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Can Your Car Run on Lemonade?

The lemonade business just isn't what it once was. Thankfully, Toyota has a car that can run on your leftover lemonade.

The Mirai, Toyota's fuel cell vehicle, runs on pure hydrogen. While traditional gasoline-powered cars only run on one thing: gasoline, hydrogen cars can be much more flexible in terms of where we source fuel.

Case-in-point, we can create hydrogen from lemonade.

A process called electrolysis splits apart water molecules by running a current through it. This water doesn't have to be pure-- in fact it helps conduct electricity better if it has particles, like lemon juice…

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Toyota Wants to Help You Stay Safe on the Road


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…

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Toyota Highlander Deserves a High Five

Here at Elgin Toyota Scion, we simply can't help but sing the praises of the 2015 Toyota Highlander!

The Highlander presents a fantastic option to families as it certain please both kids and their parents!

Beyond its eye-catching style, the Highlander offers many of the positive traits of a minivan but none of those annoying drawbacks.

For instance, the Highlander is equipped with a standard third row, but still offers lively performance through its…

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2015 Toyota Prius is the Top Choice Among Hybrids

Take the 2015 Toyota Prius into considering if you'd love to drive a car that's incredibly fuel efficient, versatile and loaded with next-gen features.

As the signature model of the Green Car Movement, it's no surprise to learn that the Toyota Prius offers best-in-class fuel economy ratings of 50 MPG combined.

But, you might be slightly surprised to learn that the hybrid has taken serious measures to ensure its occupants enjoy comfortable…

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Don't Let a Slithery Serpent Get in the Way of a Great Story


Everybody loves a great "You'll never believe this" story. And when you're backed by the new Toyota 4Runner in Elgin IL, those stories could be yours.

Even if a sneaky snake tries to foil your efforts.

Now, all of us here at Elgin Toyota Scion love a good adventure story--but we'd prefer to steer clear of the snake bites! Fortunately, the 270-horsepower Toyota 4Runner has plenty of room for well-prepared drivers to…

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The Hybrid Family of Toyota Vehicles is Growing

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.

And…

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Scion Embraces "New is Always Better"


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…

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Toyota Has Fun with Weather Forecasters



You know those time where we're told it is going to be a bright and sunshiny day, but all it does is rain? You want to tweet mean things to the weather person at the local news. We get it, and so does Toyota, which is why they put weather forecasters to the test in this new funny video.

They've taken three meteorologists from across the pond in Europe, and given them a…

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Toyota RAV4 Gains New Style, Features, Drivetrain for 2015

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…

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The 2015 Toyota Sienna Conquers Snowy Road Conditions

The 2015 Toyota Sienna already has an incredible reputation for being a great family vehicle, even earning itself the official nickname of "Swagger Wagon!" However, it also beats out the competition when it comes to driving in snowy and slick winter conditions. With better acceleration, better traction around corners, faster stopping times, more grip on inclines, and much more, take a look at the video below to learn how much safer and in control you…

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