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If your children are misbehaving or just being overly rambunctious in the back seat, Driver Easy Speak can help you turn their "volume" down by turning yours up. No more having to crane your neck around to tell your kids to calm down. No more yelling into the rearview mirror to try and get their attention. Instead, with the new Driver Easy Speak feature, available on the new 2015 Toyota Sienna and Highlander in Deerfield Beach, you'll outpower your kids' voices with an in-car intercom. Read more for details.

Recently at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Toyota stunned crowds when it unveiled the ultimate sleeper car (i.e., a vehicle with unassuming looks and high-performance character). Hitting up to 1,000 horsepower with a modified 850-hp Tundra engine and nitrous shot, the heavily customized Toyota Camry XSE pictured left is like Clark Kent before he unbuttons his dress shirt to reveal his true superhero identity. Read more for details.

Take a short drive up to Boca Raton this weekend for the Wine & Food Festival at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). In its fifth year, A Culinary Affair continues to offer delicious gourmet cuisine, some of the best wine selections in the world and tasty craft brews. The festival takes place this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 14-16, 2014, and will include a Grand Tasting, Vineyard Party and Craft Brew Battle, along with "passport" ticket options that give guests access to multiple events. Read more for details.

Car names can seem a bit enigmatic sometimes. Have you ever stopped to think about what the names Prius and Camry stand for? It's not so obvious, is it? Well, now you can stop guessing because we've got details about the etymology of five popular past and present Toyota models. Read more for details.

With a new zero-emissions Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV), fun promotional campaigns and a commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce, it's no surprise to us that Toyota was once again named one of Interbrand's Best Global Brands for 2014. The company not only beat out all other automakers, ranking as the most valuable automotive brand, but also topped conglomerates like McDonald's, Disney, HP, Amazon and Ebay. Read more for details.

Now that you've entered parenthood, do you feel like your cool side is slowly slipping away? Especially since you're considering minivans rather than sports cars? According to Jalopnik writer Tom McParland, many parents dread purchasing minivans, and he's got something to say about this, stating: "You are a parent now [and] the fact remains that when you transport children and their gear convenience and safety will soon take priority over some fleeting sense of youth." Read more to find out why he thinks parents will be pleasantly surprised by minivans in spite of their "I'm-not-cool-anymore" fears…

In south Florida, temperatures are down, but fun is on the rise! There's a lot going on this month, so if you're looking for an entertainment-packed experience, check out our list of October events! From the annual Beerfest in Fort Lauderdale to the Palm Beach Family Hayride Campfire Series and other fun happenings, we've got several local events for you to check out!

This cool 40-second video provides a unique look at the engineering and design changes behind the all-new 2015 Toyota Camry - arriving this month in Deerfield Beach! We've written about the Camry's from-the-ground-up redesign before, but this video illustrates its updates with a fun visual that clearly outlines all major changes. See the video now!

The Entune App Suite combines information and entertainment, or fun and function as some would say. While it was subscription-based in the past, the ground-breaking smartphone-integrated technology is now offered as a complimentary* feature on Entune App Suite-equipped Toyotas, and just so you know, most every new model you can think of is available with the suite's awesome collection of apps and data services. As long as you have a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth, you can register for a free account and experience a revolutionary new way to stay connected on the road. See what's included now!

Toyota of Deerfield Beach is proud to offer a free mobile app that you're sure to use on a daily basis! It not only gives you access to your vehicle's service history, but also sends reminders when your car is due for service and allows you to schedule vehicle maintenance appointments from your Android, iPhone or iPad.