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Checked Your Tires Lately? The condition of your tires can mean the difference between a close call and a collision Improper inflation and unnoticed tire damage can lead to blowouts. Even undamaged tires with half their tread may lose traction on wet surfaces and hydroplane. THE PENNY TEST Tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. Tread depth on new tires typically measures 10/32 inches or 11/32 inches (about a third of an inch), while trucks, SUVs, or winter tires may have deeper treads. When tires reach 2/32 inches, the U.S. Department of Transportation recommends replacing them. more To check whether you've hit the 2/32-inch mark, use the penny test as follows: • Place a penny in a tire tread groove with Lincoln's head face first in the groove. • Check if Lincoln's face on the penny disappears between the grooves. • If it does, your tread is still above 2/32 inches. If you can see all of Lincoln's face, it's time to replace your tire. • Make sure to repeat with all tires and in various places on each tire. There are a few other ways for drivers to check tire tread depth, including using a tread depth gauge and tread wear indicator bars. Learn more about how to give your Toyota tire treads a longer life is by maintaining recommended tire pressure, or connect with the Service Department at Passport Toyota for any and all tire service! Learn why to choose our service department while our staff can also help confirm if your battery is dying and give you more maintenance tips – like how to check your transmission fluid – before you get back on the road. NEED TIRE SERVICE? CONTACT PASSPORT TOYOTA TODAY Delaying tire service can result in damage to your tires and suspension. Let our service team at Passport Toyota provide the best possible service for your Toyota. Click here to schedule service.

Toyota 3G Network Retirement Safety Connect® 144– Future Disablement of Vehicle Wireless Network What is happening? As wireless technology continues to evolve, telecommunications providers in North America are making significant changes to their legacy communications infrastructures and network capabilities. As part of this process, these third-party providers have elected to discontinue the provision of 3G wireless services. This means that devices and services that currently require 3G wireless networks to function, including hardware installed in motor vehicles, will no longer work by the end of 2022. more Why is this happening? We can't say for certain, as this was a decision made by third-party wireless service providers. Although these circumstances were created by factors beyond our control, we sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause. How does this impact Toyota vehicles with Safety Connect®? Toyota Safety Connect® 144 will no longer function as of November 1, 2022. Affected Safety Connect® services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, 142 Emergency Assistance Button and Stolen Vehicle Locator. 143 How does this impact Toyota EV and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles? The Charge Management, ECO Dashboard, Remote Climate 147 and Vehicle Finder 146 capabilities included in the Entune® App Suite 145 will also no longer be supported as of November 1, 2022. This is only applicable to the Prius Plug-in, RAV4 EV and Mirai. See Impacted model chart below. 2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in 2016-2017 Toyota Mirai How are other automotive manufacturers handling this development? We are not aware of other manufacturers' plans. When does this go into effect? On November 1, 2022. Is there an impacted Toyota model chart for Safety Connect®? 2011-2017 Toyota Sienna 2012-2016 Toyota Prius v 2013-2018 Toyota Avalon/HV 2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in 2013-2017 Toyota Camry/HV 2016-2017 Toyota Mirai 2010-2016 Toyota Prius 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander/HV 2011-2017 Toyota Land Cruiser 2010-2019 Toyota 4Runner Note: Safety Connect® varies by model. Can subscriptions continue to be renewed? Yes, subscriptions can continue to be renewed on an annual or month-to-month basis until August 31, 2021. Thereafter, subscriptions may only be renewed monthly through September 30, 2022. How long will the Safety Connect® service remain available? Subscribers can continue to utilize Safety Connect® services through 11:59 PM CST on October 31, 2022. What happens on November 1, 2022 to EV/Fuel Cell Applications in Entune® App Suite? Services that rely on the 3G wireless network will no longer function after 11:59 pm CST on October 31, 2022. Mobile applications will be updated as necessary to reflect discontinued services. If my vehicle is involved in the Limited Service Campaign or Customer Support Program for "Safety Connect® System–Vehicle Location Inaccurate," what should I do? Your vehicle might be involved with the Toyota Limited Service Campaign or Customer Support Program for the Safety Connect® System. 144 If you have not completed the Limited Service Campaign or you are a new Safety Connect® subscriber who is involved in the Customer Support Program, any authorized Toyota dealer will perform the software update FREE OF CHARGE to you. Please contact your Passport Toyota to make an appointment to have the software update performed.

Take a look at the new towing features of the 2022 Toyota Tundra. Its Advanced Towing Package includes a wide range of next-gen technologies that will help you take the stress out of towing.

Toyota announced today that it will invest approximately $3.4 billion (380 billion yen) in automotive batteries in the United States through 2030. Specifically, the investment is for developing and localizing automotive battery production, including those for battery electric vehicles, and is part of the global total of approx. $13.5 billion (1.5 trillion yen) set aside for investment in battery development and production announced last month by Toyota Motor Corporation. To drive battery production localization, Toyota Motor North America also announced today that it will establish a new company and build an automotive battery plant together with Toyota Tsusho in the U.S. Aiming to start production in 2025, the project includes an investment of approximately $1.29 billion until 2031, which includes funds that will be used to develop land and build facilities, resulting in the creation of 1,750 new American jobs. more “Toyota’s commitment to electrification is about achieving long-term sustainability for the environment, American jobs and consumers,” said Ted Ogawa, chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America. “This investment will help usher in more affordable electrified vehicles for U.S. consumers, significantly reduce carbon emissions, and importantly, create even more American jobs tied to the future of mobility.” Part of the new company’s activities will include helping Toyota to further develop and expand its local supply chain and production knowledge related to Lithium-ion automotive batteries. The venture will first focus on producing batteries for hybrid electric vehicles. Additionally, the move is expected to help further the company’s goals to create a net positive impact on the planet and society, including advancing its efforts towards carbon neutrality in a sustainable and practical way. Further details of the project, including details on a site, production capacity, business structure, etc. will be shared at a future time. Quick facts about Toyota’s electrification efforts: • Cumulatively, Toyota has sold more than 18.7 million electrified vehicles, including over 4.5 million in the U.S. • While electrified vehicles already account for nearly 25 percent of Toyota’s U.S. sales volume, that number is expected to rise to nearly 70 percent by 2030. • To meet the growing demand, Toyota continues to steadily expand its lineup of electrified vehicles, including hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), fuel cell (FCEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), from 55 models today to about 70 models by 2025. • Of the 70 models, 15 will be BEVs, including seven Toyota bZ (Beyond Zero) models. • By 2030, Toyota expects to sell two million zero emission vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) globally, and in the U.S., the company expects to sell between 1.5 million to 1.8 million electrified vehicles, including ZEV models.

AUTO LOANS The Passport Toyota finance department is focused on ensuring your experience with our dealership exceeds your highest expectations. Our friendly finance managers work with people from all over including Suitland, Marlow Heights, and Upper Marlboro to ensure our customers get the right finance program at the most competitive rates. We strive to work with each customer to ensure their satisfaction. We have financed customers from Clinton to Fort Washington. Whether you are right down the road or an hour away from Suitland you can use our quick pre-approval form to qualify for one of our finance programs. Additionally, we provide you with a payment calculator to estimate your buying power and monthly payments. Our Financial Services Include: • Competitive rates direct from the manufacturer and local Maryland banks • Quick approvals • Value-added services to protect your vehicle investment • Extended warranty programs • And many more finance programs to fit your needs more How is your credit? Whether it is perfect or not so great, we can custom design the right financing package for your next vehicle purchase. Best "I never miss a payment!" The Passport Toyota loan process can help you find the best interest rate for your next vehicle purchase. Try our FREE credit application today! Great New Vehicle APR!* Competitive Used Vehicle Rates* We have hundreds of new and used Toyota vehicles for immediate delivery and access to some of the lowest interest rates in the business. *Rates subject to change. Please see dealer for up to date rates. OK "I've missed a payment or two." Due to our special arrangements with local and national lenders, we can help you get the new or used vehicle you deserve. Whether your past credit is near perfect or not so perfect, we can help! Complete our FREE credit application and our team of finance professionals will begin working for you. We have hundreds of Toyota vehicles currently available for immediate delivery. Not So Good "I need to rebuild my credit..." Are you new to this country? Have you been turned down before? We can help. We have programs to help you get into a car and rebuild your credit. We are able to overcome most credit problems. To get started, fill out our FREE credit application online. Once the application is completed, the Passport Toyota finance team will put together a loan package that is tailored specifically for you. Click here to fill out our online credit application and get pre-approved for your next vehicle.

Curious what the end result is for the Toyota Tacoma TRD lift kit? Take a quick look at the before and after of this drastic transformation below! There’s no denying the popularity of Toyota Tacoma among truck enthusiasts – just look at its track record as the best-selling midsize truck for the past 16 years! Now, 2020-and-newer Tacoma owners have a suspension lift option available from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). The new Tacoma TRD Lift Kit is now available nationwide as a dealer-installed option, providing up to a 2-inch front and 1-inch rear lift on most V6-powered 4×4 Tacomas. Best of all, this kit was designed and tested by TRD engineers and is the only one validated to be compatible with the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) system. Tacoma owners are already very accustomed to getting off the beaten path and exploring the great outdoors, and the Tacoma TRD Lift Kit is designed to complement and enhance that lifestyle thanks to the added ground clearance and improved approach, departure and breakover angles it provides. more At the heart of the kit are new monotube Bilstein shocks that adopt digressive valving to provide improved on- and off-road vehicle dynamics. Specifically designed to complement the additional lift, each Bilstein shock is fitted with new TRD red dust boots and “Tuned by TRD” graphics. Offering more than good looks, the front shocks provide an additional 2 inches of lift thanks to the adjustment of the coil spring position on the shock tube. The front shocks also improve off-road performance thanks to extended rebound stroke that makes use of the additional suspension travel. The rear Bilstein shocks employed in the kit also enhance off-road performance thanks to their larger shock body compared to the standard Tacoma shock (2 inches vs. 1.5 inches). The larger shock body houses additional oil volume to help dissipate heat and improve damping response on demanding off-road terrain. The larger rear shock bodies also accommodate larger pistons compared to stock and they employ a piston rod that is 4mm larger for increased strength. Cast-iron spacers are included in the kit to lift the Tacoma 1 inch in the rear. The additional lift provided by the Tacoma TRD Lift Kit gives the truck a taller stance, but the kit offers more than just looks thanks to the improvement to off-road capability it provides. With the kit installed, frame ground clearance increases by 1.7 inches. The kit also improves the approach angle (+3.1 to 32 degrees), breakover angle (+1.6 to 22.6 degrees), and departure angle (+0.5 to 24 degrees). Tacoma TRD Off-Road grades see even further improvement to approach angle that increases to 35.5 degrees (+.3.5 degrees). The icing on this ruggedly tasty cake clearly must be the TRD Pro-style front grille, which is highlighted by heritage-inspired TOYOTA lettering across the front. The kit includes a new Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) system millimeter-wave sensor (and new camera support bracket) that is designed to precisely fit within the grille to retain the functionality of the TSS system once the kit is installed. This is the only lift kit validated to be completely TSS-compatible. Also included are two matching black bezels that fill in the deleted fog lamps and complement the TRD Pro-style grille. The Tacoma TRD Lift Kit comes with all the necessary hardware for installation and is only offered as a dealer-installed option. Manufacturer suggested retail pricing for the kit is $1,450 (not including labor, which is estimated at 4-5 hours). The Tacoma TRD Lift Kit is available for all V6-powered 4×4 models, with the exception of Double Cab Long Bed Tacomas and TRD Pro (2WD and 4-cylinder models are also excluded). The Tacoma TRD Lift Kit comes backed by the same warranty as all TRD accessories, which includes a 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty on parts if it is installed prior to or at the time of the sale, or a 1-year, 12,000-mile warranty on parts if installed afterward.

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See how the Highlander stacks up against the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in this SUV comparison. As we break down the specs and features of both, it's clear the Highlander easily outperforms the competition both on and off-road. Click here to browse our Highlander inventory.

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