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Seventeen Boys & Girls Clubs to Share $302,620 Contribution This Holiday Season from Toyota and Others.

Courtesy of Toyota Newsroom

Toyota Financial Services (TFS), as part of its Making Life Easier for YOUth initiative, has partnered with two auto remarketing firms, ADESA and Norwalk Auto Auctions, to provide a surprise holiday donation of $302,620 to be shared among 17 Boys & Girls Clubs in cities where the three companies operate. In addition to celebrations at the various Clubs, representatives of Toyota Financial Services and The Boys & Girls Clubs of America will hold a special check presentation this afternoon at the Whittier Boys & Girls Clubs at 7905 Greenleaf Ave, in Whittier, Calif., to recognize the combined $302,620 contribution.

The donation is the result of a joint promotion from TFS and its auction partners. From Nov. 25th thru Dec. 19th, 2011, for every vehicle purchased from TFS at any ADESA and Norwalk Auto Auction venues, the company pledged a $50 donation to several local Boys & Girls Clubs and the auction houses pledged an additional $15 to $25 per vehicle. The promotion has provided Boys & Girls Clubs with much-needed funds at a time when more and more families are relying on the Clubs’ after-school activities. Boys & Girls Clubs programs include academic support, career enrichment, character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, sports and fitness and family support resources. In a safe, culturally sensitive, fun and caring environment, the Boys & Girls Clubs offer youth opportunities to develop a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and caring.

“I’m incredibly proud to work for an organization that recognizes the need to assist youth, especially those in under-served communities. At Toyota Financial Services, we’ve partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs on a local and national level for many years and we’ve seen the great impact they have in their communities,” said Mike Reid, national remarketing manager at TFS. “We know the money raised through this promotion with our auction partners, ADESA and Norwalk Auto Auctions, will absolutely help make a significant and positive difference for thousands of kids.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs benefiting from the joint donation include:

• Boys & Girls Club of Fontana, Calif.: $47,320.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Union County, N.J.: $40,170.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster, Pa.: $34,450.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas, Texas: $30,420.00
• Boys & Girls Club at Salvation Army of the Bluegrass, Va.: $26,650.00
• Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest Boston, Mass.: $23,660.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Wis.: $22,450.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Whittier, Calif.: $14,550.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, Ariz.: $11,750.00
• Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro, Calif.: $11,750.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, Ga.: $9,750.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla.: $7,250.00
• Boys & Girls Club of King County, Wash.: $6,650.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City, Kan.: $5,900.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside, Calif.: $5,850.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, Fla.: $2,150.00
• Boys & Girls Club of Trenton/Mercer County, N.J.: $1,900.00

Would you have guessed that The Hulk drives a Yaris? Check out this video from Toyota's Youtube Channel to see for yourself. If you like subcompact cars, stop-motion animation, comics and/or psychotherapy, you won't be disappointed.

Toyota to Debut Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept and Prius c at 2012 North American International Auto Show

Courtesy of Toyota Newsroom

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The reveal will feature the world premiere of the concept vehicle as well as the North American debut of the Prius c hybrid during Toyota’s news conference on Tuesday, January 10 at 8:45 AM in the Riverview Ballroom at Cobo Center.  

Fifteen Toyota, Lexus and Scion Vehicles Earn Top Safety Pick Awards

Courtesy of the IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced that 15 Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles earned Top Safety Pick awards for the 2012 model year, more than any other automaker.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Steve St. Angelo, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., said, “Safety is a core value that dates back to the foundation of our company. IIHS’ awards further recognize our commitment to helping protect drivers and passengers.”

The 2012 model year winners are: Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, Prius v, Sienna, Tundra Crew Cab, Venza, and Yaris; Lexus CT 200h and RX, and Scion tC, xB, and xD.

According to the IIHS, Top Safety Pick awards recognize vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes based on ratings in IIHS tests.