Toyota Greensburg

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Toyota teases another hybrid ahead of Geneva

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 1:27 PM

Toyota appears to be doubling down on its hybrid bet. In addition to the world premier of the Toyota Yaris hybrid, the auto manufacturer will show off a new affordable hybrid city car at the 2012 International Motor Show in Geneva next month. The company released a sketch of the concept before the reveal.

You may think that the pint-sized Yaris Hybrid and the Prius C should already count as city cars, but it appears that Toyota has something even smaller and lighter up its sleeve. Not much has been shared about the car in advance of the world premiere, but the manufacturer says it is a study of an ultra-lightweight vehicle that can be manufactured affordably without using exotic and expensive materials. The FT-Bh concept will demonstrate how a hybrid city car can be massed produced using materials and processes already used in the automotive industry.

Courtesy of reviews.cnet.com

Toyota Motor Corporation Vehicles Dominate J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 1:06 PM

TORRANCE, Calif., February 15, 2012 – Eight Lexus, Toyota, and Scion models captured segment awards in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study, a performance equal to all other vehicle brands combined and more than twice as many as the runner-up nameplate.

The study also found:

Lexus is the number one nameplate improving by 23 fewer problems/100;
Toyota is the highest ranked non-premium nameplate and tied for third place overall, improving by 18 fewer problems/100; and
Scion achieves its highest ever position at fifth place, jumping up 17 positions and improving by 55 fewer problems/100.

“We are extremely pleased that not only did we win awards in eight of the 14 model segments, but that in two segments we finished one-two and made the podium in 12 segments overall”, said Jim Lentz, President and Chief Operating Officer Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

2012 Vehicle Dependability Study performers by segment

Segment	Ranking	Model	Problems/100
Sub-Compact Car	1	Toyota Yaris	97
Sub-Compact Car	2	Scion xD	113
Compact Car	1	Toyota Prius	80
Compact Car	2	Toyota Corolla	93
Compact Crossover SUV	3	Toyota RAV4	121
Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle	1	Scion xB	100
Compact Sporty Car	1	Scion tC	123
Entry Premium Car	1	Lexus ES350	81
Midsize Car	3	Toyota Camry	105
Midsize Crossover SUV	3	Toyota Highlander	111
Midsize Van	1	Toyota Sienna	123
Midsize Premium Crossover SUV	1	Lexus RX350	85
Large Premium Car*	1	Lexus LS460	72
Large Car	2	Toyota Avalon	100
Large Pick Up	1	Toyota Tundra	108
Lexus Nameplate	1		86
Toyota Nameplate	3 (tie)		104
Scion	5		111
Premium Brands Industry Average			129
Non-Premium Brands Industry Average			144

Additional examples of Toyota’s commitment to the highest standards for quality, safety, reliability and retained value include:

Lexus was the highest ranking nameplate in the industry in the 2011 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study and earned more segment awards than any other premium brand.
The Lexus IS won the entry premium car segment in the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.
Toyota and Lexus won 11 awards – more than half the 21 total awards – in IntelliChoice.com’s Best Overall Values of the Year.
Fifteen Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles were named 2012 “Top Safety Picks” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than any other automaker. The 2012 models are: Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, Prius v, Sienna, Tundra Crew Cab, Venza, and Yaris; Lexus CT 200h and RX, and Scion tC, xB, and xD.
The 2012 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and Scion tC earned five stars for Overall safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest rating possible.

*The Premium Car segment is not represented in the 2012 VDS due to the small sample size for the segment.

Courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com

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Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 8:45 AM

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Pittsburgh International Auto Show

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 3:13 PM

Be sure to stop by this week's Pittsburgh International Auto Show to see several Toyota models, including the Prius, Prius V, Camry Hybrid and Highlander!

For more information about this exciting event, click here.

Why Our Customers Come Back, Year After Year

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 11:22 AM

Want to know why people come back to our dealership for every car they own? Take it from Linda, she sent us this great email the other day:

I reside closer to Bob Massie & Spitzer but chose Toyota of Greensburg due to my past experience in 2004 when I purchased my Camry. I was more than satisfied then and am extremely satisfied now. I purchased an Avalon this year. My salesman, Mr. Millard stayed past his quit time in order for me to test drive the car and put together a purchase contract that was satisfactory to me. Mr. Millard's expertise, knowledge, and willingness to rise above the usual made my car-buying experience a positive rather than the drudgery it sometimes has been in the past. I appreciate the courtesy shown me and as a result look forward to revisiting again if needed and recommending the dealership if asked.

I also might add the positive experience I had with Maria Ponterio as the expert she is. She took the time to explain maintenance and warranties and also made my car-buying experience enjoyable. I visited the dealership on a day that it closed at 5:00. I initially was interested in a Rav 4. Maria saw me browsing the lot as she was leaving work and asked me what I was interested in. She took the time to show me her Rav 4 interior !!! Who do you know in business these days that would have gone the extra mile? She did, which impressed me greatly.

So, the answer to your question is, I was accomodated in every way, and everyone at Toyota of Greensburg deserves kudos for making my experience positive and enjoyable.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!

Regards,
Linda S

Toyota to Increase Highlander Output, Including Hybrid and Exports, in Indiana

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 10:17 AM

ERLANGER, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2012) – Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Ind. plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. The project is expected to create approximately 400 new jobs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Inc. (TMMI).

The company will invest about $400 million to support global demand for the Highlander, which will no longer be built in Japan by late 2013. Toyota builds Highlander in China for that market only. Annual Highlander production volume is expected to increase by approximately 50,000 units at TMMI.

Highlander is currently sold in Russia and Australia, and TMMI will export to those countries.

“This project allows for better utilization of the Indiana plant and will help Toyota capitalize on the improving North American and global auto market,” said Steve St. Angelo, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. “In addition to new jobs at the Indiana plant, this project will increase opportunities and jobs for our North American supply base.”

“This project is part of our localization strategy to build vehicles where we sell them,” said TMMI President Norm Bafunno. “This announcement is a vote of confidence from Toyota Motor Corporation in the abilities of our team members and this plant.”

TMMI currently employs 4,800 and builds the Highlander, Sequoia full-size SUV and Sienna minivan.