2013 Toyota Rav4: Stylish and Versatile

Have you ever had to choose between space, and fuel efficiency? If so don’t fret, these decisions are a thing of the past thanks to the versatile new 2013 Toyota Rav4, available at Toyota of Concord.

The Rav4 is all new for 2013, and with 31 est. mpg highway it is quickly becoming a top SUV choice for those who need a little extra room. Combining the comfort and drivability of an SUV with the fuel efficiency of a sedan, the Rav4 also has ample cargo space, making room for 38.4 cubic feet of cargo while the back seats are upright. With the fold-flat second row seats down, the Rav4 is able to hold 73.4 cubic feet of cargo. Also available on the 2013 Rav4 is a power lift gate, making it easy to open when loading groceries or luggage.

The Reliable and Fuel-Efficient Toyota Rav4

If you’re more interested in comfort when purchasing an SUV, the Rav4 has available dual zone climate control, 8-way power adjustability with memory function and power lumbar support, and reclining rear seats. Also available is the smart key system, which allows you to unlock doors and the lift gate, and start the car with the push of a button.

And don’t forget, Toyota’s are among the most reliablevehicles on the road!

Stop in today and let us show you the 2013 Rav4, and the rest of our new care lineup. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to get the latest news.

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Hybrid war heats up with the launch of 2010 Toyota Prius

Toyota has pushed the 'hybrid war' to a new level with the launch of the redesigned third generation Prius. Notwithstanding the host of upgrades it received, the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius is all about fuel economy. With the estimated EPA ratings of 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway and 50 mpg combined, 2010 Prius is the most fuel-efficient car in the industry. The new Prius achieved this stunning fuel economy with its aerodynamic design and by reducing the body weight.

Starting at an unbelievable price of $22, 000, the new Prius is Toyota's fitting reply to Honda's new Insight and ensures you true value for your hard earned dollars. Toyota of Concord, the leading Toyota dealer in Charlotte has this thrifty new comer in its inventory, which also displays a wide range of new, used and pre-owned Toyota models.

Available in four trim levels -- Prius II, III, IV and V, 2010 Prius is also noted for its lower emissions and has been rated by California Air Resources Board as AT-PZEV. This eco-friendly vehicle is powered by a 1.8-liter Aluminum DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder gasoline engine, that produces 98 hp and 105 lb/ft of torque that's used in conjunction with a sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery and two electric motors that are mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT). The total system power is 134 hp. Rush to your Toyota dealer in Charlotte today itself to purchase 2010 Toyota Prius which is a perfect harmony between man, nature and machine.

The new Prius gives the driver a choice of three performance modes namely EV for electric-only, ECO for economy and POWER for high performance which makes the driving more fun-filled and cost effective. Other features include Power tilt/slide moon roof with Solar Powered Ventilation System, remote keyless entry system with Push Button Start, leather-trimmed seats and steering wheel with driver seat power lumbar support and heated front seats, steering wheel-mounted Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) controls and CFC-free automatic climate control among others.

The Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius wins hands-down as the best-selling gas-electric hybrid in the United States and continues to be a benchmark model, the world over. Way ahead in the development of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, Toyota is already on its second generation of the Prius. This four-door hybrid offers buyers a solution to escalating fuel prices and environmental responsibility, as it continues to grow in demand with American consumers.

The Prius was introduced as a 2001 model; redesigned for 2004 and updated for 2006. For 2008, the new Prius gets options that include leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. For a shopper interested in a hybrid vehicle, the Prius is a comfortable car with adult-size back seats and lots of cargo space. It also gets aerodynamic and sleek exterior styling that distinguishes it from other vehicles.

The Toyota Prius comes in base and Touring trim levels, with a wide range of optional packages that cater to customer personalization. Standard features include a six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; a tilting steering wheel, fabric upholstery; electric air conditioning; power accessories; remote keyless entry; cruise control; intermittent front and rear wipers; and 15-inch aluminum wheels.

The Prius is not an electric car that needs plugging-in. A small, highly efficient four-cylinder, 1.5-liter gasoline-fueled engine, is used in combination with two electric motors, and a gear-set that works as a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The gas engine delivers 76 horsepower and 82 pound-feet of torque, while the electric motors generate 67 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. A regenerative braking system converts energy into electricity, to charge the car's battery pack; the gasoline engine charges the battery as you drive. Under acceleration, both energy sources provide adequate power, but in stop-and-go traffic, the Prius often runs on battery power alone.

The 2008 Prius gets EPA ratings of 48/45 mpg (city/highway). The car is also certified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV); and meets the Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) standards, as well as zero evaporative emissions standards.

Jimmie Murphey's Christmas Dinner Donations

Jimmy Murphey's tattered 40-year-old, four-bedroom house is more of a warehouse for the needy than a real home for him. In the living room, stacks of canned goods cover nearly the entire floor and rise almost to the ceiling. Two bedrooms, including Murphey’s overflow with toys and canned goods up to a visitor's shoulders. Two industrial-sized freezers stuffed with meat take up most of the floor space in another room.

Murphey, a 77-year-old man with a beneficent smile, buys the food on sale throughout the year and stores it for his annual Christmas dinner and toy giveaways that he has organized for more than three decades. Each year, Murphey distributes about 11,000 meals and hundreds of toys to the needy with the help of donations of time and money from friends, local business people and other individuals. Last Christmas, Murphey and his army of 500 volunteer cooks and drivers gave away meals in seven towns. Murphey spent much of Christmas day in his own kitchen cooking meals for more than 1,200 people who formed lines more than three blocks long outside his home to get a holiday dinner.

Although Christmas is by far Murphey's biggest food giveaway day, he hands out meals throughout the year to the needy. Murphey has passed out free meals to the poor since he was a child. It all started in the 1930s, after Murphey's mother fell on hard times and asked the local social services agency for help. The agency turned her down. After she got back on her feet financially, Murphey's mom made a vow. "Mom said, 'Whoever knocks on this door will share what we have even if we are as dirt poor as the people asking. We won't deny anyone,'" says Murphey. His mom organized annual Christmas dinner giveaways and Murphey took charge of the event after she died in 1968.

By the 1980s, Murphey was serving several hundred people. The number grew to thousands by the 1990s as word-of-mouth and media stories spread news of his good works. Contributions also grew. Now, local politicians contribute food, money and supplies. Business people donate cash and help cook and serve food along with volunteers of all races and nationalities. School children collect canned goods to give to Murphey. Bojangles Restaurants donates food. Murphey's home offers precious little living space for him because nearly all of it is taken up by food and toys. But that's the way he wants it. Murphey is too selfless to ask for a home makeover. But if he did, he would likely want additional storage space and shelves to store more food and toys, and a bigger kitchen to prepare more food for more people. Sitting on his couch between boxes of toys Murphey says, "I wish I could do even more."

Murphey would not want to marvel at a spacious new house that he can enjoy. He would take pleasure in having a home built to serve others.

Help this true angel to touch more people.

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