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In 1907, O'Leary Fender created a mesh barrier, attached it to the front of his Tin Lizzy and called it the "human catcher". The premise was simple: human walks in front of car, scoop up human, never stop driving.  Creative yet against current federal safety regulations so the idea never took off, the scooping left up to bulldozers and safety innovators given a few more decades to perfect their work. Flash forward to today…

With groundbreaking green-driving innovations like the fuel-efficient Toyota Prius hybrid, it's no surprise that Toyota has even more up its sleeve when it comes to revolutionizing the auto industry. The way we drive -- putting the pedal to the metal to send a smog-filled cough of horsepower out of a husky V8 engine -- is about to change forever, and we know our environmentally-conscious Augusta, ME customers are going to love it.

The 2016 Toyota Mirai…

How do we at Charlie's Toyota best sum up what it is like to drive the 2015 Toyota Camry? And even more specifically, what it feels like to be blanketed in a suite of various technology features? Well, we'll show you.

A safety feature diminishing even the cat shooting flames out of its mouth kind of distraction; a tech feature equivalent to having your food magically float through the air and into your…

Fashion is a funny thing. It does, of course, work in cycles and you'll always note references to years gone by in modern ensembles. However, a look that worked well in the 80's might not necessarily translate as fashion-forward in 2015. That being said, there are some looks that simply can't miss no matter what the year it may be.

For example, the Toyota Corolla has been a timeless hit in Augusta…

Balloons, cake, ice cream and presents: the items suggesting some sort of celebration. But now that you are behind the wheel of a 2015 Toyota Camry, boy have celebrations changed. Because when you are behind the wheel of an impressive V6 engine, unlocking 268 horsepower, you are expected to accomplish more, to celebrate in a more extravagant fashion.

That's why when your wife got her MBA, you were sure to do more than just…

You may have the motivation to revolutionize your backyard and turn it into a mini football stadium or golf course, but good intentions and great ideas aren't always easy to bring to fruition. But what you lack in workhorse power, the Toyota Tundra can make up for tenfold. The full-size power of the tough Tundra is powered by a V8-exclusive powertrain, and it's able to go the distance when it comes to powering…

Don't you just want to leave the kids at home sometimes? Other than for the fact that you need some time away from the nagging, fighting and crying, you may not want to deal with the frustration of installing your toddler or booster seat. By the time you've gone through all the yelling, flailing and cursing under your breath, you may not even be sure if you've locked it in correctly.

That…

When the Toyota RAV4 first arrived on the scene in 1994, we at Charlie's Toyota wondered how it would fare.  Flash forward two decades later, and this spunky SUV is still going strong.  Along the way, it's received heaps of universal acclaim and ultimately, became our favorite Japanese automaker's best-selling utility vehicle.  The 2014 iteration shows no signs of slowing down.

Of its many charming characteristics, fuel economy is perhaps the most…

At the Detroit Auto Show in January this year, the Toyota brand unveiled a big surprise to fans in the form of the FT-1 Concept. This model sports an extremely futuristic design, and has been rumored to be a successor to the Toyota Supra.

Since its debut, the FT-1 Concept has gone back under the radar, until it recently reappeared at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. However, the model did sport some changes…

Are you looking to bring a bit of "swag" to your life? You know, that self-assured walk, talk, and vibe that just oozes confidence? We thought so, but before you start to make your way to the Augusta Mall to buy some gold chains and flashy shoes, we suggest checking a more demure approach by watching this video for the redesigned 2015 Toyota Sienna.

The Sienna has had its "Swag" title for a few years, but designers were ready to up the ante and bring a fresh model to shoppers in the Augusta, ME area. This family-friendly vehicle is so…