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When cold weather hits, most of us sit in our cars longer, letting them idle to warm up the engine. But is this seasonal habit necessary or is the idea of needing to warm up cars a myth? Recently, several articles have been published on this subject. Some say that newer cars don't need to be warmed up, while others insist that idling is a good idea for both new and old vehicles. Read on to hear opinions from both sides.
The Juvae Jazz Society is hosting its 40th Annual Jazz Festival this month at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. For music lovers young and old, it's an enticing event that brings some of the best national jazz assembles and local jazz musicians together under one roof for three days and two nights of improvisational, swing, hot, cool, bebop and classic jazz! Read more for details.
When deciding between buying new or used, there are several questions you need to ask yourself, and how much you're willing to pay monthly is not the most important query believe it or not. Aside from basing your decision off a vehicle's retail value, choosing between a new or used car requires you to think about maintenance costs, take a look at your credit and consider other factors. Read more for details.
When deciding between buying new or used, there are several questions you need to ask yourself, and how much you’re willing to pay monthly is not the most important query believe it or not. Aside from basing your decision off a vehicle’s retail value, choosing between a new or used car requires you to think about maintenance costs, take a look at your credit and consider other factors. Read on for details.
The Decatur Family YMCA's 15th Annual New Year's Eve 5K Run/2K Walk will be held on the afternoon of Dec. 31, 2014. Whether your New Year's resolution includes losing weight or simply living a healthier lifestyle, this is a great way to get a jump on your 2015 goals. Plus, if you like getting free swag, register for the 5K or 2K race by Dec. 12 and you're guaranteed to receive a free commemorative long-sleeve race shirt! Read more for details.
If your kids are being unruly and engaging in lots of back-seat commotion, you won't have to raise your voice to get their attention when you own a new Toyota Sienna or Highlander. If you're familiar with saying things to the effect of, "Son, stop touching your sister" or "please stop kicking the back of my seat," Toyota's optional new Driver Easy Speak feature might just save your sanity and your vocal cords. Read more for details.
When the third-generation Highlander debuted last year, it won over consumers and critics with its incredible redesign and "No Room for Boring" attitude. In the second year of its redesign, the 2015 model continues to offer the same technology, comfort, style and muscle, attributes which caught the attention of KBB.com's expert panel of judges, who recently crowned the 2015 Toyota Highlander your "Best Buy" among midsize crossover SUVs. Read more to see what judges had to say about Highlander!
It's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Decatur! Our city's annual holiday kickoff is right around the corner! Santa and his reindeer are coming to town for our yearly Lights of Christmas Parade and the day will also include ice skating, story time and other fun family activities. Read more for details.
Ever Wondered Where Toyota’s Vehicle Names Come From? Are you curious about the meaning behind names like Camry, Celica, or Prius? Toyota doesn’t just build vehicles with reliability and innovation in mind—they also choose names that reflect a deeper purpose or identity. Below, we explore the origins of some of Toyota's most iconic nameplates—and stay tuned as we also spotlight newer favorites like the Mirai, RAV4, and Tacoma.