We've all heard a lot about the Toyota Prius lately and its constantly growing family. While Toyota Marin certainly loves the innovative hybrid lineup and applauds Toyota on its pioneering achievements, we're ready to switch it up and talk about a different piece of eco-friendly news.

Those who follow our Toyota Marin blog know that the 2012 Toyota Camry was recently awarded a perfect safety score for its highly-advanced driver/passenger protection capabilities. With this in mind, we're thinking the same fate is in store for the next-generation Toyota Corolla. Why? Mostly because both models are sculpted from the same outstanding, durable Toyota clay. But we also derived this inkling from the fact that the new Corolla takes a lot of visual cues from the revamped Camry as well.

Any true auto enthusiast is well aware of the grand event that occurred this past month in Detroit. While Toyota Marin would love to go over every new vehicle and dynamic concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, that would require about twelve hours of your time. Instead, we're more than happy to give you an overview of the Toyota offerings in general and invite you to contact us for further information.

Flashy infotainment systems bring bundles of joy to consumers throughout the San Rafael area and beyond. Though we've certainly seen our fair share of inventive IT systems across many new Toyota models, in the end, safety features can save your life and perhaps deserve a bit more of the spotlight. In order to follow through with that suggestion, Toyota Marin is proud to announce that the 2012 Toyota Camry earned a perfect safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Every inch of every new Toyota model holds exceptional innovation and high brand standards. But let's be honest. Amidst powertrains, infotainment systems, and an array of other rapidly evolving features, the car door generally doesn't grab too much attention. However, that's about to change.

Leave it to Toyota to stay up on all the latest trends, from more fuel efficient new Toyota models to the latest social networking platform. Right now, Toyota Marin is pleased to inform those in the San Rafael area of the automaker's advancements within the latter of those two realms. Toyota recently joined the upcoming social media tool Google+ and nabbed a spot as one of the first businesses to display brand information via the platform.

by Paula McCormick, Service Manager 

An emergency can happen at any time and always seem to happen at the worst time.  There are certain items you should have in your car to make sure you are prepared for car-trouble emergencies. Here are a few things to keep in your vehicle's emergency kit that will help give you peace of mind.

1)    Flash light and extra batteries: A flash light is a must if you have a breakdown in the dark, need to look under the hood where the sunlight doesn't reach or find a lost toy under a…

For our favorite automaker, creating new Toyota models is all about meeting the daily needs of its consumers' lifestyles. In most cases, this means adding advanced safety features or high-tech infotainment systems. But at the 2011 SEMA Show, Toyota revealed a model catered to a slightly different lifestyle: that of a motocross rider.

Powertrain. Design. Fuel-efficiency. These features are all important when choosing your next new Toyota model. But in a world where we are driven by digital devices, it's imperative that those devices fit it into our drive. Thankfully, Toyota doesn't just understand connectivity; it takes technology to a whole other level with the brand-new Toyota Entune system.