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Quick: what do the following have in common? Big rigs, Toyota and natural gas? Any guesses?

Toyota recently announced its partnership with truck and trailer manufacturer, Peterbilt and Cottrell, Inc., and the unveiling of the world’s first car hauler which runs completely on Compressed Natural Gas. Natural gas is the world’s cleanest burning fossil fuel and because of this, the car hauler emits 10 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Here at Elgin Toyota Scion, we're always on the lookout for exciting brand news, and a last Thursday, we came across a press release from Scion that really caught our attention.

Scion has revealed that they will be releasing a special edition of the sporty FR-S, the "Series 2.0." The model run is limited to one thousand units, with each vehicle featuring its sequential number embroidered on the dash...

Get your first look at the FR-S Release Series 2.0. Visit https://t.co/i6YAej9P4L or learn more by clicking the … pic.twitter.com/2q0OyZ5hSp

— SCION (@scion) October…

You may remember from one of our previous blog posts, that last month Scion released two brand new vehicles: the iM hatchback, and the iA sedan. Recently, as you can see in the following tweet, the company made an exciting announcement, that a third all-new automobile will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, to be held November 18 - 19. The vehicle will be a concept, with the finished version scheduled to hit dealerships sometime time in

We're bringing something special to the @laautoshow this year http://t.co/lA2OAszgN7 pic.twitter.com/ZAV5o6WoNv

— SCION (@scion) October 10…

Toyota vehicles are known for their reliability and safety. Each model undergoes meticulous testing to ensure it is following safety regulations, and includes a number of features designed to keep you as safe as possible. But Toyota is taking that one step further by starting their Buckle Up for Life program. Check out the video below to hear all about it.

Safety depends on both the car and the driver. Toyota has done its part…

We've seen a trend in recent years of Toyota enriching the style of its sedan lineup. It began in 2014 with the stylish Corolla, and carried on to the 2015 Camry. 2016, however, will be the year of the Avalon, which received a stunning visual update earlier this year, and is soon to arrive on the market.

At first blush, the changes to the Avalon seem subtle. When taken together, however, these visual tweaks add up to make the sedan look more stately--even elegant. This can be seen in the more aggressive treatment to the headlamps, which boast LED…

You don't have to be a hippy to love being eco-friendly. A compost heap produces vibrant and rich dirt for gardens, turning off unnecessary lights will save you big money on your electric bill, and driving a new Toyota hybrid--like the Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, or any of the Toyota Prius group--lets you pass by the gas pump while feeling the warm fuzzies of helping the environment.

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And this time, they're really getting it right.

The Scion brand has a strong history of producing solid, creative, fun-to drive vehicles that are easily customizable for the diverse and eccentric population that they were created for. But in this age of "new is always better", the brand decided it was time to take a big step toward their future. And at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, auto fans everywhere will be…

Few SUV models combine attributes like versatility, style, ample features, and a fun drivetrain quite as well as the Toyota RAV4. And in 2015, after the model receives a whole host of upgrades, that statement is even more true.

So as you have seen, the upgrades start right on the exterior with a new front end, lowered roofline, and stylish rims. And the upgrades continue within the drivetrain, as the model is now powered by…

We mentioned the exciting, but unnamed, fuel cell car coming from Toyota and making a splash at the Consumer Electronics Show in a recent blog post. Well, the time has finally come! The Mirai is debuting in the States at the Las Vegas convention which is showing off more than just technology - it's blinding us with science!

Much in the same way the Toyota Prius revolutionized the car industry as the first hybrid, the…

Everyone wants the roads to stay safe for everyone. That's why Toyota enlisted the help of a NASCAR driver to share some safe driving tips with all the drivers out there. Take a look at the video to hear what he has to say.

As Jones says in the video, there some really easy things we can all do to make a big difference in the safety of our roads. And with the new…