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Buying a hybrid vehicle for the first time is a wonderful thing; moving on to a vehicle that's more earth-friendly as well as something that can save you a veritable fortune at the pump is nothing short of an automotive revolution, sure to put you in the best of moods when you climb into your vehicle on the nth day and you still have gas in the tank. For those that have bought the…

While it has been a fan favorite of utility-loving drivers both here in Torrance, CA and nationally for years now, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 was the recipient of a mid-cycle refresh heading into this model year, and as such, is better and more feature packed in terms of technology than ever before. Yes indeed, this new model is somehow more exciting than ever before.

While the model underwent an extensive design overhaul in the 2013…

Like a supermodel, new Toyota models suit up beautifully in just about anything: different powertrains, small cars, large trucks, various features. One thing we know that Toyota's looked good in for quite some time is: green.

Toyota's no stranger to the world of environmental-friendly vehicles, and the company is consistently recognized for that. The 2013 Green Car Guide recently awarded the company with top honors, after all.

The awards were published by the…

If you're looking to make an effort to reduce your carbon footprint, we like to suggest the Toyota Prius Plug-In.  It's the most technologically-advanced car we offer here at DCH Toyota of Torrance, and we even have details about the upcoming 2014 model year to share with you today.

It's off to a good start; the 2014 model year's MSRP is reduced to $29,990 (before delivery and handling) --more than…

To say that Eiji Toyoda gave his whole heart to the Toyota company is somewhat of an understatement. The late Toyota President and Chairman Eiji Toyoda was well-known for his enormous contributions in getting the Japanese automaker's name into the North American market. Today, we celebrate his life after he passed away earlier this month at the age of 100, just days after celebrating his birthday.

Toyoda began his journey with Toyota with his…

The Toyota Corolla's been an integral part of the Toyota lineup for years. Its loyal fan base continues to grow, and, likewise, so do the options available for them.  Customers have four models to choose from for the 2014 vehicle--which one is right for you?

L Model: if you go for the six-speed manual transmission, the base price starts at $17,610. If you'd rather go for a four-speed automatic, then you're…

Do you own an Avalon Hybrid? If you do, we'd like to hear your personal testimony on our blog or here in the DCH Toyota of Torrance showroom. Are you considering purchasing one? We're curious what your expectations are.

What are we getting at here? Well, AutoPacific held its 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards which is based on a model-year survey where they assess over 52,000 vehicle owner responses across all major manufacturers…

You might recall us talking about the Toyota Corolla in June when we were discussing the exciting details of the 2014 Toyota Corolla debut. We're doing our best to stay patient when it arrives here at DCH Toyota of Torrance, and in the meantime, we have more Corolla news to share with you, although this time, it's from across the globe.

Last year, 20 percent of vehicles sold in Japan were hybrid vehicles…

Throughout the years, we've seen this model mature into our most popular choice among drivers, and it's built a name for itself not just with Toyota, but in the entire automotive world. This year, the Toyota Camry celebrates its 30^th anniversary in the U.S. and It's fitting that the Camry's reached a milestone of 10 million sales to celebrate the occasion.

The Camry's…

When it comes to getting things done, leave it to Toyota to do the job through both traditional and more creative means. Now pair that with our ideas of what how they should design a car; add in social media, and you've got yourself a great customer-company collaborative effort in designing new Toyota models we've come to love.

That's right, a hybrid model of the UK's Auris--which shares the same platform…