JOHN ELWAY’S CROWN TOYOTA DISPLAYS “DREAM CAR” WRAPPED IN AWARD-WINNING YOUTH ARTWORK

20 MAR JOHN ELWAY’S CROWN TOYOTA DISPLAYS “DREAM CAR” WRAPPED IN AWARD-WINNING YOUTH ARTWORK

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Serving as a distribution point for art kits given to local families, John Elway’s Crown Toyota in Ontario, California wrapped a 2021 Toyota Corolla in artwork by six past winners and finalists of the national Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest. The car is topped with “The Jellyfish Car” by Grace Sun, age 9 with sides featuring “The Eco Car” by Lynn Sun, age 11 and “The Energy-Saving Car” by Alyssa Kim, age 14. The front hood is adorned by the “Phoenix Dream Car” by Katherine Wang, age 15. The driver’s side features “Connected by Dream” by Alyssa Kim, age 14 and “The Plant Car” by Heather Choi, age 10. Artwork submissions by youth, ages 4-15. For official rules, artwork guidelines, and entry forms, visit www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com.


“The Jellyfish Car” by Grace Sun, age 9

Glowing in the dark, my Jellyfish Car flies out of the water and travels through time and space into a universe full of wonders. Its tentacles clean the environment, rescue sea animals, and even recycle trash. The magical powers of my dream car bring happiness into lives of people and animals around the world.

FY20 GOLD AWARD – U.S. Winner, Category 2
FY20 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Finalist, Category 2
FY20 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Semi-Finalist, Category 2


“The Eco Car” by Lynn Sun, age 11

Powered by natural energy, my Eco Car creates invaluable resources for the world by using artificial intelligence to observe the environment, choose its destination, and determine the most effective way to help. My dream car brings peace, love, and joy into lives; efficiently ends natural disasters; powers the world using green energy instead of fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; ameliorates climate change by chilling temperatures for arctic animals, and supports agriculture.

FY20 BRONZE AWARD – U.S. Winner, Category 2
FY20 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Finalist, Category 2
FY20 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Semi-Finalist, Category 2


“Phoenix Dream Car” by Katherine Wang, age 15

Unlike Japan’s flagship Toyota Century Car, my Phoenix Dream Car not limited to the Japanese royalty and upper class. Embodying the universality and beauty of nature, my dream car carries plants and animals from all around the world, fulfilling the common dream of a better environment shared by people from diverse backgrounds and culture.

FY20 BRONZE AWARD – U.S. Winner, Category 3
FY20 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Finalist, Category 3
FY20 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Semi-Finalist, Category 3


“Connected by Dream” by Alyssa Jieun Kim, age 15
My Connected by Dream Car is a representation of my vision of a vehicle that is environmentally friendly and able to connect me to the world and space as a next-generation leader.

FY20 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Semi-Finalist, Category 3


My Plant Car is a vehicle that helps plants and fruits grow faster so children can eat and enjoy them anytime. My dream car will help feed the world.

FY18 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Finalist, Category 2
FY18 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Semi-Finalist, Category 2


“Energy-Saving Car” by Alyssa Jieun Kim, age 14

My Energy-Saving Car depicts my dream of the future when we can utilize solar energy and recycled material to fuel our transportation. That way, our earth and we can survive together for generations to come using my dream car.

FY19 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Finalist, Category 3
FY19 Toyota Dream Car – U.S. Semi-Finalist, Category 3