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We would like to wish clients, past clients, and all Dads a great Father's Day Weekend. WE DELIVER! Home or Office Appointments! We can come to you! • We can come to your home or office (within 30 miles of our store) for a demonstration, test drive, and/or delivery! • We offer off-site demonstration, test drive, and home delivery to local Virginia, D.C., and Maryland customers for almost 20 years! • Many of our customers have never visited our location before taking delivery. Simply ask and we can customize an experience that fits your lifestyle and schedule. Call Today To Schedule: Passport Toyota 301-702-6525

Mother's Day is coming up soon! If you are still looking for a few ideas to make her day special, we've put a few suggestions together for you! There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day such as Spa days, Breakfast in bed but why not buy her the car of her dreams! We have many New and Used vehicles to choose from and we will even deliver it to her! Click here to view our current special offers. If mom already loves the vehicle she's in then we have a few other suggestions too! 1. Purchase a full auto-detail. Our service department can help by making her vehicle ready for summer. Click here to schedule an appointment. 2. Purchase new tires for her vehicle. Click here to view our current offers. 3. Bring her vehicle in for a Complimentary Multi-Point Inspection to keep her safe on the road. 4. Shop accessories for her vehicle. No matter what you decide on to help celebrate Mother's Day we know she will appreciate it! Happy Mother's Day.

Since the advent of Covid-19, virtual learning has become the new norm for millions of students. To support students in the virtual environment, enhance the positive impacts of this new learning reality, and grow their spirit of innovation, Toyota and Discovery Education have teamed-up to offer students a series of interactive field trips. These no-cost virtual field trips take students through remarkable experiences and amazing places, without ever leaving their home. Kids and families across the United States can take a ride into the future of mobility and experience the innovations of artificial intelligence, automated driving, and the science behind vehicle safety. See all the virtual field trips available from TeenDrive365 and discover more no-cost digital learning resources that support virtual learning, like: Cars of the Future: Artificial Intelligence and Automated Vehicles See how Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is using artificial intelligence to develop human support robots and automated vehicles with an emphasis on machine learning and other STEM concepts. The Toyota Impact: The Engineering Behind Safe Driving Get an insider’s view of how some of the brightest thinkers tackle the challenges drivers face every day and design new features that improve driver safety. Toyota Under the Hood: The Science Behind Safe Driving Go behind the scenes at Toyota’s manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, where the latest in robotics, automotive safety and production innovation are pushing the boundaries of modern vehicle manufacturing. “These free virtual field trips and career exploration videos help open up a world of possibility for youth and are a great way to learn,” said Al Smith, Group Vice President and Chief Social Innovation Officer. Educators, families, and teens can also learn life-saving habits through the Toyota TeenDrive365 Challenge: a video challenge for high school students across the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. “The incredible materials created in partnership with organizations like Toyota have helped students thrive in situations where they might not have without the proper resources,” says Lauren DeNu, Director of Partner Success from Discovery Education. TeenDrive365, a digital program produced in partnership between Toyota and Discovery Education, offers no-cost digital learning resources empowering educators, families, and teens with life-saving habits. The Toyota TeenDrive365 resources are available at teendrive365inschool.com and through Discovery Education Experience. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Discovery Education is offering schools and school systems not currently using the company’s digital services free access to Discovery Education Experience. Schools accepting this offer will have access to Discovery Education’s dynamic K-12 learning platform and its ready-to-use digital lesson plans, activities, and standards-aligned resources through the remainder of the school year. In addition, Discovery Education is offering a suite of no cost resources for parents and caregivers called Daily DE that can be used at home. For more information, visit Discovery Education’s comprehensive Virtual Learning resource center dedicated to helping educators adapt their instruction to meet today’s needs.

90 days until your first payment on all new and certified pre-owned Toyotas. We can come to your home, within 30 miles of our store, for a safe and touchless demonstration, test drive and delivery. Effective March 18, 2020 through May 4, 2020. A maximum of 90 days may elapse from the contract date to the first payment due date. Retail contract is scheduled as 72 equal payments over a contract term of 75 months (90-Day Deferred First Payment). Please be advised finance charges accrue from the contract date. Earned interest over the deferred period will be amortized over the term of the contract, but will not be added to the principal. Terms greater than 75 months are not available. Must finance through Toyota Financial Services. Not all will qualify. Contact dealer for more details.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) continues to assist those in need with essential supplies, emergency relief and is providing on-going support to many local organizations and non-profits. These efforts include monetary, “in-kind” donations, plus utilizing several of the company’s North American facilities to fabricate face shields while collaborating with medical device companies to speed the manufacture of ventilators, respirators and other vital devices for hospitals. “Toyota’s core value has always been to contribute to society in meaningful ways beyond providing mobility for our customers,” said Ted Ogawa, incoming CEO, TMNA. “With our plants idled and our dealers focused on servicing customers, we are eager to contribute our expertise and know-how in order to help quickly bring to market the medical supplies and equipment needed to combat the COVID crisis. Our message to the medical equipment community is we are here to help, please utilize our expertise.” more For medical device companies and related businesses seeking support in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and purchasing, all inquiries can be sent to: ToyotaMPICsupport@toyota.com The company has also taken several actions in support of curbing the spread of the virus and helping communities across North America, including: • Face Shields: Working to produce 3-D printed face shields, and mass production will kick off early next week. The first distribution will be to MD Anderson in Houston, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and other hospitals in Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan. • COVID-19 Masks: Ready to produce COVID-19 masks, currently seeking partners for filters. • Ventilators/Respirators: Finalizing agreements to begin working with at least two companies that produce ventilators and respirators to help increase their capacity. • Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC): Offering manufacturing/engineering know-how support to companies to increase their capacity for necessary medical supplies and equipment and will continue to be available to them. Currently working to support Hospitals/communities on organizing efficient drive-through COVID-19 testing sites. To learn more about TSSC click on the following: https://www.tssc.com/ • Customer Financing: Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Lexus Financial Services (LFS) are providing payment relief options to customers who are affected by COVID-19. Affected lease and finance customers may be eligible to take advantage of finance contract payment extensions or lease deferred payments. TFS and LFS are also providing options to assist customers at or near the end of their lease who are impacted by the pandemic. • Advertising: Toyota brand pulled its March sales event advertising and started running a new national ad campaign with an optimistic message to let our customers know that at Toyota, “We’re here for you.” • Lexus also will release its own advertising this week to reassure luxury customers that we put, “People First.” • Donation of Supplies: Toyota has made significant donations to hospitals, emergency management teams, and first responders. Items donated include masks, safety glasses, shoe/boot covers, gloves, blankets, and cotton swabs. • Community and Business Partnering Groups: Continue to make significant monetary donations to the United Way, food banks and other key non-profit organizations geared towards helping those in need. In addition, the company’s Business Partnering Groups are providing mentoring, university lecturing, health and safety tips for employees, families and pets and additional ways to support the communities in which we operate. For a complete list of donations from our Toyota companies, employees and dealers that are helping to assist local communities, please visit Toyota’s COVID-19 page at: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-donates-500000-to-the-united-way-for-covid-19-emergency-relief-needs/.

All of us at Passport Toyota would like to wish a fun-filled fiesta to all of our friends and customers this Cinco de Mayo.

Take a look at the totally redesigned MY20 Highlander. Smart tech, sleek design and premium materials are ready to elevate your drive. The All-New 2020 Toyota Highlander. It's time to go in your own direction. Introducing the completely redesigned Highlander. Its edgy, good looks separate you from the rest with up to a combined 34 mpg estimate in fuel efficiency. 40 Add the convenience of Apple CarPlay® 38 compatibility, Android Auto, premium touches in every seat, and impressive road-gripping capabilities—every moment is about to be elevated.

Toyota is invested in this country. We put billions back into our economy every year. And we invest in things that can never be quantified. To follow our American journey, go to http://www.toyota.com/us

Thank you for your business in 2017. We look forward to serving you again in the new year. We wish you a prosperous and wonderful 2018!

May you have a wonderful time this Thanksgiving, with friends and family. Enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Maryland is full of natural beauty and historic architecture, so it's no surprise that romantic getaways lie all over the Old Line State. Get ready to shock your beau or belle Photo by jennifrog | Licensed under cc BY 2.0

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