Toyota Mirari

The Toyota Mirari is a turning point in the automotive industry. The hydrogen cell vehicle takes less than five minutes to fuel and can go up to 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen. Hydrogen is put into the vehicle and stored in carbon-fiber fuel tanks. Air is taken in by the front grills and is given to the fuel cell stack. This causes a chemical reaction with the oxygen, thus creating electricity that runs the vehicle. The best part is, the vehicle’s only by-product is water. The Mirari is also just as safe as any other Toyota vehicle. It has an emergency shut off valve on the hydrogen tanks, in case of emergency. It has undergone many road tests, fuel tank experiments, and has been tested in various types of climates. If you are looking for an innovative vehicle by Toyota, come on by Yokem Toyota where we have a great selection of Toyotas.  

2015 Toyota Corolla

The 2015 Toyota Corolla is here and ready to help navigate you wherever life takes you. The interior and exterior reflect style and class, and the technology features reflect that as well. Available with the 2015 Corolla is Entune, a voice activated technology that keeps your apps, music and navigation in one convenient place. The vehicle also comes with an Advanced Airbag System, complete with eight standard airbags. The Toyota Corolla has always been a favorite and is an award winning IHS Automotive vehicle. If you are looking for a Corolla or a Toyota vehicle, stop by Yokem Toyota, where we have a great selection!

2015 Toyora Camry

The best-selling vehicle in America for 12 years running is back for 2015. The new Camry is full of new technology! For starters, the Camry Hybrid has Hybrid Synergy Drive which allows the vehicle to use gas and electric motors with an extremely impressive 200hp. When it comes to fuel economy, the Camry Hybrid LE has an EPA-estimated 43 mpg for city, and the Camry Hybrid SE receives an estimated 40 mpg city. The Camry includes safety features such as the Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Alert, back-up camera, and Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System. Other great features include the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which adjusts vehicle speed allowing you to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. There is even a wireless charging station for devices that are Qi-compatible, eliminating the clutter and distraction of wires. Finally, the vehicle contains JBL GreenEdge Audio that keeps your music sounding great. It is no wonder with so many great technological and safety features the Camry is one of the best-selling vehicles in America. Yokem Toyota has the Camry fit for you and your lifestyle, come and see us!

3D Printer Created Working Car

A working vehicle has been created by 3D printing. The Strati, Italian for layers, took 44 hours to complete and was unveiled at the International Manufacturing Technology show last week. Other 3D printed vehicles have been made, but none are able drive. This electric vehicle can reach a speed of 40 mph and can travel 120 miles on one charge. The Strati has 49 parts which is significantly less compared to most vehicles that have anywhere from 5,000 to 6,000. The Strati will have to go through many tests before it becomes street legal. Although we don’t have any vehicles made by a printer, we do have Toyota’s and that's the next best thing. Come into Yokem Toyota to check out an amazing selection!

Save Gas and Save Money

We all dread filling up at the pump and draining our bank account. But we have to get around some how! However, there are several ways to save on gas and keep some money in your pocket.

1. Go easy on your accelerator! If you anticipate the traffic you can avoid slamming on your breaks and accelerating too quickly. If possible, use cruise control, this cuts out the constant braking and accelerating.

2. Carpooling is fun! With just one person in your carpool, you could cut your fuel costs by 50 percent! Make friends and alternate driving with people in your area. The more people in your carpool, the more you save!

3. Let go of your excess baggage. Do you really need all those extra things in your trunk? The less you car weighs, the less work it does, and the less gas it is going to burn.

4. Don’t ignore those check-whatever lights. Regular maintenance will keep your car purring beautifully. The better you take care of your car, the better it will perform.  Make sure under the hood is running smoothly and your tires are properly inflated.

5. Get some fresh air! If it’s a nice day, put your windows down! Turning off your A/C will put less stress on your engine, and help it use less fuel. The more sparing you are with your A/C and heat, the more gas in your tank!

6. This brings me to my next point, aerodynamics! While keeping the windows down helps cut gas consumption, this is not necessarily true for when you’re driving on the highway. Simply put, if your windows are down when you are going high speeds, it causes your vehicle to use more gas because it is less aerodynamic. It is also not beneficial to have bike racks or large objects on your roof rack. Those bug deflectors, window and sunroof deflectors are also causing more harm than good.

7. Don’t just sit there, do something! If you are just going to sit there with your car running, turn it off. Turning your car off and on is more efficient than just letting it run.

Toyota Creating Hover Cars

Living life like The Jetsons may be closer around the corner than we think, thanks to Toyota’s recent research. With technology advancing every day, Toyota is investigating the possibility of a vehicle that can hover above the road. As a self-driving vehicle, Toyota hopes that the hovering car will be more efficient.Their research has proved to have setbacks such as the high cost of necessary sensors, and expensive software that makes the vehicle operate. They must also get the government on their side by having them agree that these vehicles can safely function side by side with other cars. Even if this vehicle is not on the road as soon as expected, car models released by Toyota in the next few years could have some futuristic technology. Vehicles could include sensors that keep each other apart, and other features that prevent drifting into other lanes. With Toyota constantly advancing technology in vehicles, we can thank them for giving us anything but the conventional automobile. This is why we are beyond proud to sell you our cars at Yokem Toyota.