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Yet again, Toyota has bested every other automaker out there, ranking as the most valuable automotive brand for the 10th consecutive year and a top 10 Best Global Brand on Interbrand's 2014 report. Along with topping its automotive rivals, Toyota is positioned above corporations like HSBC, Ebay, J.P. Morgan, Pepsi and Facebook. Read more for details.

Just admit it. Now that you've got kids, you've been considering a minivan, but fear that buying one means you're not cool anymore. Jalopnik writer Tom McParland hears this all the time from parents and he's got one thing to say in response: "Parents, just buy the [expletive] minivan." Here are three of the primary points behind his reasoning.

Along with trick-or-treating, there are plenty of fun Halloween activities to take part in throughout Decatur! Read on to find out about Boo at the Zoo, the MU Halloween Concert and spooky discounted mini golf! Get all the spooky details now - just click "read more" below!

Now that the 2015 Camry has arrived, we'd like to offer you a refresher regarding its primary changes. As America's top-selling car for the past 12 years, it was no easy feat to perform a comprehensive redesign, but Toyota dug in and modified everything from head to toe and grille to bumper to make one of the auto industry's best passenger cars even better! Check out our diagram to see a breakdown of key updates. Then come see the all-new 2015 Toyota Camry  in Decatur, Ill.

Toyota's Entune App Suite combines fun and functionality to provide an elevated commuting experience. Through several available multimedia interfaces, drivers can access its collection of popular mobile apps and data services with select Bluetooth-enabled smartphones. Read more to see what apps and services are included!

Crown Toyota has had the privilege of being honored with Toyota Motor Sales' elite President's Award 22 times. Bestowed on dealerships that demonstrate excellence in sales, operations and customer service, the President's Award is the highest honor that a Toyota dealer can receive, and everyone at Crown Toyota has worked hard year after year to meet the high standards expected by our alma mater.

By the year 2020, there's a possibility that all cars will have the ability to "speak" to each other. Researchers conducting a government-funded pilot program at the University of Michigan are currently testing thousands of cars equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle transmitters, which send and receive information every 10 seconds. Sharing information like speed, direction and location, federal regulators and automakers believe the new technology will significantly reduce accidents and usher in a new era of safety. Read more for details.

Toyota's pickup truck commercials are far different in Asia, as proven by a recent Wakudoki dance-ver-tisement that nearly broke the Internet. In America, we get king-of-the-ranch, heavy-duty workhorse ads when Toyota wants to promote one of its trucks, but apparently Gangnam Style-inspired spots are all the rage across the Pacific. Luckily for us, being separated by a vast ocean hasn't stopped Wakudoki from gaining popularity here in the states. Check out the video now to see what the social sphere has been buzzing about!

On Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, Friend's Creek Conservation Area is holding Carrollton's 30th Annual Astronomy Jamboree. It'll be an evening of family fun under the stars, featuring an astronomy program, storytelling by the campfire, kids' make-and-take crafts, and stargazing.

Sienna's 2011 "Swagger Wagon" hip-hop ad was a viral hit and a smart move for Toyota, because it showcased the minivan as a trendy option for modern families, rather than as a dull people carrier, which is how vehicles in its class are usually portrayed. Fast forward a few years and Sienna has returned with a couple of new videos that are already gaining lots of attention. Read on to view the new spots now - along with the original swag ad. Plus, find out what changes are in store for the 2015 Sienna!