National Academy of Sciences Report Concerning Unintended Acceleration

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) National Research Council recently released its independent review entitled "The Safety Promise and Challenges of Automotive Electronics: Insights from Unintended Acceleration."

The comprehensive 162-page report was commissioned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to explore the broad issue of claims of unintended acceleration ("UA") and their aftermath. The report was prompted by UA claims specific to Toyota but was commissioned to address the industry as a whole. In the report, the NAS noted that the NHTSA decided to close its investigation of Toyota’s Electronic Throttle Control System without finding evidence implicating the Electronic Throttle Control System as a cause of UA.

The NAS found that NHTSA’s decision to close the investigation was justified on the basis of NHTSA’s own investigative work, its analyses of thousands of consumer complaints, its in-depth examination of Event Data Recorders in complaint vehicles and on the basis of NASA’s independent examination of Toyota's Electronic Throttle Control System. The NAS also made recommendations about ways in which the NHTSA and the automobile industry can work to assure the safety of electronic vehicle control functions.

Toyota appreciates the NAS for its valuable work on vehicle electronics, and we appreciate the open process that the NAS has maintained throughout its investigation.

We share the goal of NAS and NHTSA to make America’s vehicles even safer, and we will continue to work collaboratively and constructively with regulators and lawmakers to help achieve the greatest possible benefits from the Academy’s valuable work.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid Tops Consumer Reports Ratings

Fox News and several other news sources are reporting that Consumer Reports has rated the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid the top choice among family sedans.

The magazine said it tested three versions of the Camry – the volume model LE four-cylinder, the Camry XLE V6 and the Camry Hybrid XLE – and recommended all three while giving the Camry Hybrid its highest overall rating in the family sedan category.

Consumer Reports noted a number of improvements in the Camry, including its more agile handling, improved interior and better fuel economy. It praised the hybrid model in particular for its 38 mpg rating in the magazine’s tests.

To read the Fox News report on the test results, please click on http://fxn.ws/sODXhI

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The New 2011 Scion tC Is Almost Here!

Superior Toyota/Scion has just obtained some new pictures of the all-new 2011 Scion tC! Check these out!

Come see the new tC when it arrives at Superior Toyota/Scion this Fall!

Superior Toyota scores an A+ from the Better Business Bureau

Superior Toyota has been a BBB Accredited business since August 2003. This means that we meet their criteria for a high rating and match the BBB Accreditation standards.

The BBB rating is a grade based on a proprietary formula that analyses information known to BBB and incorporates the BBB experience with the business. The formula evaluates numerous categories of company data, and allocates BBB weightings as per the relative importance of each category. This rating represents BBB's degree of confidence that the business is operating in a trustworthy manner and will make a good faith effort to resolve any customer concerns filed with BBB.

BBB assigns grades from A to F with pluses and minuses. A+ is the highest grade and F is the lowest. Superior Toyota is proud to have earned an A+ rating and is equally happy that our performance has been consistent from 2003.

New enhancements adds extra value to 2010 Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra has got a lot of virtues that distinguish the full-size pickup truck from its competitors. However, the automaker is not ready to sit idle and is firing on all cylinders, giving its competitors a run for their money. For 2010, Toyota has redesigned the Tundra in the exterior and refreshed the appeal by adding a new engine and a host of standard features. Superior Toyota, the leading dealer of new Toyota cars and trucks in Kansas City is proud to offer the all-new 2010 Toyota Tundra in its wide inventory.

With the new addition of standard and optional exterior, mechanical, safety and convenience features, Toyota Tundra promises you great value for your hard earned money. The new Tundra gets a new 4.6 liter V8 engine that delivers increased fuel efficiency and horsepower. The optional 5.7-liter i-FORCE V8 engine, however, remains the same. Both the engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Available in Regular, Double and CrewMax cab versions, 2010 Toyota Tundra has added two new packages aimed at commercial truck buyers and those looking for refinement and convenience. The new 2010 Tundra Work Truck Package offers tremendous cargo and towing capacity with vinyl seating and rubber flooring and is made available on Regular and Double Cab trims. With the Platinum Package, which is unique for CrewMax Limited Tundras, Toyota provides upscale features like heated and cooled seats, as well as higher-end exterior touches.

If you are looking for a new car or truck in Kansas City, take a short drive to Superior Toyota where you can find the all-new Toyota Tundra along with all other new and used Toyota models. Log on to http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/2010-toyota-tundra-pickup-adds-102524.aspx?ncid=11092 for more details.

3rd Generation Prius makes an eco-friendly statement in Kansas City, MO

Toyota Prius has been associated with the ‘green movement’ ever since its launch in 1997 and has become a household name. A lot of changes have been made to Prius since then to make it stand closer to nature.

Setting a new benchmark in the alt-fuel segment, Toyota has introduced the third-generation 2010 Prius that promises EPA ratings of 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway and 50 mpg combined. Superior Toyota, the leading dealer of Toyota vehicles in Kansas City is pleased to offer the new Toyota Prius which is undoubtedly the most fuel-efficient car in the automobile industry.

The new Prius offers high performance and innovative design features than its predecessor. The refined and spacious interior, moonroof with solar panels, multiple driving modes, remote keyless entry system with Push Button Start, steering wheel-mounted Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA) controls and CFC-free automatic climate control make the 2010 Prius stand out amongst the rest.

Your Kansas City Toyota dealer offers all the four trim levels -- Prius II, III, IV and V in its showroom. 2010 Prius is also noted for its lower emissions and has been rated by California Air Resources Board as AT-PZEV. This eco-friendly vehicle is powered by a 1.8-liter Aluminum DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder gasoline engine, that produces 98 hp and 105 lb/ft of torque that's used in conjunction with a sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery and two electric motors that are mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT). The total system power is 134 hp.

Starting at an unbelievable price of $22,800, the new Prius is Toyota's fitting reply to Honda's new Insight and ensures you true value for your hard earned dollars. Take a short drive to the Toyota dealer in Kansas City and own one 2010 Toyota Prius to save the planet for yourself and next generation.