Christmas Toyota Jan Commercial: Jan is a Badass
Think you know Toyota Jan? Think again! The demure Toyota receptionist is back in a new commercial which shows her to be anything but the girl-next-door we’ve grown to know and love through her previous commercials. Instead, the Christmas Toyota Jan commercial includes a clip of the woman herself driving a Camry at top speed […]
Toyota Jan vs. Flo from Progressive: Who is the Ultimate Automotive Spokeswoman?
Lately, there’s been a lot of chit-chat around the interwebs about Toyota Jan, the bubbly receptionist who uses her charm and wit to help Toyota customers find what they are looking for in a series of commercials. The chat started when a couple of commercials appeared featuring Jan looking quite pregnant, and a few months […]
Did Toyota Jan Have Her Baby?
Back in May, we covered the story that Toyota had written actress Laurel Coppock’s pregnancy into her character Jan’s storyline so it could continue with the Toyota Jan commercials. Quickly, the TV-watching internet began demanding more information, using search terms like, “is Toyota Jan pregnant?” and plain ol’ “Toyota Jan.” But in recent weeks, those […]
Weird Toyota Commercials: From Toyota Jan to Invisible Drivers
If you have an internet connection and eyes, you might have noticed some interesting new commercials from Toyota. The Japanese automaker is promoting the 2015 Sienna hard, which means rebranding it from boring “minivan” to ultra-cool “Swagger Wagon.” But slightly odd commercials are nothing new for Toyota, which has been using “weird” as a way […]
Who is Toyota Jan?
So it turns out, a lot of people are really interested in Toyota Jan and if she is actually pregnant as she appears in Toyota’s commercials. (She is.) It was odd to me that people cared so much for this wannabe Flo from Progressive, because before the explosion of internet searches asking, “Is Toyota Jan […]
Toyota Jan is Pregnant, and We Have Baby Name Suggestions
We've got more baby name suggestions based on Laurel Coppock's previous roles
So, the not-so-secret secret is out: Laurel Coppock, who is to Toyota what Flo is to Progressive Insurance, is transferring her real-life pregnancy to her on-screen character, Jan. Since Jan has been blessed with a baby bump, we have received a lot of reader mail asking what Jan will name her new all-new Toyota baby. […]
What Should Toyota Jan Name her Baby? Camry or Sienna?
She's deciding between Camry or Sienna... Let's Put it to a Vote!
Last week, Toyota announced that Toyota Jan, the beloved character from Toyota’s successful and aptly-named ‘Jan’ ad campaign, is pregnant. When actress, Laurel Coppock, announced her pregnancy to the company, Toyota decided to write the Jan character as pregnant, too. It’s about time, since most pregnant actresses on television end up doing all of their scenes […]
Motherly Love: Toyota Jan Is Pregnant in Real Life and Commercials
What’s a car company to do when the star of its commercials announces she is pregnant? Well, that all depends on the car company. When this very situation happened to Toyota and its ad agency, Saatchi & Saatchi L.A., the two decided that rather than writing the character out of their series of ads, they […]
Teaser Says New Toyota GR Yaris is Coming in January
Toyota Gazoo Racing has put out a new teaser finally revealing the launch date of the upcoming Toyota GR Yaris: January 10. The hot hatchback, which was first spotted testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in July, was originally expected to make its debut at Rally Australia in November — but the vehicle’s premiere was delayed […]
First Toyota Supra Will Be Auctioned on January 19
How much are you willing to pay get behind the wheel of a new-generation Toyota Supra before anyone else? Toyota is giving everyone the opportunity to get their hands on the all-new 2020 sports car at a Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 19, 2019, five days after its official reveal at the North […]
RAV4, Highlander Sales Push Toyota to Successful January
With the recent release of the refreshed 2016 Toyota RAV4 and the debut of the new RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota sales saw a slight increase in January, setting the Japanese automaker off to a good start for the New Year. Go Big or Go Home: The Toyota Highlander has room for the entire family In fact, […]
2022 Corolla Cross Production is Under Way at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
The Corolla Cross is built on MTM’s “Apollo” assembly line while an upcoming, yet-to-be-announced Mazda SUV will be built on its “Discovery” assembly line.
Toyota Launches Helpful New Car Seat App
Toyota’s new app could go a long way toward helping parents keep their children safe
13th Million Toyota Rolls Off Kentucky Assembly Line
Toyota’s Georgetown campus spans 1,300 acres and represents an $8 billion investment that is home to over 10,000 Kentucky-based employees
Toyota is Getting Ready to Present Its New Software Company
During “The Genesis” opening event, Toyota will introduce the leaders of the four companies as well as their mission and how they plan to improve people’s lives by enhancing their mobility
Toyota Shows Newest Yaris WRC
Since joining the competition, the Yaris WRC has scooped up 17 victories and 322 stage wins, bringing home the crown for more than a third of the events in which it has taken part
2021 Toyota Dream Car Contest Accepting Submissions
If you are a young artist, Toyota wants to see your vision of tomorrow’s transportation. The 2021 Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest is open for hand-drawn submissions now through Jan. 31. Need Some Inspiration? Look at the shape of the Toyota Camry The contest asks artists ages 4-15 to draw what they think the […]
New Toyota GR Yaris Debuts at Goodwood Speedweek
The new Toyota GR Yaris made its first public appearance at the Goodwood Speedweek, which replaced this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.