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.

Each year, as January 1^st approaches, the automotive enthusiasts at Cowboy Toyota look forward to hearing which models auto critics chose to highlight for the new year. Naturally, our ears are tuned to listen for the sound of one automaker's name in particular. This year, we were not let down. In fact, we were simply overjoyed to hear that Green Car Reports recognized an entire Toyota model family as "Best Green Car to Buy for 2012". Which family could that be? None other than the Toyota Prius lineup of course.

Whether you're ready to wiggle into a wetsuit and hit the waves or are simply a dedicated Toyota fan, Cowboy Toyota has a feeling you'll enjoy the latest in the Toyota Tacoma lineup. At the 2011 SEMA show, the automaker rolled out an innovative Oakley Surf Tacoma that has surfers quickly suiting up and non-surfers wishing they were.

Toyota has already pioneered Facebook through garnering a strong fan base and integrating entertaining marketing strategies such as the Social Network Racer game which puts users behind the virtual wheel of a Toyota FT-86. With these initiatives in mind, it's no wonder that our favorite automaker has now decided to tackle Google+ as well.

For an automaker, nothing spells success like the fruitful production and selling of vehicle models in a global location. But in the case of Toyota, things are about to get even better. Due to a growing demand, the automaker's Indian Subsidiary, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), will begin to export the Toyota Etios and Etios Liva to the South African market.

It's pretty easy to get excited about additions to new Toyota models, especially when the model offers a feature that keeps some of the key components of your daily life connected. This is why Cowboy Toyota is so eager to announce the integration of Toyota Entune into 2012 Toyota 4Runner models.