Toyota Motor Sales, USA has once again recognized Acton Toyota of Littleton for outstanding sales results, this time for achieving the #1 sales rank for Prius sales for calendar year 2008 in Toyota’s Boston Region. The Boston Region of Toyota encompasses Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and parts of Connecticut. Acton Toyota of Littleton competed against 72 other Toyota dealerships to attain this honor.

“Hybrid vehicle sales, and especially Prius, have always been a focus of Acton Toyota,” according to General Manager Mike Hills, “and now our efforts have resulted in the dealership selling more Prius than any other Toyota dealership in New England for 2008.”

Most Prius customers have had to order a vehicle and wait for several months for their Prius to arrive at the dealership. With increased production of the 2009 model Prius, there is improved availability and the Massachusetts Toyota dealer reports that it has a good selection of Prius models, equipment packages, and colors in stock and available for immediate delivery for the first time.

“Prius buyers now have a better selection than at any time since we began selling the hybrid Prius” says Craig Belowski, General Sales Manager of Acton Toyota of Littleton. “Not only do we have Prius in stock, but buyers can take advantage of terrific incentives from Toyota as well.”

Toyota has just announced it will continue its exceptional March incentive program for the 09 Prius throughout April. Even better, Toyota will also enhance those programs by adding a special low 4.9% finance option for 60 months to qualified buyers.

This means buyers can take advantage of either:

$1,000 customer cash rebate

Special Lease Program with $500 bonus cash

4.9% financing for 60 months

With an inventory of nearly 50 new 2009 Prius, potential customers are certain to find the highly rated Prius of their choice in stock at the Littleton, Massachusetts dealership.

Customers who want to view the available inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles, including the Prius, are encouraged to visit their website: ACTONTOYOTA.COM. The dealership will provide a no obligation, upfront internet price quote for online Prius shoppers.

Acton Toyota of Littleton would like to inform you that Toyota Motor Sales and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) are pleased to announce an exciting enhancement to the 2009 College Graduate Rebate Program – a $1,000 Rebate on New Camry, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Yaris vehicles for eligible College Grads!

This enhanced rebate:

Is one of the highest College Graduate Rebates in the industry

Is the highest College Graduate Rebate Toyota has offered nationwide

Available from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010

Eligible College Graduates buying or leasing a new untitled Toyota Camry, Corolla, Yaris, Matrix or RAV4 through March 31, 2010 will receive a $1,000 rebate to be used towards their purchase or lease. The rebate must be used as a down payment on Retail and Preferred Option contracts. On Lease Agreements, the rebate must be applied towards the “Amount Due at Lease Signing or Delivery.”

As a reminder, there are two College Graduate Programs that can be utilized by the customer:

1. Enhanced Toyota College Graduate Rebate Program – $1,000 Rebate

2. College Graduate Finance Program – Automatic Tier 1 Rate (Minimum)

In most cases the eligible customer can benefit from both College Graduate Programs. There are a few instances where the Finance Plan is only available and not the rebate (i.e. Toyota Certified Used Vehicles). However, in all cases the customer must qualify for the Finance Plan in order to further qualify for the $1,000 Rebate Program.

Easter. March Madness. The Red Sox. Rain showers. They can only mean one thing. Winter is over and spring is finally here!

But as we all know, spring also brings us something sinister.

What is that “something sinister” you might ask? Well, let me give you a few hints. It involves mopping, dusting, sweeping, and many other unpleasant things that end in “ing.”

If you guessed spring cleaning, then you would be absolutely correct.

Now, why they had to go ruin such a great season with so much work is beyond me. But, the bottom line is that almost sacrilegious to not pick out a weekend and mop, dust, sweep, spray, disinfect, wipe, and scrub until you nearly pass out from exhaustion and/or chemical fumes.

The worst is after you’ve finished cleaning house, but then realize your filthy car could also use some spring cleaning TLC. When that happens, please put away the vacuum, take off the ugly yellow rubber gloves, and call Acton Toyota of Littleton.

Acton Toyota’s Service Department has a complete reconditioning center equipped to completely clean and detail your vehicle. Let us wash, wax, buff, shampoo, spray, and dry your vehicle until we nearly pass out from exhaustion and/or chemical fumes.

You papered your house, why not paper your car, SUV, or truck too?

Are you a member of Acton Toyota’s Rewards Program? Log in Here and see how much your points will save you off a vehicle cleaning. You just might have enough points to pay for it in full!

You can contact our Service Department by dialing 978-263-4049 or through email at service@actontoyota.com.

Service Department Hours

Mon – Fri 7am – 6pm

Saturday 7am – 4pm

Sunday Closed

Acton Toyota is proud to report that Juliana Chaves, star performer for ActonToyota.com, is now a member of Ask Patty.com’s exclusive Automotive Expert Advisor group. Juliana met online and built a relationship with Jody DeVerde, President of Ask Patty.com. Shortly thereafter, Juliana asked if she could join the Ask Patty.com panel. Her request was happily granted by the website.

Ask Patty.com is “a safe place for women to get advice on car buying, maintenance and other automotive related topics. Women can shop for cars, tires and automotive service at our network of Certified Female Friendly retailers across the U.S.”

Juliana Chaves joined ActonToyota.com, Acton Toyota of Littleton’s highly successful Internet division, in June 2006 and quickly became a rising star. Each year at Acton, Juliana has been chosen as a member of the Toyota Sales Society. This annual award is presented to a select group of sales consultants who achieve superior sales performance and exceptional customer satisfaction scores.

Acton Toyota, and in particular ActonToyota.com, could not be happier to have Juliana as a member of the sales team. Her strong work ethic, teamwork, and customer-centric beliefs make her a model sales consultant. Scott Bristol, Internet Sales Manager, states “Juliana is one of the most energetic and genuine sales professionals I have ever worked with in my entire career.”

Outside of work, Juliana is currently working on a Business Administration degree. Already fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, Juliana is also taking Italian classes to further her language diversity. Juliana also enjoys traveling and makes it a point to return home to Brazil once a year.

If you are considering a vehicle purchase and would like to contact Juliana you may do so by calling her directly at 978-431-5856 or by emailing her at juliana.chaves@actontoyota.com

For more than a dozen year, Toyota Certified Used Vehicles have been advertised under the slogan, “The Best New Cars Make the Best Used Cars.”  And now, Toyota also says, “The Best New Hybrids Make the Best Used Hybrids.”  This is because Toyota Certified Used Vehicles is pleased to announce an innovative new program—Toyota Certified Used Hybrids.

Toyota Motor Sales USA has created a special used-vehicle certification program for the brand’s hybrid vehicles.  The program contains some valuable extras in addition to all the benefits traditionally offered for Toyota Certified Used Vehicles.

The advantages of the Toyota Certified Used Hybrid program include:

·         3 month/3,000 mile comprehensive warranty

·         7 year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty

·         7 year/100,000 mile roadside assistance

·         174 point quality assurance inspection

·         CARFAX Vehicle History Report

·         8 year/100,000 mile factory hybrid battery warranty

·         Standard new-car financing rates available

The extras for the hybrid program include 15 additional points on top of Toyota Certified’s 160 pint quality assurance inspection—those specifically for hybrid vehicles, such as the hybrid vehicle electronic control unit and the hybrid battery.  In addition, all Toyota hybrid vehicles come with a new-vehicle factory hybrid battery warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles—and more in certain states.

The #1 Toyota Certified Dealer in the Boston Region, Acton Toyota of Littleton has had a huge focus on Hybrid Toyotas since their beginning.  As one of the top retailers of new hybrid vehicles this only adds to the hybrid ownership experience.

The #1 Toyota Certified Dealer in the Boston Region, Acton Toyota of Littleton has had a huge focus on Hybrid Toyotas since their beginning. As one of the top retailers of new hybrid vehicles this only adds to the hybrid ownership experience.

“This program will compliment our commitment to Toyota Certified Vehicle sales as well as Hybrid sales both new and certified.” Said Craig Belowski Acton Toyota’s General Sales Manager.  Acton Toyota has an experienced staff of Hybrid enthusiasts as well as numerous Hybrid owners.

Acton Toyota of Littleton, MA, credits its use of vAuto’s proprietary used-vehicle inventory management system for helping it become the top seller of certified pre-owned vehicles in Toyota’s northeast region.

 

“For the past 17 years, Acton Toyota of Littleton has had a major focus on pre-owned vehicles in Massachusetts,” said Mike Hills, the dealership’s general manager. “Now Toyota Motor Sales USA has recognized us as the number one retailer of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles in the northeast.”

 

In 2008, Acton Toyota sold 893 certified pre-owned vehicles, an increase of more than 31 percent compared to 2007.

 

As the number one retailer of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles in the northeast (Boston) region, Acton Toyota competed against 72 dealerships in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island.

 

Acton Toyota was an early user of vAuto’s Live Market View system, a unique program that allows dealers to better manage their inventory of used cars and trucks.

 

“We started using vAuto’s Live Market View system in November 2007,” said Craig Belowski, Acton Toyota’s general sales manager. “Having a heavy focus on the Internet, vAuto played a major role in our recent success. It helped us develop our pricing in a realistic, fair and competitive way. vAuto’s data is always up-to-the-minute or even ahead of the market.”

 

The Littleton dealership joins a growing list of successful dealers, including Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura in Queens and Woodside, New York, that have earned leadership status for certified pre-owned vehicle sales.

 

Industry experts consider certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle sales to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the late-model used-vehicle industry.

 

Dealers recondition low-mileage vehicles, achieving an almost new condition, based on manufacturer standards. Certified vehicles are sold with manufacturer-specified warranties and benefits. In 2007, some 1.7 million CPO vehicles were sold in the U.S.

 

“Consumers are discovering that owning a pre-owned car is easier and more reliable, especially with the added assurance of extended warranty coverage that comes with a certified pre-owned car or truck,” said Belowski.

 

“No part of the used-vehicle market is easy now,” said Keith Jezek, president and CEO of vAuto. “We are able to help dealers compete more vigorously and earn greater profits through the industry’s best stocking, appraisal and pricing tools.”

 

Despite a sharp decline in auto industry sales last year, vAuto remained the auto industry’s fastest-growing provider of web-based inventory-management systems for the nation’s more than 70,000 franchised and independent used-car dealers.

About vAuto

 

Headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, Ill., vAuto maintains a research and development center in Austin, Texas. The company provides the auto industry’s only “live, real time” analysis of used-car markets with up-to-the-minute information about used vehicle supply, demand and pricing tailored to specific dealership market areas.

 

All six of the nation’s highest-volume franchised dealerships by brand, including Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Lincoln-Mercury and Toyota, use stocking, pricing and appraisal strategies supported by vAuto software solutions. Virtually every imported and domestic vehicle brand is represented on the company’s customer list, including Acura, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes, Porsche and Volkswagen, as well as all Chrysler and General Motors brands.

 

Further information about vAuto is available at www.vauto.com. Insights and discussion on used-car trends can be found on Dale Pollak’s blog at www.dalepollack.com

Toyota Extra Care vehicle service agreements are now available for purchase online through Acton Toyota of Littleton, a trusted and reputable provider of new and used cars in the Massachusetts area.

With the launch of their new website, warranty.actontoyota.com, Acton Toyota now provides nationwide factory warranty plans at just the click of a button. It’s now easier then ever to supplement factory warranties with a Toyota ExtraCare Vehicle Service Agreement that provides drivers with added benefits like towing reimbursement.

Benefits of Toyota Vehicle Service Agreements from Acton Toyota are many, but perhaps the most important of all is that there are no hidden charges. All plans offered have a $0 deductible. Drivers covered under the Toyota Vehicle Service Agreements from Acton Toyota can take their Toyota to any participating Toyota dealer throughout the US or Canada should their vehicle need servicing.

The flexibility of the program offers drivers the opportunity to choose their coverage and terms based on the number of years and miles that meet their needs. To view additional plan options, click here.

Interested consumers can get price quotes directly online by visiting here or by calling 800-7317532.

By Susan Pack of Toyota Today

To go before. To go beyond. In its third generation, the 2010 Toyota Prius builds on its eco-techno base to provide more power, more mpg and more futuristic features.

Take, for example, the optional solar moonroof that helps keep drivers from losing their cool. While the car is parked, solar panels power a ventilation fan that reduces the temperature inside. As owners approach their car, they can tamp down the temp even more by flipping on the A/C with an available key fob.

It’s the kind of option that should appeal to the technologically savvy as well as the simply sweaty. In other words, the broad customer base that Prius needs to remain the best-selling hybrid in the world.

Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter helped introduce the 2010 Toyota Prius at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12.

“The features and performance of the new midsize 2010 Toyota Prius are superior to anything we have ever built,” Carter said. “And along with building a better car, we will make it available in more places. We plan to sell this new 2010 Toyota Prius in 80 countries worldwide, nearly twice as many as today.”

The new model arrives in U.S. showrooms this spring, equipped with a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine that pumps up performance. The 2010 Toyota Prius zips from zeo to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds in internal testing, compared to 10.9 seconds for its predecessor.

Fuel efficiency also improves, thanks to advances in design and technology. An aerodynamic stretched silhouette, along with underbody covers, minimizes air resistance, reducing the drag cofficient from .26 to .25. A new exhaust heat collection system uses engin collant to extract exhaust hear, improving engine warm-up time and increasing start-up fuel economy.

A redesigned gas tank not only simplifies the fueling system but also sheds weight. In fact, the entire hybrid system weighs less.

As a result, of the changes, the new 2010 Toyota Prius is expected to get an EPA-estimated combined rating of 50 miles per gallon, four more than the current generation.

Size also shifts. While exterior dimensions are comparable to the current model, the interior is more spacious, thanks to a smaller batter control module and other space savers. The cargo area cradles three golf bags instead of two.

Of course, the 2010 Toyota Prius’ propensity for “green” goes well beyond a golf green. Plant-derived “Ecological Plastics” are used in seat cushion foam, trim and scuff plates. Then there’s the new cool exhaust gas recirculation system that cycles some exhaust gas back into the engine, reducing certain emissions. It’s another potent pairing of eco and techno that should help the 2010 Toyota Prius clean up in the expanding hybrid vehicle market.

Today’s used cars have come a long way since the used car stigma that was once attached to previously owned vehicles. Top name manufacturers, like Toyota and its dealerships, put their used cars through rigorous testing and inspections before deeming the car acceptable for retail sale. So much time and effort goes into these vehicles, that the auto industry has deferred from calling them ‘used’ and instead has dubbed them “Certified Pre Owned” vehicles.

Acton Toyota of Littleton, located in Littleton, Massachusetts knows a thing or two about used cars, or Certified Pre Owned cars as consumers like to call them now. For the past 17 years, Acton Toyota has been providing the largest selection of pre-owned vehicles to Massachusetts car shoppers and most recently, Acton Toyota of Littleton was recognized by Toyota Motor Sales, USA as the #1 retailer of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles in the northeast region.

Dave McLaughlin, Toyota’s Boston Region Certified Used Vehicle Manager, says “Acton Toyota of Littleton’s 31% increase in Toyota Certified Used Vehicle sales for 2008 propelled it to the #1 Rank in the Boston Region.” “Acton Toyota of Littleton’s accomplishment is even more impressive” according to McLaughlin, “when you consider that the dealership competes with some very large dealers in the metro area.”

“Being named the top volume dealer amongst 72 other Toyota dealers is a team effort” states General Manager Mike Hills, “and evidence that Acton Toyota of Littleton is offering the finest selection of quality, pre-owned vehicles that are competitively priced in the area.” In addition to having a large and varied selection of vehicles, the dealership constantly monitors the pricing of it’s vehicles using sophisticated computer software. “We strive to price our pre-owned vehicles so they represent a great value to our customers” according to Hills.

Justin Brun, e-Commerce Manager, remarked, “Consumers are discovering that owning a pre-owned car is easier and more reliable, especially with the added assurance of extended warranty coverage that comes with a Certified pre-owned car or truck. Drivers can feel confident owning a pre owned vehicle.”

Consumers who want to shop the available inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles at Acton Toyota of Littleton are encouraged to visit their website: http://www.actontoyota.com