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There are many reasons drivers in the Virginia Beach area and beyond are turning to the 2012 Toyota Corolla. There's the practical route, as the prices of gas continue to rise and drivers want to see savings at the pump, but there's also the convenience and dependability that you'd find on any new Toyota model as well. Need proof? Check out the latest raw sales numbers.

After the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan a year ago, Toyota is aiming to make up some ground after suffering some losses as a result of the natural disasters. The automaker is now operating at full production capacity once more, and we couldn't be happier here at Charles Barker Toyota, as we have a healthy lineup of new Toyota vehicles in our lot. This isn't a matter of Toyota looking to make up for lost sales, however; they are out to show that Toyota is stronger than ever, and they've got the plan to prove it.

Drivers in the greater Virginia Beach area, and nationwide are well aware that if you're looking for some of the most efficient vehicles on the road today, you need not look any further than the new Toyota models found here at Charles Barker Toyota. The Japanese automaker's commitment to reducing motorists' carbon footprints doesn't just stop at producing environmentally friendly vehicles, however. Toyota has paired up with the National Audubon Society to promote a spring cleaning of a different variety, to motivate people to 'green up' in various ways.

When you think of Toyota, you likely think of vehicles like the like Tacoma and Camry. You might also think of all the friendly faces down here at Charles Barker Toyota. But do you ever think of who's really running the Japanese automaker's operation here in the United States? We're talking about the heads of Toyota Motor North America, specifically.

No? Well' it's about time you had a face to associate…

The Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest events of its kind, and we here at Charles Barker Toyota love hearing about the new concepts, production models, and technologies that are showcased there. As for what this year's show gave us specifically? That would be an all-new hybrid concept from Toyota.

We know, we know... You're likely thinking, isn't Toyota already the king of hybrid models? This is, after all, the…

We here at Charles Barker Toyota are always keeping a close eye on the milestones of our favorite Japanese automaker, and for good reason. It seems as though the company always has something to celebrate. Towards the end of 2011, Toyota rejoiced with a slew of manufacturing milestones, from a couple of plants celebrating 25 years in production to the opening of a whole new factory in Mississippi. And now in 2012, the company will…

When Japanese automaker Toyota first introduced the Prius to the general public, the message was clear: The hybrid is mainstream, and it's here to stay. And once the car-buying masses started opting for the fuel-sipping Prius more and more, it became clear to other automakers they'd need to fire back.

And fire back they did. Specifically, Chevy released a plug-in hybrid called the Volt, which even we'll admit is an impressive feat…

We here at Charles Barker Toyota can never keep track of the price of gas. It seems like it's a rollercoaster that takes people's wallets for a ride when the time comes to fill up their tank. One thing that we can count on, however, is that as this trend of rising prices continues, drivers in the greater Virginia Beach area and beyond will continue to look for fuel-efficient alternatives to their current…

Mark our words... Toyota is turning the hybrid from niche class into a mainstream must-have, and they're starting in Detroit. The Japanese automaker recently revealed a new concept for a plug-in hybrid at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, and it was more than enough to make everyone here at Charles Barker Toyota do a double take!

What's so special about this new Prius That's the thing... It isn't a?

I just wanted to take a few moments to talk about the 2012 Camry. I, myself, purchased?