Since its debut in 2009, the Toyota Venza has proven to be a top-performer for Toyota, combining the space and comfort of a SUV with the fuel economy of a sedan to make the mid-size crossover a unique and practical vehicle for drivers in the greater Cleveland area. So, what more could the Venza offer that it doesn't already? Well, Toyota showed us at the 2012 New York Auto Show which ran from April 6-15.

When automotive photographers snap shots of various models from different automakers, it's always fun to see the new changes that are in store; particularly if the model has been slated for a major redesign in the near future, like the Toyota RAV4 has been. The spy photos certainly didn't disappoint, as the next-generation compact crossover has an updated new look, while maintaining many of its core qualities.

Ever wonder who specifically is responsible for the new Toyota vehicles you drive? Metro Toyota is more than happy to tell you: Jim Lentz, Shigeki Terashi and Yoshi Inaba. Whether these names ring a bell or not, they belong to some of the leaders who help to ensure that Toyota remains strong and successful. Recently, the automaker switched things up a bit and moved positions around.

Thrilling crossover and Toyota fans alike, our favorite automaker has said it will reveal its redesigned 2013 Toyota Venza at the upcoming 2012 New York International Auto Show. What's new for the latest Venza installment?, you ask. Quite a bit actually. And Metro Toyota is more than happy to share.

Toyota has already pioneered the consumer market with its innovative lineup of hybrid models (i.e. the Toyota Prius). It's no wonder then that the ambitious automaker has chosen yet another un-paved path down which to take its hybrid technology. What path is that? The speedy one.

There's a lot to be excited about for the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Personally, Metro Toyota is most enthused to see the debut of new Toyota models and learn what's in store for our favorite automotive brand this year. Of course, there is one more thing we're getting pretty anxious about: to find out the winner of the automaker's "Win a New Toyota Camry Replica Pace Car" contest.

Metro Toyota in Cleveland, OH is pleased to see that Toyota is truly making a difference in Detroit. And we aren't just talking about the new Toyota models and concepts released at the recent North American International Auto Show. While the Auto Show offerings certainly invigorated our minds, a slightly different kind Toyota initiative warmed our hearts. As part of the Detroit community's "Walk in My Boots" project, the concerned automaker donated 150 pairs of winter boots to women and children at the local Salvation Army.

Toyota lovers in the Cleveland area, prepare yourselves for a new wave of passion and excitement from the automaker you love most. While the past two years have presented Toyota with unfortunate external challenges, company officials are picking up production and putting forth an invigorating, "can do" attitude. The dawn of this new day, or perhaps we should say "new year," broke beautifully at Detroit.

"Practice makes perfect" is a saying oft applied to athletes, musicians and creators of any kind. We at Metro Toyota believe the philosophy also extends to automotive artists like Toyota. Sure, consumers may not think of their latest Toyota Corolla as a work of art. But they may also neglect to consider the hours of practice and patience that engineers put into perfectly sculpting the safest, most innovative models they can. For this reason, we're here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into producing ingenious Toyota safety features.

Every family has that one member that's...well...a bit different. In the case of the Toyota Prius clan, the crazy uncle equivalent is the Prius G. But just because the upcoming G model is slightly more aggressive than the rest, doesn't mean the Toyota family or any of its extended relatives like Metro Toyota don't fully love and accept it.