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Pennsylvania’s two largest cities have had a rivalry like no other for decades. Both centers for state and city pride, Pittsburgh has a tremendous amount of support in education and public transportation while Philadelphia is a bit more center-stage when it comes to the national and international scene. Today we break down the real contest: which city is better in professional sports. Football It’s hard to bring it all down to the number of Super Bowls a team has won, but, let’s face it, it’s the biggest game in football. In its history, Pittsburgh has won six different Super Bowls over 34 years while Philadelphia has yet to win won. Still, the Eagles have made it to only four fewer post-season games than the Steelers. Still, Pittsburgh gets a point on the board. Baseball This is a tricky one. Similar to the gridiron, the Pittsburgh Pirates do have more World Series wins than the Philadelphia Phillies. However, the last time the Pirates were even able to claim a division title was the start of Bill Clinton’s first term. The Phillies, meanwhile, have won the World Series once and the National League twice over the last ten years. This point has to go to the city of brotherly love. Hockey Take that same issue and apply it to one of the best rivalries in the NHL. On paper, the Flyers have won two Stanley Cups, eight conference titles, and a whopping 16 division titles. However, only a handful of those are more recent than the heyday of the Flyers in the 70s and 80s. The Penguins have three Cups, but only four times on top of their conference and eight division championships. These are all more recent, though. Point: a draw. Basketball The tie-breaker? Well, the 76ers put Philadelphia over the top since Pittsburgh has no NBA team.

As the summer rolls onto its conclusion, many of us are still looking for things to do. The hope is to make the most of the high season before we endure yet another Pennsylvania winter. If you’re still looking for another incredible day to end your summer, head over to the legendary Hersheypark in Derry Township. The Story Behind the Park One of the Nation’s oldest amusement parks, Hersheypark was first built in 1906. The Hershey chocolate and candy company planned the park as a getaway for their employees to relax and unwind, but it wasn’t long before it was open to the public, too. The Rides Over the decades, from The Wild Cat, the park’s first wooden coaster in the 1920s, to its most recently added Laff Trakk coaster, Hersheypark has accumulated more than a 130 rides. No matter if you’re looking for a thrill for your five year-old or for your 18 year-old basketball star, there’s more than enough to choose from. The Attractions The park features fifteen different musical shows throughout the day and throughout the park that cover a wide range of musical tastes and genres. There’s also a full calendar of must-see shows that happen throughout the season. The Waterpark Because some days are just plain hot, there’s also Hersheypark's Boardwalk. With a whole host of different water slides and pools, the Boardwalk also features a wave pool, a lazy river ride, and a newly installed “spray ground” for kids of all ages.

We all scream for ice cream. In fact, the average American eats 48 pints of ice cream each year. That may seem like a lot, but we all know the feeling of finishing a cone or a bowl and thinking: “Is that all?” Well, Pennsylvania is known for some of the country’s best frozen favorite and these gems in and around Philadelphia will have your mouth watering. Weckerly’s Ice Cream A self-proclaimed “micro-creamery,” Weckerly’s began back in 2012 with the idea of bringing customers organic ice cream. This means everything from the cows to the eggs to the sugar are all developed with responsible and natural methods. Zagat’s and Philadelphia Magazine have singled Weckerly’s out as the area’s best. Bassetts’ Ice Cream Bassetts’ claim to fame is that it was started all the way back in 1861, making it the nation’s oldest ice creamery. While you can buy it in stores as well as nearby ice cream stands, you can also visit the spot in Philadelphia that’s been there for over 100 years and has been visited by Presidents and celebrities. Franklin Fountain Franklin Fountain is another spot deeply rooted in history. If you visit, you’ll be thrown back to an older century with a full ice cream parlor and vintage soda fountain. They may be best known for their blueberry ice cream soda, made with house-made syrup. Meanwhile, you can also enjoy scoops of classic flavors and seasonal favorites. Little Baby’s Ice Cream If you like a bit more adventure in your ice cream, then Little Baby’s is for you. A veritable chemistry lab for flavors, Little Baby’s combines flavors you never thought about, but will find you can’t now do without. Try out Chipotle Chocolate, Smoked Cinnamon, Coffee Toffee, or, if you’re more daring, Everything Bagel.

If you’ve ever bought a car, you know it can be tough to know whether you’re getting the best deal you can get. If you’ve never bought a car before, then you’re probably dreading the whole experience. It’s not as mysterious as you might think and we'll review a few different ways to ensure you’re getting the most for your money. Some Basics These tips assume that you’ve already done your research and figured out what car (or at least what type of car) you want to buy. It’s true that if you have flexibility here, you can get a pretty good deal on a model that isn’t super popular in your area. The Lay of the Land When you’re doing research, you want to be sure to price check what the car’s been selling for both in and outside your area. Getting averages is easier than ever with websites from Kelley Blue Book and Truecar. Tricks and Tips There are a few things to keep in mind when you go into the dealer. Firstly, there is a better time to buy. Often, going to buy in the fall or early winter can help you out since a lot of lots need to be cleared out for newer models. Likewise, going toward the end of the month can work in your favor if the dealership is running shy of their quotas. The Essentials Remember to stay respectful when talking with your salesperson. It’s not war and it’s not personal. Their job is to help you out and keep a solid reputation at the same time. Still, don’t be afraid to call or visit other dealerships to make sure you’re getting the best price you can get.

If you’re looking for a new car, then most likely mileage is one of the top items on your checklist. Getting MPGs is one thing, but knowing how to get them can help you shop, too. Here we cover what technologies to look for in your new engine to get the most from your fuel. Direct Fuel Injection Maximum Boost: 3% In older engines, fuel was mixed with air before it even entered the cylinder chamber. This is what led to “knocking.” With direct injection, fuel is better regulated and sprayed into the cylinder before air is introduced. This means that when the fuel combusts, it has higher force and uses less fuel at the same time. Turbo and Supercharging Maximum Boost: 6% In order for the fuel to fire, it needs oxygen. Typical engines have air intake valves to make this happen, but turbochargers force more air into the cylinder, which creates a bigger boost from the same amount of fuel. As a result, an engine has more power without just adding more gas. Cylinder Management Maximum Boost: 10% More recently, engines have developed to the point that individual cylinders can be “turned off.” Conventional engines have all cylinders firing at the same rate, but driving on the highway doesn’t require the same power as going up a steep hill. This technology allows a V6 to temporarily become a four-cylinder. Variable Valve Timing Maximum Boost: 11% One of the most common technologies in today’s engines, this works largely the same way as with the cylinders. Instead of lifting and lowering the valves that control airflow into the engine in a fixed way, these valves can tailor their work to the power needed by the engine.

Over the last few years, a lot of the automotive news has been dominated by safety recalls. Essentially, some of the features designed to protect have been misbehaving. The result is that more and more companies are doubling down on safety. So what will the cars of tomorrow look like? Original, But Better Obviously, the first place most companies are focusing is on improving existing technology. It’s likely, for example, that within the next ten years you’ll see even more advanced airbags, including external airbags to protect pedestrians. Similarly, laser-based headlights and night vision devices are expected to make their debuts to improve the basics of reaction time. Loss of Control? It’s not all about the driver, though. Recently, some vehicles have reached zero fatality rates because of safety features that respond on their own. Automatic braking and adjustments will become standard features, using radar and sonar to detect potential collisions. However, this is also likely to extend to lane departure and other areas where your car will react before you even know what’s going on. The Hack Attack Possibly the biggest challenge facing automakers in the future is the ability for cars to be hacked. Even now, hackers can access and control your car’s systems. As cars get more sophisticated, they are also more interconnected. The next phase of infotainment will absolutely include defenses to keep people from being able to turn your engine off while you’re on the highway or take over your cruise control system.

Your local Pennsylvania Toyota dealership is proud to be a leader in the world of alternative fuel vehicles. The 2015 Toyota Prius C is the top performing standard hybrid vehicle in the U.S. topping out with an EPA rated 53 mpg in city driving conditions. It is packaged in a stylish and trendy look that turns heads all over town, making it the ultimate urban commuter car. For 2015, Toyota has updated the Prius C with a new, single LED projector low/high beam lights and a re-engineered front end bumper, designed to increase airflow and decrease your fuel consumption. The new look lends the Prius C an aggressive, sporty look thanks to the larger grille. Pair this with one of the lively color options available makes the 2015 Prius a ride to be proud of. The 2015 Prius C is the most affordable of Toyota’s hybrids, coming in at $19,540 starting MSRP. This affords drivers the best hybrid technology from the industry leader in alternative fuel vehicles. Drivers may choose from four separate models and customize their rides to include such items as moon-roofs, two-toned interior seating, and an upgraded Entune™ Premium Audio with Navigation systems. This system turns your multimedia touch screen display into what essentially amounts to a tablet, enabling instant access to maps, restaurant reservations, ticket purchases, and Pandora®. So be sure to come on down to your Pennsylvania area Toyota dealership and give the 2015 Prius C a try. We love showing this car off to drivers and we’ve seen this car help thousands of drivers reduce their footprint and their gas expenditures substantially. Now it is your turn to have your life transformed.

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is set to take the mid-range truck market by storm. You’ll find her at the Hatfield Toyota dealership, just waiting for you to climb on in and take her for a spin. You’ll be happy to oblige, we promise. Regardless of where you drive, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma has what it takes to get the job done. With a standard 2.7-liter, 4-cylinder engine pumps out 159 horsepower and can tow up to 3,500 lbs of anything you can fit in on a hitch. An upgrade to the 4-liter V6 engine model offers 236 horsepower and towing capacity up to 6,500 lbs. Considered one of the best in the mid-range truck class, the Toyota Tacoma won the Residual Value Award from ALG in its class. Therefore you can rest assured that any investment in the 2015 Toyota Tacoma will yield great value over time. Simply owning a Toyota brand offers you protection from rapid price depreciation. The Toyota Tacoma comes in three grade levels and up to eight trim levels per grade, which allow for up to 19 complete customizations according to any driver’s needs. The different grades are: Access Cab Double Cab TRD Pro The Access Cab comes in four 2-wheel drive trims and four all-wheel drive trims. These trims offer everything from 4-speed manual or automatic, up to 6-speed manual. The Double Cab offers 7 trims, only 3 of which are all-wheel drive. Finally the TRD Pro offers four all-wheel drive configurations with our best features.

When it comes to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck, you cannot go wrong with your Toyota dealer near Philadelphia. Our cars won six of ALG’s coveted residual value awards and Toyota stole the show as the best mainstream car brand for consumer’s money. Toyota dominated the truck and SUV classifications and unsurprisingly also won the award for the best alternative fuel vehicle. We are thrilled to be recognized for the value Toyota cars and trucks have created for our drivers. The cars and their awards are as listed: Best Alternative Fuel Residual Value Award won by the 2015 Toyota Prius V Best Mid-Size Utility 3-Row Residual Value Award won by the 2015 Toyota Highlander Best Off-Road Utility Vehicle Residual Value awarded to the 2015 Toyota 4Runner Best Mid-Size Pickup Truck Residual Value awarded to 2015 Toyota Tacoma Best Full-Size Pickup Truck Residual Value Award went to the 2015 Toyota Tundra Best Premium Full-Size Utility Vehicle Award given to the 2015 Toyota Landcruiser The highest cost to new car owners is vehicle depreciation. Therefore the fact that ALG, an industry leader in automotive valuations, has awarded Toyota as the highest value mainstream auto manufacturing brand speaks volumes towards the value we provide our customers. We at Toyota do our best to provide you the highest quality value and work hard to ensure that this value will continue throughout your ownership of our brand.

With everyone heading out on summer road trips, your local Pennsylvania Toyota dealership wants to inform families on appropriate child seat installation and use. A little known fact, three quarters of all children’s car seats are incorrectly installed. This is perhaps the leading contributor to the high child mortality rate in car accidents, which is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality in the U.S. This can easily be significantly reduced through the proper installation and fastening of child seats into the car. In order to ensure that your child is safely buckled in, make sure the seat does not wiggle more than an inch once strapped in. Follow all the guidelines in your child seat manufacturer’s installation manual to ensure that you are not improperly installing the seat. When buckling your child into the seat, be sure to remove any bulky or loose clothing, as this may give an illusion of the straps being tight, however upon the impact of a collision, will compress which could lead to the injury of your child. By the same token, you should also not pad the seat with excess padding or towels. Finally, as your child grows, routinely check the guidelines of their child seat to ensure that it still offers them optimum protection for the height and weight. If they exceed the guidelines, replace the old car seat with a new one. This should be continued until your child can properly wear a seatbelt without the need of a booster, which could be as late as age 12 or 13.

Hauling family everywhere this summer? Your Toyota dealer in the Trenton area has the perfect solution to your transportation needs. The 2015 Toyota Sienna has been named the best in class for 3-row family vehicles by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). The GAAMA considers everything ranging from exterior and interior styling, engine efficiency, safety, and convenience. The 2015 Toyota Sienna outperformed the competition its category, winning its spot as top 3-row family vehicle in the GAAMA’s annual Family Choice Challenge. We are thrilled to present the 2015 Toyota Sienna, which has lavishly updated interior and exterior styling, inspired from the classic sports sedan chassis. This gives drivers increased responsiveness on the road and maximizes the impact of the 266 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine under the hood just waiting to spice up the daily commute. The 2015 Toyota Sienna comes in five different trim levels starting at $28,600 for the base model: $28,600 for the L trim $31,330 for the LE $34,900 for the SE $35,100 for the XLE $41,650 for the Limited All models come standard with state of the art safety systems including rearview backup cameras, blind spot monitoring. In the event of a collision the reinforced chassis in combination with seat belts and a state of the art airbag system ensure your safety. Be sure to stop in at your Trenton area Toyota dealer to give the 2015 Toyota Sienna a test spin and see what all the fuss is about for yourself.

Once upon a time, it was enough to have a truck with a bed. That’s all you needed. These days, though, the pickup is much more than a work vehicle. Today it’s the family vehicle as well as the crew’s transportation. Toyota has changed with the times and presents the 2015 Tundra from your Toyota dealer in the Trenton Area. Muscle The Tundra begins with a 4.6-liter V8 engine. Using a combination of variable valve timing, multi-point fuel injection, and six-speed automatic transmission it’s able to deliver 310 horsepower and 327 pounds of torque. With four-wheel drive and manual transmission mode, it can handle over 1,300 pounds in payload and 6,500 pounds in towing capacity. Comfort With four doors and seating for five, the Tundra comes with heated mirrors, power windows and locks, cruise control, climate control, microfiltration, and a six-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3 playback, SiriusXM readiness, and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming and hands-free calling. Safety Meanwhile, keeping your crew safe is Toyota’s smart stop technology that manages the four-wheel, anti-lock, ventilated disc brakes to let you stop when you need to. Add to that electronic traction and stability control that adjusts to slick conditions and your truck can adapt faster than you can. Finally, intelligent airbags in the front adapt to crash conditions and are augmented by side and curtain bags for the rest of the cabin. Still Need More? If you still need more space and power, the Tundra CrewMax is also available, weighing in at 5.7 liters and eight cylinders with the most space in the cabin.