When you’re buying a family vehicle, you’ll want to look for features that you can rely on for several years. If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, you should consider these four reasons why the 2017 Toyota Sienna should be your family’s next van.
A Fuel-Efficient Engine With Plenty of Power
Toyota has improved the Sienna’s 3.5-liter V6 engine, so you can expect the 2017 version to give you more horsepower than the 2016 model. While last year’s Sienna has an engine that could generate 266 horsepower, the new engine will give you 296 horsepower.
Despite the extra horsepower, the 2017 Sienna burns less gasoline than the 2016 version. With 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, you won’t have to stop very often to refill the tank. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Toyota
Toyota is one of the world’s most successful car companies. Stand on any busy street in Philadelphia and you’ll see a Toyota vehicle pass by within minutes. While you may know a lot about this popular brand, there are probably a lot of things that you don’t know about the company. These four facts will give you a new perspective on Toyota, its past, and its future.
Toyota Employs Many Americans
Toyota is a Japanese company, but it employs nearly 350,000 people in the United States. In fact, the Camry, assembled at plants in Indiana and Kentucky, may be the most American car you can buy. In addition to employing Americans, Toyota primarily uses parts manufactured within the U.S.
Central City Toyota is Showing Our Stripes!
If you’re looking for a great way to help support your community, then we’ve got the campaign for you. October 14th is the big Show Your Stripes day! The Show Your Stripes campaign was designed to create awareness for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
If you want to participate in this incredible campaign, it’s easy as pie! On Friday, October 14th, wear your red and white striped items in support of the Ronald McDonald House families. Then post your best photos by tagging the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House (@philarmh) and using the hashtags #ShowYourStripes and #MyPRMH.
We also invite you to join us at 12:20pm at the Philadelphia Art Museum for the “largest Show Your Stripes photo ever”!
So, don’t just sit on the sidelines – get out and show your stripes on October 14th!
The 3 Best Haunted Attractions in Philadelphia
Halloween-lovers and thrill-seekers in Philadelphia should count themselves lucky, as this city is known for having some of the scariest haunted attractions in the country. With haunted historic sites, zombie laser tag, and a spooky ski ride, just to name a few, Philly has a haunt for everyone. But for the true fright enthusiasts, these three attractions are the scariest that Philadelphia has to offer.
Terror Behind the Walls
A historic site by day, Eastern State Penitentiary turns into a nightmare-inducing interactive haunted house during autumn nights. Visitors to Terror Behind the Walls can opt to just explore and watch the action, or truly experience the terror by becoming part of the story. Those who dare to choose the interactive option will take part in six attractions that send them into hidden passageways, have them team up with zombies, and, hopefully, escape.
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser comes with features designed to keep you safe and comfortable even when you decide to go off-road. If you’re looking for a new SUV, take the 2017 Land Cruiser for a test drive and notice these four awesome features while you’re behind the wheel.
Plenty of Technology for Your Drive
The 2017 Land Cruiser comes with an integrated navigation system to help you find the shortest, fastest route to your destination. The infotainment system has a 9-inch touchscreen display that makes it easy for you to control every aspect of your experience without taking your eyes off the road.
The new Land Cruiser uses an Entune app suite that connects to your smartphone to stream music and find restaurants. It even lets you buy movie tickets. With this suite of apps, you stay connected no matter where you travel.
Where to Go for an Authentic Philly Cheesesteak
There are few things better than the greasy, delicious goodness of an authentic Philly cheesesteak. True connoisseurs of the drippy, cheesy bit of heaven understand that it starts with the right roll: crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, the better to absorb the sumptuous drippiness. Next, the perfect cheese. You can’t use some high-brow artisan cheese. Only Cheez Whiz will do. Let’s not forget that tender shredded steak diced with grilled onions. It’s a party of flavors and textures and true Philadelphians know mayonnaise, tomato, and lettuce aren’t invited.
If you’re tasting this deliciousness for the first time, know that you’re stepping into a rivalry of epic proportions — Geno’s or Pats. If you’re looking for an authentic Philly cheesesteak experience, you can’t try just one of these hot spots. You must visit them all and then decide what team you’re on. If this is your first time, you need to know two things: the ambiance of the restaurant doesn’t matter, and Philadelphians are pretty impatient, so don’t take a long time deciding on that order.
The 4 Best Toyotas for Families
Choosing a Toyota vehicle for the family can be easy or difficult, depending on whichever way you look at it. Why? Because almost all Toyotas make good family cars. So it’s easy because you’re sure to find something that suits your family and hard because it’s going to take a little time to decide with such a wide choice! So we’ve picked the top four best Toyotas for families to help make your decision easier.
Best SUV: Toyota Highlander
This three-row crossover SUV makes its way on to Kelley Blue Book’s Best Family Cars list for the third consecutive year in a row. It seats eight comfortably and can even accommodate a family pet. Its spacious cabin’s first two rows seat adults comfortably, with the third row better suited for kids, although adults can fit in that row at a squeeze. A great family feature of the XLE and Limited Platinum models is the option of adding a rear-seat entertainment system, which includes a Blu-ray DVD player so kids can be kept occupied on those long-distance journeys.
5 Signs Your Toyota Needs a Tuneup
Toyotas may not be the sexiest cars on the road, but they have built up a reputation as a solid, reliable car that rarely throws you down. Keeping it in tip-top condition by having it serviced at regular intervals will ensure you continue to enjoy many miles of drama-free driving. If you’re a driver who notices the slightest change in your car noises or performance, you’ll easily pick up when something is off with your vehicle. For those who aren’t that “tuned in” to their car, here are some signs your Toyota needs a tuneup.
Struggling to Start
Toyotas are generally good when it comes to starting the minute you swing the ignition. If you’ve been experiencing trouble with starting your car, it’s a sign that something’s going on. There could be several reasons for this, like a battery that’s fading, a defective starter, an ignition sensor malfunction, or a problem along the fuel line. A diagnostic check will reveal where the problem lies.
Decreased Fuel Efficiency
Most of us have a good idea of how much mileage we get out of a full tank. If you find yourself pulling into the gas station more often than usual, something is causing the decrease in fuel efficiency. It could be something as simple as incorrect tire pressure or dirty spark plugs. But rather than plowing your hard-earned money into the gas tank, spend it fixing the problem and save money on fuel in the long run.
Misfiring of Engine
An engine misfire often means a problem with the spark plugs, and that’s a clear signal your car needs a tuneup. Over time, spark plugs become worn, fouled, or damaged. Other reasons for a misfire could be that the air/fuel mix is too lean (meaning there is too little gasoline in the mix to burn) or there’s loss of compression due to a blown gasket or burned valve.
Sluggish Acceleration
Bad spark plugs can also be the culprit when you find your car battling to accelerate. But one of the first things a mechanic will investigate is the fuel system. It could mean the fuel filter, fuel pump, or fuel injection system is at fault. A dirty air filter could also be the problem. Loss of power when accelerating is irritating but can also be hazardous, as the driver behind you may not be expecting such a slow takeoff and end up slamming into you.
Noisy or Poor Brakes
Brakes are super important, as they are crucial in safe driving. The last thing you want is to have the car’s brakes fail on you. Sometimes a squeak could be something as innocuous as dirty brakes. But if your brakes are squealing, you’re experiencing that “spongy” feeling, or you need to pump the brakes more than once to get them to respond, it’s probably time to replace the brake pads, rotors, or brake fluid.
As a car owner, none of these points should be a surprise, as they are obvious symptoms your car is a little under the weather and needs a quick visit to the car doctor. In addition, make sure to keep an eye on warning lights. If they light up, don’t ignore it — check it out sooner rather than later.
Top 5 Brunch Spots in Philadelphia
Brunch is not something reserved only for trendy New Yorkers, although that is where brunch culture seems to have first gained a following in America. As with many other trends in the U.S., brunch first became fashionable along the coastal areas (most notably New York and Los Angeles) before slowly working its way inland. Today, meeting friends for brunch is common, with the more popular eateries being fully booked every weekend. Philadelphia’s brunch culture is thriving, and several restaurants have gained a reputation for serving up spectacular brunches.
Lacroix at the Rittenhouse
Located in Rittenhouse Square, Lacroix is part of the luxurious Rittenhouse Hotel. The quality of food to be enjoyed at Lacroix matches its upmarket surroundings. Here you will enjoy fine dining with an extensive brunch menu that includes oysters, foie gras, house-cured charcuterie meats, and even caviar. The build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and liquid nitrogen ice cream are two of their signature offerings. It’s pricey but well worth the experience.
The 5 Coolest Walking Tours in Philadelphia, PA
With a city rich in history like Philadelphia, you don’t have to go far to find some fascinating sights. If you truly want to experience everything the city has to offer, check out one of these great walking tours.
City Food Tours
Learn more about the foods made famous in Philadelphia while getting a chance to burn off the calories you’ll get from sampling them with City Food Tours. Food experts will give you a behind-the-scenes look at making these foods and offer interesting stories about the creation of some of the most popular foods. You can choose from six tours, including the Flavors of Philly Tour, which has stops with famous Philadelphia treats like cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. All the tours have less than 30 minutes of walking but over two hours of good eating. Read the rest of this entry »
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