Archive for the ‘Car Technology’ Category

Daytona Toyota: RAV4 goes electric

This week at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, Toyota revealed the all-new Toyota RAV4 EV. The newest all-electric vehicle from Toyota takes their most popular SUV model and gives it a charge. The new RAV4 EV has an expected driving range of 100 miles and an approximate charging time of six hours, according to Toyota. Not sacrificing driving performance or cargo capacity, the new RAV4 EV will be fully-equipped with an MSRP of $49,800.

Daytona Toyota: Scion and Sony team up

The Scion iQ may not fit in your pocket, but the new Sony PlayStation Vita can, and both can be yours from now until July 31, 2012. Beginning in May, buyers of the new 2012 Scion iQ will receive a free PlayStation Vita, while supplies last. The pairing of the world’s smallest four-seater and the most portable gaming system is one that can result in big fun.

Daytona Toyota: Scion family expands

Going on sale just in time for you to cruise under the summer sun, Scion announced the full details of the newest model to the Scion family - the FR-S rear-wheel drive sports car. The FR-S expands Scion’s line to five models and is a new design that adds depth. We previewed the FR-S last year, but the full details have been released today.

Daytona Toyota feature: Stylish new Avalon debuts

Last week at the New York International Auto Show, Toyota revealed the new look of the 2013 Avalon, a premium mid-size sedan with an updated exterior design. The Avalon will be available at Daytona Toyota later this year.

Toyota focused on the styling of the new Avalon, evolving from its predecessors in terms of exterior appeal. Edgy, with a flowing design, the new Avalon resembles a luxury vehicle and with a renovated interior, it may not be far from it.

Daytona Toyota’s preview of the 2013 Venza

Designed with the North American driver in mind, the 2013 Toyota Venza is an exciting crossover with numerous standard additions and SUV-like features.

The Venza design allows you to take your toys anywhere with up to 3,500-lbs. towing capacity, available all-wheel drive (AWD) and a towing package.

Available in three models, the Venza features the LE, XLE and Limited models. The Venza LE and XLE will be offered in four-cylinder, V6, front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD combinations with the Venza Limited offered in the V6 engine and FWD or AWD combinations.

Toyota in the News - July 2011

Daytona Toyota is excited to share more news from the best manufacturer making this place a better world.

Toyota in Washington – Committing to 54.4 MPG
Japan Employees Give Back to U.S. Tornado Victims
Rated a Top Company for Diversity

Toyota Agrees to Ambitious New Fuel Economy Standards
Toyota’s Jim Lentz joined President Obama and other [...]

Summer 2011 Scion News

For our Daytona Scion fans, 2012 models arriving this summer and a new four seater revealed this week that will debut early 2012. It’s pretty cool to be a Scion!
iQ = 10 Feet and 4 Seats

Scion announced this week that the 2012 iQ premium micro-subcompact will begin arriving at Daytona Scion early 2012. The [...]

Prius v Taking the Hybrid Further

•    Fits the lifestyle of young, active families
•    “v” for “versatility” with more cargo space than 80% of small SUVs
•    42 MPG combined rating
•    Premium-level safety systems and integrated multimedia
•    Pitch and Bounce Control, Panoramic View Moonroof
The newest member in a growing Prius family of hybrid vehicles, the Prius v delivers an unparalleled blend [...]

Next Gen Technology = Toyota/Microsoft

Microsoft Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. announced yesterday they have forged a strategic partnership and plan to build a global platform for TMC’s next-generation telematics services using the Windows Azure platform. Telematics is the fusing of telecommunications and information technologies in vehicles; it can encompass GPS systems, energy management [...]

Gas Prices Go Up Again: What to Do?

With the recent turmoil in the Middle East, we are hit again with aggressive fuel charges. The reality is fuel prices will continue to go up and down, and they will continue to rise. What do you do?
Fuel efficiency needs to come from all ends – manufacturers, dealers and drivers. Toyota has [...]