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In an effort to have their team members experience the cars they design, engineer and manufacture, Toyota has sent their North American employees on a 110-day excursion across the U.S. Dubbed the Ever-Better Expedition, the trip is currently underway and includes a troupe of Toyota models, including a one-of-a-kind, off-road Sienna, known as the Toyota Ultimate Utility Vehicle.

Gather the kids and get ready to experience a whirlwind of fun and entertainment, because Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are bringing their all-new LEGENDS show to Houston! From July 9 to July 26, locals will be able to purchase tickets to see this astounding spectacle, which will be held at NRG Stadium. Fun for all ages, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey have been providing live entertainment to children and adults throughout the country for decades.

For quite some time, there have been rumors floating around that Toyota would be delaying the debut of the all-new 2016 Prius. However, just recently, those stories were laid to rest by Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota North America, during an interview with Detroit Free Press. He spoke about the arrival of the upcoming fifth-generation Prius, shared info on the new model and talked about the future of hybrid vehicles.

Newsweek has released their annual ranking of the world's greenest companies and we're privileged to announce that Toyota has made the coveted list, ranking #35 in the Global 500 and #2 in automotive. The Japanese carmaker jumped 57 spots this year due to their continuous eco-friendly efforts and focus on sustainability.

Country legend Garth Brooks is set to bring his world tour to the Toyota Center in Houston for four incredible nights! The crooner will be performing June 26 & 27, and July 3 & 4 alongside special guest Trisha Yearwood. This is the first time Brooks will be heading to Houston in over 17 years, making this a must-see concert for every country fan in the Houston area.

Almost a year ago, Toyota announced that they would be supplying used Camry Hybrid battery packs to Yellowstone National Park in order to help power the Lamar Buffalo Ranch campus. Fast forward a year later and now the zero emission energy system is officially up and running, bringing power to Buffalo Ranch for the first time in over 100 years and promoting sustainability.

If you've been thinking about purchasing a brand-new Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, we suggest you do it now, because Toyota has decided to end production of the model in June. The popular manufacturer will be putting the current Plug-In Hybrid out to pasture in order to begin developing a next-generation model that will take its place. However, you'll still be able to purchase other models in the Prius family, which are currently available at Joe Myers Toyota.

Comic book aficionados, TV fans and sci-fi enthusiasts will unite for four days of non-stop fun and entertainment at this year's Comicpalooza in Houston. Scheduled to be held at George R. Brown Convention Center May 22-25, the annual comic con will feature over 1,000 hours of entertainment, including performances, Q&As, workshops and celebrity appearances.

Drive's very own Mike Musto recently traveled to Dubai, where he got the chance to take a look at the country's off-roading automotive culture. During his journey, he got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a modified 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser equipped with a 4.6L V-8 engine and sail across the wide open dunes.

Toyota has found a way to give fans a fun, interesting inside look at how the 2015 Toyota Corolla is made with their all-new Toyota Gifony project. The innovative program, which is accessible online, allows car enthusiasts to learn about Toyota's production process through the use of several gifs that can be combined to create a musical remix (aka Gifony).