Welcome to the Fall 2009 edition of Toyota Connections online. As temperatures cool and the leaves turn, the crisp fall air invites us to enjoy the outdoors. From camping, to rooting on your favorite football team, to finding the best batch of apples, everyone seems to want to come out and play. In this issue, play longer—and harder—with the fully redesigned 2010 Toyota 4Runner, with plenty of features that make it easy to enjoy the season. It boasts an all-new, rugged exterior styling and a more powerful—yet efficient—engine than ever. Improved interior design leaves room for all your passengers and your cargo. It even comes equipped with an enhanced "Party Mode" music system to optimize every tailgating experience. To help keep up the value of your Toyota, turn to the service pros at your local Toyota dealership in "At Your Service." See how they have the most reliable knowledge available on ways to maintain your vehicle and get the most from every service.

Also in this issue of Connections are other great feature articles on travel, dining, and home improvement. Most people know Nashville for it's historic music scene, but we delve even deeper into the city's lively cultural offerings in "Tuning in to Nashville". Then read "In the Hands of the Chef" to see how the restaurant Sugiyama offers the finest in Japanese cuisine right in the heart of Manhattan. And when you're ready to focus on home, check out five easy home-improvement jobs in "The Do-It-Yourself (and Easy!) Way".

Thank you for the confidence you’ve placed in us with your continued patronage. We greatly value your opinions, including those regarding this magazine, so stop by the dealership and tell us what you think, or send an e-mail to info@connectionsmagazine.net. Enjoy your fall and drive safely.