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What do Jay Leno and Tim Allen have in common? Other than both being extremely successful actors/comedians, is that they are both in charge of rather substantial car collections. Now what does this have to do with us here at Chicago Northside Toyota, well let me explain.

It all started out with a friendly wager, a drag race, and a very simple rule, the car that is raced must be a completely stock, factory original car. While Leno follows this rule, Allen brings 1955 Ford 

Toyota has always worked to make the Earth cleaner. When it introduced the Prius in 2000, Toyota made it clear that the automotive industry had to come together and work to make cleaner and greener cars.

Now, in 2016, they have updated and improved the Prius, introduced a mass produced fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai. Almost every major OEM has their own hybrid or eco-friendly vehicle. Toyota has decided to step up their game and move ahead of the pack by helping the next generation.

What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? https://t.co/jCKXGHTmjp pic.twitter.com/2vs96vMFu3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

Victor Sheppard of Louisiana bought a new Toyota Tundra back in 2007. He needed a truck with utmost reliability, because he was no ordinary driver. He makes frequent trips from his home to Wyoming, North Dakota, and Virginia for his job -- overall, that amounts to about 125,000 miles per year.

Finally, in 2016, his odometer soared over the million-mile mark.

So, how does he do it?

That's what Toyota would like to know! "Having a million-mile truck…

The @Toyota Camry is No. 1 on the @carsdotcom American-Made Index. Find out why: https://t.co/Y7N6d3GV1e pic.twitter.com/giMVKGvjxe

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) June 28, 2016

The Cars.com American-Made Index (AMI) is out, and once again sitting in position number one is not one of the Detroit Three brands, but a Toyota. The AMI is a comprehensive, ranked list of models that are both assembled in the United States, and contain at least 75 percent American-manufactured parts.

The Toyota Camry is built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK), where it supports over 6,000

We're funding 28,000+ species assessments with @IUCN to help protect biodiversity: https://t.co/wGteGwkSku pic.twitter.com/rOO0NUnMbL

— ToyotaGB (@ToyotaGB) May 10, 2016

Toyota is well-known for manufacturing some of the most efficient new vehicles on the market, from the groundbreaking Prius hybrid of two decades ago, to the new hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai. However, Toyota's commitment to the environment goes beyond simply reducing carbon emissions.

"The Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 addresses not only climate change, but also biodiversity," said Inger

Honored to be recognized by @MIT @techreview as one of the 50 Smartest Companies! https://t.co/B7S0q5Iovm pic.twitter.com/bN2VIoJhD3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) June 22, 2016

This June, the MIT Technology Review released its yearly list of the world's 50 Smartest Companies. In the top half of the rankings, and one of only two automakers to be honored -- Toyota.

According to the Intellectual Property Owners Association, Toyota was awarded 1,636 patents in 2015, more than any other automaker. That rapid-fire innovation is part of the reason Toyota stands out among other automakers,

The 2016 Toyota Sienna is the only minivan on the market with all-wheel drive, but that's not the only reason it was named to the Best Family Cars of 2016 list by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com. The two publications ranked their top ten family-friendly vehicles based on a variety of factors. These include ride quality, safety, reliability, spaciousness, efficiency, and value...

Taking the road less traveled is most always an exciting change of pace. When you veer from the beaten path, make sure you're behind the wheel of a capable, durable and up for anything vehicle like the 2016 Toyota 4Runner.

 

Off the beaten path and loving it. #4Runner #KeepItWild

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The Toyota 4Runner consistently delivers an exciting and powerful ride no matter the surfaces you're trekking over. You'll move swiftly thanks to the

The test of time tells us a lot, and when it comes to depending on a vehicle, the Toyota brand sure has proven itself. You'll always enjoy a smooth, safe ride each time you take the wheel of a Toyota and you'll drive confidently knowing that you'll be doing so for years to come.

 

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Whether you're a fan of the Japanese automaker or not, pretty much anyone who can drive will recognize the name Toyota Corolla and that's no surprise; the model has hit its 50th anniversary this year and, even back when it first came around, it was pretty popular! It was introduced in 1966 and by 1970 it was the #2 best-selling imported car in America. By 1983 there were 10 million Corolla models produced and, by 2005, that number soared to 30 million. Take a look at the full anniversary video below and see how the Corolla has changes…