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Driving a motorcycle is not always the safest way to travel, considering there's little to protect you in the event of a crash. You always have to have your guard up and be prepared for anything that might happen, because one false move from you or another car could end in tragedy. One motorcyclist from Florida recently found himself in a situation where he had to act quickly to evade being injured in an unavoidable accident.

The Toyota Camry has been America's best-selling car for over 12 years, and if you take a look at its sales numbers for the month May, it's pretty clear that its reign at the top won't be coming to an end anytime soon. The Camry's sales reached 49,584 units in May, showing a 26-percent increase and surpassing all sales numbers in its segment.

Getting behind the wheel of a car for the first time can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience, and at Texas Toyota, we recently made strides to help better prepare new drivers on the road and eliminate unnecessary worries with our Teen Driver Safety Clinic. Parents and teenagers from all across Grapevine gathered at our dealership on June 7 for an educational day focused around driver awareness and safety.

Toyota is taking new steps to increase fuel efficiency within their hybrid lineup, developing a semiconductor chip that will improve efficiency by 10 percent and help reduce the size of automotive power control units by 80 percent. Made from one of the toughest natural materials, silicon carbide, the chips will greatly enhance Toyota's current hybrid powertrains and lead to further advancements in the future.

Toyota has officially announced that they will be establishing new headquarters in Plano, Texas. The decision behind the move came after the automaker realized they would be able to better serve their customers by building a shared campus. The new headquarters, which will be up and running by early 2017, will become home to Toyota's manufacturing, marketing, sales, finance and corporate departments, uniting the company in one convenient location.

Buying a new car is an exciting experience, and at Texas Toyota, we don't only want you to be happy with your car of choice, we want you to be well-informed about all of its wonderful features. This is why we have chosen to a hold a New Owner's Clinic at our dealership on Thursday, May 8, where we will walk you through all your car's safety and technology equipment, provide information on car maintenance, and show you how to maximize your car's dependability.

Stay in touch with Texas Toyota while on the go by downloading our new app for iPhone, Android and tablet! Through this easy-to-use program, you'll now have full access to your car information, including mileage and service history, as well as the ability to schedule service appointments directly from your phone or tablet when maintenance or repairs are needed. Keeping track of your cars, loyalty points and prepaid maintenance plans has never been simpler. With Texas Toyota's all-new app, everything you need to know about your car is at your fingertips!

A reputable source in the automotive world, Edmunds.com recently released a list of the "Top Rated Vehicles" on the market, and we're happy to announce that not one, but four Toyota models made the coveted list. The 2014 Highlander, Avalon, Prius and Sienna were each recognized for their outstanding capabilities, earning spots on the compilation along with other big brands in the business.

Mark your calendars for May 16-18, when Main Street Days returns to downtown Grapevine! This year, the three-day festival will feature: a Grillin' Competition, KidCave, lots of live music, exciting games and rides at the Carnival & Midway, craft brew tastings, a new wine terrace, and plenty of food and drink vendors! There will also be a marketplace where you can check out products and services of all kinds, along with unique art and merchandise from local artisans. Click read more for details.

In the enclosed video, a father and daughter who both admit to texting while driving are asked to use their phones in a unique and enlightening road test. Watch now to see how they perform.