Toyota Donates Boots and Socks During Baltimore Auto Show
Maryland has been battered by snow this winter, leaving low-income families huddling together for warmth. As part of its Toyota Walk in My Boots national outreach program, the automaker helped provide new insulated boots and socks to more than 200 people last Saturday, as part of the Motor Trend International Auto Show-Baltimore activities. Toyota offered […]
Chicago High School Student Wins TeenDrive365 Video Challenge
Chicago high schooler Elijah Wilborn won the Toyota and Discovery Education TeenDrive365 Video Challenge this week with an enthralling safe driving PSA. Wilborn’s video addresses a number of everyday distractions that teenage drivers face behind the wheel, doing so with a deft combination of wit and clarity. “We loved how Elijah’s PSA addressed driving safety […]
Toyota Pledges $1.9 Million to STEM Programs in America
Toyota USA Foundation announced this week that it will be providing $1.9 million in grants to educational programs focused on teaching K-12 students the essentials of the STEM fields. Over the years, Toyota has been dedicated to raising the caliber of students (and, perhaps, future employees) by incentivizing pursuing interests in the fields of science, […]
National Public Lands Day Encourages People to Give Back to Their Parks
Across the United States, we are blessed with gorgeous parks and other public lands that not only provide us with places to hike, birdwatch, or run; but also provide safe homes for the flora and fauna native to each part of the land. National Public Lands Day, which is sponsored by Toyota, encourages people to […]
Working Together: Toyota TeenDrive365 Promotes Safe Driving
The first year of a teen’s driving career is a crucial time when it comes to learning to be a safe driver or a reckless one. During this year, it’s important for parents to be as actively involved as possible in setting a good example, and supporting their teens’ good driving skills. It’s during this […]
Toyota to be the Official Automotive Partner of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games
Last week, reports announced that Toyota would be the official automotive partner of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games to be held in Los Angeles, California beginning July 25, 2015. Through this partnership, Toyota will aim to highlight the unique spirit of the World Games in order to demonstrate to the public their importance. Included […]
Toyota Supports Military Children with Increased Scholarships
There are some extremely special people in the world, and those who dedicate their lives to serving their countries are high on that list. Toyota recognizes the sacrifice made by military members, and wants to help Marines and Navy Corpsmen and their families by awarding as many as 300 higher education scholarships to children of […]
Toyota Marks 2013 100 Cars for Good Conclusion with Celebration
Toyota’s 2013 100 Cars for Good philanthropy program marked the third year for the automaker and saw 100 Toyota vehicles donated to charity organizations that were in great need of a new ride. To date, Toyota has now given 300 vehicles to voter-selected charities and has donated almost $1 million to the 950 organizations that […]
First Toyota 100 Cars for Good Vehicle Delivered
During a celebration to recognize the hard work of its volunteers, members of the non-profit One Simple Wish got the chance to celebrate even more. While the party was happening, the organization got a little surprise with the arrival of a Toyota 100 Cars for Good vehicle, which was delivered by legendary hip-hop artist, Darryl […]
Toyota Looks For 100 Non-Profits To Donate Cars To
Toyota philanthropy just won’t stop. Whether it’s donating one million meals to those families still affected by Hurricane Sandy or to victims of the tornadoes to hit Oklahoma, Toyota is always lending a helping hand. That tradition continues as the Japanese automaker announces its third annual 100 Cars for Good program. The innovative program allows […]
Fact or Fiction? The “Fantasy” Columbus Public Transit Map
My new #columbus fantasy #transitmap is done. More info (and how it's evolved over the years) at https://t.co/A4IXG65Kf3 pic.twitter.com/SjMfXF0g8o — Michael Tyznik (@tyznik) July 19, 2018 It’s common knowledge that Columbus, Ohio lacks a passenger rail system. Though, that didn’t stop many people from latching onto Michael Tyznik’s fantasy public transit map recently posted on […]
9 Child-Friendly Shows on Netflix for Kids Who Love Cars
Stream these automotive shows and cartoons that are appropriate for young viewers
There are many entertaining shows on Netflix for adults who love seeing cars in action and learning about how to customize them, but many of these shows are either uninteresting or inappropriate for young viewers. Luckily, the digital streaming service has many titles in its kid-friendly library that will please children who love cartoons and […]
Cadillac Driver Johnny O’Connell Wins Both Events at Sonoma Raceway
Cadillac racecar driver Johnny O’Connell might have started Sunday’s GT sprint race at Sonoma in third place, but he quickly took the lead before entering the first corner and never looked back after that. Vehicle Spotlight: Take a closer look at the powerul 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck However, what happened behind O’Connell was […]