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Vandergriff Toyota is honored to announce that we have received the 2015 Environment & Safety Elite Award from Clean Auto Alliance. Our continuous efforts toward the preservation of our environment and overall health of our employees were praised by Clean Auto Alliance, which led to our recent accolade. As a dealership that promotes "green" practices and sustainability, we are beyond thrilled to be recognized for our environmental initiatives.

Toyota's continuous commitment to environmental preservation has earned them their 11th consecutive Energy Star Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award. The initiatives the company has taken to reduce their carbon footprint and remain eco-friendly over the last 13 years have greatly benefited our society. Toyota has won more Sustained Excellence Awards than any other automaker, proving they are environmental leaders in the automotive world.

Toyota and BMW's joint sports car project has been the talk of the town for over a year, with many hoping it would result in a brand-new, next-generation Supra model. The unveiling of the Toyota FT-1 concept at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show lead car enthusiasts to believe a Supra was indeed on the way, and unlike previous versions, it would come outfitted with a hybrid powertrain.

We are pleased to announce that Vandergriff Toyota has earned their third consecutive President's Award this year from Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. As a respected Arlington, Texas, dealership, we are honored to have been awarded this prestigious accolade praising our efforts in customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on delivering a first-class dealership experience to all of our customers and will continue to provide excellent service in the future.

It was just a few months ago that Toyota revealed it had plans to enter a Yaris-based hatchback into the 2017 World Rally Championship and now it's being said that a production version of the model could be on its way. If true, this could mark the return of Toyota into the hot hatch segment, expanding the increasingly competitive class.

It's been a good seven-year run for the Toyota Venza, but come this June, Toyota has announced that it will officially end production of the mid-size crossover SUV. With the demand for other models in Toyota's lineup growing significantly and the strength of more popular CUVs, such as the Highlander and RAV4, the Venza is has become a less relevant part of the company's roster.

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 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.