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"My purchase was handled with a lot of courtesy, care, and expediency. I really feel comfortable going back for service and asking questions." Head to our DealerRater page to read more of what people are saying about us.

Sneak Peek of the Toyota Furia Concept [OFFICIAL TEASER]

Toyota will reveal the Furia concept at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show on January 14. What do you think of what you see so far?

Toyota Fun Vii Concept Car

What's next for Toyota?  Check out this video to find out!

Toyotathon -- 300k

Here's another video from Toyota to tickle your funny bone!  Do you love Jan as much as we do?

Car and Driver Magazine Names FR-S to 10Best Cars of 2013

The Scion FR-S earned recognition from Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive publication, as part of its “10Best” cars of 2013. The magazine highlights the best cars for under $80,000 available on showroom floors in January 2013. Scion introduced the FR-S earlier this year to positive industry reviews and consumer excitement. The FR-S shares its spot on the list with the Subaru BRZ.

  “Making the Car and Driver 10Best list in its first year is another example of the energy and enthusiasm building around the FR-S and the fun driving experience it offers,” said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “The success of the FR-S reflects the Scion mission to give drivers vehicles that fit their lifestyles and express their individuality.”

  The FR-S features a lightweight design and 2.0-liter flat boxer engine capable of producing an impressive 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Affordability and performance have made the FR-S a fast favorite since it arrived in U.S. showrooms in June.

  The 2013 Car and Driver 10Best awards list and FR-S commentary will be featured in the January issue, on newsstands today.

 

Courtesy of Toyota Newsroom

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Spread holiday cheer to those who need it most!

We are accepting unwrapped gifts for those who will be in the Children’s Hospital of Richmond during Christmas this year.   Come visit our Cheer Mobile to drop off your gift before December 22nd and help McGeorge help others.

 

How would you like to be behind the wheel of a Toyota TODAY without making a payment until the holidays are out of sight?

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Toyotathon -- Jan On Greetings

Toyotathon Is On!  The one event you don't want to miss. Hurry in for the biggest deals of the year.

The 2013 Toyota Matrix is here at McGeorge Toyota

The 2013 Toyota Matrix offers a driving experience that is out of this world. Visit us and check it out. Also, click here to learn more about the Matrix.

Keep up the hard work, Dan. Check out this wonderful review from Jane!

"We had a great experience buying our car from Dan McNeil at McGeorge Toyota. We recommend him to anyone looking for a deal." --Jane

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What happens when Coach T pays a visit to a top Avalon recruit and her all-too-honest little girl? Find out in another hilarious Toyota video! We just love these, don't you?

Toyota Avalon - Coach T - Catwalk

Check out this beautiful 2012 RAV4. It's just a sneak peek at what we're offering on this Cyber Monday!

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Can you believe there's a turbocharged gasoline Volvo B21ET four cylinder from an overseas 240 in the nose of this tractor?

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Remember, we service all makes and models.  Call (804) 755-9234 to schedule your appointment.  You want to make sure the real gifts (the ones buckled up in that Toyota) are safe before hitting the road for your Thanksgiving Day travel plans!  Hurry in: this offer ends when November does.

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Purchase your Toyota from McGeorge Toyota Scion and defer your payments for 90 DAYS!

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It's the month to show gratitude.

Here's something to be thankful for: schedule a service appointment on or before November 12th and get 20% off!  Hurry and make your appointment; you won't want to miss a deal this amazing.

 

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Way to go, Garland! We want all of our guests to leave our dealership THIS happy.

"These people made what I thought would be an anogonizing experience a most pleasant and enjoyable experience. I was treated like I was the most valuable customer that ever walked in the door. Garland went out of his way to make sure that I was satisfied. He spent a lot of time with me, sharing his knowledge of the vehicles that I was considering." --royfon

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Toyota Donates $1 Million to Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Toyota announced a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross and other nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in the regions worst-hit by the storm. In addition, Toyota will match employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other non-profits doing relief and recovery work in affected communities.

Commenting on the donation, Shigeki Terashi, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor North America, Inc., said, “On behalf of Toyota, we express our sincere condolences to the families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Since we have operations and many dealerships in the affected regions, we felt a special responsibility to lend a hand. In addition to this contribution, many Toyota employees are already involved in volunteer activities to support those in need. We very much appreciate their support.”

Beginning Nov. 1, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Lexus Financial Services (LFS) will launch a “Customer Outreach” calling campaign to lease and retail customers who are delinquent, or become delinquent, due to circumstances related to the storm and who reside in the 13 states directly impacted by the hurricane (CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT and WV) and in the District of Columbia. This campaign will determine if these customers may be eligible to take advantage of payment relief options, some of which include:

• extensions and lease deferred payments;
• redirecting billing statements;
• and arranging phone or on-line payments.

Toyota Financial customers with questions about their account should call (800) 874-8822. Lexus Financial customers with questions about their account should call (800) 874-7050. Qualified residents residing in FEMA-designated areas (of the above-mentioned states and the District) needing to purchase a vehicle may also take advantage of a 90 Day Deferred First Payment Program designed to assist customers with their transportation needs as they work through the recovery process. This program is for a limited time and only available through participating Toyota and Lexus dealers and TFS/LFS.

Toyota Operations
Toyota continues to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to its operations on the East Coast and reports no known injuries to associates, family members and dealer employees. The storm had the biggest impact on company operations and dealerships in the New Jersey area. Some regional/branch offices, as well as Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships, were affected by flooding and power outages. Toyota Logistics Services operations at the Port of Newark (N.J.) sustained water damage to its buildings and a number of vehicles.

 

Courtesy of Toyota Newsroom

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"Many thanks to McGeorge Toyota for the amazingly courteous attention we recieved when I purchased my Tacoma. Sincere appreciation, however, is reserved for David Lowenhagen for his friendly demeanor and assistance in my pursuit of life, liberty, and the pursuit of my right to a new truck!" --Carol Shepherd

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Hey fans! This offer ENDS TODAY! Pick one, two, or ALL of these treats to CA$H in this Halloween:

1. We will add $250 to any McGeorge Toyota Scion appraisal on a trade-in.

2. We will deduct $250 from any vehicle quote from McGeorge Toyota Scion.

3. We will make your first payment (up to $500). That means anyone who purchases and finances their vehicle will not have to make a payment until JANUARY 2013!

Hurry in to McGeorge Toyota Scion, where there are no tricks, just these incredible TREATS...

These deals are KILLER! You can combine any three of these offers through today and tomorrow ONLY. Hurry in to McGeorge Toyota Scion, where we earn your trust every day. No tricks, just these incredible TREATS:

1. We will add $250 to any McGeorge Toyota Scion appraisal on a trade-in.

2. We will deduct $250 from any vehicle quote from McGeorge Toyota Scion.

3. We will make your first payment (up to $500). That means anyone who purchases and finances their vehicle will not have to make a payment until JANUARY 2013!

 

Hurry in to McGeorge Toyota today to take advantage of this special.  These great deals will end tomorrow!

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Book your service appointment for today or tomorrow and get 20% off ANY regular priced service with McGeorge Toyota Scion!

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Are you prepared for Hurricane Sandy (AKA Frankenstorm)? Get ready to take cover, but be sure you’ve got your hands on the most reliable vehicle first. It’s as simple as 2 + 2!

2 years of Toyota Care + 2 years of McGeorge Care = 4 years or 45,000 miles of complimentary maintenance! This is on all vehicle purchases NOW through SUNDAY!

Toyota Dream Build Challenge

You HAVE to check out this amazing event that Toyota is promoting, fans.  Luckily, you can always count on us to have the inside scoop!  Toyota has picked four incredible drivers: Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Antron Brown and Alexis DeJoria, to design four equally snazzy and epic cars.  And trust us, they are just as amazing as you would expect.  You can see them here!

Toyota fans get to vote on which car they think is the best and the winner gets to donate $50,000 to a charity to each of the four drivers' choice.  What are the charities?  Funny you should ask!    

 

Kyle Busch- Kyle Busch Foundation      

Clint Bowyer- Emporia Community Foundation      

Antron Brown- Racers for Christ      

Alexis DeJoria- Safety Harbor Kids

And why should YOU vote? Toyota is giving away a $100 a day prize to all of you voters as well as a chance to win the Dream Race Trip Grand Prize! 

Currently, Busch is in the lead with Brown and DeJoria tied for second.  Bowyer is bringing up the rear-- but time is not over yet!

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Toyota Boosts Home Reconstruction in Joplin Since Devastating Tornado

Like most residents of Joplin, Tara Johnston’s mind is frozen in time when she thinks back to that late Sunday afternoon on May 22, 2011 – the day a catastrophic tornado destroyed thousands of homes, including her house on S. Jackson Ave.

“Losing my home was one thing; the worst part was I thought I lost my daughter,” she said. “It was horrifying.”

While her daughter and the rest of her family survived the tornado, she was faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her home – made even tougher because she had no insurance. Johnston told her story from the front porch of that very home today at a press conference. The house, which is just weeks away from being completely rebuilt, is the result of many helping hands coming together to get one more displaced family back into their home.

As part of the celebration, a partnership between Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA) and Rebuild Joplin, a local non-profit group whose mission it is to get storm survivors back into their homes, was outlined. Toyota has worked with the group the past six months in an effort to reduce the amount of time it takes to rebuild homes and get Joplin residents out of temporary housing. In addition, Toyota donated $100,000 to Rebuild Joplin and its home-building efforts.

“Rebuild Joplin helps people like me who can’t get loans; they help you either rebuild your home, or if damaged, help you fix it up at no cost or little cost to you,” said Johnston, a single mother and full-time student whose two children and grandchild live with her.

The partnership is working.

“This has allowed us to take donated dollars and donated time from volunteers and make it more efficient,” said Jerrod Hogan, co-founder, Rebuild Joplin.

Hogan said that by using lessons from the Toyota Production System (TPS), Rebuild Joplin has reduced construction time by three weeks on average. Bottom line, he said, “These improvements are making an incredible difference in our ability to rebuild homes for families in Joplin quickly and affordably.

“We are so excited to be partnering with Toyota. Now, one of our biggest challenges is securing enough volunteers so we can get people back in their homes. We not only need corporate support, we need the help of volunteers to get the job done. We still have more than 160 families in FEMA trailers and hundreds of families who don’t have funds to rebuild their homes.”

Toyota, through its non-profit arm – the Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC) – partnered with Rebuild Joplin in May with the intent to help the group make substantial improvements by increasing quality, productivity, safety and reducing customer wait time in the rebuilding of houses.

Rebuild Joplin is just one of 189 companies or not-for-profits that have been aided by Toyota.

“We’ve seen over and over again where our manufacturing techniques can help any kind of organization – whether it’s a manufacturer or a non-profit group,” said Steve St. Angelo, executive vice president, TEMA, and a managing officer for Toyota Motor Corp. “There is a lot of demand for this and we are sharing it free of charge.”

Since Toyota came on board, the time it takes for Rebuild Joplin to reconstruct a home has dropped from an average of 62 days to 41 days – a 34 percent improvement.

This time reduction can be credited to the following:

• Improved processes: the collaboration has consisted of sharing TPS know-how and working closely with Rebuild Joplin’s professional staff, skilled construction supervisors and AmeriCorps volunteer members to improve homebuilding efficiencies;
• Better scheduling of volunteers and construction contractors: while there was no organized system before, today, as you enter Rebuild Joplin’s headquarters, “management boards” track everything from volunteer/worker schedules to inventory to status reports on homes being rebuilt.

TSSC’s Sylvester DuPree, who has worked closely with Rebuild Joplin since the onset, points to another success. “One of our main goals coming into Rebuild Joplin was to reduce the amount of time it took from when a home owner applied to when construction began on their house,” he said. “Couple that with reducing the amount of construction time and we are getting people back into their homes faster.”

 

Courtesy of Toyota NewsRoom

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Toyota Presents: The Tundra Endeavour - Born in America

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The Radically New 2013 Toyota Avalon

It all starts right here, fans!  Check out the radically changed 2013 Avalon and give us your thoughts!

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Scion’s ‘What Moves You’ Campaign Highlights Unique ‘Scion Story’ in New Chapter of Brand’s Evolution

Scion announced the launch of its brand campaign “What Moves You” featuring its own unique “Scion Story.” The campaign launches at www.scion.com and continues with targeted high-profile broadcast, print, online and out-of-home placements next week.

“The recent introductions of the FR-S sports car and the premium micro-subcompact iQ have expanded Scion’s target audience. While these new products have successfully increased awareness of the lineup, many people have only a vague understanding of Scion’s uncommon brand attributes,” said Doug Murtha, Scion vice president. “With this in mind, the ‘What Moves You’ campaign is the first of several important initiatives designed to better familiarize consumers with the brand.

“People know that Scion makes iconic vehicles that are built with the highest level of quality, but they might not know what Scion stands for and what makes it unique. We’re truly proud to showcase the brand’s story in the new campaign, to clearly tell people who we are, what we support and more importantly, what moves us.”

Appearing prominently on the brand’s website, The Scion Story describes the colorful automotive brand’s history and plainly spells out its core beliefs. For example, it states, “We know that we are not the biggest car brand and we don’t want to be. What we do want is to provide a unique and better alternative that is right for today’s new car buyers.” This story describes Scion’s goal of offering quality cars that owners will want to personalize, with a simple purchase process that is enjoyable, and details the brand’s support of emerging talent in the art, music, design and automotive enthusiast realms.

“Since the brand launched nearly 10 years ago, Scion has had an affinity for the creative arts that has resulted in helping more than 1,700 artists follow their passions,” added Owen Peacock, Scion national marketing and communications manager. “Our support of emerging artists is and always has been a cornerstone of the brand, and we bring that to light by featuring them and their personal stories as key parts of the campaign.”

Specifically, the “What Moves You” campaign incorporates Scion creative partners, their stories of what moves them and how Scion has supported them to achieve their goals. The broadcast spot features Scion collaborators like artist Neil Krug, automotive designer Troy Sumitomo, professional racing driver Michele Abbate, and musician Prince Terrence and his band Hussle Club.

 

Courtesy of Scion USA Newsroom

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Toyota Presents: The Tundra Endeavour -- An Astronaut's Story

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Scion FR-S Earns IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick,’ Giving TMS the Most in Auto Industry

The 2013 Scion FR-S rear-wheel-drive sports car has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick” rating, bringing the company’s total of IIHS Top Safety Picks awards to 18, the most of any manufacturer in the industry.

FR-S comes standard with six airbags, including dual-stage advanced driver- and front-passenger airbags, front-seat-mounted airbags and side-curtain airbags.  Like all Scions, the FR-S features the Star Safety System that includes Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Brake Assist (BA), an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

The 18 Toyota, Lexus and Scion models named Top Safety Picks this year are the Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, Prius c, Prius v, Sienna, Tundra (crew cab), Venza and Yaris (4-door hatchback); Scion tC, xB, xD, and FRS; and Lexus CT 200h, GS and RX.

In its effort to determine crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — the Institute rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in high-speed front and side crash tests, a rollover test, plus evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.  Top Safety Picks must have good ratings in all four tests. 

--Courtesy of Toyota

63% of people that text right before bed are likely to drive drowsy. Are you guilty?

Toyota Prius -- Coach T -- Speech

Coach T gives one of his famous halftime speeches to a couple of Prius recruits. It's a tearjerker.

Key Items For Any Safe Driver

We all hope we’ll never break down on the side of the road -- but when it comes to driving, it is always better to be safe than sorry.  Carrying a few key items with you at all times can help make a disastrous situation a lot easier to handle!  Jumper cables, flashlights, warm blankets, and first aid kits are a few great examples.  What items do you keep in YOUR vehicle in case mayhem strikes?

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Toyota Camry -- Coach T -- Eli Manning Returns

Eli Manning pays Coach T a visit to talk about this year's Camry lineup.

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Toyota Announces Presenting Sponsorships of Morgan’s Wonderland, New Scorpions Stadium

Toyota today announced its presenting sponsorship of Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first theme park specifically designed with special-needs individuals in mind and built for the enjoyment of everyone, as well as the new San Antonio Scorpions soccer and special-events stadium.  

As presenting sponsor of unique and colorful Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Toyota will provide major financial support for the 25-acre theme park, which is completely wheelchair-accessible. It features more than 25 elements and attractions including rides, playgrounds and gardens, and in its brief history, it already has attracted guests from all 50 states and more than 30 other countries.

Presenting sponsorship of Scorpions stadium will include naming the facility as Toyota Field. As a member of the North American Soccer League (NASL), which is one step removed from Major League Soccer, the Scorpions are the only team in professional sports to be organized for the expressed purpose of supporting a non-profit such as Morgan’s Wonderland that seeks to help those with special needs.

“Toyota is pleased to support Morgan’s Wonderland and the San Antonio Scorpions,” said Jack Hollis, Vice President of Marketing at Toyota Motor Sales, Inc.  “We are honored to be able to support the mission of Morgan’s Wonderland. In less than three short years, the park has made a difference in the lives of thousands of people with special needs and their families. And now the Scorpions bring both the excitement of pro soccer and a revenue stream for the park; this is a win-win situation for everybody. Toyota, our regional distributor Gulf States Toyota, and the San Antonio-area Toyota dealers are proud partners in sponsoring Morgan’s Wonderland and the Scorpions.”

At the announcement, the new “Morgan’s Wonderland presented by Toyota” signage was unveiled by 18-year-old Morgan Hartman, namesake of the park. This signage will be featured throughout the park and in promotional materials. Three Toyota mobility vehicles will also be displayed at Morgan’s Wonderland.

Toyota Field signage on the 8,000-seat stadium under construction on Thousand Oaks Drive near Morgan’s Wonderland was also unveiled during the announcement. Toyota support for the Scorpions will be visible in multiple communications initiatives for the team.  Capable of expansion in stages to 18,000 seats, the new stadium home of the Scorpions will be completed in time for the 2013 NASL soccer season and also will host community events and concerts.  

“As the regional player here in Texas for Toyota, Gulf States Toyota and our six San Antonio dealers will take the lead in the Scorpions-Toyota Field portion of the sponsorship,” said J.C. Fassino, Vice President of Community Relations for The Friedkin Group, parent company of Gulf States Toyota. “We are pleased to be able to support the Scorpions, their games and their mission of funding for Morgan’s Wonderland. It is a unique sports partnership.”

San Antonio philanthropist Gordon Hartman and his wife, Maggie, led the effort to create Morgan’s Wonderland so people of all ages with and without disabilities could come together in a safe, colorful, barrier-free park for fun and understanding. 

Morgan’s Wonderland opened in spring 2010 along with the South Texas Area Regional (STAR) Soccer Complex, which like the Scorpions, conveys net profits from the operation of 13 first-class, FIFA-sized playing fields to the theme park. Because anyone with a physical or cognitive special need is admitted free to Morgan’s Wonderland, Hartman sought other revenue streams to help the park meet its financial obligations as well as to expand programs and services for the special-needs community. In April 2012, the San Antonio Scorpions FC began play as the newest team in the NASL and started generating net profits for Morgan’s Wonderland. 

“We are deeply grateful to Toyota for the support pledged to Morgan’s Wonderland and the Scorpions,” said Hartman, CEO of The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation. “Toyota is a world-class company with a passion for excellence that extends to helping causes that truly make a difference in people’s lives. We’re just beginning to scratch the surface in helping those with special needs, but Toyota’s involvement, commitment and generosity will definitely help accelerate our efforts.”

Scorpions President Michael Hitchcock said Toyota Field will be “a first-class playing facility where exciting professional soccer will ultimately produce victories for individuals with physical and cognitive challenges. We’re proud to have Toyota’s name on the stadium because it will remind us to continually strive for outstanding performance. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Toyota.”

 

--Courtesy of Toyota Newsroom