Lethbridge Car Dealership News
Lethbridge Toyota Wins Pinnacle Award 2011
Lethbridge Toyota Shares Toyota Canada's North American Environmental Report
Toyota recently released the 2011 North America Environmental Report (NAER), a seriously in-depth report outlining all the ways Toyota reduced its impact on the environment during 2012.
The intensive report is 66 pages long and discusses 7 main aspects of Toyota's environmental awareness: Environmental Vision and Action, Energy and Climate Change, Recycling and Resource Management, Air Quality, Environmental Management, Cooperation with Society, and North American Presence.
We enjoyed reading the report and learning new tidbits of information about Toyota, such as:
? Toyota has awarded over $700,000 in scholarships to Canadian students through our partnership with Earth Day Canada.
? For over 10 years, Toyota has partnered with Evergreen to help schools across Canada create inviting natural play spaces with outdoor learning environments.
? Toyota set a target to achieve near-zero waste to landfill (measured annually as a 95% or greater reduction in waste to landfill, averaged across our North American plants). This target was achieved each of the last three years.
Portland State University is tracking the percentage of time the PHV s (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles) are operating in all electric mode. One key benefit of the Prius Plug-in is that the alternative to the electric mode is a conventional hybrid, which is high on fuel economy and low on tailpipe emissions." Image from here.
"Our parts center in Ontario, California, installed a photovoltaic array that is expected to produce more than 3.7 million kilowatthours per year. This provides almost 58% of the electricity needed at the facility." Image from here.
We at Lethbridge Toyota are so proud of our Toyota heritage! Toyota is a forward-thinking automotive brand, and we are proud to stand behind a company that works so hard to keep our planet clean and safe.
To read Toyota's NAER in its entirety, click here.
Toyota Canada Inc. Launches into 2012 with best January in History
18 % year-over-year increase for Toyota, Lexus and Scion
TORONTO, ON ? February 1, 2012 ? Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) started the year off with a record-setting 10, 660 sales in January.
Scion sales highlights for January 2012 (vs. January 2011)
? Total Scion sales: 285 (up 75.9%) , best ever January
? xD: 54 (up 86.2%)
? tC: 89 (up 74.5%)
? iQ: 75 (first month of national sales)
"Scion started the year off strong, with our best-ever January, and the all-new Scion iQ was our second-best seller in its first full month of national sales," noted Larry Hutchinson, Senior Executive Director. "The introduction of our Release Series vehicles for the xD and tC powered sales of those models. We look forward to building momentum in 2012 with our line-up of highly-customizable, youth-oriented vehicles and our unique sales process."
Lethbridge Scion #1 in Customer Satisfaction for 2011
We at Lethbridge Scion ensure our customers attain and retain this control from test drive to drive home.
That's what our customers love about us, as evidenced by our dealership's #1 rank in Customer Satisfaction in Canada's Pacific Zone during 2011.
Lethbridge Toyota Raises $2,900 for Cancer Research
November is over at long last, and the guys at Lethbridge Toyota have never been hairier. We are so proud of our diligent hair-growing men; great job for all your hard growing, guys!
Kevin with moustache Nasty Nate
Tim with moustache Emilio
The total of funds Lethbridge Toyota raised for the Canadian Cancer society in November 2011 is $2,900!
To see all the hilarious before and after photos of our moustachioed men, check out the Lethbridge Toyota blog at: http://lethbridgetoyota.wordpress.com
Lethbridge Toyota Teams up with Canadian Cancer Society to Raise Money for Cancer Awareness
Dusters for
Dollars is the fundraiser wherein our guys grow out their 'staches for a good
cause: all money raised in sponsoring the scruff will be donated to the
Canadian Cancer Society for male-specific cancer research.
Participants have a 1 in 14 chance of winning these great PRIZES:
* Dinner for two to the highest-raising participant
* Man Gift of Unspeakable Value to the participant with the best 'stache (as voted by the ladies)
PLUS?
* Lethbridge Toyota will match the donations received up to $1,000
Ask how you can help by calling 1.877.300.5920 or emailing info@lethbridgetoyota.com.
Congratulations, L'Arche Lethbridge!
With over 30 entries and more than 7,000 votes on our Facebook contest page, L'Arche Lethbridge faced stiff competition. The 2000 Sienna minivan, along with 2 years of free detailing, 2 years of free oil changes, and a $500 service credit, was awarded to L'Arche Lethbridge, who won the contest with over 3,000 votes.
Access to affordable and reliable transportation is a huge
limiting factor for many people with disabilities. Winning the Sienna minivan
will provide the developmentally disabled members of the third L'Arche home the
same access to transportation that the rest of us usually take for granted.
Voting for L'Arche Lethbridge is also a vote for the environment! Because the
assistants mostly come 'from away,' they do not bring their own vehicle. This
means that the 8 adults in L'Arche Lethbridge homes share one vehicle ? an
adult to vehicle ratio that's pretty hard to beat when it comes to reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.
Congratulations, L'Arche Lethbridge!
Scion Deemed Most Reliable Brand for 2011 | Lexus, Toyota in Top 6
2011 Annual Car Reliability Survey: Best and Worst Vehicles by Brand
Oct 25, 2011 1:30 PM
If you are looking for a reliable car, don't assume that certain brands are always shoe-ins. Each manufacturer has models that have a range of reliability in Consumer Reports' annual car reliability survey.
When shopping for a car, it's best to look at individual models and not make assumptions based on brand perceptions. In addition, just because a vehicle scored well in our reliability survey doesn't mean it's recommended by CR or a good vehicle to buy.
Some models are reliable, but don't do well in our testing. One example is the Jeep Patriot, which had the best reliability for Jeep, but scores too low in our testing to be recommended. Alternatively, the Audi Q5 scores very high in our tests, but its reliability is well below average, so we cannot recommend it.
There are also disparities within brands. Some manufacturers have very good reliability within all its models across the board, but we've seen that list drop from seven consistent brands last year to only two this year. Only Scion, Acura, and Mazda do not have any models that have below-average reliability. Others like BMW and Mercedes-Benz have some that score very high and others that are well below average.
Below is a list of the best and worst vehicles by brand based on predicted reliability. Models with an asterisk ("*") are based on data for one model year only.
| Make | Worst model | Best model |
| Scion | xB | xD |
| Lexus | IS Convertible* | CT 200h* |
| Acura | TSX | TL (FWD) |
| Mazda | CX-9 | MX-5 Miata |
| Honda | Odyssey* | CR-Z* |
| Toyota | Sienna (AWD)* | Highlander (4-cyl.) |
| Infiniti | G Convertible | QX56* |
| Subaru | Tribeca* | Forester (non-turbo) |
| Nissan | Z | Titan* |
| Volvo | XC90* | C70* |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe (V6) | Elantra Wagon |
| Kia | Sedona | Optima* |
| Jeep | Wrangler (4-door) | Patriot |
| Lincoln | MKX (FWD)* | MKZ Hybrid* |
| Chrysler | Town & Country | 200* |
| Volkswagen | Routan | Golf TDI |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500* | Volt* |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL-Class | C-Class (RWD) |
| BMW | 550i* | X3* |
| Ford | Edge (AWD)* | Fusion Hybrid |
| Dodge | Ram 2500 (turbodiesel) | Caliber |
| GMC | Sierra 2500* | Sierra 1500 (V6, 2WD) |
| Mini | Cooper Clubman S | Cooper Hatchback |
| Buick | LaCrosse (AWD)* | Enclave (FWD) |
| Cadillac | Escalade* | CTS (V6, RWD) |
| Audi | Q5 (V6) | A4 (4-cyl.) |
| Porsche | Cayenne* | 911* |
| Jaguar | XF | XJ* |
As these results show, it is unwise to judge a book by its cover. Avoid assumptions based on past history or anecdotal experience. Instead, do your research before you buy your next vehicle. It takes just a few minutes to browse the model overview pages, or use the interactive new car selector tool, which sorts and filters by the parameters that matter most to you.
Either path will reveal Consumer Reports recommended models that did well in our road tests, score average or better in reliability, and perform at least adequately if included in government or insurance industry safety tests.
For more details on our 2011 Annual Car Survey, including the full list of most and least reliable new cars by vehicle type, see our new car reliability report. Also, check out our guide to car reliability for more details on new and used car reliability as well as owner satisfaction.
?Liza Barth
Toyota Wins NY Case Over Unintended Acceleration
The Associated Press
Date: Monday Apr. 4, 2011 11:04 AM ET
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. ? A U.S. federal jury found that Toyota Motor Corp. isn't responsible for a 2005 crash that the driver blamed on the floor mat or the electronic throttle, in the first case to go to trial since automaker recalled millions of its vehicles.
After 45 minutes of deliberation, the jury found Toyota was not liable for product liability for the Scion's floor mat or for the absence of a system that allows the brake to override the accelerator when both are pressed.
The car's driver, 59-year-old Long Island physician Amir Sitafalwala, contended that defects in the electronic throttle system or the floor mats caused him to suddenly accelerate and crash into a tree. U.S. Magistrate Judge E. Thomas Boyle ruled out evidence about the car's electronics earlier this week.
Sitafalwala's 2008 lawsuit was the first to go to trial since Toyota recalled millions of vehicles beginning in 2009.
In a written statement, Toyota called the verdict an "early indicator of the strength of the legal theories behind unintended acceleration claims'' against it.
"We believe that this case sets an important benchmark for unintended acceleration litigation against Toyota across this country,'' the statement said.
Toyota Statement Regarding the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
Regarding dealerships in Canada, inventories are good with adequate levels of supply. Toyota now makes 12 different models in North America, including high-volume vehicles such as Camry, Corolla, RAV4, and Lexus RX 350, and just over 80 percent of all Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in Canada are made in North America.
Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan is donating 300 million yen (approximately $3.75 million) to support relief efforts.
How you can help
Click this link and make a donation today.
Toyota Statement in Response to NHTSA/NASA Study
We will continue to develop and equip Toyota and Lexus vehicles with industry-leading safety technologies, including many based on breakthroughs in sophisticated electronics systems. We will also continue to cooperate fully with regulators in order to help ensure that our customers have the utmost confidence in the safety and reliability of the vehicles they drive. Everyone at Toyota, including all 18,000 Canadian employees, is focused on listening to customers and constantly improving our products and service.
Regarding the safety and reliability of Toyota vehicles with ETCS-i, the company also noted:
? Electronic throttle control systems have long been standard across the automobile industry, and they provide a great benefit to consumers.
? Toyota's ETCS-i has performed reliably in more than 40 million cars and trucks sold around the world, including Canada.
? This system has also made possible significant safety advances such as vehicle stability control and traction control, which are among the six accident avoidance technologies in Toyota's Star Safety System now standard on all 2011 vehicles Toyota manufactures for the North American market.
