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Beauty in Motion: Toyota Prius Aerodynamics

High fuel efficiency is a wonderful thing and many factors go into making those miles-per-gallon numbers go up. One of those factors is how aerodynamic the vehicle is and, when it comes to the engineers at our favorite Japanese automaker, they worked wonders with the 2016 Toyota Prius. While it's not easy to simply show how the aerodynamics work in a traditional sense, the automaker came up with a method using a piano and lights to truly wow you while also educating. Take a look below, click and drag on the video to see in full 360 degrees, and…

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Toyota Helps Species Threatened with Extinction by Partnering with IUCN

The Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 launched last October, as a series of goals and challenges to help reduce the impact of automobiles on the planet's health.

"When tackling threats to the global environment, it is important to act early and boldly with concrete steps that will make a difference in people’s lives," said Didier Leroy, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation. "We did it in 1997

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How Do You Reach 1 Million Miles in a Toyota?

The Proclaimers are going to have to up the ante; Victor Sheppard of Houma, LA drove his Toyota Tundra 500,000 miles, and then he drove 500,000 more, and he did not break down on anyone's door.

"My truck looks great, and, except for a few little dents, it's almost like new," Sheppard said. "Even the seats look just as they were when I bought it. They're not as clean, of course, but they're…

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Toyota’s Wooden Concept Vehicle is No Toy Car

When you look at the Toyota Setsuna in photographs, it has this funny way of appearing like a toy wooden car, but this wooden car is no toy. It’s a concept vehicle produced by Toyota set to go on display at the Milan Design Week, and yes, it’s crafted predominantly out of wood.

 

 

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The Toyota Corolla is the Perfect Gift for Its 50th Birthday

Now that's an abstract concept, but one we here at our Augusta, ME Toyota dealership can get behind. Whatever your idea for the perfect 50th anniversary is, there's going to be a lot of fun surrounding the Toyota Corolla as the popular commuter car celebrates a huge milestone. Find out what's going on with the new 2017 Corolla and see what we have going on here in Maine.

 

 

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Toyota's Prius Car Chase Commercial May Just Be Real!

Toyota's recent Super Bowl commercial, "The Longest Chase," depicts a Prius manned by a group of fugitives outrunning the cops. To catch them, the police must bring in a hybrid car of their own.

It sounds like a fantasy, but in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, it's real life.

Hybrid Law from Peter Byck on Vimeo.

The short documentary film, "Hybrid Law," follows the Arkadelphia Police Department as they transition from using outdated Crown Victoria police cruisers to the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Old fashioned veteran officer Don Cleek says when he heard about the hybrids, he was "dead set against it…

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2016 Toyota Prius Moves Beyond Fuel Economy

Sure, the Toyota Prius has always been the go-to choice for drivers seeking an affordable car that provides north of 50 mpg. And, that's certain to remain the case for many, many years to come!

However, the 2016 Toyota Prius retains its enviable fuel efficiency while offering enhanced style, improved performance and tons of high-tech features. That certainly makes the 2016 Prius much more than just a practical option for your daily driving experience!

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