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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!

Whether on the freeway or street, most everyone's got a story about how they narrowly escaped getting into an accident with an 18-wheeler, and usually people fault the truck driver without realizing that they may have caused the problem. Check out three common pet peeves that truckers have with motorists.

"The Sound of Music," one of Rogers and Hammerstein's most popular musicals, is coming to The Little Theatre on the Square. You won't be able to resist tapping your feet and humming along to classic songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things" and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain." Read more for details.

Using a car equipped with innovative camera technology, the Google Street View team takes thousands of images and turns them into stunning 360-degree panoramas. Every once in a while, however, jokesters have been able to track down the Street View car and stage funny scenes that end up on Google's 3D maps. From fake murders to buck-naked suburbanites, here's Crown Toyota's list of the five best Google Street View pranks ever!

America's favorite car has received a from-the-ground-up redesign! With nearly 2,000 new parts and a variety of updates, the all-new 2015 Toyota Camry has raised the bar once again for its competitors. Changes include a new interior design, improved ride quality, more responsive handling, a re-imagined exterior and the addition of a new performance-focused XSE trim level! Read more for details.

Join the fight against ovarian, cervical and breast cancer at Come Together Let's Walk! on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Now in its fourth year, the event continues to bring together cancer survivors and other local residents who want to help raise funds for gynecological cancer programs and research. Along with one and three mile walks, there's also a three mile family fun run and several other festivities throughout the day, including educational exhibits, food, a Kids' Korner with games and family activities.