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So you have a car and it's been driving well and nothing seems wrong with it. While there may not be anything noticeable to you, just like the human body, there could be problems that should be fixed if we take a closer look. 

An easy way to help bats is by bldg bat houses. Learn more ways to support bats, WHC Bats Project Guidance https://t.co/59RJQJzn7i #BatWeek pic.twitter.com/KzrbDIhjwI

— Wildlife Habitat (@WildlifeHC) October 25, 2016

The automotive champion of biodiversity, Toyota, is stepping up to bat again for wildlife... so to speak.

Bat populations all across America are falling due to White Nose Syndrome. Even in Oregon, where White Nose Syndrome has yet to spread, these flying insectivores are at risk from habitat loss, and harassment by humans who consider them pests.

The first west-coast...

This model goes from Marginal to Good+ for easy child restraint installation. https://t.co/4hfX77aqlw pic.twitter.com/KkPSOUsWhp

— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) September 1, 2016

New families in the Medford, Oregon area have a lot of choices to make. Many are tempted toward a minivan, like the Toyota Sienna. Others pay close attention to the LATCH ratings.

Short for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, LATCH is a system designed to take some of the frustration out of installing child seats. Traditionally, child seats were secured in the car using the safety belt system, but this method..

Give your mailbox a break by going paperless. We’ve made it easier than ever: https://t.co/444zHdCvCH pic.twitter.com/A1jbBie4WL

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) September 9, 2016

We're not sure what the biggest advantage of going paperless is -- the benefit to the environment, or the convenience.

There are few things more annoying than picking up your mail, and instead of finding a package has arrived, or a birthday card, or a letter, you find bills. Paper bills not only mean it's time to fork over part of your paycheck, they mean you have to go through…

Proud to be involved in regenerative youth campus living buildings in @yellowstonePF! More:https://t.co/ZsQhrNPfbm pic.twitter.com/6VMsXGZMwj

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) August 25, 2016

Toyota and Yellowstone National Park are helping to inspire future generations of scientists and conservationists with a brand-new campus that will be entirely energy self-sufficient.

The Yellowstone Youth Campus aims for Living Building Challenge Certification with sustainability-oriented features, like:

• Natural lighting and ventilation
• High-performance insulation

Find out what life is like for a new Mirai owner, via @freep https://t.co/MsHjruYoHY

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) July 11, 2016

A few hours to the south, in California, select drivers are finally enjoying carbon-free commutes with the Toyota Mirai.

The Mirai runs entirely on hydrogen, which is highly compressed and stored in durable carbon-fiber tanks. Its only emission is water, making it one of the cleanest fuels for combatting climate change.

"I love it, and I feel like I'm part of the solution," said Mark Mobley of Orange County. He put his name on a waiting…

Ever wonder why your new Toyota looks so good? A lot of thought goes into each and every design, and Toyota has been taking advantage of American design talent since 1973.

When Calty Design Research, Inc. first opened in El Segundo, CA, it was a small, underdog operation. "There were about six designers and 25 people total in support," said Doris Kusumoto, one of the original team. "Some locals thought we were a small manufacturing facility, or even selling t-shirts. Early on, it was so low profile, we were not allowed business cards."

Today, Calty's designs are still kept…

Worldwide sales of Toyota #hybrids surpass 9 million units. https://t.co/5H7WdktlhJ pic.twitter.com/YkBsc004EZ

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 20, 2016

As the kids say these days, Toyota's hybrid sales level is over nine thousand!! In fact, it's over nine million!

As of April 30, 2016, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold 9.014 million hybrid vehicles in more than 90 countries worldwide. It all began with the Toyota Prius, which first hit markets in Japan in 1997. Late last year, the fourth-generation Prius went on sale, showing a sportier, more fun-to-drive side of the classic green…

The @Toyota Camry is No. 1 on the @carsdotcom American-Made Index. Find out why: https://t.co/Y7N6d3GV1e pic.twitter.com/giMVKGvjxe

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) June 28, 2016

When you think about a car that is built in America, you might expect the top contenders to be those made by American-based brands. Long, long ago, that may have been the case -- but today's automotive market is global. Even if a vehicle is assembled in the U.S., it may well be that all of its parts come from overseas.

How is one to untangle the woven web of resources…

Honored to be recognized by @MIT @techreview as one of the 50 Smartest Companies! https://t.co/B7S0q5Iovm pic.twitter.com/bN2VIoJhD3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) June 22, 2016

Toyota makes cars for smart drivers: safe, reliable, efficient, and affordable. It turns out the company itself is one of the smartest in the world -- at least, according to the MIT Technology Review.

Toyota ranked in at 17 out of 50 on MIT's 50 Smartest Companies of 2016 list. It and Tesla Motors were the only two automakers recognized.

The MIT tech review pointed to Toyota's mass-production of a hydrogen-fuel-cell…