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GETAWAY GIVEAWAY

November 30th, 2009 | Author: Gresham Toyota

We have paired with our media partners to offer some outstanding giveaways so you can relax properly after Thanksgiving. This is your time to recoup after family time and turkey gluttony.

First we have a lovely package for 2 at the relaxing Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa. The package includes 2 nights at the resort, a dinner for 2 and topped off with their famous bath and wrap for 2. Relax in the natural mineral hot water famed for its therapeutic powers and put the hustle and bustle behind you for a weekend.

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Click here to print off the entry form. Once filled out, bring the form into Gresham Toyota to be entered! Winners will be drawn on December 31st 2009.

See you soon!

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Toyota Tundra vs. Chevrolet Silverado

November 30th, 2009 | Author: Gresham Toyota

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TOYOTATHON is Going On Now!

November 29th, 2009 | Author: Gresham Toyota

TOYOTATHON

2009 TOYOTATHON is here! Interest Rates at their lowest point all year! Come check out our huge inventory and grab an excellent deal on a new or certified used Toyota. It only comes around once per year and the time is now!

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Toyota Announces Details of Remedy to Address Potential Accelerator Pedal Entrapment

November 29th, 2009 | Author: Gresham Toyota

Torrance, Calif., November 25, 2009 – - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) announced today details of the vehicle-based remedy to address the root cause of the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals in certain Toyota and Lexus models. Toyota issued a consumer safety advisory on September 29 on this issue and has, as an interim measure, commenced the mailing of safety notices to certain Toyota and Lexus owners on October 30.

The models involved are: 2007 to 2010 MY (model year) Camry, 2005 to 2010 MY Avalon, 2004 to 2009 MY Prius, 2005 to 2010 MY Tacoma, 2007 to 2010 MY Tundra, 2007 to 2010 MY ES350, 2006 to 2010 MY IS250, and 2006 to 2010 MY IS 350.

The specific measures of the vehicle-based remedy are as follows:

1. The shape of the accelerator pedal will be reconfigured to address the risk of floor mat entrapment, even when an older-design all-weather floor mat or other inappropriate floor mat is improperly attached, or is placed on top of another floor mat. For the ES350, Camry, and Avalon models involved, the shape of the floor surface underneath will also be reconfigured to increase the space between the accelerator pedal and the floor.

2. Vehicles with any genuine Toyota or Lexus accessory all-weather floor mat will be provided with newly-designed replacement driver- and front passenger-side all-weather floor mats.

In addition, as a separate measure independent of the vehicle-based remedy, Toyota will install a brake override system onto the involved Camry, Avalon, and Lexus ES 350, IS350 and IS 250 models as an extra measure of confidence. This system cuts engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals.

Toyota is in the process of completing development of these actions and for the ES350, Camry, and Avalon will start notifying owners of the involved vehicles via first-class mail by the end of this year. The remedy process regarding the other five models will occur on a rolling schedule during 2010.

Dealers will be trained and equipped to make the necessary modifications to these models starting at the beginning of 2010. Initially, dealers will be instructed on how to reshape the accelerator pedal for the repair. As replacement parts with the same shape as the modified pedal become available, they will be made available to dealers for the repair, beginning around April 2010. Customers who have had the remedy completed will have the opportunity to receive a new pedal if they desire.

In the meantime, owners of the involved vehicles are asked to take out any removable driver’s floor mat and not replace it with any other floor mat until they are notified of the vehicle-based remedy, as notified in the consumer safety advisory and the interim notice.

The brake override system will be made standard equipment throughout the Toyota and Lexus product lines starting with January 2010 production of ES350 and Camry and is scheduled to be incorporated into new production of most models by the end of 2010.

The safety of our owners and the public is our utmost concern and Toyota has and will continue to thoroughly investigate and take appropriate measures to address any defect trends that are identified.

Owners who have further questions are asked to visit www.toyota.com or www.lexus.com or contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus Customer Assistance at 1-800-255-3987.

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TMC to Exhibit 45 Vehicles at Auto Guangzhou 2009

November 25th, 2009 | Author: Gresham Toyota

Toyota Motor Company displays concept cars in China TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces it will display 45 concept and production vehicles, in separate Toyota and Lexus brand booths, at the 7th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition (also known as Auto Guangzhou 2009), to be held at the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center from November 23 to 30. The theme for the two booths is “The Environment, Safety, and the Future”. Read the rest of this entry »

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