The 2020 Toyota Yaris is adaptable, reliable, and ideal for commuting. It’s available as a hatchback or a sedan. With the hatchback, you can choose L or LE trim levels. The sedan comes in L, LE, and XLE trims. Here are some of the best features of this appealing vehicle.

A Sleek, Attractive Exterior

The 2020 Yaris has a futuristic look, half-moon-shaped angular headlights, a prominent grille, and an understated front bumper. It comes with a rear spoiler, LED daytime running lights, and halogen headlights. The sedan uses 15-inch wheels, and the hatchback has 16-inch wheels. Additional options include fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and heated power side mirrors with turn signals. Seven colors are available: Stealth, Pulse, Sapphire, Icicle, Graphite, Chromium, and Frost. Read the rest of this entry »

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El Paso, Texas, is known for its desert temperatures and lack of water, making it hard to find a great fishing spot. However, if you do your research and are willing to drive a bit, you can find a few popular places in the area! The following are a few of the hidden fishing gems near El Paso.

1. Ascarate Park

The 48-acre Ascarate Lake is part of Ascarate Park in El Paso County and is the area’s most popular fishing spot that’s open to the public. While fishing here, you’re likely to catch a variety of species like carp, bluegill, crappie, catfish, trout, black bass, shad, hybrid sunfish, sun perch, minnows, and largemouth bass. The park is open all year long. Its hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. from April to September and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from October to March.  Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’re looking for an all-electric vehicle, consider the 2020 Toyota Mirai sedan. Its sleek design and minimal carbon footprint make it an appealing option for those looking for a stylish, eco-friendly car. Here are five things to know about the 2020 Toyota Mirai.

1. Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle

The Mirai runs on a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell that powers an electric motor. Oxygen and hydrogen combine to create electricity that runs the motor. Excess power gets stored inside of a high-voltage 245-volt nickel-metal hydride battery located in the rear of the car. The car has two tanks that store hydrogen gas. Oxygen, which comes from the ambient air, mixes with the hydrogen, and the reaction of the two compounds creates electricity and water. The electricity powers the motor and the water, which is a by-product of the reaction, exits through the exhaust as water vapor. Read the rest of this entry »

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Finding good seafood restaurants in El Paso, Texas, is a breeze! Whether you’re looking for fried calamari, fish tacos, or lobster drenched in butter, there are plenty of places to go to satisfy your craving. Here are our picks for the best places to go for seafood in El Paso.

1. Landry’s Seafood House

Landry’s Seafood House at 6801 Gateway Blvd. West, offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. They serve lunch, dinner, and to-go orders and have an extensive menu of Cajun-inspired dishes. You can start your meal with an appetizer, such as the blue crab cakes or shrimp cocktail, and then move on to either a bowl of clam chowder or Landry’s special gumbo. Choose from a variety of sandwiches like their famous Louisiana-style oyster, shrimp, or fish po-boy. For your entree, enjoy cedar-planked salmon, crawfish etouffee, today’s catch, or, for the meat lover, try a char-grilled steak. Read the rest of this entry »

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Whether you’re looking for a subcompact sedan or hatchback, the 2020 Toyota Yaris is a solid choice! The Yaris handles well on the road, has a comfortable interior, and gets great gas mileage. Let’s look at four features that make this sporty car so appealing!

1. Solid Powertrain

The sedan version of the Yaris offers three trims, the L, LR, and XLE, while the hatchback version has two trims, the LE and XLE. All trim levels feature a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower with 103 pound-feet of torque. The L and LE trim levels pair the 1.5-liter engine to a six-speed manual transmission, while the XLE trim pairs it with a six-speed automatic transmission. Read the rest of this entry »

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El Paso, Texas, lies on the banks of the Rio Grande in the far western corner of Texas. It’s a colorful and bustling city that features a rugged yet beautiful desert landscape, as well as a rich historical and cultural heritage. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to interesting landmarks to visit in this city! Check out these options.

1. Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

If you enjoy hiking through beautiful natural scenery, a visit to Hueco Tanks State Park is the perfect way to spend a few hours. This natural historic site, which is located about 32 miles northeast of El Paso, consists of low mountains that contain many rock basins where rainwater is naturally stored. For thousands of years, people flocked here to collect this rainwater and one can get a glimpse of the rich history of this desert sanctuary through the many rock paintings in the area. Read the rest of this entry »

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Toyota makes safe, reliable, and dependable vehicles. While all of these features are important to drivers, sometimes luxury is also a consideration when searching for the right car. In fact, Toyota has several luxury cars in their lineup that are equipped with stunning interiors, exceptional technology, and infotainment to make your drive more fun! Check out three of Toyota’s best luxury cars for 2020.

1. Avalon

There are eight Avalon models to choose from, so you’re sure to get one that has exactly the luxurious features you’re looking for. Starting at the base XLE trim level, you get features such as a 9-inch touch screen, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, Apple CarPlay integration, and the Toyota Safety Sense P suite of safety features. At the highest trim level, Limited, you gain features like heated and ventilated front seats, LED headlights, and a premium audio system with 14 speakers. Read the rest of this entry »

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Choosing to purchase a certified used Toyota vehicle has many benefits, including a lower price and a guarantee that the vehicle is in excellent condition. When the used vehicle is certified by Toyota, you receive several additional guarantees such as less than 85,000 miles on the odometer and a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Seal of Approval. Take a look at four reasons you should consider purchasing a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV).

1. Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Undergo Full CARFAX Vehicle History Reports

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El Paso, Texas, is known for its up-and-coming culinary scene and boasts a long list of top-quality restaurants. If you’re into tacos, nachos, and all things south of the border, you’ll have no problem finding a restaurant in this city that serves fresh, authentic Mexican food! Here are a few Mexican joints that you definitely should give a try!

1. L&J Cafe

When Tony’s Place opened its doors in El Paso way back in 1927,  locals weren’t only provided with delicious home cooking but could also enjoy some homebrew during the dry prohibition years. Later on, the restaurant’s name was changed to L&J Cafe, and today, a fourth generation of the family is serving the El Paso community delicious Mexican fare and tasty cocktails! Read the rest of this entry »

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When your teen gets their driver’s license, it’s both exciting and terrifying. Your child is growing up, but they’re still going to be prone to making poor choices. A safe-driving contract can help them be mindful of the choices they make while behind the wheel. Here, we look at how to create a safe-driving contract for your teen, why it’s so important, what elements to include, and how to keep your worries at bay with the knowledge of having a safe-driving teen.

Why Safe-Driving Contracts Matter

When teens start driving, they are prone to make mistakes. Kids’ brains aren’t as developed as adults’, and when you combine the natural impulsiveness of teens with their relative lack of experience driving, errors can result in potentially devastating accidents. The government tries to mitigate this somewhat by limiting their driving privileges, such as placing curfews on driving hours, but a contract between parent and kid can help, too. Read the rest of this entry »

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