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Find out what life is like for a new Mirai owner, via @freep https://t.co/MsHjruYoHY

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) July 11, 2016

At DCH Toyota of Oxnard, we believe in being part of the solution to climate change, protecting our beaches from being eroded by sea-level rise. One dramatic step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions is switching from petroleum gas, to clean-burning hydrogen.

Though the Toyota Mirai won World Green Car of 2016, it takes bravery to become an early-adopter of new technology.

Mark Mobley of Garden Grove is one of an elite few who took the plunge into…

What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? https://t.co/jCKXGHTmjp pic.twitter.com/2vs96vMFu3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

Victor Sheppard of Louisiana got what sounds like the best trade-in deal in the world last May. He received a new, 2016 Toyota Tundra in exchange for his old 2007 model. What made his old pickup so valuable?

It had over 1 million miles on the odometer, and still had its original engine, transmission, and most of its original parts.

"Having a million-mile truck in as pristine condition as this one with original parts is a truly rare find…

Honored to be recognized by @MIT @techreview as one of the 50 Smartest Companies! https://t.co/B7S0q5Iovm pic.twitter.com/bN2VIoJhD3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) June 22, 2016

This year, Toyota was ranked at number 17 on MIT Technology Review's 50 Smartest Companies of 2016 list -- but did Toyota really earn it?

The automaker outranked traditional tech companies like Microsoft, Intel, and IBM on the list. MIT pointed out two key factors influencing the choice:

• Toyota is one of the first to develop a mass-produced hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicle.
• The newly-opened Toyota Research Center ...

Hydrogen research at @Toyota leads to a better battery https://t.co/QUIhxa5uZk pic.twitter.com/6dIPOl3yMz

— Liberationtech (@Liberationtech) May 6, 2016

One of the keys to a greener future with electric cars is getting battery range comparable to a gasoline-powered car. Currently, some of the highest-range electric vehicles are barely scraping by 200 miles, while gasoline vehicles continue to soar to higher ranges topping 600 miles.

The problem is finding a battery that is as energy-dense as gasoline -- not an easy challenge.

There have been slow but steady advances, however...

Yesterday, Toyota issued a press release announcing that the 2016 Sienna minivan was selected for the 2016 list of Ten Best Family Cars by the parenting and automotive experts at Parents magazine and Edmunds.com. In addition to being the only minivan on the market with all-wheel drive, editors also praised Sienna for its ride quality, safety features, spaciousness, intuitive controls, reliability, and value...

We're funding 28,000+ species assessments with @IUCN to help protect biodiversity: https://t.co/wGteGwkSku pic.twitter.com/rOO0NUnMbL

— ToyotaGB (@ToyotaGB) May 10, 2016

On May 10, Toyota announced a new five-year partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) -- one of the leading organizations in biodiversity research. Over the next five years, grants from Toyota will fund threat assessments for over 28,000 species.

Assessing the present and future dangers to wildlife populations is a critical first step in understanding what conservation

Pete Seeger once inquired, "Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing?" He concluded that "Young girls picked them, every one," and bemoaned, "when will they ever learn?"

This coming august, you may find yourself asking the same question of Scion.

We welcome Scion customers to Toyota. Beginning in August, Scion’s youth-oriented cars will join the Toyota line-up https://t.co/drWtWb6LCI

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) February 3, 2016

After enjoying over a decade of being the youngest brand in the auto industry, with a mean age of 36 years old, where are all the Scions going?

If you're looking for a truck that is built to do it all, look no further than the 2016 Toyota Tundra. This versatile pickup craves adventures after a long day of hard work just as much as you do, which is why we're dedicating #TruckTuesday to the new Tundra.

Take time for adventures #TruckTuesday #Tundra pic.twitter.com/gqlFBHC648

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) November 10, 2015

To see if the Tundra is the right fit for you and your driving needs, be sure to visit DCH Toyota of Oxnard. Our team of auto experts would be happy to...

It's like the old saying goes, "one person's trash is another one's treasure"; only in the Toyota Mirai's case, one person's trash is its fuel. Trash is compressed into hydrogen, hydrogen combines with oxygen and the two fuel the Toyota Mirai. As a result, the Toyota Mirai can travel up to 312 miles on a single fuel up and only emits water vapor in the process. The Toyota Mirai is the future of efficiency, so much so that it even has Doc and Marty McFly impressed.

Just because a car is family-friendly doesn't mean it can't be lead-foot-friendly, too. It's no secret that the midsize sedan segment is cluttered with cars that simply mosey across the highway, but Toyota doesn't buy into the philosophy that all parents want to take the slow lane. That's one reason why the 2015 Toyota Camry is powered to keep pace with the sportier sedans on the market -- without sacrificing the practicality of efficiency, of course.

Every trim comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine for satisfying power and commendable fuel ratings, but the sweet…