There are a lot of SUVs out there and, when you've decided you want something bigger than the little car you've been driving for the past few years, you've got a lot of considering to do. Whether it's for travel, family, or just the desire for something bigger and safer, the move to an SUV can be incredibly beneficial. So which do you choose? Well, take a seat and let us…

The eco-savvy, Toyota Prius range offers a wide array of choices for fuel- and environmentally-conscious drivers in the San Rafael area and beyond.

After all, the Prii family offers the choice between four unique body styles; and the Prius Liftback provides five trim options (base, Two, Three, Four, Five), and now, one brand-new package: the Prius Special Edition.

The Prius Special Edition package features three new exterior hue options including Black Cherry Pearl, Black Pearl…

They say it's what's on the inside that counts. Well, if the proverbial "they" are talking about upgrades for the Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid for the 2013 model year, then they are spot-on.

What do we mean by this?

Well, coming off of their 2012 refreshes, both the Camry and Camry Hybrid have received augmentations from Toyota which are primarily focused on the interior and add the latest in comfort, convenience, technology…

We wrote in our previous Toyota Marin blog post about Toyota's commitment to driver safety and its augmentation of its start-stop feature to further the initiative. Well, to underscore the point even further, today's post is regarding the new Toyota lineup and the whopping 12 models that have been named as IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Picks for 2013.

If you've ever shopped for a new car, you've…

In the humble opinions of those of us here at Toyota Marin, Toyota just may be the greatest automaker out there. But, like in so many situations, it is believed that even greatness can be improved upon, which is exactly what the Japanese automaker is doing.

Specifically, Toyota is taking one of its innovative features available on such models as the Toyota Prius and augmenting it for enhanced safety and convenience. As it stands, the…

When you think of Toyota what are the first models that come to mind? Chances are, in these eco-conscious days, the Toyota Prius is one. But, if you think back to the models that we see year-after-year, chances are you'd recall the Corolla and of course, the Camry.

That's because, the iconic mid-size Toyota Camry has been an integral part of the new Toyota lineup, and will remain as such for many years…

Conducted each year, the Reliability Survey from Consumer Reports is an excellent way for auto shoppers to gauge which automakers produce the most dependable new vehicles.

And this year, Toyota Marin serving the San Rafael area is thrilled to announce that Toyota and its two sub-brands, Lexus and Scion were voted into the top three spots on the list. And their American competitors? They didn't even make it.

As for the specifics, each brand…

Toyota Marin serving the greater San Rafael area is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest Toyota news here on our blog. And in our humble opinions, nothing is more exciting than the addition of models to the new Toyota lineup, especially hybrid vehicles, and especially 21 of them.

That's right, Toyota, the green innovator, has recently announced a plan to add 21 additional hybrid models to its already fantastic lineup…

In 1912, a man by the name of Jesse R. Bodine created the Bodine Aluminum company. Originally a player in the automotive industry, Bodine's services quickly expanded to include parts production for military vehicles and aircraft.

Then Toyota, the progressive company it is, realized how crucial Bodine Aluminum was to various other companies, and decided to acquire it for itself; which is exactly what happened, in 1990. And still today, Bodine Aluminum is exclusively…

Are you sensing a trend?

Yes, there is a lot to move about the Toyota Camry and all?