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Toyota has released two limited-production Camry and Corolla packages with exclusive content that’ll appeal to shoppers who desire an added boost of sportiness and technology! The best-selling car models offer enhanced sizzle with Special Editions that include a range of tech must-haves and sporty features that highlight their athleticism.

The Big Obstacle takes on-foot racing to new extremes with added hurdles like tube tunnels, wall climbing and more. It’s not going to be your average walk/run 3K, but more of an endurance test for those who are up to the challenge and want to have a lot of fun!

Toyota’s newest Camatte concept car will make you dream of being a kid again. The automaker recently unveiled its sixth child-sized concept, called the Hajime, at the Tokyo Toy Show and it’s kind of awesome. Like other Camatte models, it comes with removable body panels, which make it easy to update the car with “new skin.” There’s also a seat large enough to take an adult along for a joy ride.

If you’re heading on a cross-country road trip with your little ones, it’s imperative to have a properly installed child safety seat. When you’ve got your sunscreen, sun hat, luggage and traveling soundtrack ready to go, make sure you follow these tips to ensure that your child’s car seat is installed correctly before you head out on your trip.

The Decatur Celebration’s event organizers have some additional festivities coming up that’ll keep the summer fun rolling. Free Friday-night concerts are being held at Central Park on June 26, July 10 and July 31, and at each there will be games and festival food!

Tired of running late to work in the morning because you’re always losing your car keys? Whether they’re in a jean pocket, hiding in the mailbox or chilling out in your refrigerator, the Toyota Key Finder will hunt them down and help save you time and frustration. The Key Finder is available for purchase through Crown Toyota and tracks down keys up to 60 feet away! Check out the enclosed video to see how it works.

Toyota has a tradition of paying it forward to those who have sacrificed the most to serve our country. Along with its hire a hero initiative, the company also provides cars to veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project. For the past three years, Toyota and the NY Auto Show have presented a new ride to deserving ex-military personnel and this year Alfredo De Los Santos earned the honor.

Junior Welfare Association is holding its annual Dash to the Bash 5K/10K this month! Get your tennis shoes ready and walk, jog or run for charity on May 23, 2015. All proceeds from the event benefit the Junior Welfare Association’s Shoe Fund and Athletic Fund, which provide shoes, socks and athletic garments for underprivileged children in Macon County.

Distracted driving is a big concern in the auto industry and Toyota stands out for its consistent efforts to develop technologies that keep drivers safe. Along with current sensor- and camera-based safety technologies available on its 2015 lineup, the automaker recently patented a feature that monitors drivers’ eyes and one day it could be used to ensure that drivers are paying attention to the road.

Recently at TED 2015, Toyota held i-ROAD test drives and several journalists, tech gurus and celebrities took part, including Jason Winston George from "Grey's Anatomy” and New Yorker writer Richard Socarides. The compact, tri-wheeled i-ROAD looks like tons of fun and TED test drive participants confirmed that this is indeed the case. Many even took videos of their test drives - check out Jason Winston George’s now!