Looks like the new 2011 Scion tC has undergone a facelift. Subtle
updates to the exterior and interior design are evolutionary, keeping
the signature tC look intact. While the official images have not been
released, so nothing shown here is set in stone for the US model, we at
least get a good idea what the latest edition of the gen-Y fave Scion tC
will look like next year. For more info including availability, or to
test drive the current Scion
tC, contact your Scion Virginia Beach
dealer, Checkered
Flag Scion, today!
« March 2010 | Main | May 2010 »
April 2010
04/29/2010
New 2011 Scion tC Redesigned- from Checkered Flag Scion
04/26/2010
KBB Greenest Cars- Toyota Prius and Highlander Hybrid
Today we celebrated at Checkered Flag Toyota, your Toyota Va Beach dealer, because our favorite hybrid the 2010 Toyota Prius was honored as the number one "greenest" vehicle by Kelly Blue Book. No this doesn't mean it only comes in one color, or that the whole interior is green, it means its the best hybrid on the marked with incredibly low emissions, and incredibly high fuel economy. The Toyota Prius, on sale now at Checkered Flag Toyota, took the gold medal on the KBB Top Ten Greenest Cars of 2010.
Although the third-generation Toyota Prius is the biggest, most powerful iteration yet, it's also the most fuel-efficient. In addition to all the sophisticated hybrid powertrain technology under the hood, the Prius offers a high-tech options list that includes a glass moonroof with a solar-powered ventilation system, voice-activated navigation and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Keep Assist.
But wait, there's more! The Toyota Prius hybrid wasn't the only model to make the list. The family-focused, gas-sipping 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid also placed on the Top Ten list. It's the most fuel efficient three-row-vehicle on the road. The Highlander Hybrid is a green family favorite not just for its seven seats and superior fuel economy, but also for its standard all-wheel drive and demonstrated reliability.
Source:[KBB]
04/20/2010
Toyota Grand Prix Pro/Celebrity Race
This week celebrities came out to take part in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Pro/Celebrity Race. Since there are both celebrities, and cars involved, I pretty much love it!! Although it is called the Toyota Grand Prix, the participating actors, singers, pro athletes and TV personalities who compete actually drive safety-modded Scion tC street cars. (tCs hold a special place in my heart, since my first new car was a 2008 Azure Blue model, loved it!) Anywho, they are equipped with StopTech brakes, window netting and roll cages to protect the money-makers of all the celebs as they tear up the nearly two-mile street course in downtown Long Beach. Here's how it all went down from Autoblog (you gotta love the way these guys describe it, I feel like I was there!)
The field of celebs in this year's event ran the gamut from TV icons to movie leads to radio hosts to household neverheardofems. The players included Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, 90210 alum Brian Austin Green, sometime Autoblog columnist Adam Carolla, "True Romance" star Christian Slater, singer Jesse McCartney (#11, below), TV-Saab-mechanic and Tick personifier Patrick Warburton, One Life to Live starlet Tika Sumpter, Rules of Engagement star Megyn Price (#3, below), skateboarding guru Tony Hawk and Zach Levi, the guy who plays Chuck on, uh, Chuck.
Vying for the win in the "Pro" category were automatically-bumped-in-class returning Celebrity champion Keanu Reeves (#24 above), CART/Champ legend Jimmy Vasser, everybody's favorite Kiwi Nissan tuner/racer Steve Millen, NHRA racer Marty Nothstein (#21, above), BMX vert rider extraordinaire Jamie Bestwick and Autoblog friend/TV personality/drift champ Tanner Foust. Oh, Southern California Toyota Dealer Chris Ashworth and charity auction winners Jerry Westlund and Dave Pasant were also strapped into a Scion of their own for the 10-lap event.
Qualifying had seen a fair bit of fender banging and tire-wall-testing,
but in the end it was Zachary Levi (Car #6 below) on the pole, followed
closely by early favorite Brian Austin Green (Car #7) and Adrien Brody
in the front pack. The Pros get to start 30 seconds behind the Celebs,
with Jimmy Vasser (Car #25) qualifying first overall just ahead of Foust
(Car #23), Millen and Nothstein.
Within seconds of the green flag being waved, you could tell it was going to be a great race, as Corolla timed the start perfectly and started building momentum, quickly jumping ahead of Green and Brody and into second. Corolla and Green battled hard early on, but eventually Green moved into the lead, followed by Brody and pole-winner Levi. The racing was intense, if a bit sloppy. Every time the cars rounded the hairpin, you'd swear there was going to be a pileup, with cars being shoved aside like toys on every lap. It looked like the best arcade driving games, where you can bank off a competitor to keep your cornering speed up. The Pros quickly closed the gap on the Celebrities, making traffic even heavier all the way around the circuit.
Within seconds of the green flag being waved, you could tell it was going to be a great race, as Corolla timed the start perfectly and started building momentum, quickly jumping ahead of Green and Brody and into second. Corolla and Green battled hard early on, but eventually Green moved into the lead, followed by Brody and pole-winner Levi. The racing was intense, if a bit sloppy. Every time the cars rounded the hairpin, you'd swear there was going to be a pileup, with cars being shoved aside like toys on every lap. It looked like the best arcade driving games, where you can bank off a competitor to keep your cornering speed up. The Pros quickly closed the gap on the Celebrities, making traffic even heavier all the way around the circuit.
We can't imagine how Jesse McCartney's voice changed when he went
head-on into the tires at Turn 1, but we're guessing it didn't help
matters when Chris Ashworth T-boned him as he rounded the semi-blind
corner. We don't know if Toyota has a service bulletin on it or not, but
it was rather alarming to see Ashworth's tC burst into flames moments
after he was extricated from the car.
Up at the sharp end of the field, Tanner Foust pulled a great bump-draft maneuver on leader Jimmy Vasser, the twist here being that Brian Austin Green was the buffer between them. Foust came into the Aquarium Fountain complex rather hot and booted Green ahead and into Vasser's backside, causing Jimmy to get a little squirrely. Vasser reined it in though and never gave back the lead. The tap did allow Tanner to slip past Mr. Fox for second overall, though. BAG held on to claim top celeb honors, meaning he'll have to give up his 30-second head start next year should he demand a rematch. Brody and Levi were just a fraction of a second behind Green, separated by pro-class driver Nothstein, who finished alongside Green at the checkers.
It was a hard-fought win for both gentlemen, and another fun afternoon
of adult bumper cars in this 34th running of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity
Race in Long Beach. You can catch the whole race for yourself when SPEED
airs it on May 1.
Source:[Autoblog]
To pick up your very own Scion tC, which you should drive according to highway laws, and not like these celebs, contact your Toyota Virginia Beach dealer, Checkered Flag Toyota today!
Up at the sharp end of the field, Tanner Foust pulled a great bump-draft maneuver on leader Jimmy Vasser, the twist here being that Brian Austin Green was the buffer between them. Foust came into the Aquarium Fountain complex rather hot and booted Green ahead and into Vasser's backside, causing Jimmy to get a little squirrely. Vasser reined it in though and never gave back the lead. The tap did allow Tanner to slip past Mr. Fox for second overall, though. BAG held on to claim top celeb honors, meaning he'll have to give up his 30-second head start next year should he demand a rematch. Brody and Levi were just a fraction of a second behind Green, separated by pro-class driver Nothstein, who finished alongside Green at the checkers.
Source:[Autoblog]
To pick up your very own Scion tC, which you should drive according to highway laws, and not like these celebs, contact your Toyota Virginia Beach dealer, Checkered Flag Toyota today!
Here's what's available for sale right now:
04/09/2010
FREE LG TV to the First 20 Customers at Checkered Flag Toyota!
In addition to the amazing Toyota specials I told you about yesterday: Zero Percent Financing, Free Maintenance, Incredible Lease Specials, 2.9% on Certified Pre-Owned Toyotas, etc.. I have even more great news! Checkered Flag Toyota is closing early today at 7pm to mark down all new and used inventory to ROCK BOTTOM prices. Tomorrow, Saturday April 9th, we will open our doors early at 7AM. The first 20 customers will receive a FREE 42" LG TV with their purchase of a vehicle!! Also, your Toyota Virginia Beach dealer is currently offering $1500 OVER KELLY BLUE BOOK value on all trade-in vehicles as part of our massive BUY BACK EVENT!
Current Toyota inventory:
With approved credit, some restrictions apply, see Sales Manager for full details.
Recent Comments