With green models like the Prius, Toyota's commitment to the environment is pretty clear. However, many aren't aware that the auto brand's eco-friendly efforts extend beyond their new Toyota lineup.

Teamed up with the Wyland Foundation, Toyota recently presented the second annual National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation and through its participation, the automaker encouraged residents in all fifty states to practice water-saving lifestyle choices resulting in over 742 million gallons…

Around this time of year, you'll find the DCH Toyota of Oxnard crew acting like kids the night before Christmas. The Geneva Motor Show just has that effect on us. With the reveal of exciting new Toyota models and the epitome of innovative car technology, are you surprised? It was only good tidings from Toyota, who unveiled its personal mobility vehicle and latest compact concept, the i-Road.

Toyota designed the battery-powered electric car with?

People around the Los Angeles area are more than familiar with the Prius, but did you know that the new Toyota is just as popular throughout the entire state of California? What draws us to the car isn't rocket scientist.

A major contributor to the Toyota model's appeal is its outstanding fuel economy. With some of the highest gas prices in the country, Californians sure need a vehicle that gets a bang for?

You might have heard that Toyota is planning to develop a fuel cell vehicle for the new Toyota lineup here at DCH Toyota of Oxnard in the future. While it's not expected until 2015, the automaker is already utilizing the technology. At its Torrance, California campus, Toyota has installed a 1.1-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell generator, the largest ever made.

It's part of the automaker's continued effort at striving for efficiency in…

Toyota already has a total of seven hybrid and electric cars to its name. Given many other automakers have only one, maybe three; it's something we're very proud of? Not hot headed or anything, just enjoying the feeling that comes with doing the right thing. However, in watching consumers struggle with volatile gas prices, Toyota believes it can do even better? It wants to do better.

To start, the Japanese automaker is promising…

If you fancy yourself to be an environmentally-conscious consumer you may think that your auto-buying options are limited to small electric and hybrid varieties. And if you truly view this as a limitation, DCH Toyota of Oxnard has good news for you.

Introducing the all-new Toyota RAV4 EV - the dynamic, all-electric SUV that is set to arrive at select California dealerships by the end of the summer.

Where did the idea come from?

The RAV4…

At DCH Toyota of Oxnard we're committed to complete transparency when it comes to your next new Toyota. And that means fully disclosing any costs that may accumulate in the time that you own a specific vehicle.

One cost that many drivers have been asking us about lately is replacing the battery found in a 2012 Toyota Prius. It's a good question to ask, since no battery lasts forever. And while it's…

There are many things you could say about Toyota. You could say they strive to deliver drivers ultimate safety? Or that they work to provide drivers convenience and constantly work to raise the bar on integrity. The company's attribute DCH Toyota of Oxnard would like to focus on today, however, is how responsible they are when it comes to making decisions which will ultimately lighten their environmental footprint.

The obvious case in point is…

The Toyota Prius is currently the best selling hybrid-engine vehicle in the US, and for very good reason. With an EPA-estimated 51 mpg city/48 mpg highway rating, the Toyota Prius is the go to car for greater Oxnard, CA area drivers who want to cut down on their gas bill. And don't expect the demand for the Prius to subside any time soon. Most likely, the demand will continue to rise alongside with…

Spring is officially here. And we all know what that means: spring cleaning. It's that time of year when everyone tries to tidy up after months of living indoors in near hibernation. And while many people dread having to clean up the pigsty they've been living in, Toyota is looking to change people's perceptions of the activity by joining forces with the National Audubon Society.

Why does Toyota care how clean our…