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This month, Toyota opened a new research and development company, the Toyota Research Institute, with two locations in Silicon Valley, and Cambridge, MA.

TRI will be working closely with Stanford University and MIT to develop robotics, and artificial intelligence.

A big reason why is mobility.

Toyota already broke ground in 2011, when they became the first automaker to offer a factory-installed power lift seat in the Toyota Sienna.

The company's dedication to providing adaptive equipment and support for seniors and those with disabilities has been flourishing.

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.

The struggle for the top spot of the midsize sedan segment is like something out of a Game of Thrones, with everyone and their mother vying for a slice of the pie. But when the top dog of the midsize sedan segment is a model whose name literally means "crown," as the Toyota Camry's does, the struggle becomes a bit more ironic.

Fresh tires are vitally important to your safety on the road. One of the most important factors in your ability to stop is the depth of your tire tread.

On a wet road at highway speeds, it can take up to 10 additional car lengths for a vehicle with 2/32 inch tread to stop, compared with a car with 10/32 inch tread.

They key, of course, is a wet road. Here in Avondale, we don't get too much rain. You could be driving on completely bald tires right now and not know it until the next time…

The work truck segment grows and changes almost every year, and when it comes to abilities--not to mention raw sales--the Toyota Tacoma has always been the one to beat. Sure, the competition have tried to knock it from its lofty perch, but they have done anything but succeed. Now, they have the 2016 model to contend with.

Hydrogen might just be the fuel of the future. It's long been used by NASA to power rockets and take people into space. The United States already produces about 9 million metric tons of it each year. So isn't it time we started using this clean-burning fuel in our cars?

Well, hydrogen fuel may have an origin that's not so clean.

That’s right, the brand new Toyota Mirai might run on cow poop.

Of course, there are many methods of obtaining hydrogen, some sustainable, and some not so sustainable.

Hundreds of proud Toyota owners sent in their ideas for a Toyota commercial starring them, and their vehicle. Presenting the winners, Rick and his Toyota 4Runner, "Skullcap." Rick is out camping in the woods with Skullcap, his rugged 4x4 SUV. Suddenly-- a noise from the bushes! Eyes glowing in the beam of Rick's flashlight stands a fierce chupacabra of legend. He runs to get help, but no one will believe that his campsite is under attack by this mythical cryptid. Armed with nothing but his wi

The summer is when the sun is high and heat is most intense. Somehow, there is still a driving sense within all of us to ditch our day to day lives and get on the open road for a good old fashioned, American road trip during the summer. You just need to make sure the vehicle is capable and has air conditioning.

The Toyota 4Runner has everything you are looking for. With cool air to…

If you want your vehicle to stay in great shape, it's important to bring it in to a service center for regular maintenance. We suggest that our customers bring their vehicles in to a Toyota service center for best results. Why a Toyota service center? Just watch the video below to find out.

That couple now understands why genuine parts a well- trained technicians are so important. You can see that just any part…