Whether you have your eye on a new Corolla, Camry or any other great new Toyota car, truck, SUV or minivan, Brent Brown Toyota can help you find the perfect one to fit your needs and budget. If these great Special Editions of the 2016 Camry and Corolla have caught your attention, we suggest you come see us today so you do not miss owning one of these great limited edition Toyotas.

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At the 2015 Congressional Baseball Game thousands of kids involved in STEM and Boys & Girls Clubs took away much more than a win. Toyota and Toyota USA Foundation provided vehicles and cash donations to STEM programs across the country, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. Toyota gives back to many communities and organizations across the nation.

“At Toyota, we don’t just make great cars and trucks. We’re also committed to helping communities build stronger futures,” said Julia Wada, Group Vice President, Toyota Financial Services.

Check out these photos and the highlights from the game and as always stop by and see our winning team at Brent Brown Toyota for all your automotive needs. 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!

Maryah Sullivan, Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2014-2015 National Youth of the Year, receives a new Corolla from Toyota, June 11, 2015.  Sullivan was selected for her leadership, service to her community, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle. This is the fifth year Toyota has donated a new Corolla to the national Youth of the Year.

Michael Rouse, President, Toyota USA Foundation, presents a check to scholar-athletes from the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball and Tal Alter, the Academy’s Executive Director, June 11, 2015.  This partnership is part of the Foundation’s commitment to support the most exciting and innovative STEM education opportunities in diverse communities across the country.

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Toyota is introducing a new wave of opportunity for the future of hydrogen fuel celled vehicles. Through the minds of Toyota engineers and the eyes of documentary filmmakers T.J. Martin and Dan Lindsay, Fueled By is a series that showcases how the auto industry can grow and change toward the future.

“This small Pennsylvania town saw the boom and bust of the oil industry, making it the perfect place to tell the story of hydrogen as a future fuel and the Toyota Mirai,” T.J. Martin, filmmaker of Toyota’s Fueled By series said. “The residents’ genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for the next step in our country’s transportation story can inspire us all to think differently about energy and technology.”

Larry Moulthrop, Engineer and Co-Founder of Proton Onsite, shows the students of Titusville, PA how hydrogen can be pulled out of water and channeled into energy in a process called water electrolysis. After explaining and showing these students the process, the students presented the experiment to the community of Titusville and showed the community the real life application of hydrogen fuel with a new Toyota Mirai.

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Toyota has “flipped” the switch on a sustainable power generator that is producing reliable, zero emission power to the Lamar Buffalo Ranch. Lamar Buffalo Ranch is a field campus that is both a ranger station and educational center in Yellowstone National Park that was founded in 1907.

This innovative distribution energy system, combines solar power generation and re-used Camry Hybrid battery packs. This is a power project has been in the works since June 2014 when Toyota and Yellowstone announced their partnership for keeping Yellowstone one of the most pristine national parks in the United States.

“Toyota’s innovative Response to solve a difficult problem has helped Yellowstone move closer to its goal of becoming the greenest park in the world,” said Steve Lobst, acting superintendent of Yellowstone.

Here are the details of the Yellowstone National Park Sustainability Project Energy Storage and Management System as posted by Toyota:

• Power Generation: 40kW solar system producing ~67,900 kwH annually. (40kW propane backup generator onsite for emergency use only)
• Storage Array: 208 repackaged battery packs, each internally re-wired in parallel and arranged in series in four arrays of 52. Each array provides a nominal 375 volts.  Total storage capacity of 85kwH.
• Power Management: Indy Power Systems’ Energy Router™ manages and optimizes generation and use of energy between solar energy, battery storage, and/or propane generators (if emergency generator is needed).

Making the world a better place is a top priority of Toyota and we; at Brent Brown Toyota support their many endeavors. Come by today to check out one of our Camry Hybrids or on eof our other new, Certified Pre-owned, or quality used cars, trucks or SUVs. 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!

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Toyota Production Engineers are stepping up for a Cannonball Run inspired race. Brock Yates, auto racer, writer for Car and Driver Magazine, and screenplay writer of Cannonball Run originally organized the One Lap of America Endurance Race. His son Brock Yates Jr. now organizes the race, and from May 2-9 Toyota engineers, Anthony Magagnoli and Stephen Byington, and their team will see just how far man and machine can go.

“A race like the One Lap, is a true test of man and machine, said lead driver and Toyota Instrumentation Engineer Anthony Magagnoli. Not only is the vehicle pushed to its limits covering nearly 4,000 miles in seven days with race events at 10 racetracks along the way, but the driver and co-driver are pushed to the max as well having to endure long hours in transit between events with no support crew to help with repairs or maintenance along the way.”

Both Magagnoli and Byington have extensive professional racing experience. The Endurance’s Route will leave South Bend, Ind., on Saturday, May 2, and continue on through Omaha, Ne.; Denver, Colo.; Pueblo, Colo.; Forth Worth, Texas.; Plano, Texas.; Tulsa, Okla.; Bowling Green, Ky.; and will end back in South Bend on Saturday, May 9.

We at Brent Brown Toyota are really excited about the One Lap of American Endurance Race. The engineers that are making this happen are truly gifted and we’re proud to be a Toyota Dealer and part of the Toyota family. Check out some of the great offers we have in stock and then head over to https://www.facebook.com/ToyotaPEMotorsports to view the race footage May 2-9. 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!

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After hearing flack about the all-new Toyota Mirai, Toyota’s “turning point” hydrogen fuel cell car, Toyota partnered with award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock for a new video series called “Fueled by Everything.”

The first video shows that critics  who call hydrogen fuel cells “bullsh*t” aren’t that far from the truth. The first segment, in fact, is titled “Fueled by Bullsh*t,” and features an engineer walking the viewer through the process cow manure goes through to be stripped of it’s hydrogen, and then used to power the all-new Toyota Mirai.

“This project gave us the opportunity to dive into a world that most people don’t understand but has the potential to change our world. Witnessing manure, something most of us view as being pretty disposable, being transformed into hydrogen fuel to power a car was pretty remarkable. I think this short film is pretty compelling evidence of what could be possible in the years ahead,” said Spurlock.

You can see the “Fueled by Everything,” series and get more information on what Toyota is doing with the hydrogen powered car they call a “turning point,” by visiting the Toyota Mirai website.

“We’re putting hydrogen in the spotlight for its exciting potential as a renewable fuel source. This is the beginning of the road for hydrogen, but we see the potential and we’re making a long-term investment in the future,” said senior vice president of automotive operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc Bob Carter.

Moving forward and making way for a future of innovation is what Toyota’s Mirai is all about. At Brent Brown Toyota we are anticipating the new waves of innovation that the hydrogen fuel cell powered cars will bring in the future. For your car purchases today and tomorrow, come by our dealership or view our selection at our Brent Brown Toyota website. 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!

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At the New York Auto Show last month, Toyota introduced the all-new 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV featuring the new Toyota Safety Sense technology. With this move, Toyota is raising the bar on user safety by bringing automated driver assist technologies closer to the mainstream.

“Taking high-level driver assist to the next level, the safety packages will be offered as a very-low-cost option and will be systematically introduced across nearly all U.S. Toyota models and trim levels, by the end of 2017,” said Jim Lentz, President and CEO Toyota Motor North America.

The Toyota Safety Sense C package, for compact cars, comes with the following driver assist technology: pre-collision system, lane departure alert and automatic high beam. Where the Toyota Safety Sense P package, for mid-sized and premium models, also includes pedestrian pre-collision system and dynamic radar cruise control.

“Pushing these systems across our lineup, as quickly as possible, can help protect people in the event of a crash. More importantly it will help prevent some crashes from ever happening in the first place,” Lentz said.

“At Toyota, we believe that the ultimate desire of a society that values mobility should be the eventual elimination of traffic fatalities and injuries,” said Bob Carter, Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. “Toyota is proud to expand the availability of these technologies – and to do so at an excellent value proposition for our customers as well.”

Stay tuned for more information on the all-new 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV and Toyota Safety Sense. In the meantime, come see our team at Brent Brown Toyota and check out our selection of new 2015 Toyota RAV4 models. We also have a large selection of other new, Certified Pre-Owned and quality used cars, trucks and SUVs for you to choose from. 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!

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These days, getting family members involved in their children’s school work is no easy task, but one Washington, D.C. teacher has decided to take on the challenge.

Kristen Whitaker is a teacher at Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC) in Washington, D.C, where the student population is 100 percent minority and 90 percent low-income. She leads a family engagement effort, where she herself, as well as fellow faculty who she has trained, have completed over 200 combined family visits.

On March 11^th, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) and Toyota recognized Kristen Whitaker as the 2015 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year for her efforts in engaging students’ families in their children’s education.  The award included a $20,000 grant to fund a family summer camp program she created for low-income minority students and their families.

“The family summer camp Kristen plans is a great example of using the Toyota Family Teacher of the Year grant to employ the latest approaches to intergenerational learning in a program that will appeal to and reach entire families,” said Mike Goss, Vice President of External Affairs, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America.

How do family visits help the students? “Study after study has proven that parents engaged in their children’s learning increases student achievement,” said Sharon Darling, President, NCFL. “And more recent studies also indicate that the willingness of a parent to get involved in their child’s education is very powerful in strengthening the parent-child relationship … as well as the entire school and the community as a whole.”

Congratulations, Kristen, from all of us at Brent Brown Toyota. We are so proud to be a part of a family that is so focused on helping others. 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!

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Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 15 Best Family Cars for 2015 is finally out and Toyota snatched up three spots. Toyota vehicles that made the list were the 2015 Camry, 2015 Highlander and the 2015 Sienna. The KBB judges selected the models based on a variety of factors such as rear-seat entertainment, safety, child seats, comfort and cargo space. See Kelley Blue Book’s full list below:

15 Best Family Cars for 2015 (in alphabetical order)

2015 Chevrolet Impala

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

2015 Ford F-150

2015 Honda Accord

2015 Honda Civic

2015 Honda CR-V

2015 Honda Odyssey

2015 Hyundai Sonata

2015 Kia Soul

2015 Nissan Pathfinder

2015 Ram 1500

2015 Subaru Outback

2015 Toyota Camry

2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 Toyota Sienna

From the family-friendly Camry to the eco-friendly Prius, we’ve got the perfect Toyota model for you! Come visit our team at Brent Brown Toyota and see the innovative vehicles we have available. We carry a large selection of new Toyota, Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Don’t miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!

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As part of the Toyota TeenDrive365 initiative, Toyota has launched a new distracted driving simulator with Oculus Rift. The simulator gives both teens and parents the opportunity to use a virtual-reality experience to learn safe driving habits. Along with many other features, the simulator incorporates 360 degree head tracking that allows the user to look around while the simulator tracks the head movements in real-time.

“Oculus Rift provides a virtual reality driving experience that mirrors real life behind the wheel, giving us a powerful, one-of-a-kind way to show parents and teens how everyday distractions can affect their ability to drive safely,” said Marjorie Schussel, Corporate Marketing Director for Toyota. “This is the most innovative example of how we’re helping teens and parents become safer drivers together through our ongoing Toyota TeenDrive365 initiative.”

Check out the video below to get a sample of the virtual driving experience.

Be sure to check out all of the cool TeenDrive365 features and tools found on the program website. We are proud of the emphasis Toyota places on driver safety through programs such as this one and through the vehicles it creates. Be sure and come visit our team at Brent Brown Toyota and see the safe and reliable vehicles we have available. We carry a large selection of new Toyota, Toyota Certified Used and other quality used vehicles. Don’t miss any of the events or specials going on at Brent Brown Toyota! FOLLOW US on Twitter and LIKE US on Facebook!

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