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America’s Best-Selling Passenger Car

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The New Toyota Camry, America’s Best-Selling Passenger Car Offers Four-Cylinder, V6 and Hybrid Models The Toyota Camry has been America's top rated auto for 15 of the previous 16 years by prudence of giving owners the perfect consolidation of openness, worth, well being, execution, solace and dependability in the mid range segment. The new-gen model included a bolder, more advanced design into the mix when it appeared for 2012. For 2014, the Camry proceeds with that advance, while the Camry Hybrid, which is EPA-evaluated at 43 city MPG, represents the brand's worldwide initiative in hybrid vehicle engineering technology and sales. The 2014 Camry is offered in base level L, value driven LE, premium XLE and energetic SE reviews, with a four-cylinder engine on L and LE and a decisions of four-cylinder or V6 on SE and XLE. The Camry Hybrid is offered in LE and XLE grades. Presented in 1983, the Toyota Camry might secure the pattern for the present day medium size car, settin

Insurance Premiums for Teen Drivers

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Teen Drivers Every teenager looks forward to the day that they turn sixteen and can legally drive.  Every parent can learn to be excited for them, but there is one glaring issue that parents hate to confront…insurance premiums.  Premiums can be very high and if you don’t have a teenager who makes the best grades then you may not be eligible for discounts to help offset the high cost.  If you have a boy, your rates skyrocket as male teenage drivers’ hold higher risks of accidents. It appears in the future this may be true for both male and female drivers.  Why? …Distracted driving will be the reason.  Accident rates are soaring as a result of electronic distractions on the road.  It is true that both males and females are guilty of this behavior, but specifically texting and driving is far more prevalent among teenage girls.  As accident rates continue to rise as a result of texting and driving, so will insurance premiums for those who are found doing it more often. What can you do as a

2nd Annual National Mayors Challenge for Water Conservation Kick-Off

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2nd Annual National Mayors Challenge Weiss certified Toyota dealer near Creve Coeur is excited to bring you the latest news from the Toyota USA Newsroom at ToyotaNewsRoom.com! “The Wyland Foundation and Toyota will launch the second annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation from the nation’s capital, with support from Mayor Vincent C. Gray and city leaders from around the country. The challenge runs April 1 – 30 and asks residents to show their commitment to conserving natural resources by taking an online pledge at www.mywaterpledge.com. The Earth Month initiative will reward residents from cities with the highest percentage of participants with hundreds of environmentally friendly prizes, including a Toyota Prius c, water-saving fixtures and gift certificates to Lowe’s stores. At the kick-off in Washington, D.C., renowned marine artist Wyland will join Gray, Nancy Stoner, acting assistant administrator for water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and re

Is a Hybrid or Electric Toyota Car Right for You

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As the economy shifts and we start hearing phrases like “fiscal cliffs” and even worse…falling off the edge of it, people get more and more concerned about the cost of living and how it is going to impact their overall standard of living.  The thought of rising fuel prices has many people considering new methods of automobile manufacturing.  Specifically, hybrid and electric technology are becoming a much more appealing option that buyers are willing to explore.  Analysts are suggesting that gas prices could reach $4.25 a gallon nationally by late April, according to recent reports from Edmunds.com.  Some cities, such as Los Angeles and Chicago may even see $5 a gallon. Traditionally, hybrids and electric alternatives haven’t hit home with consumers in the market to save money.  The main reason being that electric cars specifically pose a new sort of challenge to owners when confronted with keeping it fully charged, and in the end, the higher sticker price of these cars tended to offse

Toyota Gives Back

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The Toyota Racing team...   has become known in the industry for their willingness to give back.  Toyota recently awarded The Toyota Racing Dream Trip Grand Prize to a fan by the name of Christina R. from Buckeye, Arizona.  This followed to big giveaways including $50,000 to Kyle Busch’s charity and another $50,000 split between three other charities. The winner of the Dream Trip Grand Prize will have the luxury of choosing between a NASCAR or NHRA race event.  She will get two NASCAR Hot Passes, a $1,500 American Express gift card and “up-close exposure to the team garages and pre-race activity during ‘hot’ times at the track” according to Toyota’s pressroom. Keith Dahl, Toyota’s national motorsports and engagement marketing manager commented on the recent giveaway stating, “We’re delighted with the enthusiastic fan response to the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge. We wanted to make sure the Grand Prize winner would have a truly memorable race experience, wherever they choos

Holiday Travel in Your Fuel Efficient Camry

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Your Fuel Efficient Camry As you set out on your holiday travels, you will probably be looking for ways to save money on fuel.  There are many different theories out there on how you can save money and become more fuel efficient.  It is sometimes difficult to decipher what really does have the potential to save you and what is probably a waste of your time in the long run.  After researching some of the experts in the field, we have come to a few conclusions on the driving habits that really have the potential to save you big and others that may not save as much but are still worth the effort.  After extensive studies conducted by Edmunds.com, this is what they found: Your best money saving behind the wheel comes from driving moderately.  Sounds simple right?  Well, you might be surprised of how much of an “aggressive” driver you actually are.  If you simply avoid taking off from stop signs too harshly and from stomping on the brakes you can see an average savings of 31 percent.