Monday, December 31, 2012

Hey fans! An excellent way to the end the year, with an awesome review! We appreciate our customers!

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5-Star Review on Yelp:

"If it was not for toyota of Carlsbad, I would not have found a GREAT DEAL on my 2012 camry se.  I got a really good deal thanks to Lisa De Bruzzi.  She was very nice, professional and smart.  I had called every toyota dealer in souther california, and yet no sales person took care of me like Lisa.  Thanks again to Lisa and Toyota of Carlsbad."

Thursday, December 27, 2012

You wont want to miss this! Just another reason to be a Toyota fan!

Be sure to read these kind words left on behalf of our sales team. We greatly appreciate all of our customers at Toyota Carlsbad

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5-Star Review on Cars.com:

"This is an excellent dealership. We were looking for a Camry in a particular color and were happy to see it listed in their online inventory. Duff Joy was very helpful on the phone -- he got back to us with a great price within ten minutes or so, and when we arrived at the dealership a bit later, he already had the car out front so that we could take it for a test drive. Once we'd confirmed that we were happy with the car, Duff moved the process along very quickly, which we really appreciated. Duff and his colleagues got us out of there, with the car, within 1 - 1 1/2 hour. Very impressive."

 

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Toyota Named One of the World’s Top 100 Innovators

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Toyota Named One of the World’s Top 100 Innovators

Toyota Motor Corporation has been named by Thomson Reuters to its list of the “2012 Top 100 Global Innovators.”  The list is based on four principle criteria: overall patent volume, patent grant success rate, global reach of the portfolio and patent influence as evidenced by citations.  

“Innovation is the foundation for economic prosperity and technological advancement,” said David Brown, managing director of Thomson Reuters IP Solutions.  The research firm added that “these organizations outperformed the S&P 500 by three percent in their market cap weighted revenue (15 percent versus 12 percent).  This year’s winners also added 124,214 new jobs over their prior year employment figures.”

 

Scion FR-S on Car and Driver’s ‘10Best’ Cars of 2013

Car and Driver Magazine has named the Scion FR-S to its “10Best” cars list for 2013. 

“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 Doug Murtha, vice president, Scion.  “The success of the FR-S reflects the Scion mission to give drivers vehicles that fit their lifestyles and express their individuality.”

The 2013 Car and Driver 10Best awards list and FR-S commentary will be featured in the January issue, on newsstands now and online at www.caranddriver.com/features/2013-10best-cars-feature-2013-scion-fr-s-subaru...>

 

Scion FR-S Wins First-Ever AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Award

AutoGuide.com judges have bestowed the consumer resource website’s first Car of the Year Award to the Scion FR-S. All new vehicles were evaluated against their competitors, new class benchmarks set and their importance to the automaker, consumers and industry. Describing the FR-S as “driving bliss,” AutoGuide.com called out the sport car’s agility and balance, in addition to its driver responsiveness.
 
“We are honored that AutoGuide.com selected the FR-S as its first Car of the Year recipient and recognized the unmatched driving experience,” said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “The FR-S showcases the fun we want Scion drivers to have each and every time they get behind the wheel.”
 
The FR-S comes equipped with either a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission with Dynamic Rev Management technology. Both come standard with a limited-slip differential and 17-inch alloy wheels. AutoGuide.com judges called the FR-S a “democratization of fun” for its affordability and accessibility.

courtesy of toyotanewsroom.com

Friday, December 14, 2012

Here are the winners for this week’s $10 gift card contest!

Congratulations to all the winners in honor of our 40th Year Anniversary!:

12/08/12: Jan Budd
12/09/12: Laura Danon
12/10/12: Chris Fandrey
12/11/12: Nina Zetouna

12/12/12: Lynn Sanger
12/13/12: Anna Gathers
12/14/12: Alicia Agudo

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Hey fans! Check out this wonderful review!

5-Star Review on Yelp:

"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!!!"

Hey fans! Be sure to check out this outstanding review!

5-Star Review on DealerRater:

"Duff was relay helpful helping me to take the decision to buy my new SIENNA 2013 , he was relay fast in the process of finishing the paperwork, great person to work with when buying a car."

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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

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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.

courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com

Monday, December 10, 2012

Hey Fans! Check out this awesome review!

5-Star Review on Yelp:

"Mandi, Duff , Alex, David and Rick (his highness, THE GSM) are all outstanding people. Made the deal easy and painless. Total professionals. They all get my highest recommendations....... bought three Toyotas from them in less than 2 months"

Monday, December 3, 2012

Toyota Sales Jump 17.2 Percent in November!

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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.

courtesy of toyotanewsroom.com