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It's no secret that the Toyota brand is a high recognizable one and is known for supplying drivers with quality vehicles that are able to withstand many miles on the road for extended periods of time. Every year, BrandZ compiles a list of the top 100 most valuable brands in the world and ranges across all industries. The automotive industry is heavily featured on the list and can you guess which brand leads them…

1967 Toyota 2000GT Draws $1.2 Million at Auction

Back in 1967, Toyota unveiled its first sports car: the 2000GT. This model was extremely unique as it sported a unique design that couldn't compare to any other the brand had manufactured up to that point. Since then, it has been one of the rarest vehicles which is why one was recently sold at auction for the whopping sum of $1.2 million.

So why is the 2000GT such a rare find? Well, a?

For the last twenty years, it has been the Toyota brand's goal to ramp up production presence in North America and have accomplished this by assembling vehicles here. However, it takes lots of effort and steps to create these models, including the acquisition of acquiring parts to build them.

At Elk Grove Toyota, we realize and appreciate all of the effort that is put into manufacturing a powerful, safe and stylish vehicle and want…

'Mothers of Invention' Honored by Toyota

We love to share the latest philanthropic efforts of our favorite automaker with our customers in the Elk Grove, CA area here on the Elk Grove Toyota blog (psst...did you hear about how 20 vehicles were donated to help with Hurricane Sandy relief?).  Today we'd like to share with you how the Japanese brand is helping women achieve their goals and change the world by sponsoring 'Mothers of Invention.'

Summer music festivals have become showcases for not only the best of the music scene, but also the best of the auto industry as well.  Many major automakers are big time sponsors of some of the largest music festivals across the country this year, and Toyota is taking this collaboration one step further by making its first-ever public reveal at a music festival.  Attendees at the 2013 Stagecoach Music Festival near Palm Springs will be treated to the reveal of the redesigned 2014 4Runner mid-size SUV on Saturday, April 27.

While many of those who weren't impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy may have forgotten about that horrible storm just a few months ago, many areas are still crippled and actively working to recover from it.  Toyota has far from forgotten about the fact that people still need help; in fact, the automaker has donated twenty vehicles to assist with the effort.

In the fiercely competitive automotive industry, sharing secrets and helping other companies develop groundbreaking innovation is usually avoided at all costs.  However, a trend is appearing with major manufacturers joining forces to create new technology that will benefit us all.  Toyota is the latest company to enter this new territory and is partnering up with a German automaker to collaborate on major research and development in four key areas.

January 2013 Toyota Sales Go Beyond Expectations

Putting its faith into its strong lineup of 2013 cars, Toyota set some exceptionally high goals for itself in January sales.  Impressively, they sailed right past it, shaking up expectations and making us really excited for the year ahead.

Charge Your Phone with the Illustrious Toyota Avalon

There is certainly no shortage of reasons to love the 2013 Toyota Avalon. Here at Elk Grove Toyota, we know a lot of customers in the Sacramento area love their Avalon, and we're hoping that the model features we're about to highlight will convince all those out there who've yet to drive the vehicle to come down to our 9640 West Stockton Blvd. Elk Grove, CA 95757 location to learn more.

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IIHS Places 12 Tyota Models on Top Safety Pick List

With all the fantastic models in the lineup of new Toyota vehicles, it's easy to see why so many people across our great nation own one. One of the most celebrated features of Toyota is the safety considerations the brand takes into account when designing. So it's really no surprise to us at Elk Grove Toyota that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety recently selected 12 Toyota's for its annual list of...