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Toyota’s Big Game ad – “Brothers” – features two real-life brothers: Brian McKeever (Global Team Toyota Athlete and Canada’s most decorated Winter Paralympian) and Robin McKeever (Olympian, cross-country skiing / Paralympic guide and coach, Para Nordic Skiing). “Brothers” takes viewers on a journey of the brothers’ lives, from their childhood in Canada, where they develop a passion for cross-country skiing, to navigating the loss of Brian’s central vision at age 19 due to Stargardt Macular Degeneration. Despite living with the untreatable degenerative eye condition, Brian and his brother Robin continue to train together, which eventually leads Robin to compete at the Olympic Winter Games, and both brothers to compete at the Paralympic Winter Games with Robin serving as Brian’s guide. “Robin and Brian’s story reminds us that with strength, determination and the freedom to move, you can accomplish anything,” said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “Toyota’s support of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement gives us the honor of highlighting our amazing Team Toyota athletes that achieve the impossible every day.” The 60-second spot begins with Robin teaching Brian how to ski at a young age. The brothers (portrayed by actors) are then shown admiring a cross-country skiing race on television, transitioning to adolescent Brian trying to keep up with Robin while bike riding down a neighborhood hill. The camera then cuts to a close-up x-ray of Brian’s eye, depicting the moment he learned of his Stargardt diagnosis. The spot continues with Robin encouraging his brother forward, vocally guiding him, with snippets interwoven depicting the moments of their training sessions. The spot concludes with a scene of the actual McKeever brothers crossing the finish line and winning Paralympic gold with the uplifting message: “After Brian lost his eyesight, the McKeever brothers went on to win 10 Paralympic medals. Together.” “I hope my story inspires viewers to start their impossible – whatever that might be,” said Brian McKeever. “I’ve learned firsthand that anything is possible with perseverance, and the support of a brother, like Robin.” “Brothers” will air in the first position (A) in the first commercial break of the Big Game on February 13, 2022 on NBC. “Brothers” was created by Toyota’s agency of record, Saatchi & Saatchi, in partnership with Dentsu and directed by Seb Edwards.

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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.

The 2022 Avalon is Toyota’s take on full-size refinement and style. With striking, coupe-inspired design, a spacious, luxury interior, and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS-2.5+) standard on all grades, the 2022 Avalon offers drivers the comfort, quality, and safety they expect from a premium sedan. This year, the XSE Hybrid Nightshade Edition joins the Avalon family. For 2022, Avalon features six configurations across its Hybrid and V6 powertrains. Configurations include XLE, Limited, Touring, XLE Hybrid, XSE Hybrid Nightshade, and Limited Hybrid. With a choice of a silken yet spirited 301-horsepower V6 or a hybrid electric powertrain that achieves an EPA estimated 44 miles per gallon (XLE Hybrid grade), drivers can choose the powertrain that fits their needs. Since the model was launched in 1994, the Toyota Avalon has brought a balance of luxury and safety. For 2022, the entire Avalon lineup moves to TSS 2.5+, which adds Road Sign Assist and Lane Tracing Assist to the active safety system. The Limited, Limited Hybrid and Touring models offer an Advanced Safety Package that includes Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan and Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking. Toyota’s Rear Seat Reminder is now standard on all 2022 Avalons. The feature notes whether a rear door was opened within 10 minutes of the vehicle being turned on, or at any time after the vehicle has been turned on, with a reminder message in the instrument cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone chimes. Click here to read the full article.

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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.

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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.

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The 2021 Toyota Mirai has officially set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest distance by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refueling. The Mirai achieved an unprecedented 845 miles driven on a single, five-minute complete fill of hydrogen during a roundtrip tour of Southern California as it set the record. Recently selected by Ward’s Automotive as a 10Best Engine & Propulsion Systems winner, the Toyota Mirai’s record sets a new distance milestone for zero emission vehicles. “In 2016, the Toyota Mirai was the first production fuel cell electric vehicle available for retail sale in North America, and now the next generation Mirai is setting distance records,” said Bob Carter, executive vice president, Toyota Motor North America. “We are proud to be leaders of this exciting technology, which is just one of a growing lineup of zero emission vehicles in our portfolio.” more The official record attempt was closely monitored by Guinness World Records, adhering to its strict rules and documentation procedures. On its efficiency-focused August 23 and 24, 2021 journey, the Mirai logged an impressive 152 MPGe with water as its only emission. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator, Michael Empric, validated the Mirai’s tank with a seal at both the beginning and end of the journey. Driven by professional hypermiler, Wayne Gerdes and co-piloted by Bob Winger, the two-day trip began on Monday, August 23, 2021, at the Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Gardena, California, home of Toyota’s fuel cell development group. The duo traveled south to San Ysidro and then north to Santa Barbara cruising through Santa Monica and Malibu beach along the Pacific Coast Highway. They returned to TTC that evening and logged 473 miles with only two driver swaps that day. The next day, August 24, 2021, consisted of more local driving loops, where they pushed through 372 more miles of morning and afternoon rush hour traffic on the San Diego freeway between Los Angeles and Orange County until the Mirai had no more hydrogen left and coasted into TTC with a grand total of 845 miles driven, as witnessed by Empric. “As a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator for 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to witness incredible attempts, including several distance-related feats,” said Empric. “The Toyota Mirai’s journey without the need to refuel showcases the power of fuel cell electric technology. This technology and the design ingenuity by the team at Toyota led to a history-making moment.” By the end of the trip, the Mirai consumed a total of 5.65kg of hydrogen and passed a total of 12 hydrogen stations along the drive routes without refueling. The Mirai was driven mainly during rush hour traffic in temperatures between 65 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. It emitted zero pounds of CO2, where a standard internal combustion engine vehicle would have emitted about 664 lbs. of CO2 over the same distance. The landmark results were achieved by drivers skilled in hypermiling techniques that optimized the Mirai’s vehicle performance under specific weather and driving conditions. They also leveraged some basic fuel-efficient driving tips that any driver can practice. MAINTENANCE & PREPARATION: • Keep up on all scheduled maintenance. A poorly tuned engine will burn more fuel, which can impact fuel economy. (FUN FACT: The 2021 Mirai comes with extended ToyotaCare coverage – a scheduled maintenance plan for 3 years or 35,000 miles!) • Ensure proper wheel alignment. • Check tire pressure, under-inflated tires can lower fuel economy. • Remove cargo or cargo racks to reduce weight. DRIVING TECHNIQUES: • Avoid quick acceleration or heavy braking. • Avoid driving at higher speeds. • Minimize running mechanical and electrical accessories i.e. air conditioner. (FUN FACT: The 2021 Mirai has Drive Mode Select, which offers an ECO mode to prioritize efficiency by optimizing air conditioning operation. Additionally, as on Toyota Hybrids, Predictive Efficient Drive can learn repeatedly traveled routes to optimize charging and discharging of the battery to help maximize fuel economy and driving range.)

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