From 1978 through 2002, the Toyota Supra was the name in Japanese performance cars. The sports car had a great run up until ten years ago, when Toyota decided to close the door on that chapter of its lineup. The thing about doors, though, is that once they're closed, they're not always closed for good. And Toyota appears to be turning the knob ever so slightly, as to hint at the possible return?

Cowboy Toyota in Dallas, TX knows you'd never hire an employee without checking out his or her credentials and experience. So why would you buy a new Toyota vehicle without doing the same? Simply put, you wouldn't. Thankfully, Toyota has a strong background of automotive success to show off...especially in the area of fuel-efficiency.

We're only three months into 2012 but already auto enthusiasts have given the 12-month span of time a nickname: the year of the sedan. Why is this so? Largely because of the number of  versatile, fuel-efficient sedans that are streaming from the factories of automakers across the board. Of course, Cowboy Toyota has its eye on one in particular.

Toyota and NASCAR have been tied together for quite some time now. The automaker has taken many new Toyota production vehicles and turned them into racing variants for various NASCAR competitions over the years. But never, in the history of the partnership, has Toyota President Akio Toyoda made his way to the tracks...up until now that is.

Potentially life-saving technologies such as those found in new Toyota vehicles have made extraordinary strides for driver/passenger safety. But a simple little thing called safety education can go a long way in keeping your loved ones protected as well. Toyota understands this. That's why the automaker has partnered with the Discovery Channel to present a full-length documentary called Life Behind the Wheel.

Nothing gives us more confidence in this year's sales success than seeing our favorite automaker up its company-wide sales goal. Increasing its original predictions by 100,000-units, Toyota now says it will sell 8.58-million vehicles by then end of 2012. What prompted the increased forecast? None other than the game-changing Toyota Prius and its popular family of hybrids.

With its innovative line of Toyota Prius hybrids and its ever-evolving technologies, Toyota is easily one of the largest proponents of environmental protection in its field. But the automaker knows it takes more than just one company to help save the earth; it takes a whole society of eco-conscious citizens. That's why Toyota has decided to help fund green-thumbed individuals with unique goals.

Based on recent iterations of the Toyota Camry, Toyota Yaris and the upcoming 2013 Toyota Corolla, it's looking like sharp lines and slim styling are themes for the automaker's small car segment. While the former two models have already been released for 2012, Cowboy Toyota would like to tell you a bit about the latter.

Often times, vehicle teaser images and videos leave you begging for more. This is true in regards to the upcoming Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid and its recently released, sneak peek montage. After viewing the minute-long, ultra-futuristic video sequence, Cowboy Toyota is dying to dive into more detail. However, we'll have to wait until its premier at the Detroit Auto Show just like everyone else.

Most vehicles gain recognition for a handful of years, then slide behind the curtains as newer variants take the stage. Not the Toyota Camry though. This mid-sized, four-door model has performed in the spotlight for 13 of the past 14 years. Now, the Camry will explore other arenas as the automaker has decided to launch it within the South Korean market.