Toyota Greensburg

Monday, June 18, 2012

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Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 4:43 PM

Toyota and Lexus Enters Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with EVs

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 3:50 PM

Toyota and Lexus are all set to debut in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, by introducing electric vehicles that signify the current culture surrounding the two Japanese auto giants. Toyota announced that it enters the race with the TMG EV P002, an all electric and high performance electric vehicle set with two electric motors, which generates 469 horsepower alongside 664 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 149 mph. Piloted by Japanese rally driver Fumio Nutahara, the TMG EV P002 will be competing against other cars including an EV conversion E36 BMW M3, a modified Mitsubishi i-MiEV and another EV being run by storied driver Monster Tajima. To prove its efficiency, Toyota tested the vehicle in May at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France.Besides, Lexus introduces a stripped racecar version of the IS-F, which has not been altered. Despite racing exhaust system, there are no powertrain upgrades included in this model. By adding additional coolers for the engine and transmission oil, the car has been converted to compete at the Pikes Peak race. Other upgrades include changeable race suspension and a smaller steering wheel. Apart from these changes, the new IS-F is weightless compared to its predecessor and it lost almost 700 pounds, bringing the curb weight to 3087. The car enthusiasts are weighting to know how both cars finish the race at Pikes Peak.
via Egmcartech

Maintenance Tip: Night Driving

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 3:05 PM

The most dangerous time to drive on any roadway is between the hours of midnight and 6am, especially on the weekends. Luckily, there are some things you can do to improve your safety when driving at night.But by following a few basic guidelines, you can minimize your risk.

You must obey this rule for night driving: To See and Be Seen.

Keep your car in good condition

Ensure all lights work. Lights on your car are the most vital night-driving tool.Without them, you will can’t see or not be seen by other drivers, it can cause accident easily.
Clean and clear may increase your visibility, inside and out
Windows, instrument panels, headlights, tail lights—all of these are components that increase visibility inside and outside your car. Consider regularly cleaning your dashboard and instrument panels, mirrors, windows, and windshields (inside and out) to gain greater visibility.
Adjust your headlights for maximum effectiveness
Check your headlights for proper alignment and ask your mechanic to adjust them properly. Adjusting your headlights may help you see more of the road while also protecting other drivers from wayward beams.

Keep your body in good condition

Never drink and drive
Not only does alcohol radically impair motor skills and driving ability, but even one social drink can trigger fatigue. This can lead to an exceptionally lethal combination.
Avoid smoking when driving at night
The carbon monoxide and nicotine in cigarettes has a measurable, physical effect on your eyes. These chemicals can actually make it difficult to see well and clearly, especially at night.
Stay sharp
Try chewing bubble gum to keep your mind humming. Also, drinking water and staying well hydrated may do wonders for mental alertness.
Rest early, rest often
If you’re planning a longer night-driving expedition, make sure you bank a couple nights’ worth of good sleep before hitting the road. Also, plan on making frequent stops to stretch, walk, or have a small snack or moderate meal. Some experts recommend stopping every two hours for a body/mind break.

Other Tips for night driving

Turn on your headlights in time.
When it’s getting dark, turn on your lights in time to make sure that your car is seen by other drivers,even if you can see the road clear.

· Don’t exceed your reach
When driving at night, remember that your sight—and safety—are only as good as the reach of your headlights. Don’t assume that the road is clear. What lies beyond the pavement you can see may be sudden and unexpected hazards you can’t see. Reduce your speed, increase your following distance, and expect the unexpected, especially on darker country roads.

· Keep it dark inside the car
Turn off all interior lights. Any source of light inside the car will seem extremely bright and will make it more difficult to see.

· Minimize glare
Look to the bottom right of the road to avoid approaching headlights. (Some headlights are blindingly bright.) Also use the night setting on your rearview mirror to deflect the glare from vehicles behind you. Older drivers find it more difficult to see at night because it takes longer for them to recover from glare.

· Use high beam carefully
Be careful to lower the head light beam when necessary otherwise it might blind the oncoming driver. It is also necessary to switch on the headlights when you are uncertain of what you are seeing. And try not to overdrive your headlights which will make it impossible for you to stop inside the illuminated area.

Courtesy of Car-Use.net

First 25 Winners Announced for Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 1:33 PM

TORRANCE, CALIF. (June 11, 2012) – Toyota today announced the first 25 winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, a national philanthropic program that is awarding 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive days. Winners are selected each day through public voting on Facebook at www.100carsforgood.com.

Each day through August 21, five nonprofit organizations will be profiled on the 100 Cars for Good Facebook page. Registered Facebook users are able to vote once daily for the nonprofit they think can do the most good with a new vehicle. The organization with the most votes at the end of the day wins a new Toyota vehicle. The four runners-up each receive a $1,000 cash grant from Toyota.

“We are delighted to announce the first 25 winners of the 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 because we appreciate what a big difference a new car or truck can make for organizations working to improve lives and strengthen communities across America. It’s been very gratifying to put the public in the ‘driver’s seat’ to select the winning organizations. 100 Cars for Good has also allowed Toyota to build on more than half a billion dollars of support the company has provided to nonprofits throughout the United States. We wish all of this year’s finalists the best of luck.”

The first 25 100 Cars for Good winners represent a cross-section of important local causes, including providing nutritious meals to kids, helping communities struck by natural disaster and alleviating the suffering of abandoned, abused or injured animals.

The first 25 winners in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program are:

DC Scores	Washington, DC	May 14, 2012
Cincinnati Zoo	Cincinnati, Ohio	May 15, 2012
Lehmi County Humane Society	Salmon, Idaho	May 16, 2012
Pibbles & More Animal Rescue	Ridgewood, New York	May 17, 2012
Recycled Doggies, Inc.	Cincinnati, Ohio	May 18, 2012
Hope for Paws Animal Rescue	Los Angeles, California	May 19, 2012
The Dream Center	Los Angeles, California	May 20, 2012
SPCA International's Operation Baghdad Pups	New York, New York	May 21, 2012
Petfinder Foundation	Tucson, Arizona	May 22, 2012
Together We Rise	Chino, California	May 23, 2012
The Children’s Lunchbox	Anchorage, Alaska	May 24, 2012
All Hands Volunteers	Carlisle, Massachusetts	May 25, 2012
Detroit Dog Rescue	Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan	May 26, 2012
Fences for Fido	Portland, Oregon	May 27, 2012
Central Vermont Humane Society	East Montpelier, Vermont	May 28, 2012
Operation Blankets of Love	Granada Hills, California	May 29, 2012
Kristie’s Foundation	Anaheim, California	May 30, 2012
K9 Services German Shepherd Rescue, Inc.	Middleburg, Florida	May 31, 2012
Animal Aid, Inc.	Oakland Park, Florida	June 1, 2012
Clark County Community Services	Winchester, Kentucky	June 2, 2012
Shore Hearts Golden Retriever	Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey	June 3, 2012
Special Olympics Illinois	Normal, Illinois	June 4, 2012
Last Chance Ranch	Quakertown, Pennsylvania	June 5, 2012
Rikki’s Refuge	Rapidan, Virginia	June 6, 2012
Feed My Sheep	Gulfport, Mississippi	June 7, 2012

Winning organizations can choose from the following vehicles: Camry Hybrid, Highlander SUV, Prius v Hybrid, Sienna minivan, Sienna Mobility or Tundra full-sized pickup. A six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty will also be provided for each vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial Services.

The 500 finalists, from which the 100 winners are ultimately selected, were certified by an independent panel of judges who are experts in the fields of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.

Follow 100 Cars for Good on Facebook at www.100carsforgood.com and on Twitter at #100cars.

Courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com[[posterous-content:pid___0]]

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Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 4:17 PM

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Toyota Celebrates One Million Fans on Facebook

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 2:34 PM

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 4, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. reached the one million fan mark today on their Toyota USA Facebook page and is celebrating its loyal fans by highlighting them in various ways on the existing brand page. Additionally, executives are taking part by noting their appreciation for this milestone through the Toyota USA profile. Beginning today, fans will ‘own’ the page for the day and will be able to post and share anything that interests them with the new audience of one million.

“Our fans helped us make Toyota’s Facebook page what it is today,” said Dave Nordstrom, vice president digital marketing. “We’re celebrating this milestone on one of the world’s largest social media channels by spotlighting our fans that got us here.”

Over the past few weeks, fans have been encouraged to submit photos of themselves which will be displayed in the new masthead mosaic photo collage today. As fans submit their stories about Toyota, graphs and additional timelines will be featured to highlight the history and interests of the community from the consumer and company’s point of view.

For more information and to view the updated page, visit www.facebook.com/toyota.

Courtesy of pressroom,toyota.com

100 Cars for Good

Posted by Toyota of Greensburg on 10:51 AM

Just a friendly reminder, Amazement Square from Lynchburg, VA and Last Chance Ranch from Quakertown, PA are finalists today for the 100 Cars for Good program! Voting is opened now to 11:59 p.m. ET. Please make sure to take a few minutes to vote for these great causes!