Sun Toyota, a new and used Toyota dealership in New Port Richey, Florida that serves the Tampa area, is proud to announce that the 2012 Toyota Prius c has been named as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

New Port Richey, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/31/2012 -- Being safe must run in the family. The 2012 Toyota Prius c, the latest release in the Prius line of cars, was recently awarded a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS for 2012. Drivers near Tampa, Florida can find the Prius c at Sun Toyota in New Port Richey.

Before handing out its Top Pick designations, the IIHS puts vehicles through their paces. The 2012 Prius c was subjected to punishment from all angles. It absorbed these body blows and received a "Good" rating, the highest possible mark, in frontal offset, side impact and roof strength tests.

Earning a reputation for safety adds to a resume that was already impressive. Prius c drivers can now boast of having a best-in-class city fuel economy of 53 MPG, standard Bluetooth and an impeccable safety record. Each Prius c features nine total airbags, the comprehensive Star Safety System, anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution.

Learn more about what makes the 2012 Toyota Prius c safe by visiting http://www.suntoyota.com, checking out Sun Toyota's Facebook page (facebook.com/SunToyota) or following them on Twitter (@Sun_Toyota).

About Sun Toyota
Sun Toyota in New Port Richey, Florida is a family owned and operated dealership that proudly serves the cities of Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Holiday. Since we started almost 40 years ago, we have received the President's Award 15 times, most recently in 2011. We were also honored with the prestigious Board of Governors Award, given to the top 60 Toyota dealerships in the country. Our new location is dedicated to saving green both environmentally, with our LEED certification, and financially, courtesy of no dealer fees.

Whether you visit us online or in our store, our team will gladly provide you with new Toyotas, used vehicles and quality service.

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Sun Toyota, a new and used Toyota dealership serving Tampa, Florida, will honor the service of double amputee Lance Corporal Justin Gaertner by providing a specially-outfitted 2012 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Limited 4x4. Gaertner will be given the keys during a special Memorial Day event.

Holiday, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2012 -- Lance Corporal Justin Gaertner lost his legs on the day after Thanksgiving in 2010 while defending his country's freedom. On Memorial Day, Sun Toyota is hoping to restore some of his mobility by putting him behind the wheel of his very own 2012 Toyota Tundra.

The morning of Monday, May 28, the Florida Patriot Guard Riders will provide Gaertner with a special escort to the Sun Toyota dealership at 3001 US Highway 19 in Holiday, Florida. There, he will receive the keys to his 2012 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Limited 4x4 full-size pickup truck.

Monday's truck giveaway will cap an entire weekend of fun and activities at Sun Toyota. There will be food, prizes, a climbing wall, face painting and displays from the Pasco County Fire Department and Sheriff's Office. Every branch of the military will also be present to show their support.

Equipped with hand controls and step bars, the specially-outfitted Toyota Tundra has been designed so that Gaertner can operate it with ease. He walks with the aid of two prosthetic legs.

Throughout his recovery and rehabilitation, Gaertner astounded everyone with his work ethic and the progress he made. Initially, he thought it would be a year until he could walk again. He was back on his feet within four months.

Sun Toyota has been raising money on behalf of Gaertner since last month's Fun n' Sun Toyota Country Concert. The dealership printed t-shirts and gave them away in exchange for donations. Customers and local supporters have also been donating money on Sun Toyota's Facebook page, where Gaertner's mother expressed her appreciation for the efforts.

To learn more about Justin's story or to make a donation to the cause, visit http://www.suntoyota.com/soldier. Sun Toyota can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/SunToyota) and Twitter (@Sun_Toyota).

About Sun Toyota
Sun Toyota in New Port Richey, Florida is a family owned and operated new and used car dealership that proudly serves the cities of Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Holiday. Since we started almost 40 years ago, we have received the President's Award 15 times, most recently in 2011. We were also honored with the prestigious Board of Governors Award, given to the top 60 Toyota dealerships in the country. Our new location is dedicated to saving green both environmentally, with our LEED certification, and financially, courtesy of no dealer fees.

Whether you visit us online or in our store, our team will gladly provide you with new Toyotas, used vehicles and quality service.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sun Toyota, a new and used car dealership in Tampa, Florida, once again sponsored the annual Fun ‘N Sun Toyota Country Concert on April 22 in Clearwater’s Coachman Park.

Holiday, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/09/2012 -- Earth Day is dedicated to improving the environment. On Sunday, the performers who took the stage in Coachman Park at the annual Fun 'N Sun Toyota Country Concert certainly eliminated any concerns about noise pollution.

This annual musical event is sponsored by Sun Toyota, a Tampa-area new and used car dealership located in Holiday. Acts appearing this year included local singer Suite Caroline, Andy Gibson, J. T. Hodges, the Farm, Chris Cagle and country legend Ronnie Dunn, formerly of Brooks and Dunn.

The Fun 'N Sun Toyota Country Concert is part of the 59th annual Fun 'N Sun Festival, a celebration that spans two weekends. Originally designed as a parade to entice winter vacationers to remain in the area, the festival has ballooned into a series of activities for both tourists and locals that occurs over ten days from April 20 to the 29th.

Casual fans and diehards alike gathered on blankets and lawn chairs around two different stages, a Fun 'N Sun Toyota Country Concert first. Greg Bates, Canaan Smith and Brett Eldredge were among the attractions drawing people to the Archery Shop acoustic stage. Admission to the concert was free.

Keep up to date on all the events happening at Sun Toyota and its efforts to save green while going green by visiting http://www.suntoyota.com/ , liking them on Facebook (facebook.com/SunToyota) or finding them on Twitter (@Sun_Toyota).

About Sun Toyota
Sun Toyota in Holiday, Florida is a family owned and operated dealership that proudly serves the cities of Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey. Since we started almost 40 years ago, we have received the President's Award 15 times, most recently in 2011. We were also honored with the prestigious Board of Governors Award, given to the top 60 Toyota dealerships in the country. Our new location is dedicated to saving green both environmentally, with our LEED certification, and financially, courtesy of no dealer fees.

Whether you visit us online or in our store, our team will gladly provide you with new Toyotas, used vehicles and quality service.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

To celebrate Earth Day, Sun Toyota is conducting a 100 Hour Sales Event. It hopes to sell 100 hybrids to 100 families and honor the decision to go green by planting 100 trees in a national forest.

Tampa, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/24/2012 -- Early in their development, children are taught that plants are supposed to be green. The employees of Sun Toyota in Tampa, Florida believe the same elementary color association should apply to plants of the manufacturing variety.

From April 20 through the 23, Sun Toyota hopes to sell 100 environmentally-responsible vehicles to 100 families during its 100 Hour Earth Day Sales Event. Drivers who decrease their ecological footprints by upgrading to a car that consumes less gas will also be rewarded with a tree planted in their honor.

Earth Day, first held in 1970, is an internationally-recognized event dedicated to heightening environmental awareness. Every April 22nd, this global initiative to preserve natural resources is celebrated in countries around the world.

Sun Toyota's inventory contains an abundance of options for those who wish to increase their MPG while assisting the EPA. The Toyota Prius, Prius c and Prius v are all capable of traveling 42 miles combined on one gallon of gasoline. Other alternatives include the hybrid versions of the Camry and Highlander.

Since opening the doors to its new LEED-certified dealership, Sun Toyota hasn't wavered in its support of conservation technology and greener causes. The new facility in Holiday, Florida harnesses the sun to power its lights, uses reflective glass to reduce cooling costs and eliminates waste by recycling water. It seems appropriate that a dealership with the name Sun Toyota should utilize the power of solar energy.

To learn more about the 100 Hour Earth Day Sales Event and Sun Toyota's efforts to save green while going green, visit http://www.suntoyota.com/Toyota-EarthDay.html, visit them on Facebook (facebook.com/SunToyota) or find them on Twitter (@Sun_Toyota).

About Sun Toyota
Sun Toyota in Holiday, Florida is a family owned and operated dealership that proudly serves the cities of Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey. Since we started almost 40 years ago, we have received the President's Award 15 times, most recently in 2011. We were also honored with the prestigious Board of Governors Award, given to the top 60 Toyota dealerships in the country. Our new location is dedicated to saving green both environmentally, with our LEED certification, and financially, courtesy of no dealer fees.

Whether you visit us online or in our store, our team will gladly provide you with new Toyotas, used vehicles and quality service.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm