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With so many options on the SUV market today, it can be hard for drivers to make a decision. But in a new ad from Toyota, we see a myriad of great reasons why they should choose the 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV model, available here at Charlie's Toyota in Augusta, ME. In the ad, which works around the theme that the model which has seating for eight has room for 'everything but boring', uses…
If you remember back in December here on our blog we introduced you to the TeenDrive365 initiative that Toyota was kicking off to promote safe driving by teens.
One part of this venture is a web series hosted by John Henson where an adult and their teen driver are put to a test to show how some habits on the road can be dangerous. In episode two eating and driving is discussed, and two contestants...
Have you had the chance to check out the all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander? Chances are, you've seen at least one ad featuring the crossover and the Muppets, but we here at our Augusta, ME dealership just want to make sure. This ad aired a few weeks after the Super Bowl commercial and the Muppets keep telling you how much fun the new Highlander is. Take a look.
We're not sure how anybody drives…
The greener side is calling your name, dear reader, and there's no better way to get started than by jumping behind the wheel of a 2014 Toyota Prius, available right here at Charlie's Toyota. With fuel efficiency to dream of, stylish looks, comfortable interiors, tons of modern features, and an affordable price, we can't think of a reason not to check one out. One test drive and you'll be convinced of…
Baby, it's cold outside. Six degrees Fahrenheit here in Augusta, ME, as of our writing this. Fret not, though, reader--we haven't turned into overnight meteorologists. We do, however, have a somewhat odd story involving an ice storm, a man, and his Toyota Prius.
Toyota has been quite busy lately working on the development of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV). There are of course still some roadblocks to conquer, but the automaker feels confident that an official launch is plausible for 2015. Let's take a closer look at the kind of performance the vehicle would be able to offer.
Based on the testing of the prototype vehicle which achieves a driving range of 300 miles, Toyota predicts...
If you are a fan of Toyota, chances are that you are familiar with the various charitable efforts the company is involved in. They have a number of initiatives including some that are aimed at educating teens and young drivers so they can safe behind the wheel. Now they have one more program to add to the list. This time it is focused on keeping first time drivers safe behind the wheel.
The new initiative has been dubbed TeenDrive365 and it is sponsored by the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) which is their safety R&D center. The program…
Toyota went all out at SEMA this year. They unveiled a farewell tribute to the FJ Cruiser and showcased a new version of the Highlander SUV for the Specialty Equipment Market Association.
The model shown there was dubbed the 2014
SpongeBob Highlander. Toyota had some fun crafting the model around the famed Nickelodeon character Sponge Bob Square Pants. It proved to be a very interesting looking model.
It boasts an impressive 800-gallon aquarium tank. How might that even be possible? Toyota enlisted the help of Animal Planets Wayde King and Brett Raymer who both host a show called "Tanked". This…
The Toyota Tundra is a major game changer in the full-size pickup segment. We love the new Tundra here at Charlie's Toyota because of it's efficiency, power and utility. These have made it a popular ride here in Augusta, ME as well as around the country.
An example of the national appeal we can look at Texas, the state where the Tundra is built. There, the Auto Writers Association gave the Tundra recognition as one of the only full-size pickup trucks that still adhere to the Society of Automotive Engineers J2807 tow standards.
One more great aspect of…
