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Lease the 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE (Gas) for only $159 per month or Purchase with $1,500 Customer Cash or 0% APR for 48 months PLUS $500 Finance Cash. Click here to view all eligible Vehicles. more 36 MONTH LEASE, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. PLUS DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW). TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, AND INSURANCE ARE EXTRA. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $4,090 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $750 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $159 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END.  EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 RAV4 LE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODEL 4430, MSRP $25,405 AND CAPITALIZED COST OF $24,282. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLE INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE.  YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.  CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES.  NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE.  VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 6/4/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SEE PASSPORT TOYOTA FOR DETAILS. 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 48 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.  TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW).  48 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $20.83 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY.  BUYERS CAN ALSO RECEIVE A $500 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.  INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE DOWN PAYMENT.  ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION.  FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY.   OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 6/4/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE $1,500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. PLUS DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW).  VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 6/4/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. Expires 06/04/2018

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The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is constructing a closed-course test facility to develop automated vehicle technology. Construction permits were filed this week to transform an approximately 60-acre site at Michigan Technical Resource Park (MITRP) in Ottawa Lake. When it becomes operational this October, the new site will be used exclusively by TRI to safely replicate demanding “edge case” driving scenarios, too dangerous to perform on public roads. more “By constructing a course for ourselves, we can design it around our unique testing needs and rapidly advance capabilities, especially with Toyota Guardian automated vehicle mode,” said Ryan Eustice, TRI senior vice president of automated driving. “This new site will give us the flexibility to customize driving scenarios that will push the limits of our technology and move us closer to conceiving a human-driven vehicle that is incapable of causing a crash.” The TRI facility will be constructed inside MITRP’s 1.75-mile oval test track. It will include congested urban environments, slick surfaces and a four-lane divided highway with high-speed entrance and exit ramps. Leasing the land from MITRP, TRI is responsible for design, construction and ultimate maintenance of the facility. TRI will also have access to the oval track and other onsite facilities and services, which are owned by MITRP and provided to all its customers. This new site expands TRI’s closed-course testing capabilities, adding to partnerships with GoMentum Station in California, and Mcity and the American Center for Mobility in Michigan. “We are very excited about the partnership with TRI,” said Mike Jones, president of MITRP. “We believe that this relationship will be a proven winner.” The MITRP site has been a vehicle proving ground since 1968 when it was created by a tier-one automotive supplier. The 336-acre technology park was sold to a private developer in 2010, and it now operates as a venue available to the automotive, commercial vehicle and mobile off-highway vehicle builders and component suppliers for testing and advanced engineered technology development.

Lease the 2018 Toyota Corolla LE for only $149 per month or Purchase with $1,500 Customer Cash or 0% APR for 48 months. Click here to view all eligible vehicles. more 36 MONTH LEASE, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. PLUS DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW). TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, AND INSURANCE ARE EXTRA. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $3,700 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $500 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $149 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END.  EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 COROLLA 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $19,880 AND CAPITALIZED COST OF $19,191. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLE INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE.  YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.  CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES.  NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 6/4/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SEE PASSPORT TOYOTA FOR DETAILS. CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE $1,500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. PLUS DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW).  VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 6/4/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 48 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.  TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW).  48 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $20.83 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY.  OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 6/4/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SEE PASSPORT TOYOTA FOR DETAILS. Expires 06/04/2018

Toyota’s newest, stylish, and most technologically-advanced small car, the all-new 2019 Corolla Hatchback, takes to the streets on the coast of San Diego County. Yup, the Hatch is back! Don’t let its diminutive dimensions fool you – the hatchback, in either SE or XSE grades, is all about making a huge impression. With its lengthy list of standard features that includes Entune 3.0 with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa Connectivity; a revised sport-tuned suspension and new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform; and the first North American application of Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, Corolla Hatchback strikes a resounding chord with drivers who value authenticity, utility, practicality, and style. more Hot hatch? More like Haute Hatch. Indomitable Style Corolla Hatchback has flair extraordinaire. With a theme of Shooting Robust, along with a design goal of Agile, influencing their every pen stroke, designers created a form that is simultaneously distinct, dynamic, muscular, and sophisticated. Shooting references the design’s sport coupe traits implemented in all facets. With those concepts in mind, Corolla Hatchback is a meticulously mixed cocktail of emotive lines, creases, and surfaces. It’s lower (by 0.4 in.), wider (by 0.6 in.), and shorter (by 0.6 in.) than its predecessor, Corolla iM. It also has wider front and rear tracks, and a longer wheelbase. Its hood sits two inches lower than before, affording passengers excellent forward visibility. The new frontal styling with a rounded nose and trapezoidal-shaped under grille is a further evolution of Toyota’s Under Priority Catamaran and Keen Look design philosophies, both of which emphasize Corolla Hatchback’s increased width. Slim, J-shaped Bi-Beam LED headlamps wrap deep into the front fenders and accent the front in both stylishness and precise illumination. Front overhang has been cut by 0.8 inches; at the rear, it’s 0.8 inches longer. Chiseled character lines at its profile link both ends’ protruding flanks making for an active, well-planted expression that is uncommon amongst its peers. Wheel sizes range from 16-inches to 18-inches in diameter. Its new rear style articulates Corolla Hatchback’s overarching emphasis on athletic presence. The relationship between front and rear design is closely aligned given the rear’s more rounded physique that encompasses simple, condensed, yet powerful, three-dimensional landscapes. Its hatch – now made from TSOP (Toyota Super Olefin Polymer) and ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) – is not only lightweight to aid fuel efficiency, it is set at a steeper angle (moved 14 degrees forward) for that ultimate sporty look. The rear all-LED taillamps feature a diffusing inner lens designed to highlight the hatchback’s stout stance. And the rear bumper styling echoes the frontal Under Priority Catamaran design with its thin lower lip and chrome diffuser. Differentiation between SE and XSE is distinct. Both grades receive LED headlamps and taillights, chrome rear diffuser, and alloy wheels. XSE ups the ante with 18-inch wheels, LED fog lights, chrome front grille surround, and an available innovative Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS). AFS – available only on XSE CVT – allows for the focused distribution of light in an area that matches the vehicle’s speed and steering angle. The Bi-Beam LED units move vertically and horizontally to provide optimal light output by analyzing steering angle, vehicle speed, and the vehicle’s longitudinal axes angle to adjust lamps. Corolla Hatchback’s color range includes the new-for-2019 color Blue Flame, as well as Blizzard Pearl, Silver Metallic, Midnight Black, Galactic Aqua Mica, Scarlet, and Oxide Bronze. Click here to read the full article.

Little Jan gives her honest review of the MY18 Sienna, highlighting the Dual-View Blu-ray Disc Entertainment Center.

Lease the 2018 Toyota Corolla LE Sedan for only $139 per month. Click here to view all Eligible Vehicles. more 36 MONTH LEASE, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. PLUS DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW). TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, AND INSURANCE ARE EXTRA. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $3,310 DOWN, FIRST $139 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END.  EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 COROLLA 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $19,880 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $18,641. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLE INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION.  YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.  CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES.  NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 4/30/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SEE PASSPORT TOYOTA FOR DETAILS. Expires 04/30/2018

Toyota took home top hardware at this year’s Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) Texas Auto Roundup and earned first-place spots with 2019 Avalon (Full-Size Car), 2019 Corolla Hatchback (Compact Car), and 2018 Camry (Mid-Size Car). Additionally, Avalon won TAWA’s award for Best New Interior. The event, held at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas, included two days of in-depth test driving on the scenic closed course. Nearly 50 TAWA journalists put vehicles to the test, evaluating five key pillars – exterior, interior, performance, value, and personal appeal. More than 45 vehicles competed in 12 classes. more “To have the new Avalon, Corolla Hatchback, and Camry recognized as the best of Texas by TAWA is truly an honor," said Lisa Materazzo, vice president of Vehicle Marketing and Communications at Toyota. "These three compelling new products continue to show our commitment to passenger cars, our dealers, and our guests." The Avalon, Corolla Hatchback, and Camry were the highlight in their individual categories with designs, features, and performance capabilities that clearly distinguished them from their competition. Underpinned by a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, and powered by a fuel-efficient, 301-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 or Toyota Hybrid System (THS II) powertrain, the 2019 Toyota Avalon embodies consumers’ overarching desire for high-caliber, design-centric, technologically-savvy modes of attainable, premium transportation. To its menu, Avalon mixes a bevy of Toyota-firsts such as standard Apple CarPlay and Dynamic Auxiliary Turn Signals, available authentic Yamaha wood and aluminum cabin accents, and Engine Sound Enhancement. In addition, drivers will appreciate the standard passive and active safety benefits through Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P), as well as athletic handling thanks to its available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), also a Toyota first, that, quite positively, has Avalon out-performing its peers. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback, in either SE or XSE grades, is all about making a huge impression. With its lengthy list of standard features that includes Entune 3.0 with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa Connectivity, a revised sport-tuned suspension and TNGA platform, and the first North American application of Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, Corolla Hatchback strikes a resounding chord with drivers who value authenticity, utility, practicality, and style. The 2018 Toyota Camry - with its new TNGA platform, double-wishbone style multi-link rear suspension, and stylish design - has a sleeker profile that offers improved aerodynamics, a lower center of gravity, and a more rigid body, allowing for a more comfortable and stable ride. In addition, engineers incorporated a number of new noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures that were previously found exclusively on luxury models such as sound-absorbing insulation in the hood and upper and lower fender separator, as well as foam/vibration dampening materials throughout the vehicle. The driver-focused design also features the highest grade of soft touch and premium materials on all surfaces of the cabin. 2019 Avalon Touring: • Designed and Assembled in the U.S.A., Five Generations Strong • New V6 and Toyota Hybrid System Powertrains Offering More Power and MPG • New TNGA K Sedan Platform with Multi-Link Rear Suspension and Available Toyota-First Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) • Standard Entune 3.0 with WiFi Hotspot, Qi Wireless Charging, Toyota Remote Connect with Smartwatch and Amazon Alexa Connectivity, and Apple CarPlay • Standard Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) • On Sale in Late Spring 2018 2019 Corolla Hatchback: • All-New High-Function, Dynamic Design • New TNGA 2.0-liter Four-Cylinder, Six-Speed iMT Manual Transmission, and Dynamic-Shift CVT Offering More Power and MPG • New TNGA Platform with Sport-Tuned Suspension • Standard Entune 3.0 Audio with 8-inch Touchscreen, Wi-Fi Connect, Amazon Alexa, and Apple CarPlay Compatibility • First North American Application of Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 • On Sale in Summer 2018 2018 Camry: • New Emotionally-Charged Design and Performance Experience • Aggressive Exterior Character Lines and Low Center of Gravity • 3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S Dual Injection with Dual VVT-i • Entune 3.0 Audio Plus with JBL w/Clari-Fi, Connected Navigation Scout and App Suite — includes 8-in. touch-screen, with Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging • 10-in Color Head-Up Display, 7-in TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings • Standard Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P)

Why You Should Trade In Your Car vs Selling It Yourself: Looking to sell your vehicle? Trade it In or Sell it to us instead! Before you place that classified ad, read below and see why it actually SAVES you money and time to sell it to Passport instead! Trading A Car Can Save You Money: In many states, you only pay sales tax on the “Price Difference” as opposed to the full selling price when you buy without trading. For example, if you buy a new car for $25,000 and trade-in your old car for $8,000 you will only pay $1,200 in taxes vs $1,500 if you did not trade-in your car. more Trading A Car Helps Protect Your Privacy and Your Safety: In today’s complex society with identify theft and so many other hazards, selling your car yourself can be potentially dangerous. The process of selling a vehicle privately can expose you and your family to identity thieves, fraud, counterfeiters, or possibly carjacking. If you do choose to sell your vehicle yourself, be extremely careful and take the proper precautions to insure your personal and financial safety. When setting up appointments with potential buyers that you don't know, only schedule meetings when a friend or family member can be there with you, and ALWAYS meet in a well-lit, crowded, public place OTHER than your home. Trading or Selling to a reputable dealership like PASSPORT is simple, easy, and helps protect you and your family. Trading A Car Saves You Time and Effort: Selling a car requires significant effort on your part. In order to sell your used car, you'll have to do things like running and paying for classified ads, taking professional photos of your vehicle, taking and handling phone calls and allowing complete strangers to test drive your car! Then of course, you'll have to negotiate for your final price, and most customers need financing, so that adds another layer to the transaction. Trading or Selling your car to Passport Saves You Time, Effort, and Aggravation! Trading A Car Helps You Avoid Costly Last-Minute Car Repairs: If you decide to sell your car, you will need to ensure it is well-maintained and all parts are working. You must also ensure that all recalls are performed and that any special requirements are met for your state. If you trade the vehicle to a reputable dealership like PASSPORT, we will gladly take care of ALL reconditioning and then we assume ALL liability for reselling the vehicle. Making sure your car is mechanically sound and ready for market only adds extra worry and expense on your part, including fixing brakes, tires and other pricey items. Trading or Selling your car to Passport gives you peace of mind, and helps remove legal complexity and potential legal pitfalls from your life. Trading Or Selling Your Car To Us Lets You Walk Away Hassle and Worry Free: When you trade-in or sell your car to a PASSPORT dealership, you'll prevent any issues with a dissatisfied customer later on. What happens if the engine light comes on, or if the transmission or brakes go out? If you sell your car privately, the new owner knows where you live and may contact or harass you, or even obtain legal representation and potentially sue you in small claims court. When you trade-in your vehicle or sell it to a Passport dealership, we assume all of the responsibility and you can walk away hassle and worry free. When you add up the potential liabilities and the exposure to your privacy, it just makes sense to protect your privacy and save yourself time, effort, and money and sell or trade your car to a Passport dealership. Contact us today and let us show you how easy it can be to get rid of your old vehicle for a fair, easy price. We will make you a customer for life at Passport Auto Group!

Little Jan gives her honest review of the MY18 Sienna, highlighting the five standard USB ports feature.

Lease a New 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE SUV for only $159 per month. Click here to view all eligible vehicles. 36 MONTH LEASE, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. PLUS DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW). TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, AND INSURANCE ARE EXTRA. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $3,690 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $1,000 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $159 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END.  EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 RAV4 LE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODEL 4430, MSRP $25,405 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $24,132. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLE INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION.  YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.  CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES.  NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS.  ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 4/30/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. Expires 04/30/2018