The Joe Gibbs Racing Team!

Next up in the Toyota Dream Build Challenge is the Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross team. The motocross team along with riders Justin Brayton and Josh Grant have paired with N-FAB Inc to build the "Let's Go Moto Tundra." The Joe Gibbs racing team has big plans to make their Tundra the ultimate dream build and the best track side motocross truck you've ever seen. Let us know what team you will be cheering on, or what you would like to see them build by posting on our Facebook wall, Tweeting us @ToyotaNCHS, or commenting below.

Here are the bullet points for their plan:

• The ultimate trackside test vehicle for the JGRMX team
• Eight-foot pit box-style construction for the bed
• Data acquisition and video feeds
• A spare engine, wheels and suspension to keep the test day going strong

Check out our most up to date inventory of Tundra Trucks by clicking here. 

Team Oakley in the Toyota Dream Build Challenge

We wanted to show case all the teams competing in the Toyota Dream Build Challenge by starting with Simon Dumont (Pro Freestyle Skier) and team Oakley. Team Oakley will be working with the 2014 4Runner to build the ultimate ski-themed 4Runner. Stay tuned for more information on the Toyota Dream Build Challenge and the other teams that will be competing against team Oakley. Let us know which team you like best by commenting below, posting on our Facebook wall or Tweeting us @ToyotaNCHS. 

Here's what they have planned. 

• Lots of heated features; after all, ski-star comfort is paramount
• The ability to get anywhere, under any condition
• A ski rack like you’ve never seen before
• And even more power, courtesy of TRD and Borla

To see our most up to date inventory of 4Runners click here. 

Toyota Dream Build Challenge at SEMA

Toyota will be hosting the second Dream Build Challenge in the run-up to the 2013 SEMA Show, a car customization competition in which sponsors and athletes face off to create their most extreme dream Toyotas including the 2013 Toyota Camry, 2014 Toyota 4Runner, 2014 Toyota Corolla and 2014 Toyota Tundra.

"For everyone who has ever imagined designing the perfect vehicle for a favorite hobby or sport, the Toyota Dream Build Challenge makes that dream a reality," said Ed Laukes, vice president of marketing communications and motorsports for Toyota, in a statement. "What better place than the SEMA show to push the limits of the imagination and inspire creativity." (Edmunds.com)

Check out our current inventory by clicking here. 

Taste of Charleston!

With the work week coming to an end we are curious to know what plans you have for the weekend? If you don't have any, check out the "Taste of Charleston" culinary celebration that started today and ends Sunday the 29th. If you go, be sure to tell us about it, or any other awesome things are happening around Charleston that you'll be a part of. Here is a link for more info on the Taste of Charleston.

Be sure to keep up with our blog to find out more info on everything Toyota. You can find out information on our inventory, new vehicles, and special edition vehicles. You can always follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

What is your go to lunch?

One of our favorite go to lunches around here is Jimmy johns! Quick delivery and great subs, it's hard to go wrong. We'd love to hear what your favorite lunch spots are, especially if you're local and know about something in the area that's a must eat spot that we don't know about please share it with us! Tweet us @ToyotaNCHS, post on our Facebook wall, or comment below.

2013 Scion Night at Knotts Scary Farm

It's almost that time again for Scion Night on Oct. 16th! This year marks the 10th annual Scion Night at Knott's Scary Farm and Scion will be out celebrating 10 years of unique owners. This event takes place on the west coast, so it's a bit far from home, but we would love to have something like this local to the area where Scion enthusiast can come and show off their pride and joys. Let us know if you've got a great idea for a local Scion night by commenting below, tweeting us @ToyotaNCHS, or posting on our Facebook wall. 

To read more about Scion Night visit the Scion blog.

Be sure to check out our most up to date inventory of Scions here. 

Gear up to vote for the 100 Cars for Good finalist!

Earlier in the month we told you about the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program that gives away 100 free cars to Non Profit Organizations (NPO) in a Facebook like-off. We also told you about local NPO ITN Charleston Trident who has been place in the top 250 finalist. We would like to give a big congratulations Independent Transportation (ITN) Charleston Trident and the Mary Ann Morris Animal Society of Bamberg for being the only two NPOs selected as finalist in South Carolina. Voters can log onto Facebook now and set a reminder for the specific voting days of two organizations and others however, each Facebook account is only permitted two votes. (1 per day)  Check out pictures below of our decorated Prius!

For more information about the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program click here. 

ITN Charleston Trident is set to have a voting day of October 6th starting at 

10:00am Eastern Time.

Check out our Facebook by clicking here. 

You can view our most update inventory of Prius vehicles here. 

Toyota and BMW working together on a co-developed sports car!

A couple of weeks ago we blogged about the Frankfurt Auto Show debut of the Yaris Hybrid-R hot hatch concept car that had a whopping 420hp burst of energy! Sadly however, that Yaris Hybrid-R is only a concept as of right now it seems like more of a trophy than a future production model. There is some good news for those who have been patient enough to wait for the next Toyota sports car. BMW and Toyota have teamed up to develop a joint sports car project. Details on the car are scarce, and we haven't exactly seen any concepts out on the Nürburg Ring yet, but there is quite a bit of buzz around this well branded collaboration that has some pretty high expectations from consumers that have come to love models like the BMW M3 and the Toyota Supra. We really hope this solidifies into something great and that even if the has a hybrid drive-train, it will be far more track oriented than its gas sipping cousins of the Prius family.  Let us know what you think the next Toyota sports car should feature by commenting below, posting on Facebook, or Tweeting us @ToyotaNCHS.

Take a look our most update inventory by clicking here. 

We were named Autobytel Dealer of the month for August.

We wanted to take a moment to today to point out this great accomplishment by Rese Ballou and her Business Development team here at Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston.

Here is what President and CEO of Autobytel Jeffrey Coats had to say about Rese as quoted by "The Street" and the "Business Wire."

“Rese and her team are dynamos, setting month over month records at Hendrick Toyota Scion,” said Jeffrey Coats, President and CEO of Autobytel Inc. “They understand the importance of the personal touch and the fundamentals of relationship building when it comes to managing Internet customers. Their low-pressure sales environment focuses on the appointment and not the car, and that approach has been very successful. There’s a reason Hendrick Toyota Scion is the number one Toyota dealership in the state and an Autobytel Dealer of the Month.”

Help us congratulate to Rese and the Business development team!

To read the full  article click here. 

To meet Rese and the rest of the Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston staff click here. 

It's a beautiful day to Tailgate!

Today is finally the day of the big 2014 Tundra tailgate! We've got a full tank of propane, a hot grill and a bunch of awesome trucks! If you haven't already heard about the event you can see our Facebook event page by clicking here. The Tundra tailgate event will take place this afternoon at 6pm and we will be serving up your tailgate favorites until 8pm. Be sure to stop by and check out what tailgating in the new Tundra is all about!

You can view our latest inventory of Tundras by clicking here. 

Is Corn Hole your favorite tailgate game?

       We will be holding our Tundra Tailgate event tomorrow between 6-8pm (September 21st 2013) and in the spirit of tailgating we will have some Corn Hole boards set up for people to play with. If you've never played you should try it! It's a wonderfully simple game that's the staple of any great tailgate. Here's some great information on the origin of Corn Hole and some of the rules associated with the game. Be sure to stop by tomorrow afternoon for your chance at some prizes and to see what tailgating in the 2014 Toyota Tundra is all about. So roll up your selves, loosen up your tossing arm, and get ready to play some Corn Hole! Comment below to let us know what your favorite tailgate game is or what your secret to the perfect bean bag toss is. 

For more information on the Tundra Tailgate event you can check our Facebook page by clicking here. 

You can also view our most to date inventory of Toyota Tundras and Tacomas by viewing our inventory. 

Our first 1794 Edition 2014 Toyota Tundra!

       Late last night we received our first 1974 Edition 2014 Toyota Tundra. Our first impressions are quite good. It's a very refined looking truck. The interior seems far more like that of a Sequoia platinum than a Tundra, which is actually quite nice. The seats in the 1794 Edition have a wonderful color on them and suede inserts with the 1794 Edition badge embroidered at the top of the seat. Check out the pictures below to hold you over until the Tundra Tailgate event this coming Saturday from 6-8pm. 

You can find out more about the Tundra Tailgate by clicking here to see the event page on our Facebook. 

Check out our most up to date inventory of Toyota Trucks by clicking here. 

Wake up and smell the Millionth truck produced at Texas Toyota!

The manufacturing team at Toyota Texas, San Antonio, celebrated the millionth truck ever produced earlier this morning. The truck was a 1794 Edition, 2014 Tundra in a beautiful Sunset Bronze Mica. The 2014 Tundra 1794 Edition was produced as a tribute to the ranch, founded in 1794, on which the truck plant is located. As of today we are on track to have a 1794 Edition Tundra here at Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston for the Tundra Tailgate event this Saturday on the 21st of September from 6-8pm. Be sure to stop by for the event to check out the 2014 Tundra in person.

To read more about Toyota's Texas plant you can click here to view the official press release from Toyota.

For more information about the Tundra Tailgate check out our Facebook page, Tweet us @ToyotaNCHS, or comment below.

As always, you can view our most up to date inventory of Toyota Trucks by clicking here.

Count down to kick off for the 2014 Tundra Tailgate, only 3 more days!

With our Tundra Tailgate event only 3 days away we think its appropriate to share with you some cool articles from blogs unaffiliated with Toyota.  Here's a great one from a blog called "Torque News." They talk about the revamped styling of the 2014 Tundra and how its less "bubbly" then its predecessor. We agree and think the body lines look a lot more aggressive and the Tundra has an over all sharper appearance. We encourage you to come out on Saturday between 6 and 8pm to see the 2014 Tundra changes in person! We would love to read your feedback on what you think of the 2014 Toyota Tundra and any questions you may have.

Here's a photo from "Torque News" showcasing the rear bed of the 2014 Tundra.

*Please be advised, we will not have tigers in the bed of our trucks during the Tundra Tailgate.* 

If you would like to see tigers in our trucks please comment below to let us know. 

Check out our event info on Facebook by clicking here. 

You can check out our most up to date inventory of Tundras by clicking here. 

If you need it, we've got it. The only family van with All-wheel drive.

You might not think of needing All-wheel drive in a family van, but if you ever find yourself up north for a snow storm you'll be thankful your Toyota Sienna has it! In fact, the Toyota Sienna is the only family van sold in the U.S. that offers an available all-wheel drive system. You can expect the new 2014 Sienna to include lots of great options such as Blind Spot Monitor, aerodynamics that reduce wind noise, the newest Entune multimedia system, and of course optional All-wheel drive.

To read more about the 2014 Sienna you can check out the official Toyota Press room news release by clicking here. 

You can also view our most up to date inventory of Sienna's by clicking here.

Be sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter! 

Commemoration of the last C-17 delivered to the Charleston Joint Base.

Last night the last C-17 by Boeing was delivered to the Charleston Air Force JB, and we attended the golf tournament at Wrenwoods golf course to help support this great milestone. We sponsored one of the holes and brought out an awesome XSP Tacoma to show off and handed out some free stuff to players. We encourage you to read more about this aviation milestone by checking out an official press release by the United States Air Force by clicking here.

You can also see more photos by clicking here or on the photos below.

Check out our most update inventory of Tacoma trucks by clicking here. 

Free cars to winning Charities (Toyota 100 Cars for Good)

If you've never heard about Toyota's 100 cars for Good program you should check it out. It's an annual contest that any non profit organization can enter that takes place on Facebook. The reason we are bringing this topic up is to see if we can help a local organization win a free car!

ITN Charleston Trident has been selected in the top 250 contestants to compete in a Facebook "like-off," that will determine whether or not they win a free Toyota Prius.

We will be posting more details about the competition in the weeks to come and about how you can help this wonderful organization win the car they need to help out local low country seniors.

For more information check out Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Facebook page. 

Search ITN to find ITN Charleston Trident.

Stay update by checking out our Facebook and Twitter feed for more information about this great charity.

SEPTEMBER 4TH

After the finalists are announced, each organization will receive details about their assigned voting date, plus a tool kit of marketing materials to help them tell voters why their organization needs a car. Finalists will have from September 4 to September 17 to create their profile using photos and text. Leading up to the date of their vote, finalists will work to rally support and get voters excited about giving them a chance to win a brand-new Toyota.

2014 Tundra Tailgate at Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston.

We will be kicking off the arrival of the 2014 Toyota Tundra by hosting a tailgate event here at the dealership. There will be free food, great trucks, and other awesome things for our customers to enjoy. Be sure to stop by the dealership between 6pm and 8pm on September the 21st (Saturday) to see our line up of 2014 Toyota Tundras and to tailgate with the Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston team. Stay tuned for more details and be sure to check our Facebook page and Twitter feed for updates on the event as they occur.

Be sure to check out our most update inventory of Tundras by clicking here.

Japanese cars built by American hands.

Over the past 50 years Toyota has built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America with their 14 North American facilities 10 of which are located in the U.S.. Toyota's commitment to drive more local business hasn't stopped there, and they're in the process of investing another $28 million to expand power-train operations at two facilities in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In the past 20 months Toyota has invested about $2 billion in it's North American facilities, creating more than 4,000 new jobs and counting. We think it's great that Toyota is moving more of its research, design, and development efforts to U.S., and creating more jobs for the American people. It really is a testament to how committed Toyota is to it's North American market. 

We would love to get your input on what you think of Toyota's expansions. Feel free to comment below, on our Facebook page, or tweet us at @ToyotaNCHS. 

Here's a photo of the Toyota Technical Center at Ann Arbor, Michigan.

To read more about Toyota's expansions check out the official press release from Toyota by clicking here. 

To visit our website and view our most update inventory click here. 

40 Million Corollas and counting!

"Toyota Thanks Customers for Making The Corolla the Best-Selling "

Toyota's latest Press Release talks all about the Corolla and how it came to be the world leader in sales with over 40 million units sold. It's quite astonishing to think that one particular vehicle has had such a long life span and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. They've come along way with the Corolla and according to their press release they're just getting started. If you bought a Corolla in the last month, there's a possibility you bought the 40 millionth Corolla ever made, and judging by what Toyota did for the person who bought the 50 millionth Toyota, there might be something special in store for that you from Toyota. 

As always you can check out our most update inventory of Corollas here. 
To read more about this check out the official press release from Toyota.  

The 2014 Corolla "Spin on Smartphone." Toyota introduces the virtual test drive.

Our corporate marketing team at Toyota has introduced an all new way to test drive the 2014 Corolla that involves smart phones!

   The app is being referred to as the "Spin on Smartphone," and allows those who visit www.CorollaTouchDrive.com  from their smartphone the ability to explore all the new features of the 2014. The application also rewards its users with a free music download. It's a great way to get a feel for all your favorite features before coming in for the real deal. We love the idea and want your feedback on what you think. Tell us what features are your favorite by commenting below, posting on our FaceBook page, or by sending us a Tweet @ToyotaNCHS.

You can also view our most update inventory of current Corollas by clicking here. 

Thanks for reading! 

Sincerely, 

The Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston team. 

Toyota to show off fuel cell concept car at Frankfurt auto show.

Toyota seems to be expanding its line up of Hybrid Synergy drive vehicles by adding a proposed fuel cell vehicle that is being called the FCV-R. Word has it there maybe a production date of 2015. Seems like a great idea. Bellow you'll find a link to the Green Car Reports article on the FCV-R that gives more detail. You can also head over to the Toyota-Global Design Gallery for more photos.

Check out more details on this vehicle as written by Anthony Ingram at Green Car Reports.

To see our current inventory of new vehicles click here.

Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston. 

We really hope to see this car in the United States Market!

I'ts been some time since we've seen anything come from Toyota that has a turbo charger bolted on from the factory and we've been waiting for quite a while. Well folks, the wait may be over. It's not the Toyota Supra, but at a max Hp output of 420 ponies it's also no Yaris...Or is it?

  Its the all new Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R, and its on its way to the Frankfurt Motor Show. With a whopping 300hp, inline 4, Garett turbocharged engine, its not your daughters Yaris. The vehicle comes equip with what Toyota is calling "through-the-road all-wheel drive," and two 60hp electric motors, one on each wheel, and a third 60hp electric motor that plays the role of traction control and brake system re-generator.

We can't wait to see this beast in person and really hope we get to see one in our showroom.

To view Toyota's original press release or the Auto Blog's article on the Yaris Hybrid-R click the link below.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R zips in on its way to Frankfurt

You can also check out our current inventory by clicking here.

Even lighter, even more economical, even better Prius family!

Even lighter, even more economical, even better Prius family!

 We weren't sure it was even possible to make the Prius family lighter and more economical but Toyota is always on the search for how to improve their vehicle line up, so its no surprise with ever changing technology that they figured out a way. Here's a great article from Yahoo news that highlights some of the changes we can expect in 2015 for Toyota's family of Hybrid vehicles.

Yahoo news- "Toyota says 2015 Prius hybrid will be lighter, more economical."

Be sure to check out our current inventory of Hybrid vehicles at Hendrick Toyota Scion of North Charleston by clicking on the link, or the picture below.

Thanks for reading!

The origin of Labor Day!

Ever wonder how Labor day came about? Here's a cool article from the United States Department of Labor that tells about how the holiday came about to be.

http://www.dol.gov/laborday/history.htm

Be sure to stop by and check out our labor day specials!
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2014 Toyota Tundra on Edmunds

Read this excerpt from Edmunds.com on the 2014 Toyota Tundra. These trucks will be hitting the lot at Hendrick Toyota of North Charleston soon

Excerpt from Edmunds.com for the full story CLICK HERE


Better Numbers?
Chief Engineer Mike Sweers isn't yet convinced of the long-term durability of these approaches. He also says the Tundra's calibration can deliver in the real world, not just the EPA test dyno. "Under-promise, over-deliver" is how he summarizes it.
Meanwhile, the Big Three play games with axle ratios, usually offering three choices. The lowest serves up the advertised fuel economy while the highest delivers the maximum tow rating. You must choose accordingly when you buy, and it can be tricky to determine the performance of a given truck on the lot.

Toyota avoids this by pairing each engine with a single axle ratio. Any 2014 Tundra equipped with the 4.6-liter V8 can tow between 6,400 and 6,800 pounds depending on cab (double or crew) and drive (4x2 or 4x4) configuration. This year all 5.7-liter Tundras come with the Tow package, so any 4x4 can tow at least 9,500 pounds and any 4x2 can tow 10,000 pounds.
And Toyota is the only manufacturer that uses the SAE J2807 tow rating procedure that all parties created together. This methodology creates a lower-appearing yet more realistic tow rating, but the Big Three have retreated behind their own secret internal procedures in the interest of maximum marketing flexibility.