Autotrader Provides '5 Reasons to Buy' 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser

Got a full-size SUV on the brain? Wavering on which whip might be the best fit for you?

Well, waver no more, as we at Laurel Toyota feel you'll find the answer in the form of the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser. And, in the video below, Autotrader reviewer, Jabari Jones, will recount five excellent reasons why. Give a look and listen:

The sole trim level of the Land Cruiser provides one with an incredible array of creature comforts. In truth, there are very few boxes it doesn't tick.

Standard features on this SUV include automatic LED head- and…

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Toyota Developing Wearable Mobility Device for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Project BLAID is Designed to Advance Mobility and Improve Quality of Life

Mobility is empowering. That’s why Toyota is working to develop a wearable device for the blind and visually impaired that will help them do more with greater freedom, independence and confidence. Called Project BLAID, it reflects the company’s commitment to enrich lives by advancing the freedom of mobility for all.
 

 


 

 
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You’re Right, the Prius isn’t Fun to Drive—it’s Even Better

The Toyota Prius has made a name for itself by being ridiculously fuel efficient, due largely to the its hybrid engine and smart design, launching it to international success and acclaim. Some of the biggest criticisms of the car, however, had to do with the its performance, with some saying the engine was “too quiet” or that the Prius just wasn’t as fun to drive as a traditional all-fuel car. Well, that reputation is changing with the release of the 2016 Prius.

 

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MotorWeek Offers Insight to Outstanding 2016 Toyota RAV4

Far and away one of the very best offerings throughout the ever-burgeoning compact SUV segment, the Toyota RAV4 is, in many ways, a living testament to the brilliant work of our beloved Japanese brand.

And if you suspect that we at Laurel Toyota are just blowing smoke, we suggest you scope the clip below. It just so happens that our pals at MotorWeek are here to supplant our claim with cold, hard facts:

If performance is your number one priority, the RAV4's penultimate model, the SE, has got you covered.

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Scion Brand to Transition to Toyota

Valuable Insights Will Aid Toyota in Attracting New, Young Customers

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016 – Scion, established as a separate brand in 2003 as a laboratory to explore new products and processes to attract youth customers, is now transitioning back to the Toyota brand. Scion achieved its goals of developing unique products and processes, and bringing in new, younger customers to Toyota. With more than a million cars sold, 70 percent of Scions were purchased by customers new to Toyota and 50 percent were under 35 years old.


 
 
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Toyota Tops AutoBlog.com's "Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in 2015" List

Toyota continues to prove itself as a dependable brand with yet another year of successful sales. 2015 was one for the books; the brand made history with the highest sales of any single vehicle, according the AutoBlog.com.

The Toyota Camry came in at number five, globally, while taking home the title of number one best-selling car in America for the 14th year in a row. The Toyota RAV4 snagged an honorable mention at number ten, while the Toyota Corolla is the number one best-selling car worldwide. Check out the full list in the article below.

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Scrap That’s Not Crap

Toyota’s North American Parts Operation Gives New Life to Used Vehicle Parts

Toyota has bumped up efforts to reduce waste by recycling old vehicle bumper covers and other scrap parts.

In partnership with Boles Parts Supply (BPS), Toyota created the National Scrap Program in 2014, a one-stop shop for all of Toyota’s North American Parts Operation’s (NAPO) recycling needs. Accepting the challenge to help Toyota recycle old bumper covers, BPS began shredding them into plastic pellets. 

 
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Top of Your Bucket List?

What’s at the top of your bucket list? Is it to travel? If so, you’re certainly not alone. According to bucketlist.org, travel accounts for a large percentage of Americans “must do” activities before they kick the bucket.

It make sense: immersing yourself in a new-to-you culture makes you feel more alive, engages all your senses and helps you to really be present in the moment.

Just ask the Vaga Brothers. These two travel the world together and record their escapades for viewers on YouTube.

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