Toyota Unveils Jaw-Dropping Concept Car

Toyota’s newest sports-car concept is here! The FT-1, short for the Future-Toyota Ultimate, is a futuristic muscle car that is designed to look cool while incorporating vents, ducts and inlets to allow optimum airflow. Toyota worked with the creators of the Gran Turismo’s driving simulator to create a virtual driving experience for the FT-1. This vehicle was built with the idea to make driving enjoyable! Come into Yokem Toyota to see what awesome cars Toyota has to offer!

The 2014 Toyota Avalon Unleashed

The newest family size sedan in the Avalon family is the 2014 model. The car has much to boast about with its modernities and technological advancements. It’s described as having a spacious and comfortable interior, but not only that, it also uses the finest materials in its interior. The Avalon is no cheap ride. It looks and feels like the luxurious sedan that it is. It ranks 4th out of 10 on US News’ list for top affordable large sedans. At Yokem Toyota, we want the best for our customers. The Toyota Avalon reveals its very best in this 2014 version

Summer: worse than winter?

Winter is commonly thought of as the greatest threat to our cars. Battery life, in particular, is a concern for most of us who have a growing distaste for the high cost of car maintenance. Though not a misconception at all, summer is actually worse on your car battery life according to non-profit car care council. High temperatures can cause battery fluid to evaporate which contributes to the batteries internal damage and slow death. These easy to follow steps are the advice of the non-profit car care council which, here at Yokem Toyota, we agree is the best course of action to prevent unnecessary car battery replacement.

1. Keep the top of the battery cleaned. Dirt and other fluid leaks can create battery power loss.

2. Make sure the electrical system is working correctly. Overcharging from a malfunctioning electrical system can cause overcharging which will put you on the fast track to a dead battery.

3. Your battery is the type that needs to be topped off? Make sure to check this often!

With these steps in mind during the heat of summer, you are sure to give your car battery’s life the best chance of being replaced!

FRIDAY in PINK!

An estimated 192,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the U.S.

We are getting other local businesses to come together to raise funds for breast cancer awareness.  You'll see them across town August 15th for "Friday in Pink!" Danielle Voumard, executive director for Susan G. Domen for the Cure, Jessica Rodriguez, marketing director for Yokem Toyota & Jarred Hamilton, customer retention director for Yokem Toyota will be in Bellemead shopping center to help gather information and take donations. Don't forget to buy your shirts "CLICK HERE". Come find us by the all new Toyota Highlander. See you all there!

Changing Seasons and Changing Tire Pressure

Properly adjusting your tire pressure ensures safer driving, better fuel efficiency and a more comfortable ride. As the seasons change, so does your pressure due to the fluctuating temperature. A 10 degree drop can cause your tire pressure to decrease 1-2 PSI (pounds per square inch).  It is important to adjust your tire pressure, but first you must first find your manufacture’s recommend PSI.To find this information, check your owners manual or the sticker in your driver’s side door. Once you know your recommended PSI, you need to make sure you own a tire air pressure gauge. Your tire pressure should be no more or less than five PSI’s of the recommended pressure. When checking the pressure, your tires should be “cold”, meaning they have not been driven on for at least three hours. Now that you’ve checked your pressure, it’s time to head to an air pump. When filling the tires with the air hose, keep your gauge near so that you can check the pressure as you go, you do not want to over inflate! Over-inflation can cause you to lose traction or have a blow out. Under-inflation can hurt your vehicles fuel economy. It is recommended that you check your tire pressure weekly, especially with large temperature fluctuations. If your vehicle needs to be serviced, come into Yokem Toyota, we are happy to help!

Myths New Drivers Should Be Aware Of

Posted on July 31, 2014

Many young drivers may have just received a new car for graduation, or may be saving up for a new ride with a summer job. Whatever it is, they are probably receiving a lot of advice on how to drive and take care of a car. Here are some myths they probably heard:

1. Your oil needs to be changed every 3,000 miles: Changing your oil this often can be a waste of money. Simply follow the guidelines in your vehicles manual on how often to change oil. However, it is necessary for some cars to change their oil often if they put a lot of wear and tear on their car such as towing and driving through harsh weather.
2. Backseat passengers do not need to wear their seatbelt: The point of a seatbelt is keep you safer in case of an accident. Simply put, if you are not wearing your seatbelt, you are not safe. Your body can be projected causing you to harm yourself as well as other passengers.
3. Keep your doors unlocked while driving: This myth suggests that if there was an emergency, you should keep your doors unlocked so that you can be saved. This is not true. Unlocked doors are more likely to open in accidents, causing passengers to be ejected.
4. Occasionally use premium fuel to clean your engine: If the engine in your car was not designed to take advantage of premium fuel, its not doing anything for your car. You will be spending more money in the long run, and doing nothing special for your engine.
5. Driving 10 mph over the speed limit is okay with cops: Anything more than one mile over the speed limit is illegal. But most cops won’t pull you over if you are going one mile above the speed limit because it’s easily arguable that their radar gun wasn’t calibrated perfectly.

With May being a record breaking sales month for many vehicles, there will be several new drivers on the road. Help them avoid making those rookie mistakes by forewarning them of these common myths. Come into Yokem Toyota, we have a safe vehicle waiting for you!

2015 Toyota Yaris

Toyota’s tiniest vehicle is making a big come back for the new model year. The 2015 Toyota Yaris has been redesigned, giving it a fun new attitude. Toyota hopes the new design will make the vehicle appear more European. The Yaris comes in either a 3-door or 5-door liftback model. As the most inexpensive Toyota vehicle you can by, this fun to drive car does not disappoint. It has a 106 horsepower and 103 lb. -ft of torque. The new Yaris also comes standard with a 6.1 inch touch screen. It is expected to go on sale August 3, 2014. If you can’t wait that long for a new ride, come into Yokem Toyota for a fabulous selection of Toyota vehicles.