Deland Toyota Scion

When the doors opened at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV) in 1996 there were 250 workers.  Fifteen years later there are over 1,000 workers and over the years this manufacturing facility has built roughly 8.6 million transmissions.

With such a large, dedicated workforce, Toyota has a lot to be grateful for, which is why the Japanese automaker held a large celebration in honor of the plant's 15-years of solid production. However, it was the plant's workers who were ultimately the most grateful, as they opted to share roughly $100,000 in collected donations with…

Over the past 27 years the Toyota 4Runner has proven itself and continues to set the midsize SUV standard.  It was named the "Most Dependable Midsize Crossover/SUV" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2011.  However, we at Deland Toyota Scion are excited to tell you that the 2012 model year is gaining some serious tech features.

It already features SiriusXM Satellite Radio; HD Radio, feautring iTunes tagging and text/e-mail-to-speech; USB port for easy iPod connectivity; and Bluetooth wireless technology. These come standard in the current 2011 Toyota 4Runner. The upgrade that has everyone is so excited is…

We at Deland Toyota Scion couldn't be more excited about the Toyota Prius Plug-In after seeing the production model at Frankfurt Motor Show.

The technological difference between the traditional Toyota Prius Hybrid and the forthcoming Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is actually quite subtle. The gap it bridges between a hybrid and a pure EV, however, is huge. And, Deland Toyota Scion believes it's the perfect stepping stone for those looking for an eco friendly vehicle.

Quick Specs of 2012 Toyota Prius PHEV:

• Lithium-ion battery (larger than that featured in Toyota's standard hybrid formula)
• Electric-Only…

Toyota has recently announced that the 2012 Toyota Tacoma will start at just $17,685.  With a number of upgrades and options available the price can climb to $28,645.

Available at Deland Toyota Scion in Deland, FL, the Tacoma pickup is as durable as ever. Best in class safety, comfort and style from Toyota's truck will help drive home sales of this small work vehicle. In fact, Tacoma is one of the few small trucks still available to customers in North America.  Now with a new low price of just over 17K we expect sales to be strong…

Toyota has announced plans to collaborate with Ford to develop a rear wheel drive hybrid system.  It might seem odd that these two competitors would join together but it makes perfect sense.  These two companies have complementary expertise and one common goal in mind.  While Japanese automaker Toyota brings to the table roughly 10 years of experience working with hybrid technology, the Blue Oval offers vast knowledge of the Pickup and SUV segments.

An official agreement has not been signed as of yet but for the meantime a memorandum of understanding has been.  An official agreement is expected next year…

The 2012 Toyota Yaris, scheduled to hit the production line in late August, will come to Deland Toyota Scion, serving the greater Deland area, as a complete redesign. That much we know. Toyota, however, has remained extremely tight lipped about the changes planned. The bits of details offered have been both intriguing and vague, serving mainly to ignite anticipation.

So, what do we know? One significant, yet at the same time mysterious evolvement...Toyota has indicated that they'll be adding over a grand worth of standard equipment to the forthcoming 2012 Yaris.

An explanation of what exactly these additions…

I'm sure many of you have heard of the tragic story of Rachelle Friedman.  For those of you who haven't she was involved in an accident on the evening of her bachelorette party which left her paralyzed.   This certainly isn't anyone's idea of a happy ending. However, Rachelle persevered. And, all has ended well, thanks in part to the generous scheming of Toyota and The Braun Corporation.

To help overcome the major obstacle Rachelle now faces with everyday tasks Toyota and Braun Corporation decided to give a generous give.  In knowing how much having regained some…

Toyota feels that when coping with below-normal production levels, it's better to take a glass-half-full approach. As such, the Japanese automaker isn't sitting back leaving their employees to sit idly by consumed by worry. Rather, they're supporting, and even paying, employees to take time on no-production days to lend a helping hand with a variety of community service efforts.

For example, one-hundred-plus Toyota employees recently reported for "work" at the Golden Girl Group Home. Located in Wayne Country, West Virginia, the home offers asylum to teen girls removed from abusive situations. Toyota employees took a no-production day…

The earthquake, tsunami and subsequent power outages that struck northeastern Japan in March disrupted operations at all Japanese automaker facilities and damaged the plants of key parts suppliers. From March 11 to the end of May, vehicle production shortages jumped to 550,000 units in Japan and another 350,000 units overseas. After investigating the extent of the damage in the aftermath, Toyota projected they could increase operating levels from 50 percent to about 70-percent, in coming months and to 100 percent, hopefully by the end of the fourth quarter.

More recent projections, however, look much more optimistic. From March…