Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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Thank you for this stunning review, Clare!
5-Star Review on Google + Local:
"This is third time that we buy a car at Redlands Toyota. They have never disappointed us. Employee are nice and kind, enviorment is clean."
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Fans! Right now is the perfect time to take home your brand new Toyota!
Happy Tuesday! Thank you for this excellent review!
"I recently purchased a Toyota Prius from Toyota of Redlands, my experience was excellent. I first inquired via the internet and setup an appointment for the next day. I walked directly in and meet the internet sales Manager Jason Ho. I filled out my credit app, had my trade in appraised and then test drove the vehicle. I enjoyed the vehicle so I then met with the Finance Manager Gil Ygelsias. I then decided to upgrade to the Prius three and finalized the paperwork. No haggling and excellent customer service, I could not ask for more! Thanks to Jason Ho, Gil Yglesias and Jeff Sumpter (Service) for a great experience. This is my third Toyota and my second purchase at this dealer!"
Monday, October 22, 2012
Thank you for this fabulous review! Happy Monday!
"While I have stayed with the Toyota Brand for the last 20 years this is my first new purchase since 2007. The was was worth it. Redlands Toyota Caroline Amaya and Toi Costakes made my Purchase an Outstanding experience. Caroline is one of the most polite, kind and courteous sales people I have ever dealt with. Caroline went out of her to make sure my purchase experience was flawless. Both Caroline and Toi are consummate professionals that should be commended for their job performance. I would gladly recommend a friend to Redlands Toyota and would go out of my way to steer them to Caroline Amaya. I plan to purchase another new vehicle on my birthday in April and hope to deal the Redlands Toyota Family again. PS although he was not part of my purchase, I spoke with Paul Cogan at length and found his to be a Class act and a good representative for Redlands Toyota."
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Pricing Announced For 2013 Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-In!
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today announced the pricing for the eco-advanced 2013 Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-in models. All pricing for these three 2013 Prius Family members becomes effective October 2012. The Prius adds a style-focused Persona Series Special Edition model, adding exterior changes and equipment to a Prius Three to create a distinct visual package. The Prius Persona Special Edition includes 17-inch alloy wheels with a premium finish and offers a unique exterior color: Black Cherry Pearl. Available exterior colors for the Persona Special Edition also include Black and Blizzard Pearl. A “Persona Series” badge also helps distinguish the model. The Persona Special Edition’s interior is trimmed in charcoal-hued SofTex™ with black accents and red stitching. The steering wheel is also trimmed in SofTex material and includes a dark chrome bezel that complements the new model’s dark chrome shift knob ring and door grips. The new Persona Special Edition has a MSRP of $27,130. The MSRP on 2013 Prius has been increased by $200 on each of the five Prius equipment levels. The model- by-model pricing increase for 2013 is detailed on that table below:
Prius
| Grade | 2012 MSRP | 2013 MSRP | MSRP Chg ($) | MSRP Chg (%) |
| Prius One (fleet only) | $23,015 | $23,215 | $200 | 0.87% |
| Prius Two | $24,000 | $24,200 | $200 | 0.83% |
| Prius Three | $25,565 | $25,765 | $200 | 0.78% |
| Prius Four | $28,235 | $28,435 | $200 | 0.71% |
| Prius Five | $29,805 | $30,005 | $200 | 0.67% |
| Prius Persona Series Special Edition | n/a | $27,130 | n/a | n/a |
All prices listed above exclude the Delivery, Processing, and Handling (DPH) fee The 2013 Prius v will be available in a new Seaglass Pearl exterior color. In addition, the Prius v Five will offer a SofTex-trimmed steering wheel. The Prius v has small pricing increases over 2012 pricing ranging from $100 to $155. The Prius v Two has increased from $26,550 to $26,650 for 2013, and Prius v Three pricing has increased from $27,315 to $27,415. The highly equipped Prius v Five has increased from $30,140 to $30,295. Prius v
| Grade | 2012 MSRP | 2013 MSRP | MSRP Chg ($) | MSRP Chg (%) |
| Prius v Two | $26,550 | $26,650 | $100 | 0.38% |
| Prius v Three | $27,315 | $27,415 | $100 | 0.37% |
| Prius v Five | $30,140 | $30,295 | $155 | 0.51% |
All prices listed above exclude the Delivery, Processing, and Handling (DPH) fee
For 2013, there are no price increases or equipment model changes for the Prius Plug-in. The Prius Plug-in first arrived in showrooms in February 2012. Prius Plug-in
| Grade | 2012 MSRP | 2013 MSRP | MSRP Chg ($) | MSRP Chg (%) |
| Prius Plug-in | $32,000 | $32,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Prius Plug-in Advanced | $39,525 | $39,525 | $0 | 0.00% |
All prices listed above exclude the Delivery, Processing, and Handling (DPH) fee
The MSRP for the 2013 Prius, Prius v, and Prius Plug-in does not include the delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) fee of $ 760. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Thank you for this wonderful review. We are happy to hear your excellent feedback!
:It was a Great going the internet sales and they working with me. I will recommend and I will come back to buy and next call with them. I very happy with them."
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Thank you for this fabulous review, Jennifer!
"We had a great experience when purchasing a used Prius for our 17 year old son. We saw it online. Liked it. Test drove it. Negotiated a fair price. Had a couple of burgers while we waited for the paperwork. No hassle, but we did pay cash so that made it easy. We have not used the Service department yet so I'm a little weary after reading the reviews. Hopefully Toyota of Redlands management has read them and will make improvements. A little bit of service goes a long way!"
Thank you for these two fabulous reviews!
5-Star Reviews on Google + Local:
"We bought our car after seeing it advertised on the internet, I called about it, and they said they would set it aside for us to come look the next day. When we got there, our car was right up front, ready to take a test drive in. Our salesmen was average, didn't try too hard, and left us alone for over an hour waiting on the finance department. Another salesmen tried to get his guy in before us but I made sure that didn't happen! After waiting for about 2 hours, we finally talked to the finance department and everything went well. Overall, they were very nice, the dealership was big and kept up well. They just needed more help with the finance department.
Best car buying experience ever. Sales and financing staff were very friendly and not too pushy. In and out of there within 2 hours. Prices are great."
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Teams Hustle to Complete their Builds on Time for the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge!
Customizing a vehicle can often be broken down into a series of tasks that can then be scheduled and executed—at least until the clock runs out. Then all bets are off. And so it goes for the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge teams with time to complete their ambitious builds coming to a close in about two weeks, just before voting begins on October 20. And just like a race car, these one-off rides must be ready to go when the green flag drops. Kyle Busch's "Rowdy Edition" Camry is "getting close." Busch's team at Detroit Speed has extensively reworked the Camry's body with strong fender flares, a NASCAR-style splitter and front and rear belly pans to direct airflow under the car. All of these parts have been custom designed and fabricated by hand—a painstaking and time-consuming process. More recently, the team has been scrambling to finish custom interior touches with completely redone seats and a custom electronic entertainment package. Getting a complex collection of custom-built electronics to work seamlessly in his "Tekked-Out Prius" seems to be keeping Clint Bowyer's RKM Performance Center team awake into the wee hours. It's loaded with hi-tech gadgets like side-view cameras that replace the mirrors, 45 feet. of fiber optic interior lighting and a 16-speaker stereo with six crossovers and dual amplifiers. Then there's the suspension which has dropped the Prius "lower than a Sprint Cup car." And, there’s certainly no lack of team spirit as their build will sport no less than 364 copies of the Toyota logo. 
Alexis DeJoria's Pre-Runner Tundra concept has her Racer Engineering team working on virtually every aspect of the truck. Long-travel suspension (20 inches in the rear), an elaborate custom roll cage wrapped in leather, and a TRD-supercharged engine are all part of her design to make a serious off-road tool. The team is also squeezing in a JBL audio system and a specially-built fuel cell. It’s all more than enough to keep them busy right up to the due date. Some builds are more ambitious than others, and Antron Brown's “DragQuoia” is a big concept that's challenging its capable builders. The "family dragster" idea means that whatever they do has to leave room for the family to ride safely and comfortably. And they're doing quite a lot. For starters, the Motorsports Technical Center team is lopping more than 2,000 lbs. off the factory curb weight. A TRD blower and nitrous coax the 5.7-liter V8 to pump out more than 650 hp for those "quick" runs to the supermarket. Massive 21.5-inch wide rear tires put the power to the ground, which in turn need big fender mods—inside and out—to keep the hot rubber bits contained in the wheel wells. Fortunately, Junior will have a comfortable perch in the back to view the scenery rushing by, secured with his own five-point racing harness. And between runs, he can watch his favorite DVD on the seat-back media player. Every one of the Dream Build vehicle teams has the chops and experience to deliver for their driver. The simple question on delivery day may come down to this: Which team will be the least sleep deprived. All four of the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge vehicles will be unveiled at the Toyota display during the company's press conference on October 30 at the 2012 SEMA Show. Fans can vote for their favorite team beginning on October 20 and may vote once per day through October 29. For more information, go to the home page at www.ToyotaRacingDreamBuild.com.
courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Check out where Toyota lands on Interbrands "Best Global Brands 2012" list!
The resilience of the Toyota brand seems to have closed the chapter on sudden acceleration and helped the carmaker in reclaiming its global leadership position. Toyota’s Prius customers continue to deepen their connection to the Toyota portfolio. At the same time, the Prius lineup is creating an influx of new customers to the Toyota brand. And thanks to the generous subsidies and reduced taxes on cleaner cars, hybrids are a clear differentiator for Toyota, so the Prius portfolio continues to grow. In addition to showing solid numbers with repeat customers, Toyota is strengthening its appeal with younger consumers. The brand has intensified its incentives push and reduced its fleet sales. This helps customers find a good deal while also holding the line on the resale value of their vehicle. While relying on incentives will undermine the brand, overall spending remains among the lowest in the industry. Europe continues to be a challenge for the brand, but, overall, management will be focused on evolving its messaging and communications while reinventing a maturing brand with more stylish and better-looking vehicles.
courtesy of interbrand.com
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Scion’s ‘What Moves You’ Campaign Highlights Unique ‘Scion Story’ in New Chapter of Brand’s Evolution!
Scion today announced the launch of its brand campaign “What Moves You” featuring its own unique “Scion Story.” The campaign launches today at www.scion.com and continues with targeted high-profile broadcast, print, online and out-of-home placements next week. “The recent introductions of the FR-S sports car and the premium micro-subcompact iQ have expanded Scion’s target audience. While these new products have successfully increased awareness of the lineup, many people have only a vague understanding of Scion’s uncommon brand attributes,” said Doug Murtha, Scion vice president. “With this in mind, the ‘What Moves You’ campaign is the first of several important initiatives designed to better familiarize consumers with the brand. “People know that Scion makes iconic vehicles that are built with the highest level of quality, but they might not know what Scion stands for and what makes it unique. We’re truly proud to showcase the brand’s story in the new campaign, to clearly tell people who we are, what we support and more importantly, what moves us.” Appearing prominently on the brand’s website, The Scion Story describes the colorful automotive brand’s history and plainly spells out its core beliefs. For example, it states, “We know that we are not the biggest car brand and we don’t want to be. What we do want is to provide a unique and better alternative that is right for today’s new car buyers.” This story describes Scion’s goal of offering quality cars that owners will want to personalize, with a simple purchase process that is enjoyable, and details the brand’s support of emerging talent in the art, music, design and automotive enthusiast realms. “Since the brand launched nearly 10 years ago, Scion has had an affinity for the creative arts that has resulted in helping more than 1,700 artists follow their passions,” added Owen Peacock, Scion national marketing and communications manager. “Our support of emerging artists is and always has been a cornerstone of the brand, and we bring that to light by featuring them and their personal stories as key parts of the campaign.” Specifically, the “What Moves You” campaign incorporates Scion creative partners, their stories of what moves them and how Scion has supported them to achieve their goals. The broadcast spot features Scion collaborators like artist Neil Krug, automotive designer Troy Sumitomo, professional racing driver Michele Abbate, and musician Prince Terrence and his band Hussle Club. Experience the “What Moves You” campaign now at www.scion.com and read the “Scion Story” at www.scion.com/about or download it from www.scionnewsroom.com.
courtesy of pressroom.toyota.com
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