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Back in January, Toyota took the wraps off the bold, new 2018 Camry. Yes, the most recent model was called that. This one is even more so. After six months of waiting, however, we have more than just its looks to fawn over. Now, the bestselling family sedan’s powertrain details and specs have been released.

Back in January, Toyota took the wraps off the bold, new 2018 Camry. Yes, the most recent model was called that. This one is even more so. After six months of waiting, however, we have more than just its looks to fawn over. Now, the bestselling family sedan’s powertrain details and specs have been released.

Congrats @Toyota for two hybrid #BestCars17 winners: Prius and RAV4 Hybrid. With Bill Fay at @ChiAutoShow. https://t.co/xaoc0CI8xi pic.twitter.com/LxViEn9isn

— U.S. News Cars (@USNewsCars) February 9, 2017

Some of the myths surrounding hybrids are that they're costly and totally impractical. If any vehicle can break the misconception, it's the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Not to be outdone by the 2017 Toyota Prius being named the 2017 Eco-Friendly Car of the Year, the RAV4 Hybrid has been named the Best Hybrid SUV for the Money by U.S. News & World Report.

It's not…

When you drive the Somerset roads, how confident are you that your vehicle is prepared to protect you should something happen? If you're the driver of the 2017 Toyota Highlander, you can be very confident. The Highlander has earned the top safety rating, having been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus.

The Highlander is prepared to both prevent an accident, and protect you if one does occur. Toyota Safety Sense P can alert you and gently correct your steering when you drift out of your lane, and it can help you brake if it detects a pedestrian in…

Make others green with envy with the 2017 @Toyota Prius, our Eco-Friendly Car of the Year. #CarsBestOf https://t.co/B811bHbVC8 pic.twitter.com/HUTitOelO5

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) January 11, 2017

Sixteen years after bringing hybrid technology to the mainstream and sparking a hybrid movement, the Toyota Prius doesn't show any signs of slowing down. The Prius was recently named the 2017 Eco-Friendly Car of the Year by Cars.com. If you want a fun and environmentally conscious ride in Somerset, this is the hybrid car for you.

A new Toyota just came to town at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit! The eighth-generation Toyota Camry is looking mighty fierce, and we can't wait for it to come our way!

 

Check out the biggest moments from the @NAIASDetroit Auto Show—including the big reveal of the all-new, jaw-dropping #Camry! pic.twitter.com/YwomI7fkRU

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) January 22, 2017

In our last post, we shared about the stunning fuel efficiency of the 2017 Toyota Corolla. While not every vehicle can hit that level of fuel economy (40 mpg highway, 30 mpg city!), there are driving techniques that every driver in Somerset can use to boost their fuel efficiency.

• A cold engine is an inefficient engine. If you have multiple errands to run, don't let your engine cool down! Keep it warmed up by tackling your to-do list in one trip.
• The faster you go, the more your engine has to work to overcome wind resistance. If you have…

Most vehicles brag about their fuel efficiency... whether their efficiency ratings are impressive or not. But there is a compact car out there that does more than just boast. The 2017 Toyota Corolla backs up its claims with a truly fuel efficient performance for Somerset drivers.

It starts with an aerodynamic design that's not only easy on the eyes, but meticulously tested to cut through the air with precision. The ECO Mode driving configures your Corolla for optimal efficiency. With just the push of a button, ECO Mode will ease your gas pedal output and adjust your air conditioning…

Chances are, you have a friend or relative who works at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., so you know that Toyota builds some of the most American-made cars in the industry. But, did you know Toyota's investment in the United States goes far beyond manufacturing?

The Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon assembled in Kentucky are not the product of blueprints sent over from Tokyo, to simply be built domestically. In fact, the 2016 Avalon and the 2015 Toyota Camry were both designed at CALTY Design Research, Inc. in Michigan.

Calty started out as a single, small design studio in…

This model goes from Marginal to Good+ for easy child restraint installation. https://t.co/4hfX77aqlw pic.twitter.com/KkPSOUsWhp

— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) September 1, 2016

In Somerset, nothing is more important to us than family. When it comes to buying a new car, we often ask ourselves, "What is the best way to protect them?" The answer to that question can be found on IIHS.org, where the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety posts crashworthiness ratings for every vehicle it tests.

Browse long enough, and you may discover that Toyota has more IIHS Top Safety Pick models than any...