With the holidays coming to an end, you may have an abundance of lights, cards, wrapping paper and more, laying around your house. If you are thinking about throwing them in the trash, the people at One Toyota of Oakland hope that you reconsider! Recently Toyota and the Audubon Society have teamed up and created an infographic that we think is worth sharing.

This infographic provides a number of suggestions and options on how you…

Can you remember the day that Toyota first announced they will be expanding the Prius lineup? The people at One Toyota of Oakland sure do! And it would be an understatement to say we were excited. The Prius is already a groundbreaking vehicle, especially when considering the huge customer demand for fuel efficient vehicles in the Oakland, CA region!

One of the Toyota Prius models that we encourage you to check out in 2013 is…

Lightest midsize sedan ever? Yeah, Toyota has claimed the title. Or rather, the 2013 Avalon has at 3,461 pounds. That's 110 pounds lighter than the 2012 model. Along with aerodynamic enhancements to the body and a super-efficient powertrain, the Avalon is set to boast class-leading fuel-efficiency, too.

Avalon Chief Engineer Randy Stephens explains that during development of the next-generation Avalon the team's target was "to dramatically improve all aspects of dynamic performance...

For most people when you picture the richest city in the US you probably have the vision of luxury imports and exotic cars cruising the streets and in the driveways. TrueCar.com recently put this assumption to the test and the findings were quite surprising. While some reported the typical brands such as, Bimmers and Benzs but some reported an influx of Toyota Prius in these areas.

But why is this? "For affluent buyers who live in places where environmental concerns reign supreme, the Toyota Prius is the ultimate status symbol in eco-luxury,"¹ said Kristen Andersson, an analyst at…

With a big push for people to become more eco-friendly these days it is no wonder that people are seeking alternative powered vehicles. Such model like the 2012 Toyota Prius c are taking the auto industry by storm in the Oakland. We at One Toyota of Oakland are also expecting the 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV to be a big hit as well.

Since Toyota wants to stay innovative they are looking into other forms of power such as hydrogen fuel cells. Toyota plans to launch these cars in 2015 and says the new sedan will the most efficient and most…

There are awards and accolades and then there is consumer behavior, which is perhaps a more accurate reflection of just how good a car is. After all, in today's hyper social world (be it good or bad) spreads incredibly fast. When people aren't happy, they often tweet or post about their dissatisfaction, hoping to save people from sharing the same let down. Likewise, when they're happy with a product or service, they…

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This just in ... The All-New Prius C & Plug-In have just rolled onto our lot!  Stop in today and be one of the first in the Bay area to drive one of these impressive new vehicles!

Toyota has always been known for breaking boundaries. One of its most successful breakthroughs has been pioneering the hybrid vehicle industry with its Toyota Prius family. Now, Toyota is ready to break even more rules by entering a hybrid vehicle in the iconic Le Mans race- one of the longest and most difficult races in the world. The Le Mans race will take place in June.

Le Mans is known for being an "endurance" race. Top competitors will cover over five-thousand kilometers, making it six times longer than the Indianapolis 500 race and nearly eighteen times longer than a standard…