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Leasing or buying vehicles are two different methods for a customer to gain the services of an automobile. They both have their advantages and disadvantages depending on someone's personal situation.

Buying a car means that the owner retains the equity of the vehicle after it is paid in full. The price is paid upfront, or over a period of time. An auto loan is required to finance a payment plan. It will come with interest, and require a down payment for approval.

A lease is typically cheaper than an auto loan because it does not lead to ownership of…

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…