8 Jan 2013

Toyota tests wireless charging

Toyota has started field trials with a wireless charging system that allows electric cars to replenish their batteries without needing a point of contact.

The system uses magnetic resonators buried in the road surface of a parking space and does away with the need to plug the car into electricity mains using a cable.

The wireless charging device is contained in a mat measuring about 50 centimetres across. When the car is parked the mat is raised automatically and the AC power is delivered via the magnetic field created under the vehicle.

REAL-WORLD TESTING

The first phase of testing will start in Toyota City in January, with engineers hoping to reproduce genuine everyday conditions.

Toyota says a typical Prius-sized model can be recharged in 90 minutes using the wireless induction system - the same amount of time needed for conventional cable charging.

Toyota has not announced when the wireless charging technology will go into series production.

Courtesy of IOL Motoring

7 Jan 2013

Take the next step with the 2013 Toyota Matrix

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You can't beat quality like this. The 2013 Toyota Matrix takes your driving experience to another level. Click here to check it out.

3 Jan 2013

Toyota Says, "Let's Go Places!"

We've radically redesigned the new Avalon and RAV4. We're working on new ways to give back to our local communities. And we're exploring the future of hybrid synergy, plug-in vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells.

27 Dec 2012

Toyota Hall of Fame: Scarves

Celebs JB Smoove, Jay Mohr and Bill Bellamy mounted a video campaign to get into the Toyota Hall of Fame. Watch these Hollywood stars as they find out whether they were selected for the greatest honor in the game.

26 Dec 2012

Do You Know Where to Find Toyota of Sanford's Online Specials and Coupons?

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It's simple! Click HERE to get Toyota of Sanford's online coupons.

24 Dec 2012

Set Up a Personalized Call from Santa!

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By: Melanie Pinola

It's that time of year again: Time to send someone a personalized holiday call from Santa Claus. The jovial St. Nick (or, well, Google) asks you a few questions then creates a customized message you can send by phone, email, or Google+.

It's a fun little holiday tool that you can send to anyone, seeing as some choices for your recipient's occupation include "accountant," "IT guy," and "Sith master." Besides Christmas, you can choose the celebration to be "winter," "the season," and "staying warm," among others. (I'm fond of the nickname suggestions, such as "home skillet" and "schmoopie.")

Note that personal phone calls are available to North American phone numbers only and during the day, but the email and Google+ messages are 24/7. Spread some cheer!

20 Dec 2012

Toyota Presents: "Singing for Supper - Auld Lang Syne"

Ever seen a turkey hit a high note? Or a cappella dinner rolls? Watch Singing for Supper and spread some cheer!

18 Dec 2012

Is Jan All Knowing? Don't Miss Toyotathon!

Have you ever met someone who seems to know what you're going to say before you say it? See how Jan does just that for this customer!

17 Dec 2012

Miss North Carolina Helps Us Choose November's $1000 Test Drive Winner!

Here we are with Miss North Carolina Arlie Honeycutt to choose the winner for our $1,000 Test Drive Challenge for the month of November. You could be our winner in December and all you need to do is test drive any vehicle here at Toyota of Sanford.

14 Dec 2012

The Winner of October's $1000 Test Drive Gets Her Check!

Kelly Mahoney of Cary North Carolina came in to collect her check for $1,000 as the October Winner of the $1,000 test drive challenge! If you see her congratulate her and maybe she'll spend a little on you this Holiday Season!

Toyota of Sanford's Space

Toyota of Sanford has long been known for offering customers low prices on Toyota vehicles and big discounts on used cars. But we go well beyond price to makes sure our customers get the best value.

Nobody else in our area offers such a complete Toyota value like Toyota of Sanford. Now you know why people like the way we do business! It's not just because the prices are so low you can't say no. It's because Toyota of Sanford is doing everything possible to give you the lowest possible overall cost of ownership.

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Toyota of Sanford
3321 NC Highway 87 S
Sanford, NC 27332-9629
(919) 708-5000
http://www.toyotaofsanford.com