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Toyota Teams Up with Yellowstone Yet Again, For More Eco-Friendly Buildings

Did you know Toyota has been teaming up with Yellowstone National Park for several years now? Each time, the environmentally-conscious automaker has assisted the park in making its campuses, ranger stations, or visitor centers better reflect a culture of conservation.

After helping with the LEED-certified Old Faithful Visitor Education Center in 2010, and creating a special off-grid power 

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Prius Prime Will Eventually Get Five Seats

 

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The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is arriving next season -- and we simply cannot wait. What can you look forward to? A projected driving range of  600+ miles, a gorgeous new infotainment system, LED lighting, industry-leading efficiency, and a four-seat layout.

Wait... four seats? What about that middle seat? Worried that you'll need to kick someone out of the carpool?

Fear not. According to sources, it looks like Toyota is planning to build out for fifth-passenger seating in the second-generation of the Prius Prime.

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Rock Out When You Take the Wheel of the 2016 Toyota Prius

At Stewart Toyota, we understand that driving a hybrid isn't for everyone. Though, we do think that our customers should certainly give it a try, especially when it comes to the 2016 Toyota Prius. Catch a glimpse of this year's Prius in the video below:

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The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Takes on the San Gabriel Mountains

“Time waits for no man.” The famous quote still circulates for a reason: it’s true and very wise.

How many of us wish that we’d followed through our on the dreams of our younger years to travel the world? Ask nearly any high schooler what they dream of doing before they die and many will say that travel—especially global travel—is high on their bucket list.

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2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: The Most Worry-Free Car of the Year

Life is filled with potential worries, isn’t it? Worries about health (why the fluttering of my heart?), our family (did C remember to turn in that paper that was due?), bills (did I pay the mortgage, or only dream it?).

If we can cross one big, important worry off our list, it would be great, wouldn’t it? Well, if you’ve been considering a hybrid vehicle but have been concerned about reliability, worry no more.

 

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Our Most Reliable Vehicle is a Hybrid?

Not to brag, but Toyota makes some of the most reliable vehicles on the market. They say a used Toyota holds its resale value into higher mileage than other brands-- and we can see why after learning about Bob Old and his Toyota Prius.

The year was 2004. Bob Old, a UK native, was looking for a car that could handle his high-mileage driving without breaking down.

He probably picked Toyota for our reputation in reliability, and he probably picked a Prius because of the incredible gas savings you'll experience if you drive it enough. And Bob planned to…

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Can a Toyota Car Be Fueled By Cattle?

Here in Corsicana, we know a thing or two about cows. But did you know they might one day fuel your car?

Cow manure is a powerful source of energy. You may have heard environmentalists decrying cow poop as a dangerous source of methane-- and that's true. Methane gas released by decomposing waste is estimated to be 25% more powerful at trapping heat than the more popularly denounced carbon dioxide.

However, that gas can be harnessed and used.

 

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