We’ve brought you some of the updates on Toyota’s Entune infotainment system that is set to be a part of some models.  There is more in-car technology we’d like to tell you about!

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The 2011 Toyota Tundra is a great truck and will be perfect for the driver who needs a durable work truck.  We’d like to share with you some of the reasons why the double-cab 4.0 L, V6 is a truck you should consider, along with some other trims we have available now at O’Brien Toyota of Urbana.

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The past few days we’ve felt the beginnings of some summer heat that we haven’t had the luxury to enjoy for many months!  You can always tell the first few hot and humid days of the year: people frantically turn on air conditioning and get their home water systems ready for the children to enjoy.

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In March, the Toyota Corolla was of the top 10 best selling models across brands, landing in the 7th spot on the top ten list released by cars.com.  Did you know that the Corolla is the best selling car in the world with an average of one sold about every 40 seconds?  It’s size, features, trim options and more clearly make it a leading choice amongst drivers looking for value, a lot of standard features and more.

History of the model

The Corolla was introduced in 1966 and since that time many generations have evolved to the most current 2011 models found in stock at your Urbana Toyota dealership.  The Corolla lineup is currently in its tenth generation and is manufactured at locations throughout the world.

2011 models

The most current Corolla is sold as a base, LE, and S trim, each with features that drivers find important.  Several items are found standard such as the following:

• 15-inch steel wheels
• Power mirrors
• Air conditioning
• Steering wheel with tilt and telescoping ability
• Drivers seat that can be adjusted to driver’s height, which makes for safer and more comfortable travels
• 60/40-split-folding rear seat
• Four- speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack

If all of these make for a perfect car, then the Corolla base would be a nice fit for you.  If you crave a few more amenities, the following items can be enjoyed if you opt for the LE trim:

• Variable intermittent wipers- saves on wear and tear of wipers, especially during rainy and snowy conditions
• Keyless entry
• Power locks and windows
• Cruise control – can help with excess gas usage and help control speed in open driving situations
• Six speakers as part of stereo system

Moving up the Corolla S, you can enjoy even more features:

• Body kit giving it a sporty look
• Rear spoiler
• Upgrades to the cloth upholstery
• Steering-wheel audio controls
• Upgraded trip computer

The Toyota Corolla, Danville drivers can check out at O’Brien Toyota of Urbana, has other features you can add on as well to really give it the look and feel you want. Stop in to our store now and find out more information!

Right now, and we know it can fluctuate daily, the average price of gas here in Urbana-Champaign is approximately $4.09/gallon.  You might think that’s high, and it is, but believe it or not, drivers in other parts of the country are paying even more per gallon.  It’s a tough situation that we’re all riding out together.

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The Toyota Prius is one hot car, a model you can certainly find a lot of information about in today’s popular media.  It recently celebrated its one-millionth sale here in the U.S.  In total, the world has seen three million Prius’ sold since its release over a decade ago.  Drivers all over are attracted to the Prius for many reasons such as fantastic gas mileage, driveability, and practical design.  This is true for car buyers who have purchased the model from their preferred Urbana Toyota dealer.

Links to Monopoly

Most of us have played the popular board game Monopoly at some point over the years.  It’s a great way to spend a rainy afternoon, and now the millions of Facebook users all over the world can access the game via this social media site.  Much more convenient than having to keep track of all those pieces you find in the board game box!

Toyota has teamed up with Electronic Arts to have the Prius featured in the digital version of the board game classic, which is called Monopoly Millionaires.  It launched in February, and already 6.2 million facebook users have enjoyed this fun new game.  That’s a lot of people who are getting a glimpse of the auto, possibly luring them into their local store to check it out in person.  The Prius is a “mover” in the game and players can also purchase an Eco-Greenhouse, that includes windmills and a Prius parked in the driveway.

Behind the Placement

Toyota putting the Prius in the on-line Monopoly version is no coincidence, as it’s one of several marketing techniques the automaker is using to reach out to car buyers all over.  In fact, placement of a product in a media game is a very effective way to create a large media following.  With so many people extremely focused on technology and social media sties, it certainly makes sense.

The Toyota Prius, Gibson City residents can find now at O’Brien Toyota of Urbana, is on the fast track to continued popularity with current drivers, as well as many new ones who might have been intrigued after playing a few rounds of Monopoly Millionaires.  Stop in now and take a test drive!