Simply put, we believe we can significantly improve the quality of life for all people, regardless of age, with mobility products in all aspects of life.”
“Toyota Research Institute Announces All-Star Leadership Team for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Research | Corporate.” Toyota Research Institute Announces All-Star Leadership Team for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Research | Corporate. N.p., 5 Jan. 2016. Web. 06 Jan. 2016.
Toyota is making big moves to advance its vehicle technology and connectivity into the future as the brand just announced that they’ll be working together with Ford on Livio’s SmartDeviceLink (SDL). On top of that, Toyota will incorporate, Data Communication Module (DCM) to its Toyota and Lexus cars during 2017.
Currently, most app support systems in vehicles are specific to the automaker. This means that from a Toyota to a BMW you can’t transfer any apps or settings. However, the SDL hopes to change that by creating an open-source smartphone platform that can be used across all automakers in the industry.
This would make things easier for both drivers and app developers since it means that only one app needs to be made for all available vehicles. Additionally, Toyota also hopes to add even more DCMs into the future. By 2019, it plans to have a global standard DCM throughout the world, which would help in sending distress signals, as well as sending a massive amount of information to the Toyota Big Data Center (TBDC). Toyota hopes to continue to advance in the future and is very excited to be laying the groundwork for great things to come.
Jaynes, Nick. “Toyota Embraces Big Data and Ford’s Open-source SmartDeviceLink at CES.” Mashable. N.p., 4 Jan. 2016. Web. 05 Jan. 2016.
Happy New Year From Fiore Toyota!
Everyone here at Fiore Toyota would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe New Year! We will be here at 1000 Logan Boulevard in Hollidaysburg, PA after the holiday and ready to work with you on all your automotive needs in 2016!
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