Over the years, Toyota has made gigantic strides in automotive technology. Look at Toyota Prius - the very first mass produced hybrid gas and electric vehicle. It has sold hundreds of thousands of models not only in North America, but across the globe. From the dealer lots at DCH Toyota of Oxnard to rental models from Zipcar - getting into a hybrid Prius is an event many have already experienced.

At 2012's North American International Auto…