Toyota of Torrance Blog

Lately, Toyota has been toying with more daring ventures in the automotive world. The Japanese automaker's luxury arm recently developed an all-new supercar, the LFA, and its youth brand recently released a jointly-developed, rear-wheel drive sports coupe, the FR-S. So what does the actual Toyota brand aim to release next? Many are speculating that it could be a fifth-generation Toyota Supra sports car.

Everyone at DCH Toyota of Torrance thinks that would make a…

If you've been thinking of taking one of the new Toyota vehicles that DCH Toyota of Torrance offers at 2909 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA for a test drive, just know that you're not alone. The first quarter of 2012 was quite impressive as Toyota and its subsidiary brands increased sales by 18 percent for a total of 2.49 million sold around the world. This puts the Japanese automaker well ahead of…

April was quite an impressive month for Toyota Sales. The Japanese manufacturer sold 16,493 new Toyota models to drivers from all over, including Torrance, CA; that's an 11.6% improvement over last year! The fact here is, the 2012 Toyota Camry pioneered sales with 36,820 models sold, though the real star of the month is the 2012 Toyota Corolla.

The celebrated compact car from our favorite Japanese automaker not only stood its…

A distracted driver is an unsafe one. That's something everyone at DCH Toyota of Torrance knows. And while national campaigns have kicked off in an effort to put an end to distracted driving, the answer isn't always as simple as putting the phone down. Distractions come in a wide range of forms, and now one knows this better than Toyoat.

The Japanese automaker has done quite a bit over the years to improve…

Ever since its introduction as a 2009 model, the Toyota Venza has been a consistently well-performing vehicle in the new Toyota lineup. The mid-size crossover combines the fuel economy of a sedan with the utility of an SUV, in a package that still manages to provide comfortable seating for five adults. What more could the Toyota Venza possibly offer? Quite a bit, and Toyota showed off exactly what they have in mind at the 2012…

Some drivers hesitate to lease a vehicle because they're concerned about having to keep it in tiptop shape when the time comes to return it to the dealership. In the past, DCH Toyota of Torrance, would understand this. But Toyota Financial Services is now offering a new Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan to reassure customers that whether they finance or lease a new Toyota, it really is theirs to use as they see fit…

DCH Toyota of Torrance is helping to support their parent company for a good cause. Toyota is entering another year of "100 Cars For Good." The Japanese auto maker will award 100 cars to nonprofits.

Those interested must sign up via Facebook, and submit applications, along with a video, in order to gain support and explain how they would use a donated vehicle. Only 5,000 organizations can apply.

Finalists will be eligible for several…

Have you ever wondered if you were making the right decision when deciding between leasing or purchasing a vehicle? At DCH Toyota of Torrance we get all kinds of questions about buying/leasing vehicles from puzzled drivers. Perhaps this is why Toyota has decided to make the process a little easier with its online guide. Navigating to the helpful "Buy or Lease Quiz" website from Toyota, located here (http://www.toyota.com/financial/buy-or-lease/quiz…

Times are certainly changing. When the original Toyota Prius appeared in 1997 (albeit a bit later in the U.S.), it was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in the world. Today, the Prius family is made up of several members: the third-generation Toyota Prius, the Toyota Prius v extended hatchback, the thrifty, subcompact Toyota Prius c, which will launch soon, and the newest Prius plug-in, which also premieres (at select dealerships) this spring. In a…

As Toyota becomes #1 in brand loyalty yet again (thanks, KBB.com readers!), the auto maker is also striking up huge numbers in California. As a state where hybrid cars are designed and dreamed up, it's no wonder Toyota Prius is such a hit. And there's plenty of cargo room in both the sedan and Prius-V model. But if you need a little more storage space, there's an answer.

Japanese company Camp-Inn…