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Clean. Classic. And elegant in a way that makes its affordable price tag even more surprising.

It's the 2016 Toyota Avalon, a top contender in the full-size premium sedan market, and it's one of the top values for El Paso drivers looking for the luxury experience without the "luxurious" price tag. You can get yours today at Dick Poe Toyota, and see just why so many shoppers are choosing models like these for their high-end sedan performance.

The @Toyota Camry is No. 1 on the @carsdotcom American-Made Index. Find out why: https://t.co/Y7N6d3GV1e pic.twitter.com/giMVKGvjxe

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) June 28, 2016

Although Toyota is based out of Aichi, Japan, this brand is a surprisingly American automaker--and the Toyota Camry is the one waving the ol' red white and blue.

But what really makes a model a true American?

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

This year the MIT Technology Review named Toyota at number 17 of the 50 Smartest Companies of 2016. It was one of only two automakers honored, the other being Tesla.

What did Toyota do to earn this honor? The tech review points to Toyota's new dedication to developing artificial intelligence and robotics. The focus of the research, driven by a $1 billion investment, is to create a self-driving car, but many…

Autotrader editor Jabari Jones recently tested the 2016 Toyota Sequoia and came away with five good reasons to consider buying this powerful and rugged full-size SUV. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch Jones' full report.

Beyond the platform and V8 engine it shares with its equally tough sibling, the Toyota Tundra pickup truck, the Sequoia comes stocked with standard features. The base SR5 model includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, a backup camera, tri-zone automatic climate control, 8-passenger seating and Toyota's Entune audio system with a 6.1-in touchscreen...

 

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Toyota showcased its latest-generation Prius model at the New York International Auto Show this past winter -- and we haven't been the same ever since. The 2017 Prius Prime is touted as the next exciting chapter in the hybrid story; debuting an updated look and even more range for even more moments.

What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? https://t.co/jCKXGHTmjp pic.twitter.com/2vs96vMFu3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

Victor Sheppard's 2007 Toyota Tundra was still running just fine after 1 million miles on the road -- but it won't be for long. After nine long years of travel between Louisiana, Virginia, North Dakota, and Wyoming, Sheppard is giving up his truck so it can be torn apart bit by bit and studied by curious Toyota engineers.

It's not a sentimental ending, but hey, Toyota gave him a brand-new 2016 Tundra to replace it.

Why would…

Driven by a desire to create a viable alternative to the gas-guzzling SUV segment, Toyota has built the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid, the newest member of the legendary RAV4 lineup.

Will this latest entry stack up to the lofty precedent set by its predecessor? Well, for the answer to that, we'd like to now turn it over to Autotrader personality, Brian Moody. He offers his review of the RAV4 Hybrid in the clip below:

No doubt its marquee event, the powertrain of the RAV4 Hybrid sure is something else. Teaming a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with pair of electric motors…

You might be thinking, there must be a typo in that title, but there’s not. It’s a bit cheeky, but it’s all true; the engineers at Toyota are trying to change the way you think about fuel and energy. As technology progresses, we’re able to move away from reliance on non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuel or natural gas, and move toward a world that relies on and is powered by renewable resources, such as wind power, or hydroelectric. Not only are these forms of energy less harmful to the environment, they’re likely to be…

Toyota continues to demonstrate its success in vehicle sales, not only in the U.S., but across the globe.

The brand recently earned the highest sales of any stand-alone vehicle in car history, according to a recent article from AutoBlog.com rounding up all ten of 2015's best-selling models. Three of these models are from Toyota: the RAV4, the Camry, and the Corolla. Check out the complete article in the link below!

We at Dick Poe Toyota can't quite get enough of our eco-minded midsize sedan, the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid. It's fast becoming one of our favorites throughout the entire fleet.

And evidently, we're not alone. Also a darling of the fine folks at Autotrader, the Camry Hybrid seems to be climbing charts all across the industry. Check the clip below to learn more:

The Camry Hybrid's drivetrain is an absolute delight. Combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and battery pack, the sedan is rated at a robust 200 horsepower.