Fitzgerald Toyota: Celebrating 25 Years in Chambersburg PA

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Fitzgerald Toyota Celebrates 25 Years

Toyota Motor Company recognized Fitzgerald Toyota on their 25^th anniversary in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with a Crystal Star award.

Fitzgerald Toyota opened its doors on March 19, 1989, with a promise to provide great service, upfront prices, and a personal commitment to the community.  The dealership has grown from humble beginnings of just 38 employees to 114 people today.  “I would like to say thank you to our community and our staff for their years of support to make this achievement possible” said John Fitzgerald III, the Dealer Principal.

Fitzgerald Auto Mall was founded in 1966 by Jack Fitzgerald. His son, John, continues the tradition of excellent customer service with no haggle, no hassle posted prices on every new and used car.  “Customers deserve to be treated with honesty and respect, and our sales process aims to do just that.” said Jack Fitzgerald, founder and CEO. 

As a part of the Chambersburg community, last November, Fitzgerald Toyota presented a new 2013 Toyota Sienna to Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter as part of the Toyota 100Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which Toyota gave away 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days, based on votes from the public. 

Fitzgerald Toyota is a member of the Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more about Fitzgerald Toyota, please visit www.FitzMall.com

(Pictured Left to Right: Bill Joyner, GM, John Fitzgerald III, Dealer Principal, and Ashley Hack from Toyota)

Holy new models Batman!

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2014 is off and running, and the slew of new car offerings are already hitting the pavement, albeit in concept form and unreleased for now.  Toyota JUST launched a concept for the future of performance cars, Nissan also is lifting the curtain on a new sport sedan concept.

The Toyota FT-1
Many other companies are releasing newly refreshed vehicles this year as well.  Subaru, Ford, Kia, Dodge, Jeep, just to name a few.  This is great for the automotive industry because it gets back to competition, to making a BETTER car for an affordable price point.  A lot of manufacturers are getting back to performance as part of their vehicle lineup.  Over the last 20 years, vehicles have mainly strayed away from fast, fun cars, in favor of high MPG and passenger room.  The people that are interested in really experiencing their drive were relegated to very few options.  It's not like the 90's, when we had the Supra, the RX-7, 3000GT, 300ZX, and many other powerful fun cars to be had.  Those days are long gone.

The days of old don't have to disappear.   We just need to adapt.  Much like the muscle cars of the 60s, they can still be held high as the gold standard of fun, powerful, cars, and yet we can enjoy the new advances in technology that allows us to have lighter vehicles with smaller engines. Using our advances, we can achieve performance equal to or greater than the classics from the 60s, and the early 90s.

Nissan Sport Sedan Concept

How many of you see a 4 door gas miser sedan, and say "WOW" to yourself?  Toyota realized as they said yesterday, they were making cars that appealed to all and didn't connect with emotions like the ones of the past.  Now they are shifting focus to make cars that look stunning, and make you look twice instead of brushing it off as just another car.

There are so many options coming out now that bridge the gap between performance and economy, that it may be hard to choose when the time comes.  Keep us in mind when you are looking for a new car.  If it's not out yet, we will keep you in the loop as to when it is to hit the store!   Check out the pages on Facebook for the motor shows and manufacturers as well, you get to see new models before they ever hit showrooms!

The future looks bright for fun fast cars again! 

Fitzmall at Greencon 2013

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Fitzgerald Toyota Scion Nissan at the Greencon 2013 Expo

On Friday, March 15, we had the opportunity to show off some of our "green" cars at Greencon 2013: Central PA Green Building Conference and Expo. It was held in the Holland Union Building at Dickenson College in Carlisle PA.

We were there to promote the 100% electric Nissan Leaf and the super efficient Toyota Hybrid family.

Check out this year's Toyota Super Bowl Commercial

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2013 Toyota Super Bowl Commercial

Kaley Cuoco isn't your average genie. She's modern, smart and stylish, like the Toyota RAV4 she lives inside. Learn more about the all-new RAV4: http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/RAV4

Thumbs up and Share if you wish Kaley Cuoco was your genie! #WishGranted

 

Toyota RAV4 EV Walk around video

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Check out the new Toyota RAV4 EV walk-around video from ToyotaUSA. All electric; no gasoline!

Join Us On Nov 28 for the '100 Cars For Good' Winner's Event

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Join Us on November 28, 2012 at 11am for the CVAS Toyota Sienna Delivery

This past summer, Toyota organized a campaign that gave away one brand new Toyota a day for 100 days to non-profit organizations across the United States. Each day 5 organizations were in the running and the winner was determined by competing for the highest number of votes on the Facebook App.

On Day 99 of the 100 Cars For Good, Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter (CVAS), located right here in Chambersburg PA, was selected as the winner of a brand new Toyota Sienna.

CVAS will pick up their new van from Fitzgerald Toyota on November 28, 2012. The food and fun will begin at 11am and the delivery will take place at noon. Reps from Toyota USA, a TV crew, and Radio Station will also be here for the presentation.

All are welcome to come and participate and donations for the animal shelter will also be accepted.

Toyota's 100 Cars for Good - Your Vote is Needed!

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Join in on Toyota's 100 Cars for Good - Benefiting local Non-Profit Organizations

UPDATE: Thanks to the overwhelming local participation, Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has won a New Toyota on Day 99 in the 100 Cars for Good Campaign from Toyota USA. Congratulations!!

This summer, Toyota is giving away a vehicle a day to a lucky non-profit charity over a 100 day period, and Chambersburg, PA has a contestant in the running on August 20. Help us show some local support for Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter by casting your vote on August 20!  

www.100carsforgood.com

Armed Forces Day at Letterkenny Army Depot

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Fitzmall at Letterkenny Army Depot

Saturday, May 19, 2012, Fitzgerald Toyota Scion Nissan participated in the Armed Forces Day at Letterkenny Army Depot.  We had several vehicles on display for everyone to check out.

Visitors participated in HMMWV rides and tours of the Depot's facilities including the Munitions area, the Maintenance Facility, the Tactical Repair Center and the cemeteries and former homesteads. Many children's activities were offered such as the fishing rodeo sponsored by LEAD's Rod and Gun Club, face painting, games and amusements.

Originally established as an ammunition depot, today Letterkenny Army Depot is known as the Army's Capabilities Based Depot. LEAD is headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and comprises over 18,000 acres. As the largest employer in Franklin County, with over 3,600 employees, the Depot fuels over a quarter of a billion dollars annually into the region both through payroll and contracts.

Toyota offers top 3 vehicles for first time car buyers

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Good Cars for First Time Buyers

Published by Staff Writer: Harry Lloyd

for AutoLiquidator.com 

Rookie drivers

If you are looking to buy a vehicle for the first time, or if you are looking for a first car for somebody else, there are some cars that help the transition into the driving world better than others. Reliability and safety are two very important factors for new drivers, and handling, technology and style are also pretty important. The best car deals are the ones that will get you what you need for a low price.

First time car buyers are usually younger people, and younger people are more inclined to take risks, and less inclined to repair and maintain their cars. That's why dependable and safe cars are very necessary. Young people generally cannot afford expensive new cars, so finding solid cheap used cars is almost always the best choice.

The standouts

Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce National Partnership

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Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce National Partnership to Help Combat America’s High School Dropout Crisis

Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) recently announced a national partnership through the establishment of a college readiness initiative, which will help fund youth education and improve high school graduation rates. As a founding sponsor of D2D - Diplomas to Degrees, Toyota is providing a $1.5 million grant over three years to help provide tools, resources and support to Boys & Girls Club teens to help prepare them to move from high school to college graduation.

Prius C: Fastest selling car in America

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According to Edmunds.com’s analysis of March sales and inventory numbers, the Toyota Prius C hybrid car, is the fastest selling car in America right now. The Prius C, the newest, smallest and least expensive member of the Toyota Prius hybrid family, barely has time to dirty its tires because the Prius C, which starts at $19,000, stays on the dealership lot only about eight days until a buyer drives it away.