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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).

The construction of Joe Myers Toyota's all-new service facility is coming to an end and the department will soon be officially open! The stunning, state-of-the-art building will make its big debut on Monday, May 4. Complete with an Express Service Department, lavish waiting areas and an extensive parts boutique, the new facility is guaranteed to be a popular spot amongst locals in need of auto repair within the Houston area.

Distracted driving is increasingly becoming a major problem due to the onslaught of new handheld tech products being released across the market, and as this continues, more automakers are taking steps to help deter the dangerous practice. Toyota is the latest company to work towards combating distracted driving by patenting a technology that could keep track of drivers' eyes while in the car. The solution could be beneficial if used on future cars, keeping drivers safe on the road.

The 2015 Toyota Sienna has made quite the impression in Texas, earning Family Car of Texas and Minivan of Texas titles at the Texas Automotive Writer Association's annual Auto Roundup event in Fort Worth, TX. The "Swagger Wagon" was praised for its family-friendly features, safety functions and interior comfort, which have each been improved on the redesigned 2015 model.