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Toyota Financial Services gives more than just loans. The company is just as generous at giving back to the community. The longtime leader of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was recently named — yet again — as one of the most community-minded companies in the U.S. by Points of Light Foundation. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Toyota Financial Services has been included on the Points of Light Foundation’s Civic 50 list and was ranked as the number-one company in the Financial Services sector for the second straight year. The Civic 50 measures the level and impact of community engagement among corporations and is based on Integration, Investment, Impact and Institutionalization. Where Toyota Financial Services Shines Toyota Financial Services is the arm of the Toyota brand that offers financing and leasing services, payment and protection programs and insurance and maintenance plans to drivers everywhere. Toyota Financial Services was recognized on the list for its commitment to youth development, volunteer programs and both national and local partnerships like those with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Girl Scouts of the USA. The company’s community efforts have helped these youths become more on track to attend college and become more self-reliant and financially informed. It Starts From Within Toyota Financial Services’ outreach begins at the top. The company develops team members using community involvement programs such as the Community Ambassador program, which promotes the building of strategic partnerships with nonprofits and community activities. The company even offers paid-time volunteering and includes employee community involvement targets on the corporate scoreboard. In fact, 63% of all Toyota Financial Services employees volunteer in their communities. Central City Toyota Stands With Philadelphia Community outreach is a passion for local members of the Toyota family, too. Central City Toyota has been involved with a number of organizations in our neighborhood that include: Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Anti-Defamation League DMAX Foundation Living Beyond Breast Cancer Special Olympics Pennsylvania Families Forward Philadelphia CARing for Kids Foundation All told, Central City Toyota proudly supports well over 100 organizations. If you need help financing a new or used Toyota vehicle, pay a visit to the finance department at Central City Toyota where our customers and community come first.

J.D. Power has released its 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, and the Toyota Motor Corporation was honored to rank in the top 5 of overall vehicle brands. In addition, they won the most segment awards in the study, a total of six — two for the luxury brand Lexus vehicles and four for Toyota. Awards were given to these four Toyota vehicles, in their respective segments: the Toyota 4Runner, the Toyota Avalon, the Toyota Tundra, and the Toyota Sienna. These four award-winning Toyota vehicles offer even more than their exceptional dependability. Let’s take a closer look at each. Featured 4 Award-Winning Toyota Vehicles Toyota 4Runner This full-size SUV is known for its versatility, adventure-ready capabilities, and power. Over the years, the 4Runner’s quality has been recognized with multiple awards. The 2019 model was in Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 for Best Resale Value. Consumer ratings from Kelley Blue Book scored the Toyota 4Runner 4.6 out of 5, and a 4.8 out of 5 for Reliability in particular. These ratings applied to 2010-current Toyota 4Runner models. Shop the used Toyota 4Runner for sale in Philadelphia, PA. Toyota Avalon This full-size sedan is known for its spacious interior, luxury trimmings and agility. The Toyota Avalon won multiple awards over the last few years, including: IIHS Top Safety Pick When Equipped with HID Headlights - 2019 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value: Full Size Car - 2018 NHTSA 5-star Safety Rating - 2018 Shop the used Toyota Avalon for sale in Philadelphia, PA. Toyota Tundra This full-size pickup truck is known for its sturdy construction, impressive capabilities, and multiple configuration It’s no surprise that the Toyota Tundra has won multiple awards before this one, including the following: Edmunds Best Retained Value Winner for Large Trucks - 2019 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award - 2019 Kelley Blue Book Top 10 Best Resale Value - 2019 Kelley Blue Book Consumer Ratings 4.8 / 5 Shop the used Toyota Tundra for sale in Philadelphia, PA. Toyota Sienna This family-friendly minivan is known for its reliability, convenience features, and versatility. In addition, safety is paramount for the Sienna. You can enjoy peace of mind driving your kids, thanks to this minivan’s multiple active and passive safety features. In fact, the 2020 Toyota Sienna received a 5-star Safety Rating from the NHTSA. Shop the used Toyota Sienna for sale in Philadelphia, PA. Shop Central City Toyota in Philadelphia, PA Central City Toyota is your go-to used Toyota dealership. With stress-free shopping and exceptional customer service, you’ll want to explore our large inventory of used cars for sale in Philadelphia, PA.

It’s not every day a company gets named to Fortune magazine’s Change the World List, but Toyota has managed to do it twice in three years. In 2015, Toyota had extreme success with hybrid vehicles and earned the number three spot on that year’s list. And for its most recent honor? The Japanese automaker was ranked number eight out of 50 competing companies for its work with hydrogen strategy and for introducing its new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai. Why Toyota Was Named an Agent of Change Fortune and its partners, FSG, the Shared Value Initiative, and Professor Michael E. Porter of Harvard Business School, rank the chosen companies using the following three factors: Measurable social impact Business results Degree of innovation Finally, Fortune editors choose finalists using other reporting and analysis metrics. The Change the World List recognizes global leaders who are “doing well by doing good,” and Toyota is proud to be recognized for upholding these standards. Toyota Motor North America chief executive officer Jim Lentz stated that “the Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is leading the way toward positive change and a more sustainable tomorrow.” The key? Using hydrogen as fuel. Hydrogen fuel cells produce zero carbon-emissions. What’s more, hydrogen is one of the most abundant resources on the planet and can be found in water, plants, and manure. Toyota decided to harness the power of this clean energy for its latest innovation, the Toyota Mirai. Although currently available in California, the Mirai is helping to make great strides toward the clean transportation drivers crave. Learn More at Central City Toyota in Philadelphia, PA Do you have questions about how Toyota is working toward greener, more efficient transportation? Contact the experts at our dealership or stay tuned to our blog for updates on the Mirai and other Toyota advancements. Follow this link to see the complete list of companies working to change the world according to Fortune magazine.

Have you heard the news? The best-selling car for the past 14 years is on its way to set yet another trend, this time one that comes to us as no surprise. Cars.com, in their American-Made Index, rates vehicles built and brought into the U.S based on several factors to ultimately determine those whose are the most American-made. Can you guess which car is on this list? Here's a hint. If you guessed Camry, you are correct! The Camry was rated as the most American-made vehicle. This is a position the Camry has held for the second straight year, and the sixth time overall it was included on the list. The factors used to determine those results include the percentage of parts considered domestic under federal regulations, whether the car is assembled in the U.S. and also includes U.S. sales. If a model is determined to have a parts content rating below 75 percent, they are disqualified. This also includes models built exclusively outside the U.S. or models that are on their way to being discontinued without any kind of U.S. built successor. All these factors gave way to the eventual rating of the Camry - an astounding 75 percent American. As a bonus, the Sienna is yet another vehicle included on the list and it ranked third overall. Not a bad way to end June if we say so ourselves.   For more information on the Camry and its stellar rating, please be sure to visit: http://toyota.us/28YrzCb

On March 21 st, 2016, Toyota announced that, beginning with the 2018 model year, it would make Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) and Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) standard on almost every Toyota and Lexus trim level in the United States. The systems are anchored by automatic emergency breaking, which means Toyota is making that technology available four years ahead of the 2022 industry target announced last week by the federal government. Already available as a low-cost option on a broad range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, TSS and LSS+ are designed to help address three key areas of crash protection: preventing or mitigating frontal collisions keeping drivers within their lane enhancing road safety during nighttime driving. “At Toyota, we are committed to creating better ways to move for everyone,” said Jim Lentz, President and CEO of Toyota Motor North America. Click here for the full story: http://toyotanewsroom.com/releases/lexus+toyota+automated+braking+standard+2017.htm

In the Sunday March 20 th, 2016 Edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Al Haas reviewed the 2016 Toyota Rav4 XLE Hybrid. It came away with an EXCELLENT rating. Mr. Haas said: “Driv­ing the RAV4 hy­brid is pleas­ant busi­ness. The seats are com­fort­able and sup­port­ive, and vis­i­bil­ity is good.” “That in­te­rior is also com­fort­able and rea­son­ably roomy. Fairly tall adults will find ad­e­quate head and leg room in the back seat.” “Ac­cel­er­a­tion is rea­son­ably good in the RAV4 Hy­brid, with 0 to 60 ac­com­plished in a re­spectable 8 sec­onds.” “The new stan­dard gear in­cludes Toy­ota’s Engine Au­dio Plus in­fo­tain­ment sys­tem com­plete with a high- res­o­lu­tion LCD screen and nav­i­ga­tion, as well as a power lift­gate and pro­jec­tor beam head­lights.” “This equip­ment joins up with the likes of a power moon roof, heated power mir­rors, and a back-up cam­era.” To read the full article, click here: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/cars/20160320_Toyota_RAV4_gets_a_welcome_makeover.html#O4KWpRO5OOBdF4dq.99

According to iSeeCars.com, a used-car online marketplace and automotive research firm, Toyota has 4 vehicles ranked in the Top Ten longest lasting vehicles on the road. Pickup trucks and SUVs dominated the list. Only one car was in the Top 10, the Toyota Avalon. Click here to learn more and read the full story: http://goo.gl/fRFNCJ

Photo - Toyota Avalon   The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) unveiled its year-end list of Top Safety Picks and Top Safety Pick, and Toyota tops all automakers with nine models. The list highlights 2016 models that exceeded in a litany of crash tests. Every Toyota model on the list earned Top Safety Pick+ honors. From IIHS: “To qualify for 2016 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in five crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints — as well as a basic rating for front crash prevention. To qualify for 2016 Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the five crash-worthiness tests and an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.” The Toyota, Scion and Lexus models to make the list are: Scion iA Toyota Camry Toyota Prius v Toyota Avalon Toyota RAV4 Lexus CT 200h Lexus ES 350 Lexus RC Lexus NX For the entire list, click here.

Are you a worrier? There is so much in the world to be worried about. But if you are looking for one less thing to worry about when it comes to your car, then look no further than Toyota. If you have a Toyota or Lexus, you can cross it off your list of things that keep you up at night. Cars.com just unveiled its Worry Free Index for 2015. 5 of the top 13 Worry free models are Toyota’s that includes: No. 1 Avalon Hybrid No. 7 Toyota Avalon No. 8 Toyota Tundra No. 9 Toyota Highlander No. 13 Toyota Prius No other automaker put more than three models in the Top 15! How did Cars.com come to this result with their Worry Free Index? They compiled the list by taking “the market’s top 120 sellers through September 2015 (roughly 90 percent of new cars sold) and analyzed reliability scores from thousands of Cars.com consumers over the most recent model years. We also scrutinized expected repair costs, which gauge the frequency and seriousness when things go wrong. But reliability alone isn’t the only component of what makes a car worry-free, so we looked at five-year estimated maintenance costs (which factor in any free-maintenance programs) and manufacturer warranties, as well.” To learn more about the Worry Free Index, click here!

As reported in a recent article in Forbes.com, the average age of all light-duty vehicles in the U.S. has reached a new all-time high of 11.5 years according to IHS Automotive. Based on a study by iSeeCars.com, an average of 13.5% of cars 10 or years older are held onto by their initial purchaser. Out of 15 models, nine were Toyota models, including the Prius, RAV4, Highlander, Sienna, Camry, Avalon, Corolla, 4Runner and Matrix. Here is the full article from Forbes.com.

Have you seen Interbrand's annual list of the Best Global Brands? Well, Toyota continues to impress us year after year. This year, Toyota came in at #6, moving up two spots from last year! Toyota has an estimated brand valuation of over $49 billion and its brand value improved 16% in the last year. If that wasn't remarkable enough, Toyota was the only automaker to make it to the top 10! Want to know the criteria that ranks brand values on the "Best Global Brands" List? The financial performance of the branded products or services The role of brand in the purchase decision process Brand loyalty To see the entire list, click here!

“You can buy a lot of things in life, but you have to earn trust.” Based on a recent Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Survey, Toyota has been recognized as the most trusted import automaker. Reader’s Digest asked more than 4,500 Americans to vote for products they trust across 40 categories. Toyota was one of 40 brands picked that deliver quality, value, and reliability. Trust is important according to participants of the survey, because 40 percent of participants say the magazine’s Most Trusted Brand seal would affect their decision to purchase a product. Read more about this survey and see all the winners here.