Volvo XC90 has been named a Car of the Decade by experts at Autotrader

The Volvo XC90 has been named a Car of the Decade by experts at Autotrader, the most recognized third-party car listings brand. It is the only luxury SUV to make the independently-chosen list.

According to Autotrader the XC90 that debuted in the 2015 model year is the perfect example of a modern vehicle primed for the future. It has a range of turbocharged, supercharged and electrified four-cylinder engines and offers good efficiency, a modern, minimalist interior, loads of connectivity and safety features, and unique Scandinavian elements like an available wool-blend interior.

• Three-row SUV stands alone as the only luxury SUV on 15-vehicle list
• Win adds to North American Utility of the Year and Motor Trend SUV of the Year awards
• Design, hybrid powertrain were significant factors

“The Volvo XC90 is one of the best cars of the decade because it’s a spectacular luxury SUV that kicked off a long line of fresh new vehicles forever changing the course of the Volvo brand,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. “The XC90 effectively elevates the entire brand to a true luxury position, it’s the full embodiment of all that Volvo can do right. The XC90 is a perfect example of how design restraint actually adds to the allure of a given vehicle. Both inside and out, the Volvo XC90 is tasteful and luxurious. Add to this a suite of advanced driver assist technologies and the Volvo XC90 becomes a compelling plot point in a long running story of Scandinavian style, engineering and fun that has become the Volvo of today and tomorrow.”

“The XC90 was named 2016 North American Utility of the Year and 2016 Motor Trend SUV of the Year, on top of more than 100 other awards from around the world,” said Anders Gustafsson, Executive Vice President Americas and President and CEO of Volvo Car USA. “For our best-selling vehicle to now be named an Autotrader Car of the Decade is just incredible, not just for us but for all our customers who chose to drive an XC90 instead of so many others on the market.”

“The Volvo XC90 is an amazing vehicle to drive — it’s my personal favorite”, said Gary Jaffarian, President and CEO of Jaffarian Volvo Toyota.

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2020 Car and Driver’s Best: Toyota Supra

Verdict: The resurrected Supra was well worth the wait …  Car and Driver

Great news from Car and Driver Magazine

Toyota revives the legendary Supra name and its brilliant performance to go along with it. Under its shapely hood lies a turbocharged six-cylinder engine that Toyota says makes 335 horsepower, but our testing revealed that number to be fairly conservative. No convertible version has been announced, so the Supra will be offered exclusively as a coupe. Despite sharing numerous parts, Toyota was able to give its version a personality all its own, which helped the Supra a spot on our 2020 10 Best list.

https://www.caranddriver.com/toyota/supra

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Gary Jaffarian and the team at Jaffarian Volvo Exceeds Expectations for Volvo Lease Retention

Gary Jaffarian and the Team at Jaffarian Volvo Toyota Exceed Expectations in Brand and Service Ranking #1 in the US for Volvo Lease Retention.  More than 61% of customers are choosing to lease a new vehicle from Jaffarian Volvo in consecutive leases.  The rating is among a field of more than 200 Volvo Dealerships across the United States.  “At Jaffarian Volvo, we take great pride in our award winning sales and service team”, shared Gary Jaffarian, President and CEO of Jaffarian Volvo Toyota.  “We love our customers and we are overjoyed that they love us back.”

Jaffarian Volvo Awarded the Volvo Excellence Award for a Third Consecutive Year

Jaffarian Volvo Celebrates 60 Years of Volvo Excellence

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ASK GARY: How Should I Maintain My Vehicle in the Summer?

Any extreme weather – hot or cold – puts added stress on a vehicle, and summer months can be just as brutal as winter ones.  Keep in mind that while maintenance schedules in your owner’s manual are based on average conditions, most manufacturers recommend that mileage intervals are decreased to accommodate extreme driving or weather conditions, such as hot and humid summer weather.

Here are some tips for keeping your vehicle running well during the hot summer months:

• Flush the coolant system.  Coolant failure is a main cause of breakdowns during the summer. The radiator and coolant system absorb and dissipate heat produced by the engine, so it’s important that they are in prime working order. Flush your coolant and check the radiator, heater hoses, water pump and fan clutch.
• Check the air conditioning.  Make sure that your air conditioning is working efficiently.  Check the system for leaks and make sure your vehicle is getting the right amount of refrigerant.
• Check your fluids. Oil, transmission, brake and power steering fluids should all be clean.
• Maintain your tires.  Tires are critical for maintaining a safe and well-functioning vehicle.  Underinflated tires won’t disperse heat properly and overinflated tires cause the tread to wear out quicker. The right tire pressure for your vehicle can be found in your owner’s manual as well as the driver’s side door jamb or glove box.  Also check your tires to make sure they still have good tread.
• Take your vehicle for a tune-up. Make sure your vehicle has had a recent tune-up to ensure that parts such as spark plugs and the fuel filter are in good working order.

By maintaining your vehicle properly before summer road trips, you can avoid unplanned delays waiting for a tow truck and enjoy your summer.  Happy and safe travels!

–Gary

J.D. Power and Associates Announce Results from Recent Study

We do love stats! The following comes from a recent study conducted by J.D Power and Associates. The study, called the 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), focused specifically on 2008 model year vehicles. Here’s some of what they found:

“Highlights from J.D. Power and Associates’ VDS include:

• Toyota and Lexus received seven highest ranking awards – more than any other brand.
• The Tundra full-size pickup topped its segment for the sixth year in a row, while the Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid sedan, 4Runner midsize Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Sienna midsize van, and Tacoma pickup truck each topped their respective segments.
• The Lexus RX luxury sport utility vehicle (Total) ranked highest in its segment; midsize premium crossover/SUV.
• Ten other Toyota, Scion and Lexus models ranked in the top three of their segment including Toyota Yaris sub-compact (Total), Toyota Matrix cross-over utility vehicle (CUV), Toyota RAV4 compact SUV, Toyota Solara midsize coupe, Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV, Scion tC sports coupe, Lexus GS luxury sport (Total), LS luxury sedan (Total), GX 470 luxury utility vehicle, and Lexus ES 350 entry luxury sedan.

TMS Segment Award Recipients

VEHICLE	PP100	SEGMENT
Toyota Prius	97	Compact Car
Toyota 4Runner	103	Midsize MAV
Toyota Tacoma	109	Midsize Pickup
Toyota Sienna	150	Midsize Van
Toyota Tundra	118	Large Pickup
Lexus RX	101	Midsize Premium MAV
Scion xB	142	Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle

Other examples of Toyota’s commitment to excellence, quality products and customer satisfaction include:

• Seventeen Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles were named  “most reliable” of which 12 made the “recommended” list, more in both categories than any other automaker, by a leading national consumer publication.
• Lexus owner loyalty remains the highest among luxury brands, according to internal studies.
• Eight Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles (Avalon, Corolla, Venza, Highlander, Sienna, RX, tC, & xB) received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2011 Top Safety Pick Award.”

Read the full article here.

Good News from Recent Consumer Report on Toyota

Pleased with the news that the Detroit News shared on the positive feedback on Toyota models, according to Consumer Reports. Three top picks, as shared by Consumer Reports, are the Prius, the RAV4, and the Sienna. Toyota: still strong.

For the full article, click here.

Proud to be Toyota

In a recent article released by Toyota, the vice president ad general manager of Toyota Division for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A Inc. was quoted to have said, “For three consecutive years, people have purchased more Toyota vehicles than any other brand.”

The Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Prius and Tacoma have all held their own and continue to be the top Toyotas sought out and found on the road today. From the quality of the Camry to the fuel-efficiency of the Prius, Toyota remains the brand that consumers think of first. As Toyota launches into its “#1 for a Reason” campaign, they can count on Jaffarian Automotive Group to continue to proudly represent and support the brand.

Toyota Makes Its Way Into Forbes!

Last week Forbes magazine came out with a list of “10 Cars That Will Make It Past 200,000 Miles” and we are proud to see and report that HALF of that list was comprised of Toyota and Lexus vehicles! Data and results were compiled from surveys conducted by Consumer Reports. Amongst other vehicles like Porche and Sedans, consumers reviewed Toyota vehicles to be incredibly dependable in the long run.

“‘Toyotas are very reliable, they still perform very well’ despite the massive recalls some models suffered earlier this year, says David Champion, the senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. ‘They’re quiet; they’re comfortable. The people who have them generally really like the vehicle.'”

Toyota’s Yaris, Sienna, FJ Cruiser and Tundra (V-6) were in the company of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford Flex, Honda CR-V, Acura RL and Porsche Boxster on Forbes‘ list of  “Cars That Will Make It Past 200,000 Miles.”

To see the how the vehicles ranked and read the article in Forbes magazine, click here.

From ToyotaNewsRoom: Toyota Top Brand Among Younger Car Buyers

“Good news for Toyota: Generation Y car buyers – those born since 1983 – are trending toward the same brands as their Baby Boomer parents, according to AutoPacific. The automotive research firm said Toyota is the top brand among these young car buyers, followed by Honda and Ford.  Chevrolet and Nissan round out the top five on the list.”

From ToyotaNewsRoom: MSN Autos: New Sienna Ranked Among ‘Safest Cars in America’

“The 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan is among 12 vehicles identified as ‘The Safest Cars in

2011 Sienna

America’ by MSN Autos.  It noted that among the safety features on the all-new Sienna is ‘an optional radar-based pre-collision scans the road and preps the brakes for maximum stopping power if it senses a potential impact’ and ‘the industry’s first panoramic rear camera.'”

View IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2010