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The newest version of the “Swagger Wagon” is now available here at DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh so take a trip over from Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, St. Albans, VT; Lake Placid, or Malone, NY to take the 2016 Toyota Sienna out for a test drive. We understand that some of you may want to gather more information on this vehicle before you see it in person and that is why we will be releasing a Research & Review page that will be filled with safety features, performance capabilities, comfort and convenience features, and much more. Find out about all of these things on our blog and then head over to our dealership to take one out for a test drive.

The Toyota Red White & Blue Sales Event has arrived here at DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh! Drivers eagerly await this holiday all year long anticipating the prices, deals, and offers that Toyota hands out. Whether you are looking for a tough truck like the Tundra, a smart sedan like the Camry, or a helpful hybrid like the Prius, we have them all here at 32 Della Drive in Plattsburgh, NY 12901. So come in for a test drive today and celebrate 240 years of independence with us!

Happy Father’s Day from all of us here at DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh! Make sure you relax and spend time with your loved ones this weekend.

Age is just a number, right? Yes, but sometimes that number is worth celebrating. That just happens to be the case with the Toyota Kentucky plant which just turned 30! The announcement to start building the plant came in late December of 1985 and thirty years later, that same plant has grown to employ 8,000 people and covers 169 football fields. “Toyota has had a powerful impact on Kentucky’s economy over the past 30 years,” said Governor Matt Bevin. “Continued investment in the Georgetown plant, including the production line for the first Lexus made in the U.S., has put the Commonwealth on the map as a top state for automotive manufacturing. Add to that the more than $120 million invested in local communities, there is no doubt Toyota is a strong community partner. We are truly grateful to have them in Kentucky.” Read the full article from Toyota here and check out the video above and the photo below that captures the groundbreaking all those years ago. "30 Years After Groundbreaking, Toyota Kentucky Proves Age Is Only a Number | Corporate." 30 Years After Groundbreaking, Toyota Kentucky Proves Age Is Only a Number | Corporate. Toyota USA Newsroom, 8 June 2016. Web. 15 June 2016.

Being America’s top-selling passenger car for 14 straight years is nothing to brag about lightly. The Toyota Camry takes this superlative very seriously and Toyota does a lot to maintain this title. Throughout its 35-year and seven-generation history, the Camry only gets better with age. Its success comes from Toyota’s goal of providing customers with what they need in a vehicle at all times. And when you see just how long the list of successes and offered features is, you’ll know how seriously Toyota takes this commitment. Below are a few of the ways the Toyota Camry has maintained its position all these years. Safety: As an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, the Camry knows how to keep passengers protected. Hybrid Options: Toyota, in general, is the hybrid leader of the world, so it makes sense that the Camry Hybrid draws a lot of attention and praise. Youth: Toyota is a company that appeals to drivers of all ages and the Camry is a perfect example of this. Young people love the look, feel, and options that come with the Camry, the SE trim in particular. Comfort: Soft-touch materials. Roominess. Storage. The list of things that make the Camry one of the most comfortable cars on the road just keeps growing. Entertainment: The Entune™ Multimedia system offers everything from the basic features to premium packages. It allows for endless customization and is extremely easy to navigate and control. Warranty: Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. That level of peace of mind is hard to beat. For more details on the above highlights read the original article here or stop in at DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh today for a personal look at the new 2017 Toyota Camry. "2017 Toyota Camry Reveals Secret for Remaining America's Top-Selling Passenger Car for 14 Consecutive Years | Toyota." 2017 Toyota Camry Reveals Secret for Remaining America's Top-Selling Passenger Car for 14 Consecutive Years | Toyota. Toyota USA Newsroom, 9 June 2016. Web. 10 June 2016.

Different, crazy, awesome, and insane. Sound like something you’d be interested in? Well, check out Hotel Tacoma then! The video above is just the first of a handful of crazy videos that showcase the awesomeness that went on in the Arizona desert. Toyota gave Andy Bell, Drew Bezanson, Roland Sands, Louie Vito, and friends a bunch of motorized (and non-motorized) bikes, side-by-sides, trucks, and more so they could push each one to its limits. Check out the fun in the video above and the YouTube playlist for even more behind the scenes action!

Child car seat safety isn’t just about buckling up. Toyota wants to make sure your family is as safe as possible this road-trip season regardless of your destination. Take a look at the list below for some good rules of thumb to follow. Don’t add extra layers between your child and their car seat. Regardless if you want to protect your child from warm plastic or the seat from getting damp after your child has been playing in the water all day, padding the seat with towels or blankets is not safe. The extra material can prevent the seatbelt and seat itself from restraining your child properly. Cool off the car before you get in. Either open the windows and doors or turn the air conditioner on a few minutes before you load the kids in. Not only are you getting some of that stifling hot air out of the car but you are also allowing the materials (metal buckets, leather, and plastic armrests) inside the car to cool off. We hope this goes without saying, but please never leave a child in the car alone especially on a hot summer day. Don’t rent a car seat. Bring yours from home whenever possible. You know exactly how it works, whereas a rented one might not be the same model, be expired (Yes, they expire!), or have been in a crash or not stored properly which could result in weak spots. Remember to use the “Inch Test” and “Pinch Test” every few uses. These tests are used to make sure both the straps and seat itself are snug in the right places. “During the summer, families are out and about for many fun activities – which can mean more time on the road.” said Gloria DelCastillo, child passenger safety expert at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and senior specialist for Buckle Up for Life. “We hope everyone takes the time to put these car seat tips in action to help our littlest passengers stay safe this summer and beyond.” "Are Your Kids Ready For Summer Travel? | Corporate." Are Your Kids Ready For Summer Travel? | Corporate. Toyota USA Newsroom, 26 May 2016. Web. 03 June 2016.

Happy Memorial Day to all of our customers! Remember to stay safe during this fun weekend and don’t forget to shop our Memorial Day sales and specials. On Memorial Day, we commemorate our brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our freedom so please take a moment to remember them during your festivities.

As the latest corporate pairing between ridesharing services and manufacturer, Toyota and Uber are stirring the pot when it comes to auto travel. Rivals of both companies have already started to pair off, but as the leader in ride sharing, Uber is looking forward to expanding for finances and technology. Toyota’s investment is still under wraps, but we know that they will be collaborating with Uber drivers with regards to leasing options. "Toyota vehicles are among the most popular cars on the Uber platform worldwide and we look forward to collaborating with Toyota in multiple ways going forward, starting with the expansion of our vehicle financing efforts," Emil Michael, Chief Business Officer of Uber, said in a statement. Burlington, VT is the closest city with Uber service. Fiegerman, Seth. "Uber Finally Gets Its Big Automotive Partner: Toyota." Mashable. N.p., 24 May 2016. Web. 25 May 2016.

Are you thinking about purchasing or leasing the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? If you are then DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh would like you to know that not only is this vehicle available here but we are also going to be releasing a Research & Review page on this pickup. You should look out for the release of this page if you are someone who likes to know all about a vehicle before test driving it since this page will be filled with important information such as trim level options, engine and transmission options, standard and available features and so much more. We will announce when this page has been released so keep checking back here to learn more.

Toyota is teaming up with the youth of today in some unique and engaging ways! Recently, two of these ways were a TeenDrive365 Video Challenge and a Next Generation Mobility Challenge. The first of the challenges, the TeenDrive365 Video Challenge, announced its winner in late April. The video, as seen above, demonstrates the importance of paying attention to the road when you are behind the wheel.  The winners, high school sophomores, Matthew Post and John Caporaletti, ask the question “Would you take your hands off the ‘wheel’ if you were driving a Beluga whale?” It may seem like a silly question but Post and Caporaletti make a convincing argument. Their PSA will air on Discovery’s networks and they will receive $15,000 for winning. “We hope this video inspires fellow Sherwood High School friends and students to drive more safely, we hope it sends a broader message across the Washington, D.C. area, and across the nation,” said William Gregory, Principal of Sherwood High School. “Driving a car takes tremendous responsibility – for teens and adults of all ages – and Matthew and John perfectly illustrated that.” As for the Next Generation Mobility Challenge, three finalists have been selected. This challenge asked millennials to create innovative solutions for serious mobility issues that local and worldwide communities face. The finalist are Carolyn Taclas, Keala Verigan, Sydney Quinton-Cox and James Greisen with the Mobile Community Center; Maria McKiever, Szymon Gluc and Shangyanyan Li with a mobile mailbox; and Esther Kim, John Mathai, Ayush Singhal and Niklaus Sugiri with StreetSmart, a navigation system for the blind and visually impaired. Voting is still open so visit this link to cast your vote! "A ‘Whale’ of a Video: High School Students from Washington, D.C. Area Win Grand Prize in Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge | Corporate." A 'Whale' of a Video: High School Students from Washington, D.C. Area Win Grand Prize in Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 May 2016. "Pedal to the Medal: Students Chart Course for New Mobility Solutions | Corporate." Pedal to the Medal: Students Chart Course for New Mobility Solutions | Corporate. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 May 2016.

If you have or know a young person in school, you’ve probably heard of the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in schools. This effort, known as STEM, is particularly important to the auto industry because, without those four subjects, there won’t be any advancements in the vehicles we drive, how they are made, or the infrastructure they drive on. Recently, there has been a cause for concern that the auto industry isn’t making the advancements it should be capable of making at this point in our history. To help preemptively fight this trend, Toyota is investing another one million dollars in the STEM program, this time in the form of a grant to Georgetown College. This amount is in addition to the 1.5 million that Toyota has already donated to the college, and it will directly support education programs for those who intend to become teachers in the STEM fields. “At Toyota, we believe investing in education is an investment in our future, for our community and our company,” said Wil James, president of TMMK. “Partnering with institutions like Georgetown College to advance STEM opportunities won’t just have an impact on how we make cars in the future; we believe it will help shape the future of mobility for our society.” So not only is this gift helping current students and teachers, it will also help the teachers and students of the future. Way to go Toyota! "Toyota Says Thanks a Million to Future STEM Scholars | Corporate." Toyota Says Thanks a Million to Future STEM Scholars | Corporate. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 May 2016. <http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota-million-stem-scholars-april29.htm>.