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"I change my previous opinion on toyota of Carlsbad. The sales manager Gus called me and told me to come down and discuss my options. So I went. I was met at the door by a gentleman named Henry. AMAZING. from the get go he was polite, professional, and funny. Then I met with gus. He listened to my concerns, helped me decide what would be best for my situation. I fell in love with the Prius. Gus did everything possible to get me in this new car. AND he did it without it costing me any extra. Henry was very informative and kept me company while waiting for finance. Aaron in finance was equally great. I was In and out if there in 2 hours. We will be going back after tax season to get my husband a truck. I will recommend EVERYONE to toyota of Carlsbad. Thank you again Gus, Henry, Omar Saab, and Aaron!!! Very satisfied customer!!!"

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Car and Driver Magazine Names FR-S to 10Best Cars of 2013

The Scion FR-S earned recognition today from Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive publication, as part of its “10Best” cars of 2013. The magazine highlights the best cars for under $80,000 available on showroom floors in January 2013. Scion introduced the FR-S earlier this year to positive industry reviews and consumer excitement. The FR-S shares its spot on the list with the Subaru BRZ.

“Making the Car and Driver 10Best list in its first year is another example of the energy and enthusiasm building around the FR-S and the fun driving experience it offers,” said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “The success of the FR-S reflects the Scion mission to give drivers vehicles that fit their lifestyles and express their individuality.”

The FR-S features a lightweight design and 2.0-liter flat boxer engine capable of producing an impressive 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Affordability and performance have made the FR-S a fast favorite since it arrived in U.S. showrooms in June.

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Monday, December 10, 2012

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Toyota Sales Jump 17.2 Percent in November!

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November 2012 sales results of 161,695 units, an increase of 17.2 percent compared to the same period last year on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and a raw volume basis.

The Toyota Division posted November total sales of 138,976 units, an increase of 17.3 percent on a DSR basis from November 2011.

“Replacement of vehicles damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy is partially responsible for strong sales,” said Bill Fay, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. “However, pent up demand, record low finance rates and exciting new products are also driving demand. Approximately 40 percent of the vehicles we sell this year will be all-new or significantly updated models.”

The Lexus Division recorded November sales of 22,719 units, up 16.8 percent over November 2011 on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and a raw volume basis.

“With nine new or redesigned models available for customers, Lexus posted its best November sales in five years,” said Tim Morrison, Lexus Division vice president of sales. “Our momentum is extremely strong, and we will close out 2012 with a December to Remember.”

Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded combined monthly sales of 76,993 units, up 16.5 percent over November 2011. Camry and Camry Hybrid led car sales with combined sales of 28,765 units. Corolla reported its best November ever with sales of 22,616 units, increasing 40.3 percent. The Prius Family increased 8.5 percent with November sales of 16,505 units.

Toyota Division light trucks recorded November sales of 61,983 units, an increase of 18.3 percent compared to the same month last year. The Tacoma mid-size pickup truck and RAV4 compact SUV led truck sales with monthly sales of 12,272 and 12,423 units, respectively. Tundra full-size pickup reported sales of 8,309 units, up 31.6 percent over the previous November. Highlander, 4Runner and Sienna also all posted double-digit gains over last November.

Scion benefited from the return of younger buyers to the marketplace along with new products, posting November sales of 5,606 units, up 57.8 percent over November 2011. Sales of the recently introduced FR-S remain strong at 1,350 units.

Lexus Division
Lexus reported passenger car sales of 12,460 units, up 18.2 percent over November 2011. The ES 350 entry luxury sedan and the first-ever ES Hybrid led Lexus passenger car sales with combined sales of 6,066 units, increasing 28.2 percent year-over-year. The GS midsize luxury sedan posted sales of 1,826 units, up 786.4 percent

Lexus luxury utility vehicles recorded sales of 10,259 units, up 15 percent over November 2011. The RX and RX Hybrid luxury utility vehicle led sales with combined November sales of 8,871 units, up 17.0 percent over last year.

TMS Hybrids
TMS posted November hybrid vehicle sales of 24,682 an increase of 28.7 percent compared to the same period last year. Toyota Division posted November sales of 20,958 hybrids, while Lexus Division reported sales of 3,724 hybrids for the month.

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Friday, November 30, 2012

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"Ernan Northrup is one of the most helpful salesperson there! Even though I am still debating on whether I want another scion or if I want to a Camaro, he has been more than willing to do all that he could to help me decide. If I decide on the scion frs I know exactly where I will be going to purchase. Thank you Ernan!"

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

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"I had a wonderful experience at Toyota of Carlsbad. The sales person that helped me was Moe Saab. He was courteous and friendly. He took the time to explain the features of the car that I was interested in and answered all of my questions in a concise manner. He was patient and most importantly he was not pushy. The process was fast. It was very nice to receive a follow-up call from Moe after the purchase. Moe was honest, geniune and caring. I will definitely re-purchase from this dealership and of course from Moe Saab. Excellent customer service."

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Driver Distraction Study from The University Of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and Toyota Shows Significant Correlation Between Parent and Teen Distractions:

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today announced preliminary findings from a major, national study of teen drivers (ages 16 to 18) and parents of teen drivers conducted jointly with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The Study shows a significant correlation between parent and teen behaviors behind the wheel, suggesting parents can play an influential role in modeling risky behavior on the road. The UMTRI/Toyota Teen Driver Distraction Study, the largest scientific survey of its kind, also found that texting while driving remains commonplace among teens, despite ongoing, nationwide efforts to educate drivers on the significant risks associated with these behaviors.

The UMTRI/Toyota Study is based on national telephone surveys of more than 5,500 young drivers and parents. The survey includes interviews with 400 pairs of teens and parents from the same household (dyads). This is a unique factor that allows researchers to analyze closely how driving behaviors among parents and teens within the same family unit relate to each other. In addition to a national sample, the study includes local surveys in Chicago; Philadelphia, Pa.; Houston, Texas; Long Island, N.Y.; Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

Commenting on the connection noted in the study between parent and teen driving behavior, Dr. Tina Sayer, CSRC Principal Engineer and teen safe driving expert, said: “Driver education begins the day a child’s car seat is turned around to face front. As the Study shows, the actions parents take and, by extension, the expectations they set for young drivers each day are powerful factors in encouraging safe behavior behind the wheel. Seat belts and good defensive driving skills are critical. However, the one piece of advice I would give to parents to help them keep newly licensed drivers safe on the road it is to always be the driver you want your teen to be.”

Nationally, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for U.S. teens and, in 2010, seven teens between the ages 16 and 19 died every day on average from motor vehicle injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[1]

The Study, sponsored by Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), was designed to shed new light on frequently discussed driving risks and to identify effective recommendations to help keep teens safe and help parents serve as more effective driving role models. The Study also looked at a range of risk factors that receive less public attention but pose great risks on the road as well as the role parents and peers play in encouraging distracted driving behaviors.

Today’s announcement represents only a portion of the study’s preliminary findings. UMTRI and Toyota’s CSRC continue to analyze, compare, and contrast the data and will publish additional findings incrementally over the next few months.

Key Findings from the UMTRI/Toyota Teen Driver Distraction Study
The sample of teens and parents from the same households (the dyad sample) showed a strong correlation between driving behaviors and attitudes within families. In general, parents who engage in distracting behaviors more frequently have teens who engage in distracting behaviors more frequently. Other findings from the dyad sample include:

What Teens Think Their Parents Do Behind the Wheel Matters More Than What Parents Say They Do: What teens think their parents do while driving has a greater impact on the teens’ behavior than what parents actually report they do.
- If a teen thinks that his or her parent looks for something in the vehicle while driving, the teen is four times (4.1) more likely to also look for something while driving (as compared to if the teen does not think their parent does this at all).
  - If a teen’s parent reports looking for something in the vehicle while driving, the teen is two times (2.2) more likely to do the same (as compared to if the parent does not report this behavior at all).
- If a teen thinks that his or her parent eats or drinks while driving, the teen is three times (3.4) more likely to likely to do the same (as compared to if the teen does not think their parent does this at all).
  - If a teen’s parent reports eating or drinking while driving, the teen is two times (2.2) more likely to do the same (as compared to if the parent does not report this behavior at all).
- If a teen thinks that his or her parent deals with passenger issues while driving (interacts with passengers regarding requests, concerns and conflicts), the teen is five times (4.7) more likely to do so themselves (as compared to if the teen does not think their parent does this at all).
  - If a teen’s parent reports dealing with passenger issues while driving, the teen is two times (1.7) more likely to do the same (as compared to if the parent does not report this behavior at all).

Teens Think Their Parents Engage in Driving Distractions More Often Than May Be the Case: A third of teens (32 percent) believe that their parents use an electronic device for music while driving, while only one in ten parents (10 percent) report that they do so. Seventy-one percent of teens believe that their parents read or write down directions while driving, while 55 percent of parents say they do so. Eighty-five percent of teens believe that their parents deal with passenger issues while 70 percent of parents say they do so.

Parents May Underestimate How Much Their Teens Text While Driving: Teens read or send text messages once a trip 26 times more often than their parents think they do. More than a quarter of teens (26 percent) read or send a text message at least once every time they drive versus the one percent of their parents who said their teen does this.

Key findings from the larger, national sample of more than 5,500 respondents include:

Cell Phone Use by Teen Drivers Is Similar to Parents: More than half of teens (54 percent) report that they use a hand-held cell phone while driving, similar to the six in ten parents (61 percent) who report that they do so.

Texting While Driving Remains Pervasive: A quarter of teens (24 percent) respond to a text message once or more every time they drive. Nearly one in three teens (30 percent) read a text or email once or more every time they drive. Almost one in ten parents (nine percent) respond to a text once or more every time they drive, while 13 percent of them read a text or email once or more while driving. Perhaps even more alarming, one in five teens (20 percent) and one in ten parents (10 percent) admit that they have extended, multi-message text conversations while driving.

Digital and Social Media Are Significant Driving Distractions for Teens: Teens search for music on a portable music player, such as an iPod, four-and-a-half times more frequently than parents do while driving. More than half of teens (53 percent) say they do so, while just 12 percent of parents do. More than one in ten teens, or 11 percent, say that they update or check social media, such as Facebook or Twitter, while driving.

Teens Regularly Drive with Young Passengers Despite Serious Risks: Nearly three-quarters of teens (69 percent) say they drive with two or three teen passengers and no adults in their car, which, according to a study by the AAA Foundation, is associated with a doubling of the driver’s risk of being killed in a crash.[2] Almost half of teens (44 percent) do so with more than three teen passengers and no adults, which is associated with a quadrupling of a driver’s risk of being killed.[3] Additionally, half of teens (50 percent) say that they deal with passengers while driving. Nearly one in three teens (30 percent) say they do this at least once a trip or more.

Driver Education Begins When the Car Seat Starts Facing Forward
“Children look to their parents for a model of what is acceptable. Parents should know that every time they get behind the wheel with their child in the car they are providing a visible example that their child is likely to follow,” said Dr. Ray Bingham, Research Professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and Head of the Young Driver Behavior and Injury Prevention Group. “By examining the willingness of U.S. parents and teens to engage in high-risk driving behaviors, this study will inform programs that help reduce distracted driving and the non-fatal injuries and death that it causes.”

Toyota complements this research with extensive safety education programs for young drivers and their parents as well as direct outreach to consumers, including:

Toyota Driving Expectations (www.toyotadrivingexpectations.com), which provides hands-on, real world defensive driving courses that go far beyond what is taught in standard driver education courses;
Toyota Teen Driver (www.toyotateendriver.com), a partnership with Discovery Education, which offers free online teen safety resources to parents, teens, educators and schools and has annual contests, including the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge and Educator Challenge, which reward scholarships and prizes, and are designed to inspire teens to make safer decisions behind the wheel; and
Additional teen safe driving partnerships with DoSomething.org and the National Safety Council.

Sitting down with teens to draft a Safe Driving Contract can help jumpstart this dialogue. This contract is a mutual agreement that outlines a parent’s expectations for a teen’s driving behaviors and the consequences when those expectations are not met. Parents can find a sample agreement at www.toyotateendriver.com.

courtesy of toyotanewsroom.com

Monday, November 26, 2012

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"We just purchased a 2011 Toyota Corolla, and had the best buying experience working with Moe Saab. This is our 2nd purchase from Toyota Carlsbad; both times we have been given exceptional service by Moe Saab. Moe is friendly, honest and truly cares about your needs when purchasing a vehicle. He has made our buying experience nothing but great. Next time we are ready to purchase a vehicle, we would not go anywhere else but to Toyota Carlsbad & to Moe. Highly recommend it! Ask for Moe. Happy buyers!

Went to Toyota Carlsbad today looking for a used corolla or matrix. Meet Mo Saab and he was the nicest salesman I met and he was very knowledgeable. I will be looking forward to buying a car from Toyota Carlsbad and only from Mo Saab!"

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Toyota Yaris Offered in Two Liftback Models For 2013!

The fun, efficient Toyota Yaris, which was all-new for the 2012 model year, continues into 2013 in three-door or five-door liftback models. Sporty styling, outstanding safety features and high fuel economy ratings make the 2012 Yaris a compelling choice in its segment. New for 2013, all model grades come with the Tech Audio Package as standard.

“There is a lot of excitement in the subcompact category today, but the 2013 Toyota Yaris is at the top of the list when it comes to combining value and fuel efficiency with style and fun,” said Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay. “Today’s young, price-conscious shoppers want the complete package that the new Yaris offers: room for their friends and gear, along with a strong list of standard convenience and safety features.”

From its smart interior design and quiet, refined passenger cabin to its responsive driving dynamics, the 2013 Yaris delivers an optimal combination of the traits shoppers’ demand in a smaller, fuel-efficient car today. The 2013 Yaris features remarkable attention to detail in the design and engineering.

The Tech Audio Package equips the Yaris with the most in-demand music features, including an AM/FM/CD head unit, six speakers, a USB port with iPod^®connectivity, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio compatibility, Bluetooth^® wireless technology provides hands-free phone capability, music streaming and phonebook access, and automatic sound leveling adjusts for outside noise. The system plays MP3/WMA CDs, and provides MP3 sound enhancement. An auxiliary input jack enables connecting other types of digital music players.

Liftbacks for Today’s Lifestyles
Today, liftback body styles dominate the subcompact vehicle segment, preferred by 70 percent of new retail car buyers in this category. The Yaris Liftback features a sporty look. The 98.8-inch wheelbase yields a smooth ride and roomy interior, while an overall length of 153.5 inches helps make the Yaris highly maneuverable in tight situations. Compared to the previous-generation Yaris, the current model offers up to 68 percent more cargo room along with additional headroom and passenger volume, all within a highly aerodynamic body yielding a 0.30 coefficient of drag.

The 2013 Yaris is equally at home navigating through city traffic, heading to the mall or hitting the highway for a road trip. With a tight turning circle and quick, responsive steering, the new Yaris proves nimble on crowded streets and parks easily in tight spaces.

Grade Strategy
The 2013 Yaris is offered in three grades, with the entry-level L and value-packaged LE editions available either as a three-door liftback or five-door liftback. The sport-tuned SE is available only as a five-door. A high standard equipment level across all grades and simplified options make it easier for customers to find the car they want at an affordable price.

Emphasis on Driving and Performance
The 2013 Yaris was designed for fun and functionality. All models are powered by a 1.5-liter, 16-valve, four-cylinder DOHC engine equipped with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i), producing 106 hp at 6,000 rpm and 103 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm. The broad torque curve provides plenty of response for both manual transmission and automatic transmission vehicles.

All Yaris L, LE and SE models are available with a four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, featuring a compact, lightweight design and reduced friction for greater fuel efficiency. A smooth-shifting five-speed manual transmission is available on L and SE models only.

Both the front MacPherson-strut and rear torsion-beam suspension is tuned to deliver a smooth ride and engaging driving feel. Electric power steering provides good road feel at highway speeds while aiding low-speed parking maneuvers. The Yaris L and LE versions come with 15-inch wheels as standard, while the SE moves up to 16-inch alloy wheels.

Nine Standard Airbags Lead Impressive List of Safety Features
The 2013 Yaris offers an impressive array of safety features. Standard driver and front-passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS) are complemented by front-seat mounted side airbags and a knee airbag for the driver. Roll-sensing side airbags are fitted to both front- and rear-row seats for a total of nine airbags. An impact-absorbing body structure utilizes high-tensile strength steel to effectively distribute collision forces.

In common with all Toyota vehicles, the Yaris features Toyota’s Star Safety System™, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. The new Yaris also features Smart Stop Technology, Toyota’s brake-override system, as standard.

This recent -generation Yaris’ are equipped with Toyota’s Advanced Whiplash Injury-Lessening (WIL) front-seat structure helps to ensure that the region from the head to the lower back are equally supported, helping to reduce whiplash-type injuries during certain types of rear end collisions.

Comprehensive List of Standard Features
In addition to its many safety features, all Yaris models are well equipped with popular comfort, convenience and technology features.

Starting with the Yaris L, all models include standard electric power steering, power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes, power door locks and a Cold Weather Package. Other standard features include air conditioning, six cup and bottle holders, and storage cover for the cargo area. Halogen headlamps and intermittent front windshield wiper are also standard.

The single-windshield wiper with wet-arm system reduces weight and provides better performance than the traditional two-arm type. The system sprays washer fluid
from the base of the wiper arm directly in the path of the blade for improved cleaning and wiping action.

All 2013 Yaris is now standard equipped with Tech Audio on all grades (formerly only standard on LE and SE grades). Tech Audio includes AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability and MP3 sound enhancement, six speakers, SiriusXM Satellite Radio compatible (additional hardware and subscription required), HD Radio™, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod® connectivity, auto sound leveling, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology and iPod® interface.

The Yaris LE includes standard power windows with driver’s auto-down, power mirrors, cruise control, steering wheel audio controls, and a remote keyless entry system with engine immobilizer.

Exterior Styling
The bold and assertive presence of the Yaris design is visible from all angles, starting with the distinctive protruding front profile with wide headlamps and integrated turn signals.

The profile displays a steeply sloped beltline, and flowing curves that appear to stretch the image of the vehicle. The shoulder lines continue around to the rear, creating a sharp, solid look.

Unusual for a car in this segment, eight exterior colors are available for the 2013 Yaris, including Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Absolutely Red, Lagoon Blue Mica, Wave Line Pearl and Blazing Blue Pearl.

Interior Design
The Yaris interior provides a level of detail not often seen on cars in this price class. The doors close with a smooth, solid feel. Additional sound-absorbing and insulating materials make for a quieter ride. Upgraded fabrics and a soft-touch dash highlight a more premium, sporty interior. The front seats are now wider, and sculpted to help reduce fatigue on long trips.

The driver experience is enhanced with a three-spoke tilt steering wheel, featuring a thick grip and a flat-bottom shape to reduce knee interference. The instrument cluster located in front of the driver and includes a multi-instrument display with odometer, twin trip meters, clock, outside temperature reading, fuel economy display, average speed and Eco-Driving indicator.

Yaris L models feature a one-piece folding rear seat, while LE and SE editions include a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat. Compared to the previous Yaris liftback, the luggage compartment area has been lengthened by 5.7 inches, and widened by 2.1 inches, to increase cargo volume by 64 percent in the 3-door and 68 percent in the 5-door. Cargo capacity with the seat up is 15.3 cu. ft. on the 3-door and 15.6 cu. ft. on the 5-door.

The Sport-Tuned Yaris SE
The Yaris SE provides more driving fun with its sport-tuned suspension, quicker ratio steering, standout styling and driver-oriented interior. The SE features both front and rear disc brakes, with the front disc nearly an inch larger in diameter than L and LE versions. The SE is equipped with P195/50R16 tires and alloy wheels.

The SE makes a distinctive statement with smoke-trim multi-reflector halogen headlamps, integrated fog lamps and color-keyed grille with sport mesh insert. It features color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, rear spoiler and rear diffuser, set off by a chromed exhaust tip and SE badge.

Inside, the driver faces a sporty instrumentation package, with an analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and digital Multi-Instrument Display. The leather-trimmed tilt three-spoke steering wheel includes audio controls and standard cruise control. Exclusive sport seats help add shoulder-level support for more comfort and control. The Yaris SE also includes a six-way adjustable driver’s seat and four-way adjustable passenger seat with sport fabric trim.

Toyota Quality, Warranty and Care
Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-car warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against corrosion with no mileage limitation. The all-new Toyota Yaris will also come standard with Toyota Care, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.

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Friday, November 16, 2012

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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Monday, November 12, 2012

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Friday, November 9, 2012

Toyota to Air TV Commercial of Tundra Towing Space Shuttle!

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 -->Toyota plans to begin airing a television commercial of the 2012 Tundra Crewmax pickup towing the Space Shuttle “Endeavor” this week, including spots on sporting events like Sunday and Monday Night Football and NASCAR races. It was filmed Oct. 12, when the Tundra towed the 292,000-pound shuttle and its custom tow dolly across a Los Angeles freeway bridge en route to the California Science Center.

The commercial will air during the following programs:

Friday, Nov. 9 (8 p.m. EST on SPEED) – NCWTS (NASCAR Camping World Truck Series) Race in Phoenix

Sunday, Nov. 11 (3 p.m. EST on ESPN) – NASCAR Sprint Series Race in Phoenix

(8:20 p.m. EST on NBC) – Sunday Night Football between Houston and Chicago

Monday, Nov. 12 (8 p.m. EST on SPEED) – NCWTS Race in Miami

(8:30 p.m. EST on ESPN) – Monday Night Football between Kansas City and Pittsburgh

Saturday, Nov. 17 (4:30 p.m. EST on ESPN2) – NASCAR Nationwide Race at Homestead

Sunday, Nov. 18 (4:25 p.m. EST on CBS) – NFL Sunday between San Diego and Denver

(8:30 p.m. EST on NBC) – Sunday Night Football between Baltimore and Pittsburgh

Monday, Nov. 19 (8:30 p.m. EST on ESPN) – Monday Night Football between Chicago and San Francisco

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Toyota Reports Strong Second Quarter and First Half Sales, Revenues and Net Income

Toyota announced strong first half fiscal year results today with sales increasing by nearly 1.4 million units, revenues up 36 percent and net income rising to $6.9 billion. The numbers represent a significant turnaround from a year ago when the company suffered production setbacks due to a major earthquake/tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011.

Key financial numbers from the first half (April 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012):
--Global sales increased to 4.516 million units, up 1.49 million from the same period last year
--Consolidated revenues were 10.9 trillion yen (*$138 billion), a 36.1 percent increase in yen
--Operating income was 693.7billion yen ($8.7 billion) vs. a loss of 32 billion yen last year
--and Net income of 548.2 billion yen ($6.9 Billion) vs. 81.5 billion yen last year

The positive first half results came on top of a strong second quarter for the automaker. Toyota reported second quarter revenues of 5.4 trillion yen (*$68.4 billion), up 18.2 percent in yen and operating income of 340 billion yen ($4.3 billion) vs. 75.4 million yen last year. Net income soared 220 percent to 257.9 billion yen ($3.2 billion)

“In all regions, vehicle sales increased significantly for both the first half and second quarter of this fiscal year because we suffered from the supply disruption due to the Great East Japan Earthquake in the same period last year,” said TMC Executive Vice President Satoshi Ozawa. “Despite the yen’s appreciation, operating income improved significantly due to the recovery of sales which dropped in the first half of last year and our company-wide profit improvement activities.”

Toyota also revised its forecast for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2013. The company lowered it expected consolidated vehicle sales by 50,000 units to 8.75 million due to uncertainty over the market environments in China and Europe. However, it boosted operating income by 50 billion yen to 1.050 trillion yen because of expected progress in its profit improvement activities.

Financial forecasts for the fiscal year have been revised as follows:
--Consolidated revenue of 21.3 trillion yen (*$269billion)
--Operating income of 1.05 trillion yen ($ 13.2 billion)
--and net income of 780 billion yen ($9.8 billion)

(*all currency translations are approximate based on an 79-yen-to-the-dollar exchange rate)

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Toyota Produces 25 Millionth North American-Built Vehicle!

Toyota celebrated the 25 millionth vehicle manufactured in North America today at a ceremony at its Georgetown, Ky., plant coinciding with the start of production for the all-new 2013 Avalon. The milestone vehicle – a Classic Silver Hybrid Avalon – represents 26 years of manufacturing, a direct investment of nearly $24 billion in North American operations and 365,000 jobs created in the United States.

“Toyota’s 25 millionth vehicle signifies the tireless work of thousands of Toyota team members, hundreds of North American supplier partners, and great dealers giving their best every day,” said Steve St. Angelo, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. “We continue to evolve as a company thanks to their commitment to build the best vehicles in the market.”

Wil James, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., the company’s largest manufacturing operation in North America, emceed the event. “This is a pivotal time in Toyota’s history,” James said to an enthusiastic crowd of manufacturing team members. “What better way to cap off 26 years of manufacturing excellence than with the all-new Kentucky- built Avalon, a shining example of what our customers have to look forward to in the future.”

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Coach
John Calipari also addressed the audience. Toyota’s Georgetown plant employs approximately 6,600 and builds the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Venza, and manufactures 4-cylinder and V6 engines. Toyota’s North American production includes 12 models representing 70 percent of U.S. sales.

"We thank the millions of customers, some of the finest team members in the world, hundreds of excellent North American suppliers and our outstanding dealers who have supported us in reaching this milestone,” said Bill Fay, Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota Division, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

The following are rounded production figures for North American Toyota plants by vehicle:

Manufacturing Site	Model	Total Production
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK)	Sienna	551,000
	Solara	210,000
	Avalon	1,264,000
	Camry	6,779,000
	Camry Hybrid	200,000
	Venza	243,000
	Total	9,247,000
New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI)	Voltz	10,000
	Corolla	3,237,100
	Tacoma	2,550,000
	Total	5,797,100
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI)	Tundra	989,000
	Highlander	319,000
	Sequoia	517,000
	Sienna	1,418,000
	Total	3,243,000
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC)	Solara	215,500
	Corolla	2,951,000
	Matrix	653,000
	RX 350	661,000
	RAV4	514,000
	RAV4 EV	400
	Total	4,994,900
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS)	Corolla	111,000
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS)	Total	111,000
Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC)	Tacoma	336,000
Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC)	Total	336,000
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX)	Tacoma	198,000
	Tundra	608,000
	Total	806,000
Subaru Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA)	Camry	465,000
Subaru Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA)	Total	465,000
Total North American Vehicle Production	Grand Total	25,000,000 courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com

Thursday, October 25, 2012

See how this Venza handles cold ice!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Thank you for this review! Great job, team!

"My husband and I have been casually looking for a new car. We have been to several dealerships and were getting frustrated with the pushy sales people. My husband initialy stopped by Toyota Carlsbad just to look and was greeted by Lisa. She was very friendly and helpful. Most of all, she wasn't pushy. Lisa listened to exactly what he said we were looking to do (trade in for a Camry and knew our price range), and she pointed him in the right direction. After he found a few cars, I met him at the dealership and the sale began. Lisa was so helpful in explaining the price and terms. We then went to Nicki in the Finance Department to seal the deal. She was so friendly and helpful.. Nicki took the time to explain all the different options we could add and answered all of our questions when we were confused. We left very excited about the new car. We loved the experience so much, we went back three days later and traded in our other car for another Camry. We worked with Lisa again and then Lou in finance. Again, the experience was nothing less than fantastic. We have been and will continue to refer our friends and family to Lisa at Toyota Carlsbad."

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Attention fans! Our "Cutest Dog Photo" contest is coming to an end!

Part 1: Submit Photo of your dog via Facebook Contest app – October 1st-31st
Part 2: Voting for Cutest Dog via Cutest Dog Facebook Photo Album – November 1st-31st

Prizes
Include:
1st Place: $100 to Petco
2nd Place: $75 Parts/Service
3rd Place: $50 Parts/Service
4th Place: $25 Parts/Service

Please click on the link to enter to win! http://on.fb.me/RTpYzj

Monday, October 22, 2012

The Toyota Tundra half-ton pickup truck, without any special modifications, successfully towed the 150,000 pound space shuttle Endeavour across a bridge spanning the nation's busiest freeway on Friday night, Oct. 12!! The tow was a result of a 20-year par

Thank you for this fabulous review! Happy Monday!

Part 1: Submit Photo of your dog via Facebook Contest app – October 1st-31st
Part 2: Voting for Cutest Dog via Cutest Dog Facebook Photo Album – November 1st-31st

"My family and I bought a 2012 Camry in October 2012 and the experience was more pleasant than we thought. We were greeted within minutes of arriving. Martin (make sure you ask for him or his assistant, Arianna) was very professional throughout his sales pitch. Never pushy or bossy, I had all my questions answered in a way that didn't make me feel like an idiot. I got a reasonable value for my trade-in and they were generous enough to bring my three different colors of Camry's. Would definetly recommend them to my friends and family that are in the market for a Toyota."

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Fans! Bezanson & Bestwick prepare for 2012 San Fran Dew Tour!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Fans to Win Big and Often in Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge!

The Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge, which will be making charitable donations totaling $100,000, is giving fans a chance to win too. For 10 days, fans not only get to help their favorite drivers, builds and charities win, they also have opportunities to win prizes themselves.

From Oct. 20 - 29, fans can log in to www.toyotaracingdreambuild.com to vote for their favorite Dream Build Challenge team and register to win the Toyota Racing Dream Trip Grand Prize. Fans can feel good casting their votes to help the winning charity take home $50,000, with second place receiving $25,000, third place $15,000 and fourth $10,000, and they can register for their own opportunity to win daily prizes in the sweepstakes.

The Grand Prize will feature an exclusive race experience, and the winner can select from either a NASCAR or NHRA race event.

The NASCAR edition of the Dream Race Trip will include two grandstand tickets, two NASCAR Hot Passes and a $1,500 American Express gift card. NASCAR's Hot Passes give fans up-close exposure to the team garages and pre-race activity during "hot" times at the track.

If an NHRA race is preferred, the Grand Prize will feature two general event tickets for select NHRA races with driver pit hospitality access, event parking and a $1,500 American Express gift card. The winner will also have an opportunity for a meet and greet with one or more Toyota racing driver(s).

Additionally, once per day during the voting period, a fortunate fan will take home a $100 American Express gift card. Daily winners can also be featured on the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge home page at their discretion.

courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com

Monday, October 15, 2012

Attention fans! Our "Cutest Dog Photo" contest is up and running!

Prizes

Include:
1st Place: $100 to Petco
2nd Place: $75 Parts/Service
3rd Place: $50 Parts/Service
4th Place: $25 Parts/Service

Thank you for this wonderful review. We are happy to hear your excellent feedback!

Part 1: Submit Photo of your dog via Facebook Contest app – October 1st-31st
Part 2: Voting for Cutest Dog via Cutest Dog Facebook Photo Album – November 1st-31st

"we have been doing business with toyota of carlsbad for ten years now and have always had the best of service. we have been working with Duff Joy on all our purchases.He is great knows what we want and makes the buying process so easy and such a great experience.The dealership is excellent when buying a car from the salesman to the finance department to the service center always friendly always helpful. when ever anyone ask we always recomend toyota of carlsbad,we wouldn't go anywhere else."

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Toyota Presents: The Tundra Endeavour - Born in America! Follow the journey, fans!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Attention fans! Our "Cutest Dog Photo" contest is up and running!

Prizes

Include:
1st Place: $100 to Petco
2nd Place: $75 Parts/Service
3rd Place: $50 Parts/Service
4th Place: $25 Parts/Service

Friday, October 5, 2012

Thank you for this fabulous review, Marie!

Part 1: Submit Photo of your dog via Facebook Contest app – October 1st-31st
Part 2: Voting for Cutest Dog via Cutest Dog Facebook Photo Album – November 1st-31st

"Ernan Northrup was my sales rep and truly new the Avalon I purchased inside and out. It was a fun and exciting car experience."

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Attention fans! Toyota Carlsbad’s Cutest Dog photo contest is up and running!

Prizes Include:
1st Place: $100 to Petco
2nd Place: $75 Parts/Service
3rd Place: $50 Parts/Service
4th Place: $25 Parts/Service

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Toyota is Among the Top 10 ‘Best Global Brands’ for 2012! Way to go, Toyota!

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Toyota once again ranked the highest of automotive brands and No. 10 among all brands on Interbrand’s 2012 Best Global Brands list. Topping the 13^th annual 100 Best Global Brands report was Coca-Cola, followed by Apple, IBM, Google and Microsoft.

In the automotive sector, Toyota was followed by Mercedes Benz (#11), BMW (#12) and Honda (#21). Interbrands stated in their report that automotive brands are becoming more attuned to the emotional connection consumers have with their cars.

Interbrand creates the ranking by examining a brand’s financial performance, the role the brand plays in influencing consumer choice, and strength the brand has to command a premium price or secure earnings for the company.

courtesy of interbrand.com

Thank you for this review, Jennifer!

"Thanks Ernan for a low stress and professional experience. We believe we will be long time customers. Thanks."

Monday, October 1, 2012

Thank you for these awesome reviews, Cynthia & Jesse!

"I was at Toyota Carlsbad today and test drove a Prius, I got a no pressure vibe from salesmen Ernan Northrup which was wonderful if I do decide to return for the Prius I will definitely purchase it from Ernan.

First time at the dealership and let me tell you, wow! My sales person was Henry Gonzales and he was nothing but professional, knows the product and made us feel like we were human beings and not just a walking bank! He listen to what we wanted and need it. Will go back again for sure!!"

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Hey there fans! Tune in and follow the journey!

Thank you for this wonderful review, Dan!

"Brought my '99 truck there because the heating system wasn't working and there was a leak in the engine compartment. Also, after 216000 miles, the driver's side valve cover was seeping oil pretty badly. Was met by someone who took my information and introduced me to Keziah. She wrote it up, told me about how long it would take, and was thorough, efficient and very nice. I was surprised that the valve cover leak was easier to repair then the heating issue. Due to an issue with a fitting becoming brittle and snapping off the intake manifold, I almost had to buy a new one (they showed me the part). However, they were able to chip it out avoiding that cost! Cost was reasonable and 500 miles later, working great!! Will definitely go back!"

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Toyota's Ultimate Fishing Tundra Build Underway for SEMA:

Bassmaster Elite Series pro angler Britt Myers knows a thing or two about bass fishing. And as a well-known builder of custom Toyota Tundras for his fellow anglers, he had an idea or two for a singular Tundra with everything an Elite Series pro could imagine—plus a little more. The result is the "Ultimate Fishing Tundra," which makes its public debut at Toyota's display booth at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on October 30.

Knowing that two heads, or in this case five, are usually better than one, Myers also solicited ideas from the Toyota Tundra Pro Angler team of Kevin VanDam, Terry "Big Show" Scroggins, Mike Iaconelli and Gerald "G-Man" Swindle, an accomplished group of anglers who also know a thing or two about fishing rigs.

Myers, who owns North Carolina-based CS Motorsports, then turned his team loose on a 2012 Tundra CrewMax. Toyota's brawniest full-size pickup has towing and payload capacities that make short work of hauling a pro bass fishing boat and gear, so Myers turned the lion's share of his attention on enhancing the bass fisherman's life.

Says Myers, "it will have a bed-area tackle storage system that looks like a Bass Pro Shop aisle. It'll have tackle, reels, rods and even a refrigerator." For an extra-handy touch, Myers and his team are making all the gear in the bed easily accessible by utilizing an automatic, motorized delivery system.

Looking to enhance comfort and entertainment, the CS Motorsports crew replaced the rear bench with bucket seats and custom-built a fiberglass console that stretches from the dash to the rear cab wall and includes built-in video monitors and subwoofers. Both front doors receive custom panels that will house extra speakers and video monitors to play fishing videos and display Navionics lake-mapping options.

Outside, the beefy Tundra gets a TRD Big Brake Kit and a 12-inch suspension lift—a little extra insurance against muddy bogs and steep lakeshore boat launches. A custom roof rack with special LED lighting and fishing rod storage will also be installed, along with a specially-designed grille to set off the styling of this unique rig.

Leaving no lake un-fished, Myers' team couldn't resist adding a TRD supercharger and exhaust system. The extra power and torque will be appreciated for the likely extra load from a successful day of fishing.

This unique Tundra will be on display at the 2012 SEMA Show alongside several other custom Toyota vehicles, including those from the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge (www.ToyotaRacingDreamBuild.com). The four Dream Build cars and trucks are being individually created by four of Toyota's top racing drivers: Kyle Busch and Clint Bowyer from NASCAR, plus Antron Brown and Alexis DeJoria from NHRA.

Voting for the winner of the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge will open on Oct. 20 and will continue through Oct. 29. The final vehicle builds will be unveiled—and the winning driver and charity announced—during Toyota’s press conference at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Oct. 30.

courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com

Thank you for this fabulous review, Dave!

"Great customer service. Easiest and best car purchase experience I have ever had. I recommended to everyone to visit."

Monday, September 24, 2012

Thank you for this awesome review, Brenda!

"Henry Gonzales is awesome!! Ask for Henry in the Sales Department. Quality customer service!"

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Hey there Toyota fans! It is the perfect time to come pick up your brand new car!

Happy Thursday, friends! Take a few seconds to check out this exclusive offer and many more! It is a perfect time to give one of our special cars a brand new home! http://bit.ly/OHr0lq

Kevin, thank you for this AWESOME review!

"I drive a 1970 bronco and I needed some relible and affordable transportation.
I was hooked up with a guy named Tom Redd. What a character!! I don't have great credit anymore so I was a little worried that it would all go south. Tom and his finace department took great care of me. Toyota Carlsbad got me the car I wanted at a great price. If your looking for a Toyota look no further. Go see Tom and tell him Kc said whats up!!!!!"

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Introducing the Toyota RAV4 EV Charge-to-Charge Tour and Host Graham Hill!

Way to go Jessica! Keep us the great work!

"Jessica Morales was very pacient and helpful in initial training my mother to the new Prius C, making her feel that she can handle the car. My mother felt very satisfied with her service since she is almost 80 years old and her english is limited.
Jessica handled professionally the transation process with me, the car was clean and the color required by my Mom. She answered promptly my questions afterward when I called regarding the operation of the Prius C. Great experience !!!"

Monday, September 17, 2012

Thank you for this awesome review! We appreciate you!