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Believe it or not teens pick up driving habits from their parents. Yes ….  that is right …..  the good ones and the bad ones.  But there are many small things you can do behind the wheel that makes a big difference.

We all know that driving is a “right” and not a “privilege” and Toyota Motor Sales USA had dedicated a  complete initiative, along with a website,  to help you make your teen a better driver…

The 2014 Toyota Sienna has received a 5-Star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is highest grade given by the agency.  NHTSA measures vehicle performance in frontal, side and rollover crashes as part of its New Car Assessment Program.

Click to view the NHTSA Sienna Assessment.

The 2014 Camry has been added to Consumer Reports' list of recommended cars after being named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, reports Bloomberg.  Far fewer vehicles meet the institue's new criteria after it raised the bar to require "good" or "acceptable" performance standards in the small overlap front crash test for Top Safety Pick and a front crash prevention system for Top Safety Pick+.  This year, just 39…

The 2014 Toyota Sienna has received a 5-Star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest rating given by the agency.  NHTSA measures frontal, side and rollover crashworthiness as part of its New Car Assessment Program. 

You can…

The 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon and Avalon Hybrid have received a 5-Star overall vehicle score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The top safety ratings are a result of stringent tests conducted by the agency to measure frontal and side crashworthiness, as well as rollover safety of vehicles - which is beyond what is required by federal law.

Government 5-Star safety ratings are part of NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.  The latest…

Braking systems aren't indestructible. Certain parts, like the rubber in the valves in the master cylinder, calipers and wheel cylinders deteriorate. The little bits that flake off end up in your brake fluid. In addition, the fluid itself can get old and worn out. Moisture can also get in the system. That leads to rust, which leads to more bits in your brake fluid. All this adds up to a brake system with compromised effectiveness and decreased stopping power.  A good rule of thumb is to have your brakes flushed about every 30,000 miles or so.

Oil changes are necessary to ensure the proper performance of a car's engine. An oil change involves installing a new engine oil filter, as well as draining old engine oil and replacing it with fresh, clean oil. There are several benefits to doing this on a regular basis.

Oil changes help to keep car engines clean and running smooth. As an engine operates, debris particles can flake off from various internal engine parts and…

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has earned the Top Safety Pick Award for good performance from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  The IIHS noted Toyota improved the RAV4's roof structure to earn a good rating for rollover protection.

With 13 segment award recipients, Toyota has more 2013 Top Safety Picks than any other automotive brand.  Both Lexus and Scion each have four Top Safety Pick winners on the list. 

To qualify for the Top…