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If you live in Illinois and have been considering trading in your car, truck or SUV, this is the time to do so. You have a chance to get more for your vehicle if you trade it in before the end of 2019, since a new trade-in tax is coming to Illinois starting at the beginning of 2020.

Are you in the market to buy a Toyota Tacoma but you aren't sure which one would be the best to buy? We've done some research here at Crown Toyota of Decatur to help with your decision and, based on the specs and features this pickup has to offer as well as class ratings, we can tell you that the best Toyota Tacoma to purchase is the 2019 model.

With a motto of “bring on the world's trails,” you get a good indication of the Tundra prowess on off-road terrain. From forged wheels to a sport-tuned suspension system, the Toyota Tundra is designed for adventure from the ground up. Exterior features like skid plates and outboard-mounted shocks, a heavy-duty frame, and an impressive towing capacity are other amenities that make the Toyota Tundra a top choice for an off-road adventure. Even on the inside, you'll find a variety of other features that make the Tundra more safe, comfortable, and capable on the trails, too.

You probably never imagined that you could save money by sitting in traffic. However, that's where Toyota's Automatic Start and Stop features come in handy. This innovative system, which is found on select Toyota vehicles, turns the engine off when full power is not required. This saves you money on fuel and helps lower the car's emissions. The system is designed to cut off power to the engine when you are stopped and resume power when the vehicle starts moving again. Another advantage of the Auto Start and Stop function is that you can turn off the…

One of the best parts of modern vehicles is the technology now available, which offers a high level of accommodation. It delivers a high level of safety and convenience, enhancing the versatility and value of the car. With smart keys, push-button start systems are considered features that have recently emerged in the auto industry. Similar to other parts of the vehicle, issues can still occur with the feature. 

How Long Do Prius Batteries Last?

Toyota makes the bold claim of its Hybrid batteries used in the Prius lasting up to eight years. Such longevity is quite significant, given that the average battery begins to experience issues about two years into its job of providing power to the vehicle. Such is especially the case for newer cars and trucks as there are many electrical components to support.

Toyota continues to remain successful in the auto industry for their reliable vehicles that last longer than most cars on the road. For teenagers, many adults prefer to provide their child with a Toyota model that is safe and will have longevity. When you're shopping for a new vehicle for your teen driver, there are a few models to consider that will provide an excellent driving experience.

As a leader in the automotive industry, Toyota is always looking for new ways to improve the experience of Toyota drivers and passengers. With the popularity of Amazon's Alexa voice recognition assistant, it's a seamless transition for Toyota to integrate Alexa into their lineup to improve technology for future models.

Toyota is joining the “rush” towards electric battery automobiles and striving to produce and promote more electric vehicles for the upcoming decade as the market has shown a strong interest in hydrogen-fuel cell and battery-run modes of transportation. Toyota’s ambitious plan is to 10 new electric automobiles to the market during the 2020’s, which will commence in China and then trickle down to the rest of the world. These totals will include 5.5 million electric vehicles, out of which 1 million will be a mix of both an electric battery and hydrogen-fuel powered cars. Toyota’s great…