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The automobile has shaped a lot of design since it’s introduction into the world. One big influence of automobiles is found in the design and development of major municipalities. Think about cities today with their highways, streets, spaces dedicated to parking and more. With self-driving cars set to disrupt transportation, cities must prepare for autonomous technology and how it will affect the lives of city dwellers. That’s exactly what former New York mayor and billionaire philanthropist Michael Bloomberg wants to do. “No tech has shaped cities more than cars in the last 100 years,” Bloomberg said via Twitter…

Proud to be involved in regenerative youth campus living buildings in @yellowstonePF! More:https://t.co/ZsQhrNPfbm pic.twitter.com/6VMsXGZMwj

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) August 25, 2016

Yellowstone National Park hopes to be the first national park in America to earn Living Building Challenge Certification for one of its newest construction projects.

The park formerly housed two of its residential youth programs at the Youth Conservation Corps campus. To replace the aging campus, the park is investing in creating a campus with twice the student capacity, and on-site staff housing...

This model goes from Marginal to Good+ for easy child restraint installation. https://t.co/4hfX77aqlw pic.twitter.com/KkPSOUsWhp

— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) September 1, 2016

In 2015, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested 102 new vehicle models from differnet brands sold in the U.S. for LATCH ease-of-use.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) systems are meant to make installing child safety seats easier and mistake-free for parents and guardians... but as the IIHS uncovered, the majority of vehicles used LATCH systems that were difficult or

While advances in self-driving technology are here to stay, it seems American drivers prefer a more hands-on approach. A recent national study commissioned by Kelley Blue Book determined that most American drivers remain weary of such technology.

The 2016 Kelley Blue Book Future Autonomous Vehicle Driver Study paints an interesting picture, that the majority of Americans believe our current vehicles are safer than those that have or will have options for autonomous driving. 62% of today’s drivers don’t believe they’ll be alive when autonomous vehicles completely rule the auto market. That feeling isn’t shared by Gen…

What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? https://t.co/jCKXGHTmjp pic.twitter.com/2vs96vMFu3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

How did Victor Sheppard do it? His 15th Toyota Tundra, bought new in 2007, has exceeded a million miles on its odometer, and still has the original engine, transmission, and paint job.

"My truck looks great, and, except for a few little dents, it's almost like new," boasts Sheppard. "Even the seats look just as they were when I bought it. They're not as clean, of course, but they're not busted or worn out."

He's…

The @Toyota Camry is No. 1 on the @carsdotcom American-Made Index. Find out why: https://t.co/Y7N6d3GV1e pic.twitter.com/giMVKGvjxe

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) June 28, 2016

The Toyota Camry has been the top-selling passenger car in America for 14 years -- but did you know it is also one of the most American-made cars?

Each year, Cars.com compiles a list of cars that are assembled in the United States, and made with at least 75 percent American components. Meeting those two simple requirements is getting harder and harder for many companies. The Cars.com American-Made Index used to…

What factors contribute to the dominance of the Toyota Camry over the years? Plenty. Those factors continue in the 2017 model today, now in its 35^th year and seventh design. And when your judges are customers themselves you know you’re hitting the mark.

So what’s the secret formula? A combination of roominess, comfort, quality, safety and performance in a midsize sedan is a good place to start. The new 2017 adds technology upgrades and continues to offer a wide range of models while boasting an impressive powertrain and fuel economy. Don’t forget the safety rating. The…

It’s no secret that the development of autonomous vehicles has gained traction over the years. With advancements in technology many of the world’s automakers are investing large amounts of money into this technology in an effort to get ahead of the curve. Toyota spends $10 billion a year on research, money that has improved the driving experience to be sure, but the brand sees the writing on the wall and recently made a significant investment into autonomous technology to catch up to its competition.

60-year-old Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda will now spend $1 billion for a new Toyota…

We're funding 28,000+ species assessments with @IUCN to help protect biodiversity: https://t.co/wGteGwkSku pic.twitter.com/rOO0NUnMbL

— ToyotaGB (@ToyotaGB) May 10, 2016

Alright Toyota (we ask in our best television-announcer voice) you've won the 2016 World Green Car Award, what will you do next?

This automaker is never done helping the environment in any way possible, and is in the middle of the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, with the explicit goal of reducing the negative impacts of automobiles to zero, in order to "help establish a future society in which humans live in...

Who would you think is having more fun, the driver in a pickup truck covered in mud splatter, or the driver in a shiny truck without the slightest hint of dust? While there are many drivers that likely take pride in a clean vehicle, a truck like the Toyota Tacoma covered in mud is a surefire sign of pure automotive bliss. Whether your off-roading in the desert terrain, blasting over creek beds, or conquering any kind of other terrain, your vehicle will undoubtedly show signs of this and sport it like a badge of honor.