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Never Lose Your Keys Again with the Toyota Key Finder


There's nothing more frustrating than getting ready to rush out the door for work only to realize you can't find your car keys. Again. If you're anything like our team here at Capitol Toyota then this probably happens to you on the regular, and you're ready to nip this annoying pattern in the bud.

Thankfully, the folks at Toyota have our back.

Introducing the Toyota Key Finder, the latest gadget at…

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Making Waves At CES

Today is the second day of the Consumer Electronics Show and as expected, Toyota is taking to it like a duck to water thanks to the exciting Mirai. With no harmful emissions, the Mirai really has a lot to offer for a greener future.

The Mirai promises to make the world look differently at how they drive, much in the way the Toyota Prius did. Eventually other automakers released their own hybrid or electric models…

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New FCV Concept to Make Its Debut in Tokyo

In Toyota's home in Japan, there's a big effort to create hydrogen infrastructure to power new fuel cell vehicles. If you aren't familiar with this technology, hydrogen fuel cells use hydrogen and oxygen to form electric currents within the vehicle. This electricity then powers the vehicle, the only emissions that are produced is water vapor, this form of energy is incredibly safe for the environment.

Because of the environmental benefits associated with…

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New Toyota Prius Plug-in Comes in at an Affordable Price Point

Eco-friendly, green, fuel-efficient models like the Toyota Prius are some of the most affordable autos that you can own.

When you factor in the MSRP of the Prius, the fuel savings you’ll achieve, and the Federal Tax credit that’s available, owners make out well.

For the 2014 model year, Toyota has enhanced these fuel efficient vehicle’s even further. The Japanese automaker has decided to offer the Prius Plug-In hybrid and the advanced…

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Talking Toyota Robot Headed to Space

In 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL 9000 was a robotic computer who played the bad guy. The thought of that might make you skeptical of what advanced AI can do in the final frontier. But, we've put all our concerns aside, because Toyota has built a talking robot of its own, and when have they ever let us down here in Salem, Oregon?

The robot, named Kirobo, is just one foot tall, and weighs…

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MIT Technology Review Lauds Toyota

Each year, the collective brain trust at MIT puts together at list of the 50 Most Disruptive Companies, and Toyota made the list. That might sound like a dubious honor, but it's hardly the case. Just allow us at Capitol Toyota to explain.

In this case, "disruptive" is 100 percent positive. MIT interprets it as a company that's at the forefront of its respective industry, and forces other businesses to alter their direction…

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Toyota Corolla Furia Concept Officially Arrives on the Scene

Loyal readers of the Capitol Toyota blog will recall that we were quite excited when Toyota teased the Furia concept ahead of the Detroit Auto Show. As the speculation swirled, we counted down the days to the big reveal, and we must say, it didn't disappoint.

Driving across the stage in the Motor City, the Furia showcased a swept windshield, sloped roofline, and pronounced fender flares. That's just a sampling, too. There's…

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New Toyota Furia Concept Has Many Guessing

At Capitol Toyota we get excited when we hear about new Toyota concepts and information pertaining to the future about our favorite brand.  Recently Toyota has released a teaser video of an all-new concept car called the "Furia."

The new teaser video depicts only the headlamps, front grille and the side and rear of the Furia concept vehicle. The foreign auto manufacturer has kept the rest of the vehicle in secret until its full reveal…

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Microsoft and Toyota Partner to Develop New Infotainment System

We are excited to announce that a new partnership with between Microsoft and Toyota has formed and the two are in the process of producing a new state of the art "Infotainment" system.  This new system will allow drivers to use hand gestures to replace pushing buttons, knobs and dials.

We here at Capitol Toyota feel that this new Infotainment system will not only increase drivers safety but it will also increase the experience that…

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Toyota Invites You to Play "The Game of Life with Prius c"

Do you remember playing "The Game of Life?" If so, then you may be delighted to know that Toyota is incorporating the classic Hasbro board game into a new advertising campaign for the 2012 Toyota Prius c.

Why "The Game of Life" specifically? The Toyota Prius c is an all-new subcompact hybrid that's aimed at the Millennial Generation - young professionals who are often in the midst of facing at least one of life's

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