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TOYOTA HONORED BY MINORITY SUPPLIERS

Published Tuesday, 29 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

Toyota has been named the Corporation of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) for its continued commitment to minority suppliers and diverse communities. The award - which was presented earlier this week during the NMSDC Annual Conference in Atlanta, Ga. - recognizes the company's leadership around supplier diversity that impacts all areas of its business operations.

"Toyota is honored to receive this award from NMSDC for our efforts to support minority business inclusion and to partner with the organization for more than 20 years," said Shigeki Terashi, president and COO of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America…

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THE SCOOP ON SNOW TIRES

Published Tuesday, 29 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: Service.

In spring and summer, tires are typically replaced when their tread depth approaches 2/32". In winter, however, greater tread depth is required for traction on Ohio's snowy roads - at least 6/32".

'Snow tires' (as opposed to all-weather or all-season tires) are typically molded with a deeper-than-average tread to increase the amount of snow that is picked up and released by the tire. If you use winter tires, Toyota recommends that you install 4 - rather than 2 - to provide even traction for both the front and rear of your vehicle. There are 3 main types of winter tires…
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CHAT LIVE WITH SALES OR SERVICE

Published Tuesday, 29 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: People.

This month marks the one-year anniversary of Metro Toyota's online chat system. Have a question about a new or pre-owned vehicle? Want to ask question's about your vehicle's service history or make an appointment? Now you can, from your computer or smartphone!

In addition to chatting directly with our Client Care Center staff, we also keep a history of your previous chat sessions to save you time, in addition to being able to share pages on our site that specifically address your needs. The next time you visit our site, just click the "Chat" box at the…
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SERVICE ADVISOR EMMA GUFFY RETIRES

Published Tuesday, 29 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: Service.

To Our Valued Metro Toyota Clients: Emma Guffy has been a long-time Assistant Service Manager with us, and she recently announced her retirement. Emma is relocating closer to her relatives in Michigan. Please join us in wishing her well in her new home and thanking her for her years of wonderful service!

Many of you have enjoyed having Emma handle your vehicle through the Service process. She and I are confident in the rest of the Service Team's ability to meet your needs, now and in the future. Please consult with Jeff, Paul, Scott, Joe, or Maggie for your…
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WHICH CARS COST LEAST TO REPAIR?

Published Tuesday, 29 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: Service.

Toyota has taken the top spot in a ranking of cars by repair cost in a report published by auto diagnostic and repair website CarMD. The report shows which companies' cars have both the fewest and the least expensive repairs. The rankings collect repair data from CarMD's network of 3,000 U.S. mechanics. The top-ranked model, the Toyota Corolla, had not only infrequent trips to the shop but an average repair cost of just $45.84. Rounding out the top 5 were Honda, Ford and General Motors, followed by Mitsubishi, Nissan, Kia, Volkswagen, and Chrysler.The report covers…
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Toyota Heads Down Info Highway with Intel

Published Monday, 21 November, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Recently launched in such new Toyota models as the 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Entune has already impressed consumers with advanced connectivity and a wide range of information access. As exciting as this new infotainment system may be, it only marks the beginning for Toyota. Within the upcoming months, the automaker will team up with tech-giant Intel to commence work on next-gen in-vehicle multimedia systems.

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LOWER YOUR INSURANCE COSTS

Published Thursday, 17 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

1. Pay-as-you-drive programs offer better rates because they're tailored to how you personally drive. This means that a teenager who doesn't speed, doesn't drive at night and doesn't drive many miles can get a better rate than the average teenager.
2. Be a calmer, more careful driver. If you've had speeding tickets in the past, slow down and be less aggressive. A calm driving style also means 35% better fuel economy.
3. Choose a car with a lower cost of ownership. Talk to your insurance company when you're car shopping to get a quote…
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WORLD'S FASTEST ELECTRIC CAR

Published Thursday, 17 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

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U.S.-BUILT SIENNA EXPORTED TO KOREA

Published Thursday, 17 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: News.

Toyota has begun to export U.S.-built Sienna minivans to distributors in South Korea. The Sienna is produced at Toyota's manufacturing plant in Princeton, IN. A top seller in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, this is the first time the vehicle will be exported outside of North America.

Toyota began exporting U.S.-built vehicles in 1988. These exports increased 30% in 2010 to about 100,000 units. With the start of shipments to South Korea, Toyota now exports U.S.-assembled vehicles to 19 countries around the world.

Other export vehicles include the Georgetown, KY-produced Avalon…
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EDMUNDS' BEST USED TRUCK

Published Thursday, 17 November, 2011 by David Maurer. Categories: Pre-Owned Inventory.

: TACOMA
(Source: Edmunds.com) "In addition to the well-known strengths of impressive overall quality and a rock-solid reliability record, the Tacoma offers a pickup for most any need or personality. There's even the PreRunner edition which offers the suspension, ride height and aggressive tires of a 4WD truck without the added complexity and fuel appetite. Whether you're looking for a sporty street truck, an aggressive off-roader or a crew-cab family truck, we're willing to bet that the Tacoma lineup has something with your name on it. The difference here is really the array of different cab configurations…
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