The Future of Electric Cars at Mount Airy Toyota

The new year always lends itself to the excitement of new beginnings. People everywhere are setting resolutions and goals they hope to achieve to bring about a better and happier year. To that end, Toyota is looking to 2023 as a year of innovation and taking its well-established legacy even further. The year 2022 was home to many Toyota awards and milestones. In 2022 alone, the brand was awarded Kelly Blue Book’s Best Resale Value, 5-Year Cost To Own Award, and Best Overall Truck Brand. These are just a tiny sample of the brand’s achievements and don’t encapsulate the awards Toyota’s individual models have received. Toyota stands ready to continue to be the automotive brand of 2023, and its new models exemplify that very mission. While we just ushered in a new year, Toyota’s 2023 models have been on the market for some time, garnering praise and a positive reputation. Below, we’ll take a look at Toyota’s new 2023 models and start your year with the best vehicles on the market. But hold on — to start your year off right, you’ll need more than just the right vehicle. You’ll need the perfect dealership to work with you to get your dream vehicle of 2023. You could say Mount Airy Toyota’s New Year’s resolution is to provide unrivaled customer service, though it’s something we’ve been doing for well over a decade! Here’s what Toyota’s 2023 lineup has to offer: Toyota’s Cars and Minivans Toyota’s cars and minivans have long been the standard for the automotive industry. If you’re looking for a model sedan or car, it’s hard to find one that fits the bill better than the Toyota Camry. The 2023 Camry continues to stand out as the perfect sedan and has done so to critical acclaim. It was recognized with the Best Resale Value in Its Class award and as the Best Midsize Car for the Money. The 2023 Camry improves on many of the characteristics that have made it one of the most recognizable sedans and implements the advanced technological suite that’s common across Toyota’s 2023 models. Outside the Camry, the Toyota Corolla, or Toyota Avalon, are excellent options. Moving away from the family sedan to the classic minivan — Toyota’s 2023 Sienna is one of the best minivans on the market in the new year. It has been recognized with Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy award among all minivans, an award that’s not easy to come by! Those looking for a roomier family option will find the Sienna a perfect fit for all the adventures 2023 will bring. Toyota’s Trucks As mentioned, Toyota was awarded the prestigious Best Overall Truck Brand in 2022. Part of the reason it was recognized for the award in such a saturated pickup market is the brand’s 2023 lineup. Toyota’s Tacoma and Tundra stand out as clear leaders among trucks in the industry. The two models, while different in size and appearance, are sure to be loved by any customer who treats themself to one in 2023. The 2023 Tacoma comes with three different distinct trims: the SR, TRD Off-Road, and Limited. Each is suited to a specific type of driver, but all trims come with unbelievable power, technological suites, and comfort. The 2023 Tacoma took home many awards in 2022, with its resale value and value for the price being highlighted. The 2023 Tundra is more prominent than its Tacoma counterpart. And while the Tacoma is well-suited for towing heavy loads, tackling off-road trails, and rougher environments, the Tundra is built for uncompromising power from its very foundation. It won top honors at the 2022 Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo, showing the vehicle's prowess (even if rodeos aren’t your style!). Toyota’s SUVs Demand for SUVs grows exponentially every year in the United States. More and more families look to SUVs for their size, performance capability, and versatility. Toyota understands what many car buyers want — family commuters — and its 2023 lineup reflects that with much to offer in the way of roomy, advanced, and affordable SUVs. The Toyota RAV4 has been a staple SUV since the mid-1990s, well before the modern SUV craze. That’s allowed Toyota to move the model toward the future, reflected in both their prior and modern designs. The RAV4 is the pinnacle of modern safety and value in a vehicle. It comes with everything a compact SUV buyer could hope for and is built for versatility. This allows it to off-road easily, providing a lot of space that keeps your family comfy and a suite of technology that keeps you safe and efficient on any drive. When talking about classic SUVs, one would be remiss not to touch on the Toyota 4Runner, a fan-favorite since the 1980s. The 2023 4Runner continues to please car buyers and has been recognized as the best resale value SUV on the market by several automotive outlets. It has long been a peak SUV in appearance, space, power, and performance. And it fits right at home in the suburbs or on the most rigorous trails. With the 4Runner's long-standing notoriety, it’s clear that the model has impacted the overall direction of SUVs and the rise to their current demand. These two models aren’t exhaustive of Toyota’s SUV options, but they do an excellent job of displaying why anyone bitten by the SUV bug should reach out to a Toyota dealership today! Toyota’s Electric Options Toyota is partly known for its role in helping bring hybrid and electric options to the automotive industry as a whole. Models like the Toyota Prius stand out as pioneers in the electrification of modern vehicles and give Toyota a lot of credibility as an EV manufacturer. Toyota has only expanded its electric and hybrid options since the days of the Prius’s introduction, and the 2023 lineup demonstrates the growth and versatility Toyota still provides the EV industry overall. The 2023 Camry hybrid is an eco-friendly and fuel-efficient option for lovers of the iconic sedan. It’s an excellent mid-size option, and its resale value has stayed constant because of the increased demand for hybrid vehicles. The 2023 Highlander hybrid is an SUV committed to fuel efficiency. It comes with all the power and size one expects from a modern SUV but packages it in an eco-friendly model. The Highlander also stands out as one of the safest SUVs on the market, meaning it’s an excellent family option for more than just its ability to save money on gas during road trips! We can’t discuss Toyota’s electric and hybrid options without touching on this year's version of the Prius. The 2023 Prius Prime continues to flourish as an innovator among hybrids. It’s compact, provides second-to-none fuel efficiency, and is a genuine pleasure to drive. It continues to hold value, and despite its smaller size, it remains one of the safest vehicles on the market. If we were to touch on every superior electric or hybrid option Toyota has, we’d run out of time and room! There are countless reasons the brand is considered the leader in EVs. If you’re still curious to look at all the options Toyota has in 2023, we recommend checking out Mount Airy Toyota’s digital showroom, where you’ll find a slew of 2023 models that deserve their time in the spotlight as well. Toyota as a Safety Leader Safety is a common theme among all vehicle segments. And no auto brand tops Toyota’s Safety Sense — a technologically advanced set of safety features found across all modern Toyotas. Safety Sense employs a wealth of features to make your driving experience as safe as possible. Lane departure notices, pre-collision detection, dynamic cruise control, automatic high beams, lane and road sign assist, protective driving assist, and more all combine to create a 2023 Toyota befitting of its awards as a safety leader. With technology like that, it’s no wonder the brand is consistently characterized as the safest on the market. Starting Your New Year With Mount Airy Toyota Getting your hands on a new 2023 Toyota can prove to be challenging, as demand for the models we touched on is quite high. But don’t let that discourage you from your resolution of getting the perfect new car for the New Year. Mount Airy Toyota has long been committed to providing customers with top-notch service while getting them the vehicle they’ve been looking for. So don’t delay! Start your New Year off right and call Mount Airy Toyota today to get a vehicle ready for your next chapter!

We would make a significant wager that more people dislike shopping for car insurance than like it. The very premise of insurance is weighing “what if” scenarios versus probability statistics like some kind of mind-boggling word problem in an upper-level math class you never wanted to take in the first place. How do you make sure you’re protected but not overpay for what you don’t need? How do different state laws impact your coverage? What if your needs change? We get it. Whether you’re buying car insurance for the first time, are considering making changes to your policy after buying a new car, or just want to shop around to see what deals are available, we at Mount Airy Toyota have put together a few tips we hope will help you. What is auto insurance? Auto insurance is a contract between you and an insurance company to protect you against financial loss in the event of an accident or theft. You pay a premium, and in exchange the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as outlined in your policy. Auto insurance provides coverage for: Property – such as damage to or theft of your car Liability – your legal responsibility to others for bodily injury or property damage Medical – the cost of treating injuries, rehabilitation, and sometimes lost wages and funeral expenses Policies are generally issued for six-month or one-year timeframes and are renewable. What is a premium? The premium is the amount you pay for an auto insurance policy. Insurance premiums for different types of insurance are determined using a diverse set of statistics and factors, such as age, health, credit rating, field of work, driving history, and geographic location. Your driving record will have the largest impact on your insurance premium. Premiums are paid in regular installments, such as monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. Car insurance premiums may have discounts if paid in certain ways, such as in a lump sum or via automatic bank draft. Always ask insurance carriers whether they offer any such discounts. Who is covered under an auto insurance policy? An auto insurance policy follows a car — not a driver. For example, if someone borrows your car (whether for a few hours or a few years), that person is using your insurance policy. Laws do vary a bit from state to state. For example, a few states (Kansas, Michigan, New York, Virginia, and Wisconsin) do not allow you to exclude a driver from your policy. So in those states, if your spouse has a string of DUIs, he or she will be factored in to your premium costs. However, maybe you have a young driver in the household who only is allowed to drive one particular car — let’s pretend that car isn’t the new Toyota Supra you’ve got parked in the garage. That young driver could have his or her own policy and not be an insured driver on the adult/family policy thus potentially saving money. If you habitually lend your car to someone, whether that person is a relative or boyfriend, consider adding that person as a covered driver on your policy. And make a point to remember that if that person gets into an accident or has a DUI, it will be reflected in your insurance policy. Be sure to inquire about these kinds of situations with every insurance carrier providing you with a quote. What is the law in North Carolina? North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law requires that Automobile Liability coverage be continuously maintained. The minimum coverage requirements are $30,000 Bodily Injury for each person, $60,000 total Bodily Injury for all persons in an accident, and $25,000 for Property Damage. Motor Vehicle Law also requires Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorists coverage. Auto insurance policies with the minimum Bodily Injury and Property Damage limits are required to include Uninsured Motorists coverage. Policies with limits greater than the minimum must provide combined Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists coverage. What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage? Uninsured Motorists (UM) Coverage will provide protection when an uninsured driver, who is at-fault, injures you or another covered individual. It also provides property damage coverage. Underinsured Motorists (UIM) Coverage will provide protection when an underinsured driver, who is at fault, causes injury to a covered individual. An underinsured driver is one whose limits of liability are less than your UIM limits, and not enough to cover the losses of the people the underinsured driver injures in an at-fault accident. What is GAP Insurance? Guaranteed Auto Protection insurance is the difference between the actual cash value of a vehicle and the balance still owed on the financing. For example, let’s say you financed a car for $25,000. Over time you paid off $2,000 of the loan. Then you had an accident. It may be the case that while you still owe $23,000 on your car, its actual cash value is only $19,000 — a $4,000 gap. If you have gap insurance, it can help you cover the $4,000 gap between what you owe on your loan and what your car is worth, after your deductible. GAP insurance only covers damage to your vehicle, not other property or bodily injuries resulting from an accident. A GAP policy will not cover your deductible. It is only used in the event of a total loss from a covered accident, not for mechanical repairs. GAP coverage is mainly used on new and used small vehicles and heavy trucks that are being leased or on which payments are being made. Several insurers sell GAP insurance including Allstate, State Farm, Progressive, and AAA, although it may be called loan/lease gap coverage, or new car replacement coverage. What is the best way to shop for car insurance? Most states have a buyer's guide for auto insurance to get you started. Consider what your needs will most likely be — are you a commuter in work traffic or a Sunday driver? Are you towing farm equipment or carting the family to soccer practice? Consider using the following resources to narrow down which companies you’ll want to ask for a quote: Consumer Reports Car Insurance Buying Guide NC Department of Insurance: A Consumer’s Guide to Automobile Insurance Also consider whether you have access to any discounts through special memberships. Various professional, civic, and recreational organizations offer discounts, such as American Business Women’s Association, Mary Kay, National Federation of Federal Employees, AARP, and BJ’s Wholesale Club. (Remember that there are discounts to be had for multi-car coverage, bundling policies such as homeowners or renters, and various programs such as driver monitoring.) You may also wish to look for a local agent to be your primary point of contact. Independent agents can offer policies from several insurance companies while providing you with personal service. This way no matter if you stick with one insurance carrier for years or make a change whenever your personal situation changes, you have greater continuity in terms of an agent who knows you and your needs. What’s the best way to compare car insurance policies? Comparing the fine print details of policies can get overwhelming fast. Remember that coverage is often sold with a per-person and total-per-loss-maximum amount. For example, 100/300/50 coverage means you have coverage of $100,000 bodily injury liability insurance per person, $300,000 total bodily injury liability insurance per accident, and $50,000 property damage liability per accident. In North Carolina the minimum is 30/60/25. Decide what kind of deductible you want, i.e. $500 or $1,000. Decide whether you want things like towing and labor coverage, or if you don’t need it because you already belong to an organization like AAA. Be clear about what you need covered, whether it’s one car or two cars, or one car and a motorcycle and a golf cart and an RV (bundles bring discounts). Once you can get quotes to be as “apples to apples” as possible, then you can determine which quotes are worth pursuing further. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and have your agent run numbers on a few different configurations, like changing the deductible, paying in a lump sum vs. monthly, or scraping optional add-ons like rental reimbursement coverage. It’s an agent’s job to work with you to find the best options! How do I keep my insurance premiums from going up? Drive safe. In North Carolina speeding 10 mph or less over a speed limit under 55 mph can result in a 30-percent rate increase. Speeding 10 mph or less over the speed limit at 55 mph or higher will increase rates by 45-percent. Passing a stopped school bus can result in an 80-percent increase. Aggressive driving may raise your rates by 195 percent, while a DUI or racing brings a whopping 340-percent rate increase. Also know that certain cars cost more to insure than others. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, a nonprofit research organization funded by auto insurers, collects data on insurance claim frequency and insurance cost per vehicle. In a given year, insurance companies make claim payments of roughly $900 on average per vehicle. Some vehicles get into more accidents, and some have higher payouts for each accident. As it turns out, many of the cars that are most expensive to insure are large or midsize luxury vehicles, while the least expensive to insure are small to midsize SUVs. Published in USA Today in 2018, the data for 575 vehicles of 2014-2016 model years revealed that among the most expensive to insure are the following: 25. Kia Forte 24. Mercedes-Benz C class four-door 2WD 23. Nissan Versa 22. Nissan Sentra 21. Lexus IS 350 four-door 2WD 20. Audi A4 four-door 2WD 19. Land Rover Range Rover Sport four-door 4WD 18. Infiniti Q50 four-door 4WD 17. Dodge Dart 16. Kia Rio 15. Nissan Maxima 14. Scion tC 13. Chrysler 200 2WD 12. Scion iA 11. Ford Mustang two-door 10. Lexus GS 350 four-door 2WD 9. BMW 4 series two-door 2WD 8. Audi A7 four-door 4WD 7. Dodge Challenger 6. Kia Optima hybrid 5. Dodge Charger 2WD 4. Scion FR-S 3. Mitsubishi Lancer 2WD 2. Mercedes-Benz S class four-door LWB 2WD 1. Tesla Model S four-door electric 4WD   Of course there are also the 25 cheapest vehicle models to insure. We weren’t surprised to see Toyota on this list. 25. Toyota Sequoia four-door 4WD 24. Chevrolet Traverse four-door 4WD 23. GMC Acadia four-door 2WD 22. Ford Edge four-door 2WD 21. Ford F-150 SuperCab 4WD 20. Toyota 4Runner four-door 4WD 19. Ford F-250 SuperCab 4WD 18. Subaru XV Crosstrek 4WD with Eyesight 17. Mini Countryman 4WD 16. Honda Odyssey 15. Honda CR-V four-door 4WD 14. Honda Pilot four-door 2WD 13. Nissan Leaf electric 12. Chevrolet Corvette convertible 11. Subaru Legacy 4WD with Eyesight 10. Volvo XC60 four-door 2WD 9. Ford Expedition four-door 2WD 8. Acura MDX four-door 2WD 7. Mazda CX-5 four-door 2WD 6. Jeep Wrangler two-door SWB 4WD 5. Subaru Forester four-door 4WD with Eyesight 4. GMC Canyon crew cab 4WD 3. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD 2. Acura RDX four-door 2WD 1. Subaru Outback 4WD with Eyesight   No matter what kind of car you are considering buying, new or used, Mount Airy Toyota can help find what’s right for you. We know you have several decisions to make, but rest assured that shopping with us is always a good one! Come visit us at 508 N. Andy Griffith Parkway in Mount Airy, N.C. We’re open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Plus you can always find us online at mountairytoyota.com or give us a call to schedule a test drive at 336.786.2118.

In Mount Airy, NC, the 2016 Toyota Avalon is an excellent choice for commuting to Winston-Salem. A stylish, streamlined sedan with a classic look makes the 2016 Toyota Avalon your choice for a high-end vehicle for a low price. In 2013 big changes, and good ones at that, were made to the Toyota Avalon. A streamlined exterior with flared fenders and a rolling roof line brought the look from a typical sedan to high-end vehicle. Each year since this reconfiguration, the Toyota Avalon has been able to make subtle changes here and there, and improve upon good ideas to make them great. This trend to perfection continues in the 2016 model with a redefined front-end, including a larger grille with down turned edges, giving the new Toyota Avalon a tougher, more serious look. And the standard LED taillights on all 2016 Toyota Avalon models, modernizes what continues to be a vehicle of relevance. The interior of past Toyota Avalons have been nice, but often ended up feeling like a slightly upscale Camry. For the past few years though, the interiors have been tweaked to advance towards a luxury unmatched by those in the same price range as the Toyota Avalon. With soft surfaces, leather bound cup holders, and a conservative use of wood grain highlights and minimalist colors, the 2016 Toyota Avalon looks and feels better than ever. Toyota Avalon's success in safety features continue to impress. In addition to electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with Brake assist, up to ten airbags, and a Smart Stop break-override system, Toyota has added a pressure monitoring system. This system uses tire-specific pressure monitoring to let you know exactly when and which tires need air. If you live anywhere, such as the Mount Airy region, that has constant changes in temperature, this is a great feature to have. The best part about the new Toyota Avalon is its low price. Right now at Mount Airy Toyota you can find a 2016 Avalon XLE with front-wheel drive for only $31,991. That's $2,500 off the suggested dealer price! Come in now and give Toyota's most luxurious vehicle a drive. You won't regret it.