[VIDEO]: Toyota Camry: The Fortes' Story

Why did Ryan and Diana Forte get their 2012 Camry? Watch Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris connect with these owners as they tell their Camry story.

Video courtesy of Toyota's Youtube channel.

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[VIDEO]: The Fortes Say It Best - Toyota Camry

Sure, Toyota could tell you a lot of great things about the 268-hp Camry SE V6. But you'd probably like to hear it from real Camry owners like Ryan and Diana Forte instead.

Video courtesy of Toyota's Youtube channel.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Check Your Brakes

Your brakes are the single most important safety feature on your car. Don't put yourself or your family at risk this summer by riding around on worn down or faulty brakes. Here are some signs that your brakes need to be checked:

• Your brake pedal becomes very soft and mushy
• Your brake pedal is very hard and resistant
• Your brake pedal rests too low or too high
• Indication or warning lights on the dashboard
• Loud and constant scraping and grinding sounds coming from the brakes

If you notice a brake problem, it pays to have it inspected or repaired as soon as possible. The cost of a brake repair can increase dramatically if even minor problems aren't fixed in a timely manner.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip courtesy of HowStuffWorks.

Toyota's TABC Plant Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing in California

TABC represents Toyota’s first manufacturing investment on U.S. soil

Toyota Auto Body California, Inc., (TABC), Toyota’s first manufacturing investment in the U.S., today celebrated its 40^th anniversary with team members, government and community officials, suppliers and executives.

TABC, originally known as Atlas Fabricators, contracted with Toyota in 1972 to produce truck beds for vehicles destined for the U.S. Two years later, Toyota purchased the operations and renamed it TABC, becoming the first manufacturing investment in the U.S. for Toyota.

Today, TABC employs 470 and its investment tops $270 million. It produces stamped and welded parts, steering columns and catalytic converters for a number of Toyota’s vehicle assembly plants in North America and Japan and tests, inspects and repackages end-of-life hybrid vehicle batteries.

“The spirit of family is what makes TABC unique,” said Atsushi Niimi, executive vice president and member of the board of Toyota Motor Corporation. “As our first manufacturing plant in the U.S., TABC’s rich history represents Toyota’s commitment to outstanding teamwork and continuous improvement.”

“TABC has played a vital role in Toyota’s formula for success in the U.S.,” said Mike Bafan, president of TABC. “And our mission was clear; to set the stage for Toyota’s growth by building the best products. And over these 40 years, we have proven ourselves as a world-class manufacturer with an outstanding workforce that’s dedicated to safety and quality.”

Article and image courtesy of Toyota News.

Team Toyota's Beach Day

Team Toyota Action Sports athletes Bob Burnquist, Jamie Bestwick and Drew Bezanson use available Entune® to find the perfect beach dock to pull some tricks into the water. See how winter athletes Louie Vito, Elena Hight and Simon Dumont throw some snow into the mix so they can catch some air too.

Video courtesy of Toyota's Youtube channel.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Check your vehicle's belts for damage

Always remember to regularly inspect your vehicle's belts for cracks and damage. Take note if the belt looks excessively slick or smooth. Remove the belt to make sure the material hasn't started separating into different layers. Experts say the risk of belt failure rises dramatically after 36,000 miles.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip courtesy of HowStuffWorks.

[VIDEO]: Team Toyota's Road to the Dew Tour

Check out Bob Burnquist, Jamie Bestwick, Louie Vito, Drew Bezanson, Elena Hight and Simon Dumont's antics at the Team Toyota television commercial shoot as they prepare for the 2012 Dew Tour.

Video courtesy of Toyota's Youtube channel.

Sgt. Dakota Meyer and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce National Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program to Assist Veterans in Job Searches

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. announced today a partnership with Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation as part of an ongoing initiative to support returning troops and veterans making the transition from military to civilian jobs.   Sgt. Meyer, the first living Marine in three decades to receive the Medal of Honor, will be appearing at various Hiring Our Heroes job fairs around the country to meet with veterans and help them understand the importance of personal branding and how to translate military skills to future employers.

Toyota, Hiring Our Heroes and Sgt. Meyer recognized an existing void in the veteran job market and the need for skill translation tools to bridge the gap between military credentials and civilian job descriptions.    Working in unison to develop personal branding collateral, today will mark the beginning of distribution of those materials at 400 job fairs around the country.

Speaking at a job fair for veterans at Quantico Marine Base, Don Esmond, Senior Advisor, Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. and former Marine, said “The U.S. is currently facing an unemployment rate for post 9-11 veterans of more than 12%, which has the potential to increase as troops return home from overseas. We believe the Personal Branding Initiative is an important step forward in addressing this challenge because it helps veterans translate their military experience into marketable skills. Toyota is honored to be partnering with Sgt. Dakota Meyer and Hiring Our Heroes and we pledge our full support to the program.”  

As a former Marine sniper, Sgt. Meyer has first-hand knowledge and experience of the challenges facing military veterans as they try to acclimate and integrate into civilian life after their turn of duty.   Working closely with Toyota and Hiring Our Heroes, he will be offering his unique insights to the tools being developed, as well as speaking about the importance of personal branding.   Sgt. Meyer will be appearing at numerous job fairs around the country to help spread awareness to the U.S. veteran community.

“I was a sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps, so I understand firsthand how hard translating a military skill to a civilian skill can be.  Toyota understands the gap that exists when veterans apply to jobs and face specific challenges in matching future employers job descriptions,” said Sgt. Dakota Meyer. “Our country has been served by the people that make up the best employees – where qualities like loyalty, commitment and hard work are not only required, but honored. Since my return from service, I’ve been very passionate about doing what I can to help veterans. I believe this partnership with Toyota and the Hiring Our Heroes will take those efforts to the next level. I’m excited to be involved and look forward to spreading the word to veterans across the country.” 

Toyota’s partnership with Hiring Our Heroes will include prominent displays at job fairs around the country, as well as the ongoing development and promotion of personal branding materials that have been collaboratively developed.   Toyota will also have a seat on the Veterans Employment Advisory Council (VEAC) in the Chairman’s Circle, the highest level that a brand can participate with the U.S. Chamber.

Article courtesy of Toyota News. Image courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to Dominick for this 5-star review on DealerRater!

"I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2012 TOYOTA CAMERY HYBRID AND LOVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AUTOMOBILE. MY SALESMAN RONY LEVY HAS BEEN SUPER TO WORK WITH AND VERY HELPFUL. I WILL RECCOMEND HIM TO ALL MY FRIENDS. I RECENTLY NEEDED HELP WITH MY ENTUNE FEATURE AND RON SPEND OVER AN HOUR WITH ME TO GET THE PROGRAM WORKING CORRENTLY AND HE SPENT TIME TO SHOW ME HOW EVERYTHING WORKS. THIS IS THE WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS, FANTASTIC." - DOMINICK F. GUARNERI

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Toyota Motor Corporation Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2012.

On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the first quarter totaled 5,501.5 billion yen, an increase of 59.9 percent compared to the same period last fiscal year.  Operating income increased from a loss of 108.0 billion yen to 353.1 billion yen, while income before income taxes^* was 415.2 billion yen.  Net income^** increased from 1.1 billion yen to 290.3 billion yen.

Operating income increased by 461.1 billion yen.  Major factors contributing to the increase include the positive effects from marketing activities of 440.0 billion yen and cost reduction efforts of 70.0 billion yen, and negative effects from currency fluctuations of 40.0 billion yen.

Consolidated vehicle sales for the first quarter totaled 2,269 thousand units, an increase of 1,048 thousand units compared to the same period last fiscal year.

Commenting on the results, TMC Senior Managing Officer Takahiko Ijichi said: "In all regions, vehicle sales increased significantly due to strong recovery of demand which had suffered last year from the lack of supply caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake.  Despite the Yen's appreciation, operating income increased substantially thanks to increased vehicle sales and cost reduction efforts including our company-wide VA activities."

In Japan, vehicle sales totaled 577 thousand units, an increase of 285 thousand units compared to the same period last fiscal year.  The operating income from Japanese operations increased by 313.7 billion yen to 107.1 billion yen.

In North America, vehicle sales totaled 663 thousand units, an increase of 387 thousand units compared to the same period last fiscal year.  Operating income increased by 88.6 billion yen to 117.6 billion yen, including 22.0 billion yen of valuation gains/losses on interest rate swaps.  Operating income, excluding the impact of valuation gains/losses on interest rate swaps, increased by 62.8 billion yen to 95.6 billion yen.

In Europe, vehicle sales totaled 209 thousand units, an increase of 35 thousand units, while operating income increased by 10.9 billion yen to 3.4 billion yen.

In Asia, vehicle sales totaled 418 thousand units, an increase of 159 thousand units, while operating income increased by 41.4 billion yen to 101.5 billion yen.

In Central and South America, Oceania and Africa, vehicle sales totaled 402 thousand units, an increase of 182 thousand units, while operating income increased by 6.1 billion yen to 27.1 billion yen.

In the financial services segment, operating income decreased by 7.8 billion yen to 86.7 billion yen compared to the same period last fiscal year, including 16.5 billion yen of valuation gains/losses on interest rate swaps.  Excluding valuation gains/losses, operating income decreased by 26.7 billion yen to 70.1 billion yen.  This was mainly due to reduced reversal of provisions for loan and residual losses in comparison to the same period last year.

TMC estimates that consolidated vehicles sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 will be 8.8 million units, an increase of 100 thousand units from TMC's forecasts announced in May 2012, due to increased sales volume such as in Japan and North America.

TMC also forecasts consolidated net revenue of 22 trillion yen, operating income of 1 trillion yen and net income of 760.0 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 which are same as TMC's forecasts announced in May 2012, with the revision of an exchange rate of 80 yen to the U.S. dollar and 101 yen to the euro.

Commenting on the forecasts for FY2013, Ijichi said: "Although we expect further marketing efforts and further cost reduction efforts in collaboration with our suppliers, we maintain our operating income forecast of 1 trillion yen.  This is because we assume negative FOREX impact mainly resulting from weakness of the euro and a risk of deterioration of market environments."

^*Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
^**Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

Article courtesy of Toyota News.

Here's to another 5-star review on DealerRater! Well done, Jan!

"Ever since moving to Naples from Cleveland Ohio, I've had the good fortune of addressing all of my vehicle needs at Germain Toyota. I moved down with a 2005 4-Runner and a 2009 Corolla; both always maintained by my dealership in Ohio. Upon arrival in Florida and finding I needed some service for my 4-Runner, I contacted my Ohio Dealership Service Manager to ask if they could recommend a dealership in Naples. Due to their familiarity with the Germain Dealership in Columbus, Ohio, they advised me that Germain was very highly recommended and had a great reputation. I found that Germain Toyota has earned that reputation and my continued business by the way they treat their customers. Garon Skender has assisted me with all of my service needs and this June when we decided to purchase a new vehicle, there was no other place we considered. After finding a vehicle of interest on line, I reached out to Salesperson Jan Christopher who was nothing short of amazing in her interest and dedication to help us find the right Toyota for our interests and needs. I would recommend Jan very, very highly to all my friends who may be in the market for a new car." - thecrawfords

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[VIDEO]: Toyota Care: Caring for You and Your Car

Toyota is always committed to safety and dependability, and proper vehicle maintenance is important to both. That's why Toyota includes a complimentary, worry-free maintenance plan and roadside assistance with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, you and your new vehicle will be covered. It's complimentary peace of mind. Toyota Care. Caring for you and your car.

Video courtesy of Toyota's Youtube channel.

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