2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a Crossover Cut from a Different Cloth

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…

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Are You Looking for a Safe Vehicle for Your Teen?

When it comes to buying a car for your child, you will need something safe and reliable. Have you considered the 2016 Toyota Camry? With ten standard airbags, including a driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, as well as smart safety features like the standard backup camera, your child and his or her passengers can stay safe and confident behind the wheel.

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Hydrogen Fuel-Cell

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…

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Are Your Worn Out Tires Putting You at Risk of Hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning is a frightening thing. One minute you're driving along, and the road may not even seem excessively wet, when suddenly you lose traction and enter a skid.

Why does this happen?

When water comes between the rubber of your tires and the pavement, you lose control. Normally, your vehicle's tread acts like channels, giving water a path to escape so it does not become trapped under the tire. However, this channeling ability is based on tread depth.

In very deep water, you need deeper tread to handle the volume. However, even in shallow water you can start…

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Toyota Rakes in Vehicles Sales in 2015

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!

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2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid is One Chic, Eco-Conscious Cruiser

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.

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Autotrader Touts the Terrific 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Here at Dick Poe Toyota, we tend to recognize a good thing when we see one. Call it a fortunate byproduct of being the car business.

With that in mind, we're eager to introduce you to one of our best and brightest stars, the radically remodeled 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Feast your senses on this most marvelous midsizer by scoping the clip below:

As Jabari Jones is right to point out, the ways in which one can configure the Tacoma are seemingly limitless. And it all starts with the excellently appointed entry-level trim, the SR.

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Toyota Prius Takes the Lead in Hybrid Sales

It's pretty safe to say that most drivers think of the Toyota Prius as the OG hybrid car, but if you think that's the only reason it’s the world's best-selling alternative-fuel vehicle, think again. It's not actually the OG hybrid car -- not in the U.S., at least. That distinction belongs to the Honda Insight. Learn more about how Toyota's practical and efficient hybrid stacks up against competitors in the article below from AutoGuide.com.

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