Toyota Camry: The Fortes' Story

Vroom Girls name Toyota Yaris as a Top Inexpensive Ride

The Vroom Girls named the 2012 Yaris as a top inexpensive vehicle! Here's what they had to say about this Toyota model:

"There are a lot of things we like about the 2012 Toyota Yaris, chief among them its easy-to-handle size, cute styling, and unbeatable build quality. Standard equipment includes air conditioning and an iPod compatible stereo, though there are a few signs of cost-cutting, like the old-tech 4-speed automatic transmission  and a few interior pieces here and there. The Yaris is expensive compared to other cars on this list, but strong resale values and epic reliability improve the its value equation."

The Yaris offers great value. Test drive it at Toyota World of Newton today!

Monday Maintenance Tip: Keep Your Paint Looking Good As New

Here's a Monday Maintenance Tip: If you find a bird has pooped on your car, wash it off as quick as you can. There are compounds in bird waste that can damage most car paint jobs. If you leave it in the sun and it bakes on, you could end up with a dull spot in the paint.

-Courtesy of CarBibles.com

2008 Toyota A-BAT Concept: A Concept Car that Should've Made it

Trucks keep getting bigger. Fuel prices remain high. What truck lovers the world over need is a capable, small pickup—something akin to the mini trucks of the 1970s and '80s.

Toyota created just such a concept with the 2008 Toyota A-BAT concept truck. It's difficult to judge the size of the A-BAT from a photo, but with an overall length of just 181.3 inches, it measured a foot shorter than a typical midsize sedan. The lightweight, compact truck used the gas–electric hybrid drive system from the Toyota Prius.

To give such a small vehicle good hauling capacity (and let it carry items longer than 90 inches), the A-BAT had a deep pickup-style box and a midgate that opened a clear passageway between the cab's interior and the exterior bed (a la the Chevrolet Avalanche).

This is one of those "What are you waiting for" ideas.

-Courtesy of Popular Mechanics

No Longer the FR-S, but my FR-S

My decision to buy the FR-S was made the second I drove it, and thanks to Scion’s simple ordering process, it didn’t get much harder than that.

Sold as a ‘mono-spec’, there is only one trim for the FR-S, plus a few additional options. In many ways this is Scion’s way of saying it’s perfect just the way it is. And I agreed, choosing not to add anything.

The next major option was the transmission, though again, there was nothing to consider. The automatic was out of the question. Having lived with an automatic all my life I now want to experience what a manual transmission is like, day-in, day out.

About the only thing I did have to debate was the choice of color, and I ticked off the classy Ultramarine Blue.

 

After signing the papers, I had to wait an agonizing two weeks to get my new ride. In the larger scope of new car buying that isn’t bad, but I’m not talking about a new Chevy Cruze or Honda CR-V here. This is my new sports car. The days couldn’t go by any slower.

On delivery day, I arrived at the dealer 30 minutes earlier out of pure anticipation. Like a kid hunting for that last present hidden behind the Christmas tree, I looked all around to see if I could catch a glimpse of the FR-S… my FR-S.

My sales associate explained the break-in procedure, which sounded like a mean joke. Not taking the car over 4000 rpm for 1,000 miles? The 7400 rpm redline suddenly became a cruel tease.

Finally she brought me into the service bay and I saw it immediately, my gorgeous dark blue (Ultramarine)  FR-S. My hands started to shake, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Those words might sound cliché, but you’ll have to trust me, they’re genuine. The FR-S was absolutely stunning, and it was going to be mine.

The rest of my time in the service bay was a blur. I think my sales associate showed me the spare rubber mats in the back, and put some security stickers on the car. My mind was elsewhere, not registering anything other than the low, blue car in front of me.

A Toyota mechanic broke my trance. “That’s a beautiful color,” he said. “We don’t see very many of those here, only black, white and silver. All boring colors. That blue is really classy.” I nodded. “You’re going to love it,” he said as he patted me on the shoulder.

And then I took the keys to my car.

Driving out of service bay, I could hear the distinct noise of the Subaru sourced flat-four engine, something far more aggressive than what I was used to.

My body was still in shock. My foot shaking on the clutch, my right hand sliding through the gates slowly. I felt disconnected from the car, something that wasn’t an issue when I test drove it.

Driving through the city, the reflection of the car in building windows caught my eye, as did my own reflection, and the goofy smile I couldn’t shake.

Paused at a light I overheard a couple of bar patrons having a brew on the patio.

“Whoa! It’s that car!” said the one.

“Wow, that’s nice looking. What is it?” said the other.

“It’s a Scion, and has to be one of the nicest looking cars around. I can’t believe I’m seeing one so soon,” came the reply.

They were excited just to see the car. But I was driving it. It was both a humbling and flattering experience and it didn’t take long for me to realize this was something I was going to have to get used to.

Courtesy of AutoGuide.com

We Proudly Support Newton High School Football

It's football season, and Toyota World of Newton is proud to support Newton High School Football!

Right now we are offering some great incentives, including 10% off service and parts and $250 off the purchase of ANY new or pre-owned vehicle in stock.

Download the coupons below and visit us online at newtontoyota.com, and cheer on the Newton High School Pride this season!

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Start Your Career with World Auto Group

Are you a hardworking, motivated professional who is seeking a rewarding career?

Are you passionate about automobiles and the automotive industry?

World Auto Group is the place for you!

We are currently seeking Business Development representatives and Sales representatives to join our organization as we build our internet, digital marketing, and ecommerce strategy.​ 

As a Business Development representative for our BDC Department you will utilize your selling ability, computer skills, phone skills, and positive attitude to attract customers to our businesses.​ ​ Your role will be to engage the customer and successfully schedule an appointment for the sales and service departments, as well as following up with previous customers and fostering long term relationships. 

As a Sales representative for our stores you will utilize your selling ability, communication skills, and positive attitude to attract customers.​ ​ Your role will be to engage the customer, as well as follow up with previous customers and foster long term relationships. 

Applicants must have excellent communications skills and customer service skills.​ You must also be able to utilize all modern web technologies considered commonplace in today's competitive landscape such as: social media applications, office applications, etc.​ Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right people.

Benefits include:

• Salary, commission and bonus
• 401k retirement benefits
• Flexible schedule
• Great work environment
• Ongoing training and development

 For inquiries and to apply, send your resume to Jeremiah Hupka at jhupka@wagauto.com or apply on online at http://www.newtontoyota.com/employment-application.aspx