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Are self-driving cars the next "big deal" in the auto industry? More and more research points to such cars as offering much in regards to safety and convenience, with some experts saying the positives far outweigh the negatives. At Dayton Toyota South Brunswick, NJ, we believe in keeping our customers updated on the latest trends and innovations in the industry. With that in mind, let's take a deeper look at what makes self-driving cars…

At Dayton Toyota South Brunswick, NJ, we're all about helping our customers maintain their vehicles, whether new or used. Keep your car in "lot condition" by utilizing a few expert interior and exterior cleaning tips. Check it out:

Exterior

• Where to Wash: Wash your vehicle in a shaded area for best results, as you'll want to work with a cool surface. Washing a hot…

We at Dayton Toyota South Brunswick, NJ, are big supporters of the community and always encourage our customers to enjoy the area's best attractions. Check out a few ideas for beating the heat around South Brunswick this summer and have a great time with friends and family:

You might be ready for summer, but what about your vehicle? Your car or truck probably needs a little TLC, especially after a long winter and the change over to spring weather. Check out a few tips courtesy of Dayton Toyota on how to prep your vehicle for the hot months ahead.

Remove Snow Tires

You certainly don't need your snow tires anymore! Besides, you'll only wear them out that much faster if you use them on dry pavement. Make the switch from your snow or "winter" tires to your summer or "all-season" tires as soon as the…

Interested in enjoying the open highway this season? Check out the top five road trips around South Brunswick, NJ, courtesy of Dayton Toyota, and have a blast exploring some of the many great things the Garden State has to offer:

Grapes 'N Barrels

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own wine? Grapes 'N Barrels is a private-label winemaking location in Middlesex County and offers the chance to make your very own wine! Create red, white, and blended wines from grapes grown in California, Chile, and Italy. Grapes 'N Barrels specializes in group, corporate, and special occasion…

Autotrader.com recently added the 2015 Kia K900 and the 2014 Kia Soul to its list of 2014 "Must Drive" vehicles. This is the first time the honor has been awarded to Kia, one of three brands to make the famous list this year. Autotrader.com editors note that they look for "something special" in each of the vehicles on the list, with the Kia K900 and Soul "wowing" due to their exceptional design, value, and many amenities.

To make the 2014 list, vehicles had to be available in October 2014 in at least half of the 50 states. Other…

Most car factories rely on machines to make their cars. Machines are faster and more efficient, right? Well Toyota employee Mitsuru Kawai disagrees. He thinks that retiring the machines and bringing in some people will greatly improve the car-making process.

During his 50 years working with Toyota, Kawai has seen a lot of changes in car factories. He thinks back to a time when, "experienced masters used to be called gods, and they could make…

Last month at Dayton Toyota we talked about how the Toyota Prius was leading the green movement. However, it's not just the Prius that is coming out on top. It was recently announced that for the fourth month running Toyota was the No.1 retail brand!

Here are a few numbers that have us excited.

In April Toyota dealers sold 199,660 new Toyota models.  Compared to April of 2013 the selling rate increased by 9% and hopefully that upward trend will continue in 2015!

38,000 fan favorites, Toyota Camry's, were sold in April, which was an…

The Toyota Prius is back and better than ever before in 2014. Since its inception, the hybrid Prius had led the green car movement by posting incredible fuel economy ratings. This year's model doesn't budge from that tradition. The 2014 Prius combines a four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to offer class-leading fuel economy. As a matter of fact, Prius achieves up to 51 MPG on highways and 48 MPG in cities.   

Available…

Do you feel safe at night? If you live anywhere near our South Brunswick, NJ Dayton Toyota, then you probably should. South Brunswick was identified as one of the 50 safest communities in all of New Jersey, counting areas with 15,000 or more residents.

Safe Communities and Safe Driving

For the most part, communities are as safe as the residents make them -- and quite a few different things can factor into what makes a…