25 More Toyota Cars for Good Winners Announced

Wed, Jul 11 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

The 2012 car giveaway is now halfway over.

"Toyota has announced the second set of 25 winners in the 2012 100 Cars for Good program. The contest gives away one vehicle a day for 100 days. Charities underwent a nomination period earlier this year and each day five of the finalists are featured on the Toyota Facebook page. The public can vote for their favorite charity and at the end of the day, the nonprofit organization with the most votes wins their choice of one of six Toyota vehicles.

 

This year’s program is just past the halfway mark but the Toyota Sienna is the most popular vehicle yet with 25 organizations choosing the minivan. Toyota has also given away 11 Tundras, 8 Highlanders, 3 Sienna Mobility models, 2 Prius v models and one Toyota Camry.

 

“With this announcement of the next 25 winners, we mark the half-way point of the 2012 Toyota 100 Cars for Good program,” said Jim Lentz, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “Toyota created the 100 Cars for Good program as a way to give to a variety of organizations across the country and to do so with the help and support of the American public. It’s the public vote that decides which organizations will receive a new Toyota vehicle and we are thrilled to see the outpouring of support for the program with thousands of votes.”

 

Organizations from a variety of sectors are represented among the first 50 winners including animal welfare and wildlife, health and safety and education. Organizations like Animal Aid, Inc in Oakland Park, Florida are among the winners this year.

 

Animal Aid, Inc is a no-kill shelter that is “dedicated to the welfare of stray and feral animals and to the reduction in the over population problem through education and spay/neuter efforts.”

 

Another winning charity this year is DC Scores. The Washington, D.C. based organization provides after-school programs for low-income youth in the city. Amy Nakamoto, DC Scores executive director, explained how the organization would use the new Toyota Sienna minivan during the delivery ceremony.

 

“Thanks to Toyota's generosity and service to our community, we will be able to provide and transport much-needed soccer and writing equipment to over 40 DC public schools who host a DC SCORES after-school program. This will increase our efficiency in using time, money and people to directly impact hundreds of DC students in the coming years. We are very grateful to be part of such a large and effective philanthropic initiative by Toyota.”

 

You can get involved in the contest by helping determine which organizations will win each day through August 21, 2012. Simply visit the Toyota Facebook page to cast your vote for your favorite nonprofit organization."

 

 

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Meet Tony Almazan, Toyota Sunnyvale Pre-owned Expert

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"1. How long have you been working with pre-owned vehicles?
I have been with Toyota Sunnyvale TCUV/ Pre Owned Center for 2 years with 10 years of prior experience.

2. What is the best tip you can give someone looking for a pre-owned vehicle?
Shop before you buy. Then you’ll find what car buying should be like when you shop at Toyota Sunnyvale. We absolutely offer the best value when it comes to finding your next pre-owned vehicle.

3. Why is Toyota Sunnyvale a great place to find a pre-owned vehicle?
Our transparent, no-hassle sales process gives you the confidence to buy your next pre-owned vehicle. We have shopped our competitors to eliminate the haggling our customers have told us they disliked when buying a vehicle. Then we back up your purchase with our exclusive 10 Point Value Guarantee, which you can see here: http://bit.ly/9EVo4O."

Happy Friday the 13th!

Happy Friday the 13th fans! As we all know, the occurrence of a Friday landing on the 13th of a month is considered an unlucky and ominous day. Some studies suggest that many people even alter their daily routines on these days, including travel habits. We want to hear if you believe in this superstition or not, and if so, how far do you go out of your way to avoid the possibility of danger during this "anti-holiday?"

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Stay Plugged-In to Toyota Sunnyvale Community Events! The "Have a Ball" Golf Tournament is a Only a Week Away, and See the Calendar of Events for Sunnyvale's Centennial Celebration!

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Toyota Sunnyvale is proudly sponsoring the “Have a Ball” golf tournament on July 20, 2012 at the Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course, raising money to fight cancer. The event will include a silent auction and a fun-filled day on the course. Sign up or donate to this great cause here: http://bit.ly/NJomYB

In August, Sunnyvale is having a centennial celebration, which we’re excited to help with as well. Visit www.sunnyvale100.com for more information about this once in a century event!

2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 Priced

By Anita Lienert, Correspondent | Published Jul 10, 2012

"Just the Facts:

• The 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 starts at $22,545 for the six-speed manual transmission model, reflecting a $3,090 premium over the base 2013 Scion tC.
• The uplevel 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 with a six-speed automatic transmission starts at $23,595.
• Scion said only 2,000 units of the 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 will be built.

TORRANCE, California — The 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 starts at $22,545 for the six-speed manual transmission model, reflecting a $3,090 premium over the base 2013 Scion tC. The price includes a $730 destination charge.

The uplevel 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 with a six-speed automatic transmission starts at $23,595. The special model goes on sale in late July.

Scion said only 2,000 units of the 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 will be built.

The base 2013 Scion tC with a manual transmission starts at $19,455, including shipping. The base 2013 Scion tC with an automatic transmission starts at $20,455, including shipping.

The 2013 tC RS 8.0 is decked out in Absolutely Red exterior paint, accented by gloss black sideview mirrors and black 18-inch alloy wheels. It also gets a five-piece body kit inspired by Troy Sumitomo of customizer Five Axis. The kit includes front and rear lower valences, side skirts and a rear spoiler.

Performance parts from Toyota Racing Development include lowering springs and an exhaust system integrated into the center of the rear lower valence.

The cabin gets sporty seats with texturized black fabric accented by red stitching.

Six-speed automatic models get steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Each car comes with a numbered badge."

 

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Toyota Named Top Green Brand

June 28th, 2012 - Joe Duarte

Toyota was singled out for its unparalleled sustainability leadership.

The Prius (now a family of cars including - from left - the sport compact Prius c, Prius Plug-In, minivan-ish Prius v, and the patriarch Prius sedan) is credited with building and maintaining Toyota’s “green” reputation.

"Auto giant tops 49 brands in 13 sectors

Toyota has been named the world’s Best Global Green Brand for 2012 for its leadership in innovation, environmental sustainability and fuel efficiency. It’s the second successive year the automotive giant has held the top spot of all world brands in 13 sectors.

The Best Global Brand Top 50 awards are bestowed by Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy firm (specializing in brand strategy, analytics and valuation, corporate design, digital brand management, packaging design and naming). Also making the list are Honda (3rd overall), Volkswagen (4th), BMW (10th), Ford (15th); Mercedes-Benz (16th), Hyundai (17th) and Nissan (21st).

The rankings were determined by a survey of more than 10,000 respondents in 10 countries to analyze each company’s environmental record and how the company is perceived by consumers.

Toyota was singled out for its unparalleled sustainability leadership. In particular, Interbrand praised the deeply ingrained environmental sustainability in the company culture, which has been a core management priority since the early 1990s.

That dedication to sustainability is credited for keeping the company ahead of the clean vehicle trend and resulting in steady improvements in energy use, water consumption, waste, and toxic emissions year after year. And, it continues to embark on company wide initiatives to improve environmental performance and build on reputation for cutting-edge eco vehicle development through innovation, key partnerships and strategic campaigns.

At the centre of the company’s success, says Interbrand, is the halo effect generated by the success and long-term visibility of Prius, which, in many people’s minds, has become synonymous with the term “hybrid.”

Honda was praised for its green brand visibility in many world markets, including North America, Japan and the U.K. Its manufacturing plants in North America continue to develop methods to diminish waste throughout the product life cycle. The company also publicizes an ecological evaluation of its suppliers and consistently tops lists as the greenest automaker for low emission ratings and nontoxic design measures.

Volkswagen was commended for its substantial environmental investments and goals, leadership in innovation, environmental sustainability and fuel efficient vehicles.

BMW was praised for its “EfficientDynamics” initiative, which applies green thinking to every stage of product development as it strides toward fuel efficiency and emission reductions."

 

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This 5-Star Reviewer Found the Best Price at Toyota Sunnyvale!

"I recently bought a fully loaded '12 Camry Hybrid XLE from Toyota Sunnyvale. I went to them because they were one of three dealerships recommended by Consumer Reports' subscription buying service. I had not intended to buy a fully loaded model, but discovered that I pretty much had to in order to get the options we really wanted -- leather seats and moon roof. They made it easy for us, opening with an offer of $32,236 -- $2,570 below MSRP. They came in under the best price I'd calculated on my own spreadsheet and below what Consumers called a "great" price; also below Edmunds' True Market Value. Their open was good enough to close the deal for me; no haggling required. Their direct sales manager, Matt Wong, was very helpful, as was Paul, our salesman. My only complaint is that the car came equipped with cruddy Bridgestone tires; I asked them to change them out for Michelins, but they said they didn't have any. So I had to immediately replace the Bridgestones with "after-market" Michelins -- a small price to pay for the deal we got."

 

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