Do you have the Camry Effect?

Toyota wants to share with you the reveal of the completely redesigned 2012 Camry that debuted via LIVE webcast, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (PST). This first-of-its-kind reveal for Toyota included a presentation by Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager.  The event was live from Hollywood, CA.

The Camry Effect – It’s the best selling car in America

The Camry effect  has made it the best-selling car in America for nine years running, and 13 of the last 14 years. Since it was introduced in 1983, more than 8.5 million have been sold in the U.S. and 15 million worldwide. Designed to meet the needs of the 21st century driver, the 2012 Camry will provide technologically advanced features, a contemporary design inside and out, improved performance and fuel efficiency, as well as, a refined ride and handling. The all-new Camry and Camry Hybrid will arrive at Toyota dealerships this fall.

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The Camry Effect is marking its 25th Anniversary of production

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Camry production and effects at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.  The live webcast made a visit to Georgetown, KY to view the first vehicle coming off the assembly line driven by Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda.  In addition, Denny Hamlin, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver of the #11 Fedex Toyota Camry, also made a special appearance, with the announcement that the 2012 Camry will serve as the official pace car for next year’s DAYTONA 500®. That’s the Camry Effect!

Visit the Camry Effect:  Toyota has also recently launched a new dedicated online community built especially for new and previous Camry owners to connect with each other and with their brand.  It’s called the Camry Effect

Toyota has been here in the U.S for 30 years, equaling 8.5 million cars, and millions of lives changed.  More Americans have lived life with their Camry, than any other car in America.  This next generation of Camry will change millions more. So, what are those life stories? Toyota wants to know your story about your Camry.  Go here and share what you love about your Toyota.  First dates, first kisses, soccer practices, job interviews, fender benders, road trips, back seat driving, flat tires, late night snack runs, oil changes, and cracked windshields, Toyota wants to hear it all.  Life happens in the Camry; this is the Camry Effect.

Toyota wanted me to share with YOU, the first-look at the 2012 Camry reveal.  After taking a look at the New Camry let me know your story. With 6.8 million current Camry drivers on the road, I’ll bet some of you have been a part of the Camry Effect, and have a story to share.  I’d love to hear it.

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Is an electric car in your future?

If you are in the market for an electric car then there is probably a good chance that you have been doing some reading recently. News regarding electric cars has been all over for the past year or so, and for good reason. New models are out, and these cars can help the country lose some of its dependency on oil while providing us with an alternative that is gentler on the environment. These latest-generation electric cars have better range and performance than ever before.

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Electric cars are the greenest of the personal transportation industry. They do not emit any (or much less) carbon emissions than their conventional counterparts, but they do utilize  questionable raw materials such as the metals that go into their batteries.  There are some major advantages to owning a green car but there are also some disadvantages. It is important to know all of them before you go out and make a purchase.

Advantages of owning an electric car

The greatest advantage of an electric car is obviously the complete lack of emissions (when running on battery power—some vehicles like the Chevy Volt, only run on batter power for the first 40 or so miles of driving then go gasoline-powered). A full electric vehicle, like the all-new 2011 Nissan Leaf, or Tesla Roadster however, will not even have an exhaust system, muffler or fuel tank. They do not use any fossil fuels internally. They are fueled completely by a rechargeable battery that does not have to be charged via a gas engine. With many hybrid cars, there is a gas engine to go along with the electric component. Which leads to another good point: people like electric-only cars is because they provide a very quiet ride. Read the rest of this entry »

Everyday we hear it-gas went up again while we slept. For most of us, our wages don’t increase and our wallets don’t get fatter to accommodate the financial strain.

Can’t afford a hybrid? Maybe you love your vehicle,but you don’t get good gas mileage. What if I told you there was a way to change all of this nonsense and fight back.  You don’t have to put up with high gas prices anymore. You can double, and in some cases even triple your gas mileage. Wouldn’t you love to fight global warming while you drive and do it safely?  You can convert your car to a water hybrid easily,safely, and economically.

This clean burning fuel will add only water and oxygen into the atmosphere instead of harmful pollutants. It will remove carbon deposits and build-up from your engine, allowing it to run at a cooler temperature.  Due to the effect that water has on the combustion cycle inside your engine, you will notice a calmer, quieter and much smoother engine performance. Another benefit is no more smelly gas fumes.  Still another big benefit to making this change, is that you increase your engines life expectancy. The improved running performance will save you from the costly repairs of valves,pistons, rings and bearings later on. Find out more about how you can run your car on water here:

https://goalforthegreen.com/public_html/recommends/run_your_car_on_water/