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Constantly Great
The 2010 Toyota Corolla has always been a leader.
There are few constants, other than change. One thing that has both changed and stayed constantly at the top of its class is the Toyota Corolla. The 2010 Toyota Corolla is one of the freshest designs on the road, being just a year old. Toyota turned to styling studios in Turin, Italy when designing the Corolla's all-new look that debuted in 2009.
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A Leader On- or Off-Road
The 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Anyone who has been through the brutality of junior high school understands what a fair-weather friend is. In the automotive world, there are cars that want nothing to do with the day-to-day drudgery, especially if there's any kind of precipitation. These four-wheeled sunny-day pals can be disproportionate parts great fun and great misery. Any region with seasons needs vehicles that won't turn tail and run at the sight of a solitary snowflake, and the 2010 Toyota RAV4 is the role model for all other vehicles of its ilk.
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Lend a Hand, Buy a Duck
Help local Rotary Clubs Raise $200,000 for Charity
by Carmen Marquart, Marketing Director
Each year the local Rotary clubs team up to bring the Tri-City Community The Great Mid-Columbia Rotary Duck Race. This race is a fundraiser to support the many great local and international charities that Rotary is involved with. The local Rotary clubs have set a goal to sell 40,000 ducks this year which translates into $200,000 for charity.
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Be Prepared for any Bumps in the Road
Travel Safety Tips from Toyota Rent a Car
by Heather Flores, TRAC Manager
Be Safe – Be Prepared
There are some states that require the presence of an emergency roadside kit in all vehicles. Our state of Washington does not have such a law but it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have one.
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Taking Control of Diabetes
Whatever your type, there’s still a way to live happy and healthy.
Diabetes mellitus poses challenges for millions of people throughout the world; characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, diabetes results from a malfunction in the body’s ability to use and/or produce insulin. Whether you have or are at risk for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, there can be countless consequences for your health. Fortunately, however, modern medicine has produced various methods of coping with the disease, and even small lifestyle changes can shed some optimism on an otherwise discouraging diagnosis. Here are some ways you can learn to live with – and in some cases prevent – diabetes mellitus:
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Send Summer Out with a Bang
See the season off right by attending a fabulous fair or festival near you.
As the season comes to an end, an abundance of festivals kicks off in Washington that will help you celebrate and say goodbye to summer!
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Keeping our Soldiers Connected
Toyota of Tri-Cities Customers and Staff Support Cell Phone for Soldiers
by Carmen Marquart, Marketing Director
In an effort to help keep our service men and women serving overseas connected with their loved ones back home, Toyota of Tri-Cities along with the Northwest Toyota Dealers Association kicked off a cell phone collection drive on July 1, 2010 to benefit the Cell Phones for Soldiers organization.
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Summer Car Care – Maintenance Tips for the Busiest Driving Season
Scheduling a service appointment can ensure happy motoring.
It’s summer time, and the weather is hot. We all know how the words to that old song go, but not everyone is as familiar with how the warmer weather can impact your car’s performance and reliability. With summer’s prime driving season upon us, it’s more important than ever to make sure your car is in tiptop shape.
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August Spotlight on Business - Let's Party
Your one stop party destination!
by Denielle Bunch
Are you ready to party? Or do you need help planning for one? Let’s Party is here to help you! Store Manager and long time employee of 15 years; Deanna Madrigal is your go to gal for all your special occasion and party planning needs.
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Green Cuisine
Eco-friendly eating is as easy as 1-2-3.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to go green is by adjusting your diet. That’s not to say tossing out your favorites and filling your fridge with flax and grain, it simply means making wiser choices. These three simple steps will make green eating fun and easy!
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Unscripted and Unhinged
The Art of Improv Comedy
Improvisation, a long hidden gem in the comedy world, is suddenly and rather boastfully coming to the forefront of many Hollywood productions. Shows such as HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and STARZ’s Party Down as well as many Judd Apatow produced films like Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin rely heavily, if not exclusively, on unscripted material.
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We Made It
Celebrate National Inventors’ Month by exploring inventions made in the USA.
We all know about Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Graham Bell, but what about those inventors who don’t often get the limelight?
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Toyota of Tri-Cities Pre-Owned Inventory has Something for Everyone
Something for every need and budget
by Robbie McVane, Toyota of Tri-Cities, General Sales Manager
Toyota of Tri-Cities features more than just new Toyota and Scion product. If you're looking for a clean, quality, reliable pre-owned vehicle let our friendly and knowledable Sales Consultants help you find the vehicle that not only fits your needs, but your wallet as well.
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Fall TV Preview
The top five must-watch new shows.
For some, fall means back-to-school, for others, it means beautiful foliage and sweater weather, but for us couch potatoes, fall means one thing – new shows! While old favorites return, we also get a brand new crop of shows vying for a coveted spot on our DVR. After scouring the tapes, here is a definitive list of this fall’s must-see new shows.
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Barbecue Beef and Potato Bake
When you need a stick-to-the-ribs dish for hearty appetites this will fill the bill
by Courtesy: Betty Crocker
Ingredients
1 package (7.2 ounces) Betty Crocker® roasted garlic mashed potatoes
2 cups hot water
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 container (18 or 20 ounces) refrigerated original barbecue sauce with shredded beef
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup (from 2.8-ounce can) French-fried onions
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