The Award For over a century, vehicles have been evaluated based on their merits. From the earliest cars and trucks to the latest SUVs and minivans, each new model is thoroughly assessed. The North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award celebrates the most outstanding new vehicles each year. These awards…
The new 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is a versatile crossover version of the automaker’s iconic sedan. In addition to inspiring customers at dealerships like McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, the Corolla Cross is also the muse to artists in Chicago and other cities. Toyota’s recent “Just Right” campaign featured three influencer artists: Joseph “Sentrock” Perez in Chicago, ELLE in…
Join the Elmhurst Public Library as it celebrates Judy Garland: A Centennial Celebration on Thursday, June 9, 2022. This hybrid event commemorates the actress 100 years after her birth. Film historian Annette Bochenek provides a glimpse of the star’s early days as a child in Minnesota, her Hollywood career, and her enduring legacy. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota,…
Now that winter is in full swing, it’s important to keep your vehicle operating properly. We at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota offer some tips to help keep your car driving safely in the winter. 1. Check the lights. Early sunsets mean there’s less daylight in the winter. You’ll want to make sure your Toyota’s exterior lights are in…
The Toyota Corolla has been a popular model for years here at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota. The automaker has sold more than 50 million Corollas since it was introduced in 1966. Buyers can choose from one of the standard Corolla models or purchase the performance-oriented Apex Edition or the bold Nightshade Edition. Whichever Corolla you prefer, you can…
When drivers are involved in a collision, it’s a stressful time. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when drivers need to collect information and make important insurance and repair decisions. Now, Toyota drivers have another level of support available after a collision. The new Collision Assistance service is offered through the Toyota mobile app. It includes…
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime have both received a 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award. The RAV4 won the award for the compact SUV category, while the RAV4 Prime took the prize for the plug-in vehicle category. We at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota appreciate the quality engineering that goes into every Toyota…
Safety is a big priority at Toyota, as well as with all of us at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota. While child car seat technology has improved considerably over the years, research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that over half of all child car seats are installed incorrectly. According to the NHTSA, proper installation and use…
A commission of 15 states and the District of Columbia recently entered into an agreement to develop regulations that require all new medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold in their states to be electric by 2050. With the burgeoning interest in heavy-duty electric trucks, Toyota Motor North America and Hino Trucks (a subsidiary of Toyota) are…
If you’ve ever wondered about how Toyota vehicles are designed, Toyota Motor North America’s new virtual education hub has the answer. Visitors to this online learning center have the opportunity to discover many exciting topics, including how the popular Toyota Camry is built or what it’s like to work in an automotive production facility. At…
