Japanese automaker Toyota recently celebrated winning the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence award for the 9th year in a row. Talk about a huge feat; though that's not the only reason that Toyota is stoked.  See, while the award honors all 14 Toyota manufacturing plants in North America, on facility in particular has a special reason to celebrate.

Which factory is that you're…

Buying or leasing a new car requires plenty of thought. You want something that will fit your needs, but above all, a vehicle that is safe. At Toyota on Western, proudly serving the greater Chicago area, we always say you can find just that in our new Toyota lineup. And, IIHS agrees, placing 12 models on its annual Top Safety Pick ratings.

It's the most of any large-scale automaker, and a testament to the…

When looking for a vehicle that has a versatile, but unique frame, consider the Scion xB from Toyota on Western. With a bit of a new look for the 2013 model year, there's an added sense of excitement around the compact hatchback, and we'd like to detail why.

Still holding true to its box-like frame, the xB added a few more curves to give it a modern look, and a bit more panache…

What does the future hold for the Scion xB?

If you had asked us about a year ago, we here at Toyota on Western wouldn't have been sure what to say. Ward's Auto had recently posted a worrisome article about how it and the xD were set to be discontinued in 2013. After checking over our sources and finding nothing, we were beginning to wonder if we'd become out of touch with…

All it takes is a simple glance at the rear-wheel drive Scion FR-S to capture your attention with its unique style. After taking a seat behind the wheel for a test drive, you'll be in love. That said, it comes as no surprise to anyone at Toyota on Western to learn that the FR-S was recently named the Hottest Sport Compact at the 2012 SEMA Show.

Aside from its incredible looks and performance, the…

Here at Toyota on Western the prospect of a fuel cell vehicle in the new Toyota lineup by 2015 has us excited. But, Toyota isn't just using the technology to better its fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles you can find at our dealership serving the greater Chicago area. It's also using fuel cell to power its operations.

Toyota has installed a 1.1-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell generator on its Torrance, California campus to power…

Did you know that there are 200,000 Toyota employees worldwide? WOW is what we said too! Not only is that a ton of people, it's also a large opportunity for there being errors in communication. Well, Toyota knows this which is why they're pairing up with the SAS firm Microsoft. By applying software services such as Exchange, SharePoint, Lync and Windows Server; over the next couple of years or so, both companies…

If you're looking for one of the most uniquely- styled vehicles on the road that also comes with off-road ability in-tow, look no further than the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With tons of style inside and out, as well as fantastic standard and optional features, this new Toyota is one of the coolest vehicles on the market.

Despite the fact that the 2012 FJ Cruiser is mostly unchanged for the 2012 model year (and…

Toyota has taken a big hit over the last few years with natural disasters in Japan, where the Japanese automaker's headquarters are located, and by its declining market share in the United States. Nonetheless, Toyota hopes that the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, which runs throughout most of January, will be the commencement of a strong comeback. Despite the severe setbacks Toyota has experienced, the Japanese automaker plans to include nearly a dozen compact cars…

Perhaps you haven't heard that the well acclaimed Toyota Corolla is going to receive a little revitalization in its 2013 model year. Toyota is actually already in the process of testing it in Europe.  How does Toyota on Western know this? We didn't send any of our team on a secret mission to spy on the Japanese automaker if that's what you are thinking. However, a bystander just happened to be at?