Hanford Toyota

Toyota knew that the compact and budget-friendly Toyota Prius c would be a hit after it debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January. How could it not be? It's a lot like it's older sibling, the original Prius, but it's smaller and lighter, with a lower price point.

So, sure, the team here at Hanford Toyota Scion expected we'd struggle to keep up with demand when it rolled into our...

By 2017, the Toyota Technical Center will expand by 250 employees. 150 will be engineers, technicians, advanced researchers and scientists, all of whom will join the previously established R&D Centers in Michigan. Another 100 employees will head to the new TTC in Silicon Valley, where their work will center around in-vehicle technology.

In Michigan, these expansions will allow Toyota to further enhance the development of fuel-efficient powertrains, mechanical designs, electrical engineering, electronics and other...

After months of speculation, we finally got to see the all-new Toyota Avalon at the New York Auto Show earlier this month. It's in its fourth generation, and Toyota refined the outside so it looks sportier than ever, while the inside is elegant and packed with technology.

But before we start talking about all of the new features available on the new Avalon, let's take a look at the outside. Toyota says...

It's no secret that when it comes to hybrid technology, Toyota leads the pack. To start with, the 2012 Prius boasts class-leading fuel economy with 51 miles to the gallon. As if that wasn't enough, Toyota extended their reach with the larger Prius v station wagon, and the compact Prius c. And, heading to Toyota dealerships soon: the Toyota Prius Plug-in.

But, never content to just rely on one model of efficiency, Toyota...

We can't even tell you how many times a day we hear car shoppers ask "Should I buy or lease a new car?" The truth is, there are so many different financing options available through Toyota, it's actually a more complicated question than that. Luckily, Toyota has made the answers pretty simple. Even more than that, they've provided some online tools to help you narrow your choices before you even stop by...

There's one thing we know for sure about the future of the automotive market: fuel-efficiency is king. There are more hybrids on the road than ever before, not to mention electric vehicles, as well as vehicles powered by fuels other than gasoline. Not that we're complaining - we love all of the things Toyota has done with their hybrid lineup since the first Prius hit the market more than a decade ago.

Back in 1997, the Prius was the first...

It's no secret that the natural disasters in Japan and Thailand in 2011 crippled many businesses - both large and small alike. As such, we know that Toyota was hit particularly hard, and they spent much of the year restoring and restructuring the wake of the damage done. But Hanford Toyota Scion has some bright news for 2012 - Toyota is ready for a comeback!

They took on this endeavor just in time for the 2012...

When the first motorized vehicles hit the streets, there weren't many choices for consumers. They mostly all looked and drove the same. These days, however, car shopping has become quite the personal experience - particularly if you're in the market for a new Scion. That's pretty cool, because here at Hanford Toyota Scion, we see a lot of people looking for a car that is totally unique, from the paint job to the...

Not so long ago, there were cell phones and there were cameras and there were MP3 devices. Today, it would seem crazy to need to carry around all three when you can walk into any cell phone store and buy a multi-tasking smart phone. Plus, in many new cars, your Bluetooth enabled smart phone will sync up with your entertainment system to keep you connected while you're on the road. So what's next...

New cars are fun, aren't they? The shiny paint without any dings in it, the plush interior, the instrument panel that's completely free of dust, and oh, that new car smell. Right? Right. But what about after you've owned the car for five years? Are you still going to love it like you did when first drove it off the lot - and even more than that, will it still be worth all...