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We're funding 28,000+ species assessments with @IUCN to help protect biodiversity: https://t.co/wGteGwkSku pic.twitter.com/rOO0NUnMbL

— ToyotaGB (@ToyotaGB) May 10, 2016

Ever look up a cool animal on the internet, and the first page you check is, of course, Wikipedia? At the side of the page, you'll notice most animals are listed as "Least Concern," and some as Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, or Extinct. Ever wonder who determines that conservation status?

The answer is the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Toyota has ...

Honored to be recognized by @MIT @techreview as one of the 50 Smartest Companies! https://t.co/B7S0q5Iovm pic.twitter.com/bN2VIoJhD3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) June 22, 2016

To make it onto the MIT Technology Review 50 Smartest Companies of 2016, you have to not only be a leader in terms of innovation for technology and the environment, you have to have a smart business model, too. This year, Toyota was ranked at number 17 on this list, alongside the likes of Amazon, and Facebook, and outranking many pure electronics companies like Microsoft and Intel.

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The Toyota Sienna just keeps getting better and it has the awards to prove it. The newest Toyota Sienna safety features have helped to move this minivan into the Top 10 Family Cars of the Year by Edmunds.com and Parents magazine. To top it off, the Sienna is also the only minivan that comes with All-Wheel Drive in the current market. See what else made the Sienna stand out for this impressive award.

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If you're looking for a vehicle that offers the capability, efficiency and features that can take on your driving adventures, then be sure to check out the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. This vehicle offers SUV capability, hybrid fuel economy and a selection of great tech features that help keep you connected and entertained. To see what kinds of adventures you could take in this vehicle, check out the video below.

There's really no better way to channel your wild side than by steering clear of the beaten path. Adventure is calling you and we here at Elgin Toyota think a great way to answer is by hopping behind the wheel of the 2016 Toyota 4Runner and making some lasting memories.

 

Off the beaten path and loving it. #4Runner #KeepItWild

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The Toyota 4Runner seats five without a hitch and offers up a 4.0-liter engine reaching 270 horsepower, 278 pound-feet of torque and features a five…

When you and your loved ones set off for a summer road trip you'll probably prefer to take comfort in knowing your vehicle is safe, resilient and reliable. Have no worries, because Elgin Toyota has got your back.

 

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For decades the Toyota brand has been proving just what it's made of and if you've ever owned a Toyota vehicle then you know e

Whether you're a seasons driver or a you just got your learner's permit, there's no doubt that you recognize the name Toyota Corolla. This gorgeous compact car has been around a long time, since 1966, and it didn't take long for it to soar in popularity. By 1970 in fact, the Corolla was the number-two best-selling imported car in America! It's only been better and better since then so take a look at the video below to learn more milestones, see how the Corolla has changed over the years, and add it to the top…

As the automotive industry continues to break the boundaries of vehicle capabilities, the cars we drive are getting smarter every day. This is especially true when talking about trends for powerful new safety features. Toyota technology is advancing at lightning speed, and its “guardian angel” system is just one example of a developing innovation that will keep drivers safer in the future. The Toyota Research Institute received a $1 billion grant last year for researchers to develop and advance autonomous driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence technologies.

Automated and Invisible

Autonomous vehicle technology, better known as self-driving cars or driverless cars…

 

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Toyota's latest innovation is coming to showrooms fall 2016. The all-new 2017 Prius Prime is Toyota's latest-generation plug-in hybrid fully equipped with LED lighting, an aerodynamic shape for more MPG and a larger battery pack -- 8.8. kWh to be exact -- to extend your EV range.

The Toyota #Mirai wins World Green Car of 2016. #WCOTY2016 pic.twitter.com/QfP0Asq5j0

— World Car Awards (@WorldCarAwards) March 24, 2016

There's no doubt that the Toyota Mirai deserved be awarded as the World Green Car at the New York International Auto Show last week. This futuristic vehicle's only emission is water vapor, and it can run on lemonade.

The World Car Awards program has been running since 2005, and winners are voted on by a panel of top-level automotive journalists from 23 countries. It is considered one of the most prestigious and unbiased award programs in the…