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Toyota is working to launch a new social networking sight in conjunction with Microsoft and the San Francisco-based Salesforce.com called "Toyota Friend." What sets Toyota's social networking site apart from the seemingly millions that are popping up everywhere you look is that instead of befriending people, on this site you befriend you car. Okay, it may seem a little creepy at first, but hear us out on this one.

The social networking site…

Ready for more proof that Toyota is looking to change the world for the better? As if the Toyota Prius wasn't proof enough, Toyota recently launched the 'Ideas for Good' campaign. In this campaign, Toyota asked their fans to think of how they would put any one of five Toyota technologies to good use outside of the automotive industry. The choices for technologies were Total Human Model for Safety (T.H.U.M.B…

Let's face it: no one likes rumors. From their mysterious origins, to the way they spread, to the negative impact they tend to have, rumors have little to no redeeming qualities. And, of course, nothing is nicer than seeing a rumor put to rest. Case and point: Toyota's latest press release, which put to rest a nasty rumor that the Prius v had been delayed.

There is little doubt that this had to…

People like the idea of electric vehicles (EVs) because they're clean; they require zero petrol; and as automaker's work to prove their cool, they offer a fresh, futuristic look. There is, however, one thing about EVs that many people aren't crazy about. That is the continuous inconvenience of charging their power cells.

But, drivers interested in EVs might soon cross that off their con list. For, in hoping to eliminate the frustrations…

Think you're interested in a Toyota, but don't know for sure? Maybe this will help you make up your mind. Three Toyota models have recently been earned awards from Consumer Reports magazine. The ever-popular Prius hybrid was named "Top Green Car", for the eighth consecutive year. The RAV4 earned the title of "Best Value Small SUV". And, the Sienna minivan received the distinction of "Best Family Hauler". Plus, Toyota leads all automakers with…

But what about…

So, if you're in the market for a reliable car you can trust to go the distant and hold its value along the way, you might just want to consider Toyota. The award-winning automaker has just scored another accolade for the team: Best Passenger Car Value for 2011. The award was recently presented to Toyota by Vincentric, a firm that focuses on measuring value in the automotive industry.

To win Vincentric's industry-acclaimed distinction…

Toyota today announced its "100 Cars for Good" program, which will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public.

Beginning March 7, 2011, registered 501c(3) non-profit organizations can apply online through Toyota's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/toyota for a chance to win a Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna, or Sienna Mobility.  Click Here to read more.

Eight Toyota Prius are now available to Zipcar car-sharing service members in Boston, San Francisco, and Portland. The introduction of the Toyota Prius to Zipcar's fleet is part of a pilot program designed to explore how next-generation electric technology can work in expansive car-share programs.

"Zipcar is an ideal test bed for early consumer acceptance of EVs," says Scott Griffith, Chairman and CEO, Zipcar. "This project will allow companies to receive direct feedback from…