www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 23, 2008 - 33 Toyota Canada Inc. enjoys record march sales Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) announced a new record for March selling 20,649 Toyota and Lexus vehicles combined, up 13.1 per cent compared to the same month last year. TCI also achieved a record first quarter with sales of 44,806 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, up 14.3 per cent over last year. Canadians purchased 19,523 Toyota vehicles in March, up 14.5 per cent versus March 2007 to set a new record for the month. Toyota sold 14,488 passenger cars last month, up 22.4 per cent from the same month in 2007 to set a new March record. Toyota truck sales of 5,035 in March were off 3.3 per cent compared to the March record set in 2007. "Canadians have responded to excellent products and competitive pricing after the first full month of price adjustments on many Toyota models," said Tony Wearing, Managing Director at TCI. "Popular choices were the all-new 2009 Corolla and the allnew 2009 Matrix cross-over, both built in Cambridge, Ontario. In all, it's a great finish to the first quarter, and a great way to start a new year." Canadians purchased 1,126 Lexus luxury cars and SUVs in March, off 7.3 per cent from last year's record-breaking month. Lexus luxury passenger car sales of 570 in March were off 24 per cent compared to 2007's record-setting March. Lexus sold 556 luxury SUVs in March, up 19.6 per cent over the same month last year to set a new March record. March sales highlights: · March record for Yaris models at 3,613, up 10.6 per cent over last March. · New March record for the all-new 2009 Corolla at 5,534, up 51.6 per cent. · March sales of the all-new 2009 Matrix of 2,149 up 12.2 per cent versus last March. · March record for RAV4 compact SUV with 1,620 models sold, up 2.8 per cent. · Lexus RX 350 March record at 392, up 16.3 per cent from the March last year. Goodyear Integrity FROM $ 67 FROM 95 $ P175/70R13 INSTANT REBATE on a set of 4 tires 40 Plus a Plus a Goodyear Regatta 2 * $ 101 $ FROM 95 $ P185/75R14 INSTANT REBATE on a set of 4 tires 40 Plus a * Goodyear Assurance Ensign FROM $ 117 95 $ P185/65R15 INSTANT REBATE on a set of 4 tires 40 * 54 $ 95 P155/80R13 Dunlop Signature/ Sport Signature Advanced silica compound for enhanced grip on wet pavement. Goodyear TripleTred One tire with three unique tread zones for dry and wet roads as well as wet snow. Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge With Carbon Fibre and DuPont Kevlar® for crisp, responsive handling. $ INSTANT REBATE 40 * $ INSTANT REBATE 75 * INSTANT REBATE 100 * Wrangler SilentArmor Includes DuPont Kevlar for added strength and toughness. ® $ 49 SUMMER CAR CARE PACKAGE 10 Bonus Air Miles Reward Miles** 1. Lube, change oil and replace oil filter to keep your engine clean. 2. Top up all fluids including brake, transmission, power steering, and radiator. 3. Analyze the electrical charging-system. 4. Tighten all drive belts and hose clamps if required. 5. Inspect cooling system and steering-linkage components. 6. Inspect front and rear brakes. *Offer valid for most passenger vehicles until June 28th, 2008. Additional parts and labour extra. Synthetic oil and disposal fee extra. $ INSTANT REBATE 100 * with any mechanical purchase over $100 PLUS Earn 1 Air Mile for $8 on all Goodyear and mechanical purchases.** Must present coupon at time of purchase. Offer expires June 28th, 2008. AIR MILES 10 BONUS