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Are you a walker, bicyclist or do you enjoy jogging? If so, you’ve likely been in a scary situation of some sort involving a motor vehicle. In fact, approximately 125,000 accidents occur each year between automobiles and pedestrians and bicyclists. Of that number, roughly 2,800 involve so-called “quiet cars,” like hybrid and electric vehicles.

You just plowed through a major mud puddle, and an opaque coat of muck is spattered across your windshield. For some, this could be a problem. But you've got a brand new set of wiper blades, and you're not afraid to use them.

Did you know the average wiper blade only lasts about a year? In order to work its best, the rubber must be firm, yet pliable. Exposure to extreme heat in the summer, rain, dust, and dry air can degrade the quality of rubber, making surface contact uneven.

That's when you start seeing residue left…

What do the following things have in common: CO2 emissions, cars and … compost? If you guessed “fueling cars through compost waste” you’re correct!

When Toyota announced that it plans to not just reduce but basically eliminate its CO2 emissions—both in its plants and the cars it makes—the company factored in the use of CO2 emissions produced by methane gas in, you guessed it, landfills.

Is the Toyota RAV4 the very best compact crossover in the game right now? Well, if it isn't already top dog, it's definitely well on its way.

Don't just take it from us, though. Hear the thoughts of the industry insiders at Autotrader:

We're seriously smitten by this SUV's engine. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder does the heavy lifting here, producing an impressive 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. We're also big fans of its fuel economy marks, which, on front-drive models, check in at a very healthy 26 mpg combined (23 city/31…

The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) hosted the annual Texas Truck Rodeo at the historic Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas. The event, which was held October 6 - 9, features demanding evaluations of the best trucks, SUVs, and crossovers from across the industry.

This year, the all-new 2016 Tacoma showcased its redesigned powertrain, enhanced suspension system, and off-road technology, and its performance was good enough to earn it the title of "Mid-size Pickup Truck of Texas." Chief engineer of the Tacoma line, Mike Sweers, stated: "As America’s best-selling mid-size...

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The newest version of Toyota's famous hybrid, the Prius, is due out in early 2016. This morning we learned some exciting information regarding the advanced technologies that will be featured in the 2016 model.

In an October 13 press release, it was revealed that the new Prius is expected to gain a 10 percent increase in fuel efficiency, giving it the highest fuel economy rating of any vehicle without a plug...

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— Automobile Magazine (@automobilemag) October 13, 2015

"Waste not, want not," that's what mom always said. Can the same be true of our cars?

One important factor in reducing our environmental impact is using products that would otherwise go to waste. Using waste products means we reduce demand for new things, and it keeps waste out of landfills, where it does nothing but take up space and poison the environment.

The Toyota Mirai, which runs on hydrogen, can use fuel from recycled products. One way of using waste to make hydrogen is by fermenting cow poop and refining the gasses released.

Oh yeah, look what's coming-- it's the Swagger Wagon.

Sorry, we're getting a little excited over the Toyota Sienna. But come on, look at it. That's a fantastic van. If you're going to drive a minivan, why not make it the best one?

We're talking about a driver-focused console, comfortable leather seats, and a dual moonroof that gives everyone in all three rows of seating a beautiful view of the sky.

This isn't just for families with kids, it's perfect for a night out on the town, bringing your posse along in…

Toyota vehicles are supposed to be reliable, but that claim has never been tested quite as much as it was by Top Gear.

In the first segment of "Killing a Toyota," they subjected an old Toyota truck to reckless driving, salt-water baths, wrecking ball assault, and trial by fire.

When that wasn't enough to kill it, they went at it again. Will a 240 foot drop off of a demolished building be enough to finally put the nail in the coffin for this truck?

In 2000, the Toyota Prius took the American market by storm as one of the very first hybrid cars. In 2015, the Toyota Mirai is going to be one of the very first hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Except actually, the hydrogen fuel cell was invented in 1838. The hybrid? The turn of the last century.

Hybrids, fuel cells, and other sustainable technology has been around for a very long time. So why does it feel so new? Where have these technologies been all this time?