Jon Lancaster Toyota

One of the biggest successes at the New York Auto Show this past April came from none other than Toyota, as it revealed many  new Toyota vehicles for the 2013 model year. One car in particular that stood apart from the rest at the world-renowned event was the long-awaited refreshed 2013 Toyota Avalon.

, and its market share climbed to 15 percent, the highest point in 17 months.

Over all, industry sales rose 2 percent.

Toyota more than doubled sales of its Prius hybrid from a year ago, when prices surged and availability plunged after the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. It came within about 1,600 units of outselling the Ford Motor Company, whose sales fell 5 percent.

General Motors had a down month as well, with sales falling 8 percent and its market share dipping to 18 percent from 20.1 percent in April 2011. Having spent the last two years…

Here in Madison and all throughout North America, countless new Toyota vehicles score highly in driver satisfaction, as well as in the eyes of those who dole out awards and honors. Internationally, Toyota has performed well, particularly with fuel-efficient models like the Prius. The Japanese automaker, however, is looking to expand worldwide, and bring one of its most popular models to the land down under.

At Jon Lancaster Toyota we're big believers in giving back to the Madison community and being involved in various charitable works in the area. Toyota headquarters feels the same way, and it's shown in their latest benevolent endeavor with the 100 Cars For Good project, in which the Japanese automaker will donate 100 vehicles to nonprofit groups.

It's one thing to say that you drive on of the most uniquely-styled vehicles on the road today. It's a whole other thing to be able to say that you drive the most attention-grabbing SUV both on and off the road. Can you tell that we're talking about the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

If not, then maybe it's time to take one for a test drive. The all-new 2012 model is…

When we here at Jon Lancaster Toyota say that our favorite Japanese automaker crafts one quality ride, we mean it. And so do the people at J.D. Power and Associates. Each year, they conduct their Vehicle Dependability Study, and it came as a surprise to none of us that Toyota managed to top the charts, with each of their brands and vehicles falling well below the industry-wide average of 144 problems experienced per 100…

The Toyota Prius is one capable vehicle. It's able to offer attractive styling, an affordable price, and most importantly, an incredible 51 mpg city/48 mpg highway. Of course, that isn't to say that there isn't still something else to be desired in the lauded hybrid from Toyota. Specifically, those who are looking for a little more cargo room will find it in the all-new Toyota Prius v. It has the space…

Toyota is known for experimenting with a plethora of technologies in its lineup. From standard gasoline engines to fuel-sipping hybrids, Toyota knows that drivers come to them with a wide range of needs. That's why we here at Jon Lancaster Toyota are so excited to bring you a new concept that Toyota recently unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

No, we're not talking about the Toyota NS4 concept. While the…

While we here at Jon Lancaster Toyota know that the mid-size Camry is one of the best vehicles on the road today, we don't simply expect you to take our word for it. After all, every dealership out there is making similar claims about their mid-size, compact, and crossover model. That said, we have some proof that the 2012 Toyota Camry is a serious player in the automotive world, and we're here to…