The Los Angeles Times reported on Jan. 24, 2012 that Toyota ranked #1 for overall brand perception in Consumer Reports’ 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey. Although Toyota slipped 17 points in the survey, other top brands – Ford, Honda and BMW – saw their scores drop more than 20 points. The two leading General Motors brands – Cadillac and Chevrolet – did relatively better with only single-digit declines. Toyota scored 96 points more than 19th ranked Hyundai, which was exactly in the middle of the 38 brands scored this year.

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There are always articles or stories that come out about buying American. The fact is that many people do not realize that Toyota supports the American Economy and American people MORE then some domestic automobile makers support America.

Toyota produces 12 models in North America: Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Lexus RX350 and Venza.

Click here to read the story about Toyota Production in North America in 2011.

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What's a dealer-approved contractor?

It's pretty simple.

Your dealer directs you to specialists who know your car as well as they do. They'll keep it safe, beautiful, and do the job right.

Want to clean your car inside and out? Your dealer knows a guy. What about pin stripes? Your dealer will make a call and set everything up for you.

If it bolts, sticks, makes music, or has anything to do with your car, your dealer knows how to make it work.

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Toyota celebrated production of its 3-millionth vehicle, as members of the Toyota team pose Tuesday with the commemorative vehicle, a Toyota Sienna minivan. Production of the Sienna, which was ranked first in minivan sales in the U.S. for 2011, began at the TMMI plant in January 2003. Also produced at the production facility are the Sequoia sport utility vehicle and the midsize Highlander sport utility vehicle. The plant began production in 1998 with the Tundra pickup.

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How important is loyalty to you? Are you loyal to a particular brand for soda, coffee, ice cream or anything else? How about the type of car you drive?

Kelley Blue Book reports that Toyota was #1 in brand loyalty on its www.kbb.com website for the 4th quarter of 2011, bumping Hyundai, and Lexus was #1 among luxury brands. Toyota last held the top spot in the 3rd quarter of 2010.

Toyota’s brand shopping loyalty for the quarter was at 50.6 percent, a 2.7 percentage point jump from the previous quarter. Hyundai was second at 50.2 percent, Ford was third at 47.1 percent, Kia was fourth at 46.5 percent and Honda rounded out the top five at 46.4 percent. Lexus was eighth on the overall list but first among luxury brands, followed by Audi at ninth and Mercedes Benz at eleventh.

“Toyota has done a laudable job overcoming these issues, introducing programs such as ‘Toyota Care,’ while getting its supply back online. The redesign of its flagship, the 2012 Toyota Camry, also helped drive interest to the brand and retain owners.”

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Are you undecided about whether you should lease or buy when it comes to your new car?

Toyota has come up with an excellent website where you can compare the benefits of buying versus leasing. Click here to read more.

In addition, The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote a good article about the benefits of Leasing. Click here to read the full article.

Let us know what you did when you got a new car. Did you lease or buy? We want to hear from you.

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The internet is full of great offers on car products and accessories. Your dealer knows this. Sites like Tire Rack, for example, specialize in tires, rims and wheel sets, and working with your dealer, they'll make sure your car gets tires that will keep it running safely and efficiently. Tire Rack will ship them to the dealership, where they'll be installed quickly and safely, right the first time. So by all means, hunt online for deals — but talk to your dealer before buying, to ensure you get the best products and a painless, professional installation.

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Are you looking for a more compact and affordable Hybrid? Do you live in the city? Do you like saving on gas?

Toyota has the all new Prius c and it is coming soon!

Here are a few highlights:

• Highest rated city fuel economy of any vehicle without a plug
• Introduces proven hybrid powertrain at MSRP below $19,000
• Wide array of available convenience and premium technology

Click here for the full story on the new Prius c coming in March, 2012.

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Have you been waiting to see a new Sports Car from Toyota? Well, wait no longer! The Scion FR-S is on its way.

86 lucky people will get the opportunity to be among the first to own the Scion FR-S. The selected 86 owners will take delivery of their car before it goes on-sale to the general public. Starting Jan. 12th at Noon EST, FR-S enthusiasts will have 8 hours and 6 minutes to submit their request at: www.ScionFirst86.com.

What do you think about the all new Scion FR-S?

Learn more about the Scion FR-S at www.ScionFirst86.com.

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On behalf of Max Paul's Ardmore Toyota & Central City Toyota we would like to welcome home the troops who were deployed overseas!

As tens of thousands of troops return from overseas deployments, Toyota and Toyota Financial Services (TFS), and Lexus and Lexus Financial Services (LFS) are offering special APRs and rebates to qualified military personnel and inactive reserves through participating dealers.

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Click Here to take advantage of our Special Military Programs at Max Paul's Ardmore Toyota!

Click Here for the specifics on the Toyota Financial Website.

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