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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More of us around the country are opting to use trains, buses, and subways to make our daily commute. With high gas prices, we have been forced to cut back on our personal driving and consider other alternatives. So, while saving on gas and exploring other options, some are finding that their commute takes less time, and is even somewhat enjoyable.

In the Seattle area, ridership on the Sounder (commuter rail system) has increased by 28% in the last three weeks.  In several large cities, transit systems are begging their riders to shift their travel to non-peak hours. This may give new meaning to flex-time in the workplace.  In San Francisco, seats have been removed from their subway cars, to allow more people to crowd in. In many places it is standing room only.

This should be the best of times for most transit agencies. Instead, many are struggling to accommodate the influx of new riders. Local and state governments, across the nation, are operating on very tight budgets.  Especially for busses.  Many transits systems can’t afford to expand.  After all, their costs are going up for the very same reasons we are leaving our cars at home- high gas prices. Some transit systems will be cutting back on service, even though ridership is up. They will be forced to raise fares just to cover operating costs.

Public transit has become the wisest economic choice in these hard times.  Ridership has increased by 3% across the nation for the first quarter of this year. For the first time since 1980, there has been a drop in the number of miles driven on American roads.

Any form of public transportation has always been a great community resource. For many it was an overlooked and last choice. Now, it is the most practical and viable choice.  High gas prices have given us the opportunity to consider public transit as an option to explore other alternative forms of transportation.