North Hollywood Toyota Today

Walk the Talk! HR Dir., Tina Ribeiro’s 14th Walk for Women

nohotoyota — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:56:28 +0000

: Walking the Talk for Women!

North Hollywood Toyota is celebrating Human Resource Director, Tina Ribeiro, as she is about to embark on her 14th EIF/Revlon Run/Walk for Women. Encouraged by her employer so many years ago, Tina found herself going back to the Walk for Women year after year. This 5K annual event is sponsored by the Entertainment Industry Foundation and Revlon. If you’d like to join Tina and the Providense Saint Joseph Foundation as they walk to help stop cancer, please register at www.RevlonRunWalk.org. We appreciate Tina in so many ways and we commend her for taking on such a noble cause.

Please see Tina’s personal testimony here on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiWiAiRzH-0

Toyota Takes Proactive Measures with Recent Voluntary Recall

nohotoyota — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:04:06 +0000

Toyota continues to lead the news headlines this week with yet another recall this year. Although Toyota is not alone in this (the auto industry has had fifty six recalls in just the past six months), the brand continues to be the favorite of the various news agencies. Per Toyota’s promise to recommit to the highest safety standards on the road, the manufacturer has voluntarily recalled 740,000 vehicles (2005-2006 Avalon and 2004-2006 gas engine Highlanders) due to a potentially leaky seal in the Brake Master Cylinder. Although no accidents or injuries have been reported (in fact only 14 issues have been reported in the field), Toyota is taking great strides to be proactive and stand behind the quality and saftey of their vehicles.

Below are the FAQ’s issued by Toyota regarding this lastest recall:

1. Which models are affected by the recall?

Toyota is recalling approximately 740,000 model year 2005 through 2006 Avalon, model year 2004 through 2006 Highlander (Non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and model year 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350 vehicles sold in the United States. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are affected by this recall.

2. What is the condition that prompted Toyota to take this action?

The Toyota genuine brake fluid used during vehicle assembly for vehicles sold in the United States contains polymers. The polymers act as lubricants for certain brake system components. If during vehicle maintenance, brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or only small amounts, a part of the internal rubber seal (brake master cylinder cup) located at the end of the brake master cylinder piston may become dry and may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp.

3. Are there any warnings that this condition has occurred?

Yes. If sufficient brake fluid leaks from the master cylinder, the brake warning lamp will illuminate.

4. Will braking performance be affected?

If the brake warning lamp has illuminated and the vehicle continues to be operated without refilling the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir, the driver will begin to notice a spongy or soft brake pedal feel and braking performance may gradually decline.

5. What is Toyota going to do to fix this problem?

As part of the recall, Toyota and Lexus dealers will replace the brake master cylinder cup with a newly designed one at no charge to the vehicle owners.

Owners of the covered vehicles will be notified by first class mail beginning in early November 2010.

6. Is the repair covered by warranty? Will I have to pay any money out of pocket for this repair?

This repair will be performed at no charge to the customer. Owners that have previously paid for the replacement of the Brake Master Cylinder due to brake fluid leakage from the rubber seal (Brake Master Cylinder Cup) to address this specific condition should refer to the owner letter for instructions regarding reimbursement consideration. If during the replacement of the brake master cylinder, it was determined that the brake booster also required replacement due to damage caused by this specific condition, Toyota will reimburse customers for both components.

7. How long will it take for a dealer to repair my automobile?

The repair will take approximately 2 hours, depending on the dealer’s workload.

8. What should I do if my brake warning lamp is currently illuminated?

If a customer’s the brake warning lamp has illuminated, he/she is asked to please make an appointment with a local Toyota or Lexus dealership for diagnosis and appropriate repair.

9. Does Toyota have any record of accidents or injuries related to this defect?

Toyota is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this defect.

10. What should I do if I still have questions or concerns?

Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or visit www.toyota.com/recall.

North Hollywood Toyota is an authorized service and repair center for the affected vehicles. Please visit the website for more information.

Go Shorty… It’s your Earth Day!

nohotoyota — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:09:49 +0000

Celebrating Earth Day at work!

OK, so maybe a stolen line from the popular 50 Cent song isn’t the best anthem for Earth Day, but it’s better than nothing, right? Employees of North Hollywood Toyota are spreading the word as they work and play today, sporting environmental-friendly Earth Day shirts. It’s easy to have a “green day” and help take care of our planet. Here are some suggestions:

Change your oil! Clean engines mean cleaner air. Click here for a coupon.
Check your tire pressure. Proper inflation means better fuel economy!
Wash your car! Dirty cars create more wind resistance and use more fuel.

So you see, it’s not hard to help the planet. If everyone improves a little bit, the earth benefits a lot. Happy Earth Day!

(Remember, every day is Earth Day at North Hollywood Toyota. Our Service Dept is open six days a week for your convenience. Keep your Toyota or Scion running as good as the day you bought it!)

North Hollywood Toyota – Scion is located at 4606 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, CA 91602.

No Jitters: Race Day Approaching Fast!

nohotoyota — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:20:07 +0000

Ready for Victory Lane

While the Vegas odds-makers are busy comparing notes behind closed doors, the drivers are busy burning rubber on the track. Last weekend brought the second training session for the participants of the Pro/Celebrity Race. A far cry from Willow Springs, this week’s trials took place on the streets of Long Beach.

The whole city is deep in preparation for the 2010 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Celebrities, professional drivers, and a couple of hand-selected others will be competing next weekend for charity. But the buzz around town is already pretty heavy. This will not be an easy stroll around the park with a quick photo op before heading back to the movie set. These drivers are hungry and eager to win.

The odds have been changing all week long as the competitors move from the open road track of Willow Springs, to the unforgiving streets of downtown Long Beach. “It’s one thing to compete (at Willow Springs) where it doesn’t matter if you come off the track a bit. In Long Beach, if you come off, there’s a wall there. You’re done.” This spoken from Chris Ashworth, Vice President and General Manager of North Hollywood Toyota. “Ash” was invited to participate this year filling the Southern California Toyota seat. “It’s quite an honor and a lot of fun.”

You can join the fun yourself this coming weekend, April 16-18. Tickets are available online. Or, if you complete a Service of $89.99 or more at North Hollywood Toyota, you can earn two complimentary race tickets for Friday and Saturday while supplies last. Visit www.NoHoToyota.com for more details. See you on the track!

North Hollywood Toyota to participate in Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

nohotoyota — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:23:16 +0000

Chris Ashworth - Toyota Grand Prix

We’re proud to announce that one of our very own will be competing in this year’s Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race during the Long Beach Grand Prix weekend. North Hollywood Toyota’s Vice President and General Manager, Chris Ashworth, will be filling the Southern California Toyota Dealer seat.

The organizers of the 36th Annual Toyota Grand Prix announced the celebrities due to participate in the world’s longest-running, most prestigious celebrity racing event. Among the 18 named participants are: Keanu Reeves, Tony Hawk, and Christian Slater. The Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race is a charity event held during the Long Beach Grand Prix weekend. This year the race is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2010. The field of drivers will compete in identically-prepared race-ready Scion tCs. The 10-lap race is held on a 1.97-mile street circuit through the downtown streets of Long Beach in Southern California and is one of six featured events during race weekend.

“As the crown jewel of celebrity race events for more than three decades, the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race continues to attract the most adventurous celebrities and professional racers,” said Les Unger, Toyota’s national motorsports manager. “Throughout the history of this event we’ve managed to transform our favorite celebrities into high-speed racers, while also changing the lives of children in need.”

Toyota will donate $5,000 to “Racing for Kids” in the name of each celebrity racer, and another $5,000 to the winning racer’s charity of choice. Racing for Kids is a national non-profit program benefiting children’s hospitals in Long Beach and Orange County, Calif. On behalf of the race and its participants, Toyota has donated more than $1.8 million to various children’s hospitals since 1991.

Finally, a $15,000 donation is made in conjunction with the 13th annual “PEOPLE Pole Award.” Sponsored by PEOPLE magazine, the award honors the pole-position winner of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race qualifying session on Friday, April 16, 2010.

“I think that’s so cool! This is right up his alley,” says Chris Kobin, film producer and long-time friend and associate of Chris Ashworth. “He was always a great driver, going way back.” The employees, friends, and neighbors of North Hollywood Toyota sincerely wish Mr. Ashworth a safe and victorious run this April!

For ticket information please click here.

Visit North Hollywood Toyota online today or call us at 800-800-6730.

Super Sunday Tailgate Party

nohotoyota — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:25:50 +0000

Tailgate Party on Super Sunday

Why miss the Big Game just because you want to get a new car? Why miss a great deal just because you want to watch the Big Game? Have your cake and eat it too at North Hollywood Toyota!

We’ve got the Super big screen to watch the Bowl while you get the best deal in L.A. on your next Toyota, Scion, or Certified or Used car!!

We’re opening the tailgate on the Tacoma, right there in the showroom! We’re offering buckets of ice-cold refreshing drinks…. Subway sandwiches will be along around lunch time. Wear your favorite team jersey (we will!) and come join the fun on Super Sunday, February 7, 2010!

EXCLUSIVELY at the GINORMOUS North Hollywood Toyota off the 134 Freeway near Universal Studios.

4606 Lankershim Blvd

North Hollywood, CA 91602

800-800-6730

Sticky Pedal Parts and Service Update

nohotoyota — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:04:15 +0000

North Hollywood Toyota Service Dept Extends Hours!

North Hollywood Toyota has extended the Service Dept hours during sticky pedal recall. We have been working feverishly to repair as many customer cars as possible.

If you own one of the eight models affected by the Sticky Pedal recall, please call our Service Dept to schedule an appointment for next week as we have already repaired as many cars as we can for the moment. Our next parts shipment is Tuesday. Toyota is working diligently to get us the parts we need to help everyone as fast as we can.

If you are a Camry owner and you are not sure if your car is affected or not, please start by checking your Vehicle Identification Number (located in the driver side windshield/dash area or on the sticker inside the drivers side door). Here is what to look for:

If your VIN starts with JT, there is no issue.

If it starts with 4T1, it needs to be inspected to determine whether the pedal needs to be repaired or not.

If it starts with 4T4, it is definitely part of the recall and a repair must be made.

If you have either a 4T1 or 4T4 VIN, you can schedule an appointment with our Service Dept any time. Here’s the info:

NoHo Toyota Service Extended Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Sat 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Service Hotline: 888 . 520 . 5000

Thank you for your continued patience, support, and understanding as we all get through this together.

North Hollywood Toyota is located at 4606 Lankershim Blvd in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood California, 91602.

Some Toyota vehicles are on Stop Sale: Latest info regarding sticking gas pedal

nohotoyota — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:00:06 +0000

The latest info direct from Toyota:

Frequently Asked Questions For Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall and Suspension of Sales

Which models are affected by the recall/stop sale?

Toyota’s accelerator pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles:

2009-2010 RAV4,
2009-2010 Corolla,
2009-2010 Matrix,
2005-2010 Avalon,
Certain 2007-2010 Camry
2010 Highlander except hybrid models,
2007-2010 Tundra,
2008-2010 Sequoia

No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Highlander hybrids and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale.

What is the condition that has prompted Toyota to take this action?
In rare instances, there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.

What is the likelihood that my vehicle will experience this condition?
The condition is rare and does not occur suddenly. It can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or, in the worst case, stuck in a partially depressed position.

Are you continuing to investigate other models?
Toyota is confident that all models that contain the potentially sticking pedals have been identified.

Why has Toyota stopped selling the affected vehicles?
Until Toyota has finalized an appropriate remedy to address the potential for sticking accelerator pedals, a sales suspension is necessary.

How long will this stop sale be in effect?
New cars covered by this recall will not be delivered until a remedy is finalized and then implemented.

When do you expect to have a remedy?
We’re making every effort to remedy this situation for our customers as quickly as possible.

What options are you exploring for a remedy?
We are reviewing a number of different options, and we hope to announce a remedy soon.

What should I do if I believe my vehicle is affected by this condition, i.e. I have noticed that my accelerator pedal is hard to depress, slow to return or is unsmooth during operation. What should I do?
The vehicle should be driven to the nearest safe location, the engine shut off and a Toyota dealer contacted for assistance.

What if you experience a sticking accelerator pedal while driving?
Each circumstance may vary, and drivers must use their best judgment, but Toyota recommends taking the following actions:

• If you need to stop immediately, the vehicle can be controlled by stepping on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal as it will deplete the vacuum utilized for the power brake assist.
• Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine.
• If unable to put the vehicle in Neutral, turn the engine OFF. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.

• If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do NOT tap the Engine Start/Stop button.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key-ignition, turn the ignition key to the ACC position to turn off the engine. Do NOT remove the key from the ignition as this will lock the steering wheel.

If I am an owner of one of the affected vehicles, what action do I need to take?
Toyota is working quickly to prepare a correction remedy and will issue owner notifications in the future. No action is required at this time unless you feel you are experiencing this condition. If you are experiencing this condition, immediately contact your nearest Toyota Dealer for assistance.

Toyota stated that this did not affect new/low mileage vehicles, has the situation changed?
The law requires that the entire universe of new vehicles identified in our recall notice must be included in the stop sale.

Why are you stopping production at your factories?
Production is being stopped temporarily at five North American production facilities to assess and coordinate activities related to the recall announced on January 21.

What should I do if I still have questions or concerns?
If you still have questions or concerns that have not been addressed here, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
The Toyota Customer Experience Center hours are:
Mon – Fri, 5:00 am – 6:00 pm PST
Sat, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm PST

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The latest news about the sticking accelerator pedal recall:

Toyota Temporarily Suspends Sale of Selected Vehicles (Jan. 26, 2010)

Toyota Files Voluntary Safety Recall on Select Toyota Division Vehicles for Sticking Accelerator Pedal (Jan. 21, 2010)

The latest news about Toyota’s consumer safety advisory for potential floor mat interference with the accelerator pedal in certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles:

Setting the Record Straight (Dec. 23, 2009)

A Healthy Discussion on Safety (Dec. 10, 2009)

Toyota Announces Details of Remedy to Address Potential Accelerator Pedal Entrapment (Nov. 25, 2009)

Unintended Acceleration: Toyota Addresses the Issues (Nov. 6, 2009)

Toyota’s Statement Regarding NHTSA News Release (Nov. 4, 2009)

Toyota Begins Interim Notification to Owners Regarding Future Voluntary Safety Recall Related to Floor Mats (Nov. 2, 2009)

NHTSA report (Nov. 2, 2009)

Toyota owner letter (Nov. 2, 2009)

Toyota Consumer Safety Advisory: Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal (Sept. 29, 2009)

Toyota/Carpeted/All-Weather Floor Mat Inspection, Application & Installation Instructions (Sept. 29, 2009)

Toyota Carpet Floor Mat Application Information Chart (Sept. 29, 2009)

Toyota All-Weather Floor Mat Quick Reference Chart (Sept. 29, 2009)

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NOTE TO CONSUMERS: We’ve received a number of comments and questions about the floor mat issue and understand the safety concerns. We want to be responsive, but the Toyota USA Newsroom is not intended as a place for consumer complaints, or detailed information about any vehicle features, specs or capabilities. These types of concerns are best handled by our Customer Experience Center where they will be routed to the appropriate customer service representative for Toyota, Scion or Lexus. You can reach our customer service representatives by calling 1-800-331-4331. Prefer to email or chat? Simply access our website email or live chat links for Toyota, Scion or Lexus.

nohotoyota — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:26:30 +0000

Jim Lentz Unveiling Toyota FT-CH

DETROIT, January 11, 2010—Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A, Inc., today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The FT-CH is a concept that would address Toyota’s stated strategy to offer a wider variety of conventional hybrid choices to its customers, as it begins to introduce plug-in hybrids (PHVs) and battery electrics (BEVs) in model year 2012, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCHVs) in 2015 in global markets.

“Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply,” said Jim Lentz, TMS president. “A century after the invention of the automobile, we must re-invent it with powertrains that significantly reduce or eliminate the use of conventional petroleum fuels. One of many alternatives is through what is commonly called the electrification of the automobile. By far, the single most successful example of this has been the gas-electric hybrid.”

The CH stands for compact hybrid as in compact class and it’s a concept that can best be defined by comparing it with the mid-size class Prius. The FT-CH captures the spirit and functionality of a car that thrives in the inner-city environment; sized right to be nimble, responsive and maneuverable.

“It’s a package Toyota dealers and customers have been asking for,” added Lentz.

The FT-CH was styled at Toyota’s European Design and Development (ED²) center in Nice, France. Compared to Prius, it is 22 inches shorter in overall length, yet loses less than an inch in overall width. In spite of its compact external dimensions, FT-CH was designed for maximum passenger comfort and interior roominess, with an imaginative sense of style.

ED² designers looked to capture the vivid, high-energy appeal of what has come to be called the 8-bit generation. Popularized in the early 80’s, 8-bit microprocessor technology dominated the budding home video game industry. Today, 8-bit is considered a specific retro-style that is embraced by such things as 8-bit genre music and 8-bit inspired art.

The direct reference to the 8-bit generation is meant to be fun and innovative, colorful and stylish, with strong appeal to young buyers. Lighter in weight and even more fuel efficient than Prius, the concept specifically targets a lower price point than Prius, thus appealing to a younger, less-affluent buyer demographic.

Pointing to how Prius has become a universal icon for hybrid technology, Lentz confirmed that TMS is developing a Prius family “marketing strategy” for North America that will take full advantage of the Prius brand equity.

“The strategy is still taking shape and obviously it will require additional models to qualify as a family,” said Lentz. “Among others, the FT-CH is a concept that we are considering.”

In the early 2010s, Toyota plans to sell a million hybrids per year globally, a majority of those in North America. To accomplish this, Toyota will launch eight all new hybrid models over the next few years. These will not include next generation versions of current hybrids; instead, they will be all new dedicated hybrid vehicles, or all new hybrid versions of existing gas engine models.

The heart of hybrid technology is its battery. Since the early 90’s, during the early stages of first-generation Prius development, Toyota has been committed to in-house R&D of advanced nickel-metal hydride batteries. Through three generations

of Prius and a total of seven full-hybrid models, it has systematically reduced size, weight and cost while improving energy density, quality and reliability.

Toyota’s joint venture partnership with Panasonic has been a key element of its success in the advancement of hybrid technology. Later this year, Panasonic EV Energy (PEVE) will have three separate, fully operational production facilities with a combined capacity of more than one million units per year.

Moving the promise of electrification one step further, Toyota recently kicked off its global demonstration program involving approximately 600 Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Beginning early this year, 150 PHVs will begin to arrive in the U.S. where they will be placed in regional clusters with select partners for market/consumer analysis and technical demonstration.

The Prius PHV introduces Toyota’s first generation lithium-ion drive battery. When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve a maximum electric-only range of about 13 miles and capable of achieving highway speeds of more than 60 mph in electric-only mode. For longer distances, the Prius PHV reverts to “hybrid mode” and operates like a regular Prius. This ability to utilize all-electric power for short trips or hybrid power for longer drives alleviates the issue of limited cruising range encountered with pure-electric vehicles.

All program vehicles will be equipped with data retrieval/communication devices which will monitor activities such as: how often the vehicle is charged and when, whether the batteries are depleted or being topped-off during charging, trip duration and all-electric driving range, combined mpg and so on.

As it becomes available, data from the program vehicles will be posted to a dedicated Web site. This in use, readily available data will help consumers understand how the vehicles are being used and how they’re performing.

Toyota believes this demonstration program is a necessary next step in societal preparation in that it allows Toyota the unique opportunity to inform, educate and prepare customers for the electrification of the automobile in general and the introduction of plug-in hybrid technology.

Toyota is moving quickly with the development of PHV technology well beyond this demonstration program. Advanced battery R&D programs with nickel-metal, lithium-ion and “beyond lithium” are underway for a wide variety of applications in conventional hybrids, PHVs, BEVs and FCHVs.

In the early 1990s, Toyota began R&D on building a practical and affordable hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. FCHV technical advancements have moved at a rapid pace. Engineers have made great strides in cost reduction targets in both materials and manufacturing and Toyota is committed to bringing hydrogen fuel cells to global markets in 2015.

Toyota’s latest model, the Toyota FCHV-advanced began its own national demonstration program late last year. Over the course of the three year program, more than 100 vehicles will be placed in an effort to demonstrate the technology’s performance, reliability and practicality in everyday use.

Recently field tested in southern California by two national laboratories at the request of the U.S. Department of Energy, the FCHV-advanced confirmed an estimated single-tank fuel range of 431 miles. In combined city and highway driving from Santa Monica to San Diego the FCHV-adv logged an estimated 68 miles per kilogram of hydrogen, the rough equivalent of 68 miles per gallon. That range is equivalent to a Highlander hybrid at more than double the MPG with zero emissions other than water vapor.

In 1997, Toyota introduced the RAV4 EV battery electric vehicle in California. 1,484 of these 100 mile range large-battery electric vehicles were either sold or leased over the course of the program. Nearly half are still on the road.

Shortly thereafter, Toyota started a modest demonstration program with a small- battery electric urban commuter vehicle, called the e-com. This concept addressed the idea of the “on-demand” city station car similar to the Zip-car business model that is becoming popular in large urban areas. Although shorter in range, the e-com program addressed a specific mobility niche at a much more affordable price than the RAV4 EV.

The RAV4 EV and e-com programs were short lived due to lack of commitment from the market; the consumer and the consumer’s environmental mind set were not ready to commit to battery electric vehicles at that time. Recent increased awareness of environmental issues and the benefits of advanced technology vehicles have reinvigorated an interest in the electric vehicle market. As a result, Toyota will bring a small, urban commuter lithium-ion BEV to market in model year 2012.

Battery technology has progressed significantly in the time since the RAV4 EV and e-com programs. But major challenges still remain. The cost of lithium-ion batteries needs to be reduced significantly, or a more affordable alternative developed.

Like hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, battery electrics will require the creation of infrastructure for recharging on the go. This issue of range is also a challenge to overcome. Even at 100 miles, BEVs as a primary mode of transportation do not yet offer what most consumers see as true mobility.

Toyota believes these are hurdles that will be cleared. For the last decade its focus has been to concentrate on a comprehensive advanced technology strategy including BEVs, PHVs, and FCHVs. Common to all three is the move to electrification, the full commitment to advanced battery technology and how lessons learned from conventional hybrid R&D have given Toyota a leg-up on all three.

Plug-in Prius coming in 2011

nohotoyota — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:16:40 +0000

Prius plug-in

Toyota continues it’s pursuit of the latest gas-saving technology for cars. BusinessWeek reports that in less than two years, Toyota plans to sell a plug-in version of its popular Prius hybrid to consumers. Toyota will start selling the Prius in test batches next year but will offer the car to consumers in 2011.

Buyers who want to be green, make a political statement or test out the latest technology won’t have much longer to wait. Stay tuned for more info as it arrives!

North Hollywood Toyota – Scion is located at 4606 Lankershim Blvd in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood, CA 91602. Call the NoHo Toyota 4Runner Hotline at 800-800-6730 for current vehicle availibility.