If you’ve ever experienced the feeling that comes with braking suddenly because the car in front of you stopped short, you know that you only have a fraction of a second to respond to prevent an accident. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to avoid a crash. Toyota developed Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), which included several…
Just a year after Toyota introduced the GR Supra, the automaker takes this luxury sports car to the next level. The 2021 GR Supra six-cylinder models get a retuned chassis and even more power. There’s now a four-cylinder model in the GR Supra lineup. The automotive enthusiasts at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota are big fans of the GR…
Set aside an hour on Saturday, June 13 for a virtual tour called Inside Chicago River Architecture. This free tour, which runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., features highlights of Chicago’s best riverfront architecture. We at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota believe this will be a great time, as well as an excellent opportunity to learn about the…
Join artist and craftivist Shannon Downey on Monday, June 8, for a virtual evening of embroidery at the Online Embroidery Craftivism Workshop. This online experience is presented by the Elmhurst Public Library. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, we appreciate the many exciting and innovative activities provided by the Elmhurst Public Library during this challenging time. According to Betsy…
Toyota recently announced the all-new 2021 Toyota Venza, a midsize two-row crossover. The Venza delivers excellent handling, effortless acceleration, a smooth ride and a quiet cabin. Here at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, we love the beautiful exterior styling of the 2020 Toyota Venza, and we’re looking forward to its arrival in our showroom this summer. The all-new 2021…
Toyota launched the segment-redefining fourth generation of the Sienna. The minivan has been reimagined to meet the demands of an even wider array of life stages and activities. All trim levels now feature a standard hybrid powertrain, and the 2021 Toyota Sienna comes with a long list of technology features. The 2021 Sienna sets the…
When the 2001 Toyota Prius arrived on the scene in 2000, it changed the face of the automotive industry. During the next 20 years, the world’s first production hybrid car would sell over 6 million units worldwide, with 1.9 million Prius models sold in the United States. It goes without saying that the Prius is…
COVID-19 has made it necessary to take classroom education online. To help students learn in the new virtual environment, Toyota has partnered with Discovery Education to provide a series of virtual field trips as part of TeenDrive365. These free interactive excursions allow students to experience extraordinary places in the safety of their homes. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota,…
The Toyota Corolla is the world’s best-selling nameplate, so it’s not surprising that the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association (RMAP) named the all-new Toyota Corolla Hybrid its 2020 Rocky Mountain Car of the Year. The 2020 Toyota Corolla debuted last spring, featuring improved driving dynamics, updated styling, and the introduction of the Corolla Hybrid to the…
We’ve been instructed to stay home during the current Coronavirus pandemic, and this means most of us haven’t been using our cars very much. Although your vehicle may be sitting in the garage, you’ll want to make sure it’s reliable, so you can drive it when you have to go out. McGrath Elmhurst Toyota presents the following…
