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At Toyota of Henderson, we strive to provide you with the best customer experience possible for all your Toyota automotive needs.  We are proud of our reputation and the feedback we receive from our customers regarding their personal experience at Toyota of Henderson.  We'd like to share a few with you from some of our happy customers this month:

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Toyota Dominates KBB 2012 Resale Value Awards

There are a lot of important decisions to consider when making a new vehicle purchase, and one of the most important one's is how much your car will be worth down the road when you are looking to trade it in.  There's great news for you as you look to buy your new Toyota from Toyota of Henderson.

From a story on www.autoblog.com/toyota , Toyota was the top manufacturer named in the Kelly Blue Book 2012 Best Resale Value Awards.  The honors are handed out based on projections crafted by the KBB staff of automotive analysts for cars and trucks expected to retain the largest percentage of their original list price after five years.

For 2012, KBB has named Toyota as the best resale brand withToyota brands earning five category awards. Awards were:

2012 BEST RESALE VALUE: BRANDTOYOTA

MID-SIZE SUV: Toyota FJ Cruiser

MID-SIZE CAR: Toyota Camry

MID-SIZE PICKUP: Toyota Tacoma

2012 BEST RESALE VALUE: TOP 10 CARS
#8 Toyota FJ Cruiser
#10 Toyota Tacoma
Kelly Blue Book says that residual value should be at the top of car buyers concerns when it comes time to bringing home a new model as depreciation represents the largest potential new-car expense.

For a link to the full article, click here.

Second "10-10-10" Winner Picks Up HIs $10,000 check from Toyota of Henderson

William K Carlton from Boydton VA was our second winner in our "10-10-10" promotion

Mr Carlton purchased a 2011 Tacoma from us and he ended up being chosen from all of our eligible entries as our lucky $10,000 winner. Congratulations Mr. Carlton and we at Toyota of Henderson hope you enjoy your Tacoma for many years to come!

Here, Mr. Carlton is shown receiving his check from Dave Genetti, owner of Toyota of Henderson, and Jim Malpede, General Manager of Toyota of Henderson.  Toyota of Henderson would like to thank everybody who participated in our "10-10-10" promotion!

Leaked Photos - Is This The Toyota Prius C?

Carscoop has posted scans of a brochure from Japan potentially featuring the newest member of the Prius family - the Prius C.  As you will see, the brochure is in Japanese, so it can not be confirmed this is the Prius C, but according to the article "in one of the spec sheets, it appears that Toyota compares the Prius C with several rivals in Japan including the Mazda2 13-Skyactive." 

Also from the article: "So, when and where will we see the new Prius C making its debut? The JDM model will receive its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show in December while Toyota recently revealed that the North American debut would take place in Detroit in January of 2012.

During the U.S. media presentation of the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid in California in mid-September, Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager, Bob Carter, mentioned the new Prius C in his speech: "The Prius v will be followed by the Prius Plug-in next March, and the Prius c will follow in the Spring," said Carter. "The Prius c will offer expressive styling in a city-friendly vehicle that we believe will be the most fuel efficient hybrid without a plug in the U.S. While we showed you a “c Concept” at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, we will be debuting the production Prius c for the first time in Detroit this coming January."

Check out the full article and images here on carscoop.com

All New Camry To Pace the Field at 2012 Daytona 500

The all-new 2012 Toyota Camry will lead the field to the green flag at the Great American Race, the Daytona 500, on February 26, 2012.

"We're thrilled to be able to feature the new Camry in Daytona at the season's biggest race,' said Ed Laukes, TMS corporate manager of motorsports marketing. 'We think the DAYTONA 500 is the perfect place to showcase the all-new Camry -- which will go on sale this fall. We knew when the opportunity arose to partner together wîth Daytona that it would be an extraordinary way to highlight our new Camry, as well as reinforce Toyota's commitment to NASCAR and its fans."

At Daytona International Speedway, Toyota drivers have recorded eight NASCAR wins across NASCAR's three national touring series, including one NSCS win (Kyle Busch in 2008), two NNS wins (Denny Hamlin in 2008 and Tony Stewart in 2008) and five NCWTS wins. In 2008, Hamlin claimed Toyota's first-ever NSCS victory in a non-points qualifying event to determine the Daytona 500 starting lineup.  Toyota has won three consecutive manufacturer's titles in the NNS (2008-2010) wîth the Camry, and Toyota racers have earned one driver's title (Kyle Busch in 2009) and registered 60 race victories in the NNS. In NSCS competition, Camry drivers have earned 36 first-place trophies.
Source: http://www.conceptcarz.com/z20214/Toyota-Camry-Daytona-500-Pace-Car.aspx

Toyota Tops All Automakers in 2011 Best Global Brands Report

Toyota came in as the #1 Global Brand automaker in the Interbrands' Best Global Brands 2011 report.  They came in #11 overall trailing only brand heavyweights such as Coca-Cola, IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and General Electric.   

From the company press release:

Interbrand, a leading brand consultancy, produces its Best Global Brands report based on a unique methodology. The methodology analyzes three key aspects that contribute to a brand's value:

The financial performance of the branded products or services
The role of brand in the purchase decision process
The strength of the brand to continue to secure earnings for a company
2011 OVERVIEWDue to the volatile markets and uncertain business climate that characterized 2011, brands are in the midst of adapting to a new reality. "Uncertainty is the new status quo, so today's brands need to be quick and nimble," remarked Jez Frampton, Interbrand's Global Chief Executive Officer. "Consistency, relevance and commitment are imperative if a brand is to keep pace in our rapidly changing world."

This year's Top 100 Best Global Brands have demonstrated that, despite an erratic economic landscape, they are constantly flexing, evolving and innovating – all in an effort to meet the new needs of today's consumer. "By refining digital strategies and strengthening social networks, today's most valuable brands are creating more relevant customer engagements. These brands have seized opportunities to host richer, more tailored experiences, which, in turn, help drive longer-term loyalty and value among consumers and partners alike," noted Frampton.

AUTOMOTIVE BRANDS SHOW RESILIENCYThe past year was marked by remarkable growth in the auto industry, driven primarily by an economic recovery in classic European markets, a resurgence of the US automotive industry and high demand for cars in China.

Toyota (#11) retains its position as the #1 automotive brand in Interbrand's 2011 report. Like Nissan, Toyota exhibited great resiliency by increasing its brand value 6%. Even though Toyota faced both an internal crisis (lack of quality control in 2010) and an external crisis (Japan's earthquake in early 2011), the company forged ahead by focusing on safety and quality, modifying its leadership structure and capitalizing on its world-renown green efforts.

Here's a link to the full article: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/10/automakers-show-resilience-in-2011-best-global-brands-report/  and a link to the full top 100 list: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/best-global-brands-2008/best-global-brands-2011.aspx

Watch Kyle Busch Behind the Wheel of the All-New 2012 Toyota Camry!

Check out these videos of NASCAR star Kyle Busch behind the wheel of the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid at the Daytona International Speedway.  Would that wall be a little too close for comfort for you?  How about the "no-hands" going into turn 1? 

Recap of 2012 Model Year Toyota Model Changes

From the total redesign of the 2012 Toyota Camry to the introduction of the new Prius V, Inside Line put together a gret recap by model of exactly what is new and different for Toyota's 2012 model year.  New paint options, engine additions, technical and safety upgrades - they're all here.  Follow the link below and you can get all of the details.

http://www.insideline.com/toyota/toyota-whats-new-for-2012.html

The All-New 2012 Yaris "Unboxed!"

Take a look at the new 2012 Toyota Yaris as Toyota unboxes it for your viewing pleasure.  Check out the hilarious video which details Yaris' outstatnding features such as a honkable horn, round wheels, windows that go up and down and much, much more!

New Toyota Entune Now Avalaible

Imagine an interactive system in your new Toyota that helps you find destinations, browse restaurants and make reservations, buy movie tickets, listen to personalized music, get the score of your favorite team's game, get traffic and weather, and more!

Toyota is pleased to announce Entune, Toyota's new multimedia interface that combines previous disparate offerings, such as XM satellite radio and navigation functions, into one cohesive system.

Cars.com describes Entune: Entune takes a different approach to in-car multimedia systems. Instead of duplicating many of the functions your smartphone can do, Toyota’s system is intricately tied to the device. Once you download the Entune application to your smartphone, you can use the interface on Toyota’s touch-screen display. The system is composed of multiple apps, Microsoft Bing search and a voice-recognition system that Toyota says is best in class.

All of these apps are easily accessed through Entune’s voice-recognition system, which Toyota says can be used in a conversational way that’s less dictatorial or scripted as other systems. It will also read back text messages.


From www.toyota.com/entune/

Entune™ is a revolutionary in-car technology that keeps you and your Toyota connected. Featuring a collection of popular mobile apps and data services, the available Entune™ system allows you to access a wide variety of personalized content and services - all from the comfort of your Toyota vehicle.

Is This the Redesigned 2012 Toyota Tacoma?

From pictures posted on http://www.pickuptrucks.com/, these seem to be images of the soon to be released (scheduled for October) new 2012 Tacoma.  There is no confirmation from Toyota that these images are indeed the new Tacoma, but they should give some pretty good insight into the design cues.  What do you think?

Full Shot of 2012 Camry Leaked!

From a story on http://www.autoblog.com/ a full size image of the all-new 2012 Camry was featured in a new car buying guide in Quebec, Canada.  As you know from our recent posts, Toyota has been very guarded in releasing only partial images of the new Camry to the public, so there isn't confirmation that this is an official final version of the Camry or not.  The headlights do seem to match the front end shot we posted last week from Toyota though.  Here is the image:

Click here for the full story and additional images.  Let us know your thoughts!

Another 2012 Camry Image

Pretty soon you'll be able to piece these pictures together to get a full image of the all-new 2012 Camry.  Here's the latest image released by Toyota, this one providing a glimpse of the rear taillights.  Enjoy, and we'll keep them coming!

RAV-4 Electric Vehicle Updates

Toyota has made a few revelations recently regarding the RAV-4 electric vehicle over the past few weeks.  They have confirmed the vehicle will indeed be availble to the public and not just to fleet and car-sharing organizations as was originally being speculated, that the vehicle will be produced in North America in Ontario, Canada, and that they have partnered with Tesla to develop the fuel cell technology. 

Could You Use $1,000?

Vote on Toyota's College Grad Essay Contest Finalists For a Chance to Win!

Toyota Financial Services asked recent college grads what they would do with $1,000, and asked them to write a short essay detailing their plans.  Well, the finalists are in, and even though it's too late to submit an essay, you still have a chance to win by voting for your favorite.  Simply register on the site and select the one you feel deserves a cool grand.  Then, you could be the lucky sweepstakes winner who walks away with $1,000 of your own or even one of 200 $20 instant winners.  Good luck.  Click here for the contest rules and details.  Good luck!

Toyota Teases Another Photo of the All-New Camry

Toyota continues to release partial images of the all-new 2012 Camry, offering consumers a tease of what's ahead when the #1 selling car in America is relaunched and available sometime in the fall at Toyota of Henderson.  This shot was released via Toyota's official Twitter page and gives a hint to the front-end styling cues.  Stay tuned for more details - and of course, photos, as they are released!

Toyota Developing Steering Technology to Avoid Collisions

From an article form the Detroit News online, Toyota is developing technology that helps avoid collisions by controlling steering when an an object in its path is detected.

From the article:

In the new system, Toyota uses cameras and a super sensitive radar called "millimeter-wave," both installed in the front of the vehicle, to detect possible crashes such as a pedestrian crossing the road.

The vehicle calculates how braking and steering must be applied to avoid a crash. Toyota declined to say when the feature may be offered on a commercial model, or in which markets, but officials hinted it was ready to be offered soon.

  

Click here for the full article.

Think You Can Take Steve Nash and His Prius?

Steve Nash shows his competitive fire extends off the court as well in this hilarous video with him and his Prius.

"We're there already, dad?"

Toyota is working on technology that transforms the journey from "A" to "B" to a truly interactive experience.  This is amazing!  Click on the link below and check out this video:

http://vimeo.com/25547151

New 2012 Yaris Revealed

Toyota has revealed the new 2012 Yaris  set to debut in the UK, and gives a great peak under the curtain at the version that is coming to the U.S. and Toyoya of Henderson later this fall!

From Autoblog.com (Click here for the full story and photo gallery):

Toyota UK has dropped the curtain on its new Yaris. The subcompact hatch – likely identical to the 2012 Yaris arriving in the States this fall – benefits from a more dynamic design and additional standard equipment on all but its entry-level model. All UK-bound Yaris models, 'cept for the T2 base version, feature a new Toyota "affordable multimedia connectivity" system called Touch and Go.

Over in the UK, the Yaris is offered in four trims: T2, TR, SR and T Spirit. Toyota says the "heart of the range" is the mid-level TR, which is expected to command two thirds of sales. The TR can be ordered up with any of the three available engines (1.0-liter VVT-i, 1.3-liter Dual VVT-i and 1.4-liter D-4D) and a choice of three transmissions (five-speed manual, six-speed manual and Toyota's Multidrive S CVT) in both three and five-door bodystyles. Key features of the TR include 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, stability control, Bluetooth and a rear-mounted parking camera.

The three available engines start with the base 1.0-liter VVT-i gasser with 68 horsepower. Moving up, there's the 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i gasoline engine with 98 hp. Finally, the 1.4-liter D-4D diesel engine cranks out 89 hp and 151 pound-feet of torque. The fuel-sipping diesel returns an estimated 72.4 miles per imperial gallon (60.3 mpg U.S.).

While North America will undoubtedly not get all of these powertrain options, we're looking forward to seeing our own 2012 Yaris very soon.

Toyota Camry - Made in America, Building American Jobs

In a study by ABC News, the top selling U.S. vehicles were compared to see how much of their content is produced in the United Sates and how many jobs they help to create.

The ABC News "Made in America" team has asked which car would create more jobs, an American car made in the United States, or a foreign car that is also made here.  They compared the Toyota Camry, the top-selling sedan in the U.S. and the Ford Escape, the top selling SUV sold in the US.  According to their findings, not only does the Camry contain more U.S. built parts, but it also helps create  more jobs.  To see the full article and watch the video, click here.

From ABC's report:

ABC News traveled to the Ford plant in Kansas City, Mo., and the Toyota plant in Georgetown, Ky., to investigate both cars and find out which one creates the most U.S. jobs. To do that, we had to find the answers to these three questions:
Is the car assembled here?
Toyota: Yes, it takes more than 6,000 American workers to build the Camrys we buy.
Ford: Yes, it takes 2,250 workers to build the Escape.

How much of the car contains U.S. parts?
Toyota Camry: 80 percent.
Ford Escape: 65 percent.

How many cars were sold in a given year?
Toyota Camry: The most popular seller, 328,000 were sold last year.
Ford Escape: Just under 200,000 were sold in 2010.

Using that formula, the answer might not be what you think.

The U.S. brand that creates the most American jobs? The Ford Escape, which creates 13 assembly line jobs for every 100 cars sold, based on 2010 sales figures and company supplied information on how many workers actually man the assembly lines.

That is good, but doesn't top the Kentucky-built Toyota, which creates almost 20 U.S.-based manufacturing jobs for every 100 cars sold.

Future Product - Next Generation Prius Design Concept

The Prius has always been at the forefront of combining fuel economy, hybrid technology and design to new levels unequaled in the auto industry.  Here are some insights into the next generation Prius where wind resistance is a major component of the design concept.  Here is an article from carscoop.com with some more details and images.

From the carscoop article:

As part of last year’s Toyota Design Internship, industrial designer Eric Leong produced this interesting take on the fourth-generation Toyota Prius for the year 2015.
By acknowledging that wind resistance is one of the key factors in improving vehicle economy, Leong’s Prius III hybrid is extremely slippery. Described by the designer as moving, “through [the wind], not into it”, this design study channels air over its surface through a series of vanes.
And there are some nice little design touches as well such as the wraparound glasshouse, one-piece windscreen and roof and the transparent wing mirror arms / turn indicators.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/06/eric-leongs-radical-2015-toyota-prius.htmlhttp://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/06/eric-leongs-radical-2015-toyota-prius.html

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