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Buying vehicles is such an exciting experience, people oftentimes are overwhelmed with information once the salesperson starts teaching about the features on your new car. This is why we have started our New Owner’s Clinic, for recent buyers who have questions about their warranty, parts & accessories, routine maintenance, technology, or anything else. And as a thank you for your purchase and attendance, dinner is on us! Here’s a synopsis of our first New Owner’s Clinic at Milton Ruben Toyota in April of 2015! Did you miss it? Get in touch with your salesperson to find out about our next New Owners Clinic! Must be recent buyer of a vehicle from Milton Ruben Toyota to attend. Video, photos, and post by Milton Ruben Social Media Specialist Heather Cortright.

Everyone has seen the viral advertisements from Toyota about the new 2015 "Swagger Wagon."  We have all laughed at the truth in the ad about parenthood and being "cool" enough to embarrass your kids sufficiently, partying hard until 9pm, and sneaking sips of apple juice from the toddler's sippy cup.  Let's be honest, we love those ads.  It has been connecting parents everywhere to the beautiful chaos that is having kids, commiserating in the joyful, crazy lives we lead day in and day out, so much so that finding the humor in it is just as beautiful as your kid saying "I love you," through choking sobs while you're trying to scrub a mystery substance scented with banana and mud off of their face.  "Messy but great," right? Well, the 2015 Toyota Sienna acknowledges the messiness of parenthood, and offers you a sweet window of hope in the form of a minivan that is anything but a compromise.  Allow us to elaborate in these 15 things we love about the new 2015 Toyota Sienna! Driver Easy Speak The Sienna sees your screaming and raises you a speaker system that will transfer your voice to the rear seat.  By touching a button on the screen of the new dash, you can project your voice through the speaker system to your passengers, helping you maintain control of your adorable hooligans! Smart Key System Who hasn't had that moment of baby on the hip, purse on your shoulder, and key that has sunk to the bottom of the diaper bag in pouring down rain and frigid winds?  You no longer have to dig around in the diaper bag with your one free hand and miraculously juggle child, purse, and bag around to open the door and lock baby into the car seat.  You can just touch the door, and the vehicle will sense the proximity of the key, and unlock for you.  I'm pretty sure a mom of two toddlers thought up this one! Sliding Center Console Speaking of toddlers... as they outgrow those car seats, and their hands are still only so big, spills in the car are an accepted reality of parenthood.  But we can minimize those spills with an extended sliding center console, putting cup holders within reach of those little hands. Dual View Blu Ray No more arguments over Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Frozen on the next long holiday drive - you can have both in the 2015 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium with the Dual Screen on the Blu Ray.  It even comes with head phones so you can rock out to Kenny G (just kidding) and don't have to hear Let It Go for the fifty millionth time. Recline and Relax Again, as the kids get older - there are advantages.  Teen driver can help with the road trip while you kick back, prop your tired feet up on the ottoman (yes, ottoman), recline a tad bit, and take a nice snoozer in the 2015 Toyota Sienna Limited.  Toyotas are a long-term investment, so let's think long-term! Easy Access Kids climbing around on your upholstery  in their dirty shoes are a thing of the past - finally!  Second row seating slides all the way forward, with backs of the chairs closing in for easier access to third row seating. Power Lift Gate Another battle of arms full vs. access won!  Your smart key has a button, the lift gate has a button, your driver's seat has a button - there are multiple ways to conquer  the "You forgot to close the trunk!" debacle with the Power Lift Gate! Split N' Stow Seating I remember as a kid, watching Dad haul the seats out of the back of our minivan before a ski trip.  Those things looked heavy, and we always ended up with the seats in our dining room for a few days until Dad regained the strength to reinstall the suckers.  No worries for my generation of parents! Not only do our minivans have a bucket in the rear to store third row seats, but several trim levels even have electronic buttons - no hauling necessary! Convertible Cargo With those seats stowed in their buckets, you can convert 39 cubic feet of storage into up to 150 cubic feet of cargo area. Soft Touch Leather That sticky squeaking is soooo last decade! Our soft touch leather offers the luxury of leather with the comfort of quality fabric. (And I hear it's easy to clean to boot!) Available Dual Moonroof Be it for a little extra light for Abbey to teach Aiden how to read, or to watch the stars as they fall asleep, the dual moonroof is a luxury we love in the new Sienna! Seats Up To 8 With convertible seating and an extra option to insert a center seat on the second row, there's no way you can't take on the U-8 soccer team's spontaneous victory pizza lunch! Toyota Care There is so much that can be said for Toyota Care, that we could go on all day.  But the basics is that Toyota is here to take care of you, with a warranty and service coverage that covers the first two years of your new Sienna! New Wraparound Dash By far our favorite new feature in the new 2015 Toyota Sienna is the dash.  Designed with safety in mind, Toyota created an easy one touch system, and re-organized it to be closer to the driver, easier to reach, and thus easier for you to stay focused on the road. Safety Features With 8 standard airbags (up to 12), a 24/7 emergency response center called Safety Connect, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, standard back up camera, blind spot monitoring, parking assist, and so much more, the 2015 Toyota Sienna is built to get you and your family from Place A to Place B as efficiently and as safely as possible. The 2015 Toyota Sienna "Swagger Wagon" truly is the minivan that doesn't compromise, for those who live lives all about compromise.  Live a little, gain some swagger, and check out the new 2015 Toyota Sienna at https://www.miltonrubentoyota.com.   For more information on the latest vehicles, offers, and events at Milton Ruben Toyota, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Post, Photos, GIFs, and Graphics by Milton Ruben Social Media Specialist Heather Cortright.

You asked – we answered. We launched a whole new YouTube series to teach you everything you need to know about your Toyota Entune digital information center. The Entune system makes it easy, fast, and safe for you to access your contacts and initiate phone calls, “read” text messages (without endangering your life – don’t text and drive!), listen to your own music, navigate to the closes burger joint, and so much more! Get a taste by watching our very first full episode, featuring how to pair your phone with bluetooth: Don’t forget to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to keep updated on new episodes!

Considering purchasing a new Toyota Corolla? The all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla features bold lines, aggressive style and modern technology. Here are some demonstration videos that highlight some of its best features and qualities. ___________________________________________________ Get more miles out of each tank of gas with the ECO Driving Indicator. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Open doors the smart way with Corolla' s Smart Key System. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Control audio menus and settings from your steering wheel. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Press the setup button on your control interface to adjust sound. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Control the tempo of your windshield wipers with the flick of a switch. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Start your engine without a key. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Release your seats for extra storage space. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Shift between high rpm and high drag coasting with ease. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information. Shift gears without shifting your position. Prototype shown with options. Production model will vary. Not all features available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information.

Toyota Newsroom Press Release: TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2012 – Toyota announced today that the Furia Concept will make its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  This exciting new sedan concept will be revealed in the Toyota display at Cobo Hall on Jan. 14, 2013 at 2:25 p.m. EST, with a presentation by Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division.  The global reveal of the Furia Concept will be broadcast live via Livestream at http://new.livestream.com/toyota.

Car and Driver, when asked about the Toyota Avalon, said, "In the past, we’ve characterized this biggest of all Toyota passenger cars as more Buick than Buick. It was a tribute—if you can call it that—to the Avalon’s quiet, competent operation, anonymous styling, and generally unobtrusive character." The Avalon has been redesigned inside and out for 2013. Toyota has gone with a much sleeker look by changing the angles of the windows, shortening the overhangs on front and rear, and lowered the beltline. The weight has been taken down almost 120 pounds, despite the more expensive use of spot welding and increased high-strength steel in the frame. The Avalon boasts a 3.5L V6 with 268hp. The Hybrid has a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with ECO and Sport modes. Inside the car, leather seats are standard and the cabin is very spacious. From the instrument panel to the multiple touchscreen displays, luxury was in mind throughout the redesign of this Avalon. There is an upgraded JBL audio system and ambient lighting to boot. Safety features include a new “variable-ratio brake pedal” that varies initial and final pedal effort, 10 airbags, stability and traction control, pre-collision mitigation, and blind-spot monitor. For more information, or to schedule a test drive, contact Milton Ruben Toyota at 7068685454.

Today, we will share with you a walkaround video of the new Scion FR-S, right here in our Milton Ruben Toyota showroom. The 2013 FR-S has a 2.0L, four cylinder boxer engine with 200 horsepower. The torque at 6,600 RPMs is 151 lb/ft, and it gets 25mpg city/highway combined with the manual transmission(28mpg with automatic). This rear wheel drive FR-S is nothing like the nearly error-proof tC; if you do not have the driving skills and experience to take it out like everyone wants to drive a sports car, it will show. A good rule of thumb is to leave the stability control on while testing your prowess. The flat four sits low in the engine compartment, keeping the center of gravity low. While the manual six-speed suits the character of the FR-S better, the optional automatic with paddle shifters is quite responsive and quick-shifting. Enjoy Milton Ruben Toyota's exploratory video, and remember, this car is great fun as long as you bring your skill along. For more information, or to test drive the 2013 FR-S, visit our showroom at Milton Ruben Toyota. You can also contact a salesperson to schedule a test drive through our website.

Today, we are posting a video of Milton Ruben Toyota's parts department. Clay Woodward and his team of parts advisors can help you find what your Toyota needs right from the first step. As little as one phone call can put you well on your way to having your Toyota up and running in no time. For Clay or any of his parts advisors, call 706-396-3551 and ask for the parts department.

Discover some of the benefits and convenience of a Toyota Smart Key. In this video, you'll see an overview of Smart Key features. Ready for your next Toyota or Scion? Check out our online inventory at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com, or go for at test drive at Milton Ruben Toyota on Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

In a move to share the cost of developing new technology, Ford and Toyota are joining forces to develop a gas-electric hybrid system for light trucks and sport-utility vehicles. The move is in response to the latest U.S. fuel-economy targets set by the Obama administration. Both companies already have hybrid systems that power front-wheel-drive passenger cars such as the Ford Fusion and the Toyota Prius, the top-selling hybrid in the U.S. The companies would work together to co-develop a hybrid powertrain system for larger, rear-wheel-drive vehicles such as big pickup trucks and SUVs. The Obama administration's new fuel-economy requirements call for auto makers to produce a fleet of vehicles that averages 54.5 miles a gallon by 2025, from the current level of 27.6 miles a gallon. Under the administration's plan, auto makers that offer hybrid pickup trucks can earn credits that make it easier for them to reach the higher target. Toyota research and development chief Takeshi Uchiyamada stated,"The requirements are a big challenge for us auto makers. American society can't do without trucks and SUVs. This collaboration we are forming with Ford is not only about lowering carbon dioxide but making trucks and SUVs more affordable for the customer." Cost and depth of the co-development, such as how many engineers from each company will be assigned to work on development, has yet to be determined. This is the first time the pair agreed to collaborate on product development. Ready for your next Toyota or Scion? Check out our online inventory at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com, or visit Milton Ruben Toyota on Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

Dennis Giles, Sales Consultant at Milton Ruben Toyota, shows how to set up the Bluetooth features on the Toyota Sienna. He takes us through each step here: Watch part two for the audio setup: Call Dennis at Milton Ruben Toyota at 888.276.6925, or visit us online at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com.

The 2011 Toyota Prius has been getting a lot of attention, mostly for its exceptional fuel economy, roomy cabin, hatchback utility and upscale features and options. With new technology come many questions, so we’ve created some tech-focused videos to show you the smart key technology and the basic functions of the hybrid engine. Dennis Giles, a Sales Consultant at Milton Ruben Toyota and Milton Ruben Superstore, shares how to start and stop the Toyota Prius, how to use the Prius monitoring system, how to put the Prius in park, how to use the shift knob, and how to check the five minute fuel consumption feature. Here Dennis shows you how to use your Prius proximity key to open and lock doors, start the engine, and listen to music without the engine on. Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta is located in Augusta, GA, and sells the entire range of Toyota and Scion products. We also have a Toyota service department and Toyota parts departments, as well as Scion service and parts. Visit us online at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com for our online inventory of Toyota trucks, Toyota SUVs, Toyota sedans, and Toyota minivans!