Three Easy Ways to Save at the Pump.

Fuel efficiency isn't just a passing trend- it is here to stay. Yet as vehicles become more fuel efficient, it seems that Americans are still shelling out the dough on gasoline. Last year alone American households, on average, spend $2,912 a year on gas. That's a serious chunk of change for the average vehicle owner, taking up about 4 percent of every households pre-tax income. In order the curb this trend we have put together a list of three easy ways to make your vehicle more fuel efficient, without having to break the bank.

1. Keep an auto log. Every time you fill up at the gas station make sure to record your fill-ups and mileage. If you notice your MPG worsening, visit a service technician that can help you diagnose if there is something is wrong with your car.

2. Don't get a case of road-rage. Aggressive driving, such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and sudden braking wastes gas. If done regularly, it can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city. So next time someone cuts you off or you see a V8 about to rev it's engine, just take a deep breath and remember: the safer you drive, the safer you make the roads for others and the more money you save on gas in the long run.

3. Clean out your vehicle. Unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially the ones on the heavier side, can add extra pounds to your vehicle and can cause a reduction in your vehicles MPG. To make sure you're getting the best MPG for your vehicle, remove dead weight at the end of every week. That way your vehicles weight doesn't change and your MPG remains consistent. 

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Toyota Issued 1,491 Patents in 2012 to take Automaker Top Spot.

Toyota beat all its carmaker competitors for the title of most US patent filings last year, hands down. The Intellectual Property Owners Association reported that Toyota had 1,491 patents issued in 2012 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. So, what is Toyota doing to generate that many patents?

Toyota is driven to invention by its "commitment to ever better cars that achieve new environmental, safety and technological advancements," the company said in its press release. Or, as USA Today put it, patents "reflect automakers' successes in research and development and also signal their ability to create tomorrow's breakthroughs." Two Toyota engineers at the Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Michigan, Minjuan Zhang, manager, Toyota Research Institute NA, and Charan Lota, manager, electronic systems at TTC, each earned their 20th patent in 2012.

Toyota's overall patent figure shot up 30 percent compared to 2011 as part of Toyota's commitment to fostering ingenuity and staying in touch with what customers want, according to Toyota. It makes sense that Toyota is investing in innovations as government and consumers expect more from automakers with connected cars, safety and green, advanced technologies. Toyota's recent patents have been filed to cover a gamut of new technologies, things like "smart materials" that help resist insect splatter and improvements in vehicle communication systems.

Toyota may have won the 2012 challenge, but General Motors and Honda say they lead the way when it comes to fuel cell patents, which may be important since the two companies just announced a hydrogen partnership. Specifically, the two companies said, they "rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in total fuel cell patents filed between 2002 and 2012, with more than 1,200 between them."

***Courtesy of Autoblog.com 

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Happy Mod-Monday, fans!

Who would love to take this modified Toyota Supra for a spin on the race track?

Join us on the 4th of July for an Independence Day barbecue with first class food and great cars!

With the 4th of July right around the corner, we wanted to remind all of our fans to join us in celebrating Independence Day! We will be having a barbeque on Thursday and Saturday, so make sure to stop by the dealership for first class service, good food, and some great cars!

ToyotaCare- Just one more reason you should buy an all-new Toyota this 4th of July.

Here’s your Car Care Tip of the Week: Maintain Your Air Conditioning!

If you've ever lost your air conditioning on a hot summer day, then you know what a big difference a little cool air makes. The best way to tell if your air conditioner has a problem is if it can't generate or maintain air temperatures that are 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) below the ambient outside air temperature.