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

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

After driving a Toyota Tundra for 1 million miles, complete with the original engine and transmission, the only sensible thing to do is buy another one! In this case, however, Tundra-fanatic Victor Sheppard didn't have to.

After hearing about Sheppard's story and his incredible, long-lasting pickup, Toyota decided to trade him a brand new 2016 model for free. It would be Sheppard's 16th Tundra.

"These trucks are safe and dependable," Sheppard boasts...

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

Toyota was listed at number 17 on MIT Technology Review's 50 Smartest Companies of 2016. It's a high honor coming from a publication by one of the top technology schools in the country.

What about Toyota caught MIT's approving gaze?

In January 2016, the Toyota Research Institute opened its doors with an initial $1 billion investment into artificial intelligence, robotics, self-driving cars, and mobility

The @Toyota Camry is No. 1 on the @carsdotcom American-Made Index. Find out why: https://t.co/Y7N6d3GV1e pic.twitter.com/giMVKGvjxe

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) June 28, 2016

In today's economy, job security is a big concern, especially as many manufacturing jobs are outsourced to other countries with cheaper labor. At Avondale Toyota, we're proud that for the second year in a row, the Toyota Camry was ranked number-one on the Cars.com American-Made Index.

To even be eligible for the AMI, a vehicle must be assembled entirely within the United States, and must be made with at…

If you haven't yet had a chance to check out the 2016 Toyota Corolla -- our resident champion of the compact sedan class -- we at Avondale Toyota Scion hate to be the bearers of bad news, but:

You quite likely are missing out.

Never fear, though, as Autotrader critic, Erica Ibsen, is here today to get you up to speed. Her assessment of the Corolla is available in the video below:

We've got a lot of love for the Corolla's engine, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder. Producing a healthy 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque, this four-banger is…

Toyota will make automatic braking near-standard by 2017 https://t.co/3776w0y4yw pic.twitter.com/SHJmuqYuWB

— Engadget (@engadget) March 28, 2016

Last month at the New York Auto Show, Toyota made a jaw-dropping announcement. By the end of next year, every single model of every single trim level will have Toyota Safety Sense as a standard feature.

That means even if you're driving the base-model Yaris, you can still enjoy cutting-edge advances in safety and collision prevention that once were only available on top-tier vehicles.

The reason for Toyota's seemingly boundless

Today is February 2nd -- Groundhog Day -- and we at Avondale Toyota Scion are excited to see where winter takes us.

Shadow or no shadow, the fun goes on. #GroundhogDay #Tacoma pic.twitter.com/Cy2qOPcKdn

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) February 2, 2016

No matter what adventures are in store, may they involve snow or sun, the all-new Toyota Tacoma is ready to provide some capable fun.

When it comes to competitive financing, Scion offers some pretty great options. We at Avondale Toyota Scion know that procuring a loan when you haven't had the time to boost your credit score can prove challenging. That's why Scion gives you the best payment plans available when you fulfill the following requirements:

At Avondale Toyota Scion, we know Scion drivers are always on the lookout for a good time. But a good time requires a few things, among which are space and efficiency -- particularly when it comes to travel. That's why we're here to introduce the all-new Scion iM. Still not convinced you need a hatchback in your life? Well, we've got five fool-proof reasons why. Check them out in the blog post below.

Fans of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead will appreciate his other exciting series, Thief of Thieves. It takes a whole team of artists to create the cohesive stories readers anticipate. We at Avondale Toyota Scion can appreciate that kind of collaboration, because it's not unlike the process of coming up with concepts for advanced vehicle design. One thing is definitely for sure: both Scion and Kirkman know how to provide a thrilling experience. Check out the video below, featuring one graphic artist's interpretation of the Scion iA's run-in with some thieves.