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View amazing art from some of the most talented artists in the country at this year's 4th Annual Art on the Greene Festival. Scheduled to be held at Richard Greene Linear Park from March 20-22, the Art on the Greene Festival is one of Arlington's newest and most diverse art events. From ceramics and drawings to fiber and glass, there will be a variety of art forms to enjoy. Live entertainment, food and beverages will also be onsite throughout the course of the weekend-long festival.

When you think about cars built to drift, a Toyota Sienna is definitely not on the list; however, in a new TV ad from Famous Footwear that's just what we get to see. Modeled after professional rally driver Ken Block's gymkhana videos, the spot titled "Momkhana" features a soccer mom drifting through suburbia in a 550-horsepower Toyota Sienna.

Just a mere month ago, the Arlington community suffered the loss of one of our own, Martin High School senior Carl Wilson, who was tragically gunned down outside of a car wash near the 6600 block of Treepoint Drive in Kennedale. The news left everyone shocked and many wondering why this well-liked, hard-working young man would be the target for such a heinous crime.

The rumors surrounding Toyota reentering the World Rally Championship have finally been confirmed by the automaker's president and CEO, Akio Toyoda. Following a recent race at Rally Finland, Toyoda spoke about the company's plans to return to WRC for the 2017 season, noting Toyota's fans and their love of the brand's history in the series as the main reason why he decided to green light the initiative.

The crossover market has drastically risen over the past few years, and as it continues to grow, more and more automakers are adding new CUVs to their lineups. In this day and age, it's a must if you want to compete with the best in the business, and Toyota's one brand that's considering to expand its roster in order to keep doing just that. With crossover sales up 16 percent in 2014, Toyota has been feeling the pressure to churn out more models.

Following months of teaser photos and rumors, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is finally here! Completely redesigned, the latest model plans to dominate the midsize truck segment with its incredible on- and off-road capabilities. With a legacy that spans over 50 years, the Tacoma has a reputation to maintain, and with the release of the well-equipped 2016 model, it's clear that won't be a problem.

The 2015 Texas Rangers Fan Fest is happening on Saturday, Jan 24 at Globe Life Park in Arlington. An event like no other, Fan Fest gives attendees the chance to mingle with some of their favorite current and former Texas Rangers players, and participate in a variety of fun activities. Kid-friendly, this one-day only outing is great for the entire family, so if you love baseball, this is the event for you!

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2015 "Top Safety Pick" awards have been given out and we’re proud to announce that Toyota made out like a bandit. This year, the automaker won more awards than any other brand honored by IIHS. It picked up seven for the Toyota nameplate, three for Lexus and two for Scion, collecting a total of 12 awards.