The idea of an autonomous driving machine is nothing new. We've seen self-operating vehicles in films and TV series alike over the years. But what if the new Toyota vehicles that sit on our lot at 8250 Market Street Boardman, OH 44512 were to drive themselves in the near future. Now that would certainly be something, don't you think?

In terms of competition, the compact car segment is one crowded pool with lots of big fish vying for consumers' attention. Of course, one always has to stand out stronger than the rest. For the month of April, Toyota of Boardman, located at 8250 Market Street Boardman, OH 44512, is elated to announce that the big fish was the 2012 Toyota Corolla.

Toyota of Boardman in Boardman, OH has good news for our northern neighbors and fellow Toyota aficionados: the automaker is injecting $80 million into its Ontario-based facility and ramping up production. Due to success of the Toyota RAV4 throughout North America, the automaker has decided to increase the plant's entire vehicle capacity to 200,000 units per year.

Notice anything unique about the Toyota Prius c commercials lately? That's right. They all invite you to play a game...The Game of Life with Prius c. For those who haven't tuned in to the newest Toyota marketing game, this game is no ordinary dice and board pastime. This game is real life.

Toyota isn't just dipping its toes into the alternative fuel market. The automaker is diving in head first. And we at Toyota of Boardman think it's a great approach. For one, ever-increasing gasoline prices continue to drain the wallets of U.S. consumers. But more than that, we're glad to see that Toyota is working to stay at the forefront of a technology that's largely unexplored.

Fans of the current Toyota Venza will be extra enthused to hear that the 2013 model year looks quite exceptional for the beloved crossover. While we at Toyota of Boardman haven't had a personal experience with the vehicle quite yet, we're privy to a bit of information that gives us high hopes.

Toyota is known for producing some of the most dependable sedans in the market. Take for instance the Toyota Camry with its 35-mpg fuel economy and 5-Star Overall Safety Rating. The high-value small car has everything needed for your everyday commute. But what if you want to make your ordinary, daily drive a little bit out-of-the-ordinary? Well, Toyota has an automotive solution for that as well.

Those in the Boardman area already know they can turn to Toyota for innovative, eco-friendly vehicles (i.e. the Toyota Prius). But did you know that you can turn to the automaker for grant funding as well? That's right. Toyota, along with its green partner The National Audubon Society, is now taking applications for its TogetherGreen Fellowship and TogetherGreen Grant programs.

Toyota has been providing comfort and peace of mind for families for years now. Take for instance, the 2012 Toyota Camry. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the sedan a perfect safety rating thus signifying that the model is designed with driver/passenger protection in mind. Yet Toyota does more than take care of families through the production of ultra-safe, dependable new Toyota models. The automaker reaches out to communities in need as well.

Toyota has held the hybrid crown for quite some time now. But in order to keep its reign intact, the automaker will have to bolster its current Toyota Prius offerings and bring new hybrid leaders into the royal mix as well. Thankfully, that's exactly what Toyota plans to do.