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It's a pretty known fact that smiling can be contagious. To see for yourself, simply take one look at the SpongeBob Squarepants-themed 2014 Toyota Highlander. The bright yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea can be seen on the hood and sides of the vehicle smiling and waving. All of us at Lithia Toyota of Redding couldn't help but smile too when we saw photos of it.

When you think about the models within the new Toyota lineup, what's the first one that comes to mind? Perhaps you immediately think of the Toyota Camry? This wouldn't be too surprising considering it has been the top-selling car in America for the last 11 years. In fact, Toyota just celebrated a major sales milestone for the Camry as the 10 millionth vehicle was sold!

When looking back at the progress made with the development of hybrid vehicles, we often think of the Toyota Prius, a model that has been pleasing drivers in the greater Redding, CA area for about 10 years now. With milestones like this one, it's no wonder Toyota was able to come out on top for the third year in a row on the Best Global Green Brands report generated by Interbrands.

No matter which model within the new Toyota lineup you choose, here at Lithia Toyota of Redding we can guarantee you'll drive away with a vehicle that is built to last. This is because Toyota puts generous amounts of time into each and every design to ensure they are composed of the best possible Toyota parts. To streamline this process, the automaker is now exploring the idea of having more common components across the model lineup.

Are you looking to have a fulfilling summer packed with spontaneous adventure? The best way to plan for this is to make sure you have a vehicle that will make all of these plans possible. We suggest something reliable, spacious and comfortable, which is why the Toyota 4Runner would be the perfect choice for all of your driving needs.

In Toyota City, Japan, the automaker is continuing to develop its eco-district where drivers can explore the future of electric mobility through its innovative eco-friendly car sharing program. This program, known as Ha:mo1 Ride2 which stands for "Harmonious Mobility" Network, is located in Toyota Ecoful Town. Here at Lithia Toyota of Redding, we are excited to share with you the exiting details regarding how this area is developing and expanding.

This April, Toyota had a lot to celebrate in addition to Earth Day. On April 22^nd the automaker held a ceremony at its Blue Springs manufacturing facility in Mississippi to officially activate its 50 kilowatt array of solar panels, the fourth largest ever constructed in the state. Also being celebrated that day was its ninth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year- Sustained Excellence award. Toyota was once again recognized for its dedicated efforts to become more energy efficient.

A big part of what makes a driving experience so enjoyable is a comfortable interior that provides drivers you the perfect amount of luxury and the latest innovations. Here at Lithia Toyota of Redding we are proud to see the 2013 Toyota Avalon recognized for its well designed interior on Ward's 10 Best Interiors List for 2013. Let's take a closer look at the features that made this model really stand out.

The Toyota Cares Warranty which comes standard with all new Toyota models is a literal and apt representation about how much the Japanese automaker values its customers.

But, did you know that Toyota is also a big proponent of philanthropic efforts? It's true, and in addition to its many programs, including "100 Cars for Good" and countless donations, Toyota has recently implemented a new initiative that not only gives back to a deserving organization…