Do you ever find yourself driving around, either to work or to run errands or whatever else, and noticing the horrible cars that other people are often driving? These are automobiles that were known for being horrible makes and/or models when they were brand new; why would anyone invest their money in a piece of junk when it already had 60,000 miles on it? Continue Reading

Toyota has just launched a new advertising campaign centered on its Star Safety System.  The Star Safety System combines five safety technologies that come standard on all new Toyota vehicles.  The five technologies are Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Continue Reading

I truly hope I’m not the only nerd out there, and when they heard the word Tesla started thinking of the infamous Tesla coil. What a great invention that never was. During the electric invention race between Tesla and Edison, there were marvels that rival even today’s imagination all devised by one man. Nikola Tesla was a visionary and a genius. Unfortunately, he what he lacked was people skills and the ability to campaign for his work. Continue Reading

It’s no secret that Toyota has experienced challenges recently – they have recalled 8.5 million cars, including the Champaign 2010 Prius and some Champaign preowned Prius vehicles, due to acceleration, transmission, and floor mat issues. However, it’s very important to keep these numbers in perspective because every car company experiences recalls (ahem, have you heard about GM’s recent recall of 1.3 million cars for steering wheel problems?). The truth is recalls don’t mean that car manufacturers are indifferent to driver safety. Instead, recalls are simply part of the process by which automakers address safety and reliability issues. Continue Reading

Over 70 years ago, Toyota was founded with the goal of creating the highest-quality, safest, and most reliable automobiles in the world. Year after year Toyota has not only met but exceeded customer’s expectations and has built a reputation for excellence. Continue Reading

Even in light of the recent recalls, consumers still say Toyota is the car for them and that they would still buy another one in the future. After all, Toyota did just win the 2009 Automotive Loyalty Award from R.L. Polk & Company. There’s just something Champaign Toyota customers love about their vehicles that keeps them coming back. Continue Reading