Toyota of Torrance Blog

In case you weren't aware, the lauded Toyota Corolla is in for a redesign in its 2013 model year, and the Japanese automaker is currently testing it overseas. How does DCH Toyota of Torrance know this? If we were to say that we're employing a group of secretive spies to photograph the next-gen compact, we'd be lying. Rather, the test vehicle was simply spotted by a lucky bystander who happened to snap…

Earning an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick" award is no small feat. The organization puts vehicles through rigorous rounds of crash testing, aimed at proving just how safe a vehicle can keep a driver in the event of a car accident. Of course, the ultimate goal of the IIHS is to stop accidents from happening as well, which is why the company puts a heavy emphasis on technologies that prevent crashes in…

The 2012 Toyota Camry is available at DCH Toyota of Torrance, and there's no shortage of reasons why you should check out the mid-size entry from our favorite Japanese automaker. In its 2012 model year, the Camry has been given a wide range of upgrades, and each one works to reinforce the vehicle's image of safety, reliability, and fun.

Of course, these points need to have some form of measure. And while fun…

Let's face it: Toyota has had a rough year in terms of production and parts availability. First, the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan forced the company to cut back production, and now that they've recovered, flooding in Thailand began disrupting parts suppliers from making shipments to factories around the world.

However, if there's any proof that Toyota has learned how to recover from its first round of production disruptions, it…

Good news for Toyota drivers in the greater Torrance, GA area... Toyota has managed to reduce the overall cost of its 2012 Camry.

How did they do it? By using Robots from the previously shut -down NUMMI plant in California! For those of you not familiar with the NUMMI plant, the acronym stands for New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. - a joint-venture Toyota was once part of.

As previously mentioned, the use of the robots, which…

The Japanese auto maker known for quality automobiles announced pricing for their 2012 Toyota Tacoma - Tacoma's price range of $17,685 to $28,645 includes a wide variety of optional upgrades.

Tacoma pickup is as durable ever. Best in class safety, comfort and style from Toyota's truck will help drive home sales of this small work vehicle, available at DCH Toyota of Torrance.

The Tacoma Regular Cab 4x2 is powered by a 159-hp…

With a low base price and plenty of miles per gallon, the Japanese auto maker is successful at  targeting their 2012 Toyota Yaris to the youth market. Every student needs a car to get to and from those college courses, or for picking up friends. If you live in a dorm and don't need a vehicle just yet, you certainly will once graduation is over, and it's time to commute daily.

The four-cylinder…

There isn't a Toyota driver in the Torrance area who doesn't want to steer clear of accidents. At best, they're a headache. At worst, they result in serious accidents. Unfortunately, there isn't often time enough for drivers to stop short or determine which way to turn... It's times like these when we all wish our cars, SUVs, CUVs, and trucks could take care of it for us.

You'll be…

Toyota has a long history of philanthropic efforts; they even have a dedicated Philanthropic department. So, even a record earthquake, tsunami and less-than-optimal supply levels are not going to get in the way of their generosity.

Toyota's latest philanthropic effort is in conjunction with the Today Show's "Lend a Hand" series. The Japanese automaker has in fact participated in the series for the past two years, donating a Toyota Sienna, in 2009 and…

Toyota has been fighting an uphill battle of limited parts and reduced production levels since the record earthquake last March. The Japanese automaker has just announced that production levels at its North American plants are recovering faster than expected. They anticipate a return to normal operations this September - two months earlier than originally thought.

On June 6, Toyota returned to full production of the Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Sienna, and Toyota Highlander. The automaker expects the Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, and Toyota RAV4 to follow closely on the heels of these eight vehicles, resuming normal levels by the September…