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Toyota has made four teens a lot happier and in an even bigger feat, has gotten teens across the country to share the importance of safe driving habits with their peers. As part of the Toyota Teen Driver joint program by Toyota and Discovery Education, the video challenge asks teens to produce short videos that inspire their peers to avoid distractions while behind the wheel. More than 1,000 entries were submitted for the challenge this year and the winning team walked away with $15,000 and the chance to turn their video into a professional quality, TV-ready PSA with the help of a Discovery film crew. Check out the winning video below and see the rest of the video finalists at the full Toyota Teen Driver site. If you’re looking for a safe and reliable vehicle for your teen, or for yourself, come see our team atBrent Brown Toyota and check out the large selection of new Toyota, Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Make sure you do not miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!

When two innovative companies come together, you would expect a result that’s well, innovative. And that’s exactly what’s happening as Toyota teams up with social invention company Uncharted Play (UP) to introduce UP’s Think Out of Bounds curriculum. According to the organization, they will use the curriculum and their energy-generating products to challenge traditional approaches to global issues while empowering youth to invent the world they want. The core of the curriculum will be UP’s best known invention, the Soccket—a soccer ball that harnesses kinetic energy from play for practical, everyday use. The curriculum will first be introduced in New York City and will then spend four weeks in Brazil working with children living in local favelas. UP Co-Founder and CEO, Jessica O. Matthews, says the curriculum will provide children in New York and Brazil with an off-grid energy option, the tools for creating real inventions in their own communities, and most importantly the ability to do all of this while playing. Toyota will function as a case study within the curriculum, which will address the innovative ways in which Toyota develops products that address specific consumer needs. “At Toyota, we believe strongly in innovation, and how it has the incredible ability to impact our daily lives,” said Dionne Colvin Lovely, national manager of traditional and emerging media at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. “The work that Uncharted Play is undertaking in Brazil is a shining example of how an innovative company can greatly affect others, and we are pleased to be collaborating with them on their latest mission.” There’s no better proof of Toyota’s heart for innovation than our vehicles themselves. Come see our team at Brent Brown Toyota and check out the large selection of new Toyota, Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Make sure you do not miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!

Toyota has shown its respect for the environment and its dedication to environmental thinking for more than 25 years. Check out the video below and see how the Toyota Way means continuous improvement and innovation in this field. Our team at Brent Brown Toyota is excited about the steps Toyota is taking to create a sustainable future for our environment. Our eco-efficient vehicles are part of that process, so come visit us and check out our hybrid line-up and full line of New Toyota vehicles as well as our large selection of Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Make sure you do not miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!

The neat online shopping tool from Toyota, called Find Your Match, helps car shoppers find the perfect Toyota to suit their lifestyle. Instead of looking tirelessly at configurations and comparing models, this innovative tool guides the shopper through a series of questions that leads them to the top three Toyota matches for their needs. From work commutes to road-tripping to Grandma’s house, the tool will match you to the three best models for your needs. See the process below and then get to matching! 1)      First, pick where you’re headed. Will you use your Toyota for work, road trips or just casual driving? 2)      Then, pick how you plan to use your vehicle and what is most important to you. Are you just driving to work? Do you have a large family or a small family? Do you like to save on gas or do you like extra storage space? 3)      A couple more questions, and you’re matched! From there you can choose to explore the three models or start configuring your perfect match. Find your match and come see us at Brent Brown Toyota and check out the large selection of new Toyota, Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Make sure you do not miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!

Toyota brought big news to the New York International Auto Show with the unveiling of the 2015 Camry. Although the new model is just a refresh for the current generation Camry, the model introduces some significant redesigning for the car that’s earned the recognition as the best-selling car in the United States for 12 straight years. Group Vice President and Toyota Division General Manager, Bill Fay said that the 2015 Camry incorporates nearly 2,000 new parts and 90 percent new sheet metal. In fact, the new model boasts a complete exterior redesign with the exception of the roof. The 2015 Camry will even add a new XSE trim level that will sit between the existing SE and XLE models. The new XSE will be the sportiest Camry with 18-inch wheels, firmer shocks, springs and bushings, and unique steering tuning. “Customers today love the durability, quality and value that the Camry represents, but they are looking for a little more style, comfort and performance, and this 2015 Camry has all of the above,” said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations of Toyota Motor Sales USA. Keep an eye out for updates and news on the 2015 Camry as it nears its expected launch date this fall. In the meantime, come see us at Brent Brown Toyota and check out the large selection of new Toyota, Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Make sure you do not miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!

Consumer trials have begun for Toyota’s i-Road electric vehicle, which debuted at last year’s Geneva auto show. Ten vehicles will be tested out by 20 different consumers in the Tokyo area. The participants will provide Toyota with driving feedback and other information. The ultra-compact vehicle features a system called Active Lean which allows the vehicle to lean on corners like a motorcycle. Not intended for highway use, the vehicle’s top speeds are around 30 mph. Check out the video below to watch the i-Road EV in action. Our team at Brent Brown Toyota is proud of the exciting innovations Toyota is making in the automotive industry. Come visit us and check out our full line of New Toyota vehicles as well as a large selection of Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Make sure you do not miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!