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Capitol Toyota Discusses New Pricing for the 2014 Toyota Prius Liftback

The title of this Capitol Toyota blog post may be, "Capitol Toyota Discusses New Pricing for the 2014 Toyota Prius Liftback," but it could just as well be "Capitol Toyota Discusses Old Pricing for the 2014 Toyota Prius Liftback.

What we mean by this, is that though Toyota recently  announced pricing information for the next model year Toyota Prius Liftback, it is actually the same information it released this time last year - meaning that the…

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Toyota to Donate 100 Vehicles in 50 Days

Our favorite automaker, Toyota, is planning on donating 100 cars throughout the next 50 days through a program called "100 Cars for Good." These cars will be donated to nonprofit organizations all over the United States. Winners are chosen based upon votes received, so you can help your favorite nonprofit win an all-new vehicle! The vehicles that are being given away are the Prius, Highlander, Sienna, Sienna Mobility, and Tundra, all of which come with…

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The 2014 Toyota Sienna is Loaded with Features

The Toyota Sienna has been pleasing owners for years due to its spacious interior, sleek exterior and dependability. It also is the only minivan within the auto market that has an all-wheel drive option, which is perfect for drivers in the north states during winter months. We expect big things for the 2014 model year, a few minor tweaks have been made to the Sienna and today we'd like to talk about what to…

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Toyota and BMW Partnership Has Many Outcomes

When different automakers unite to create a better product for both parties, those of us in Salem, Oregon, and beyond, are the beneficiaries. For Toyota, partnering up with BMW will give them an added dimension of versatility, and vice versa, for the German automaker.

First, there's going to be a lot of sharing. Most people know that Toyota, with models like the Prius, are well-versed in hybrid technology. One part of the agreement is…

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Toyota Gets Creative with New Toy Car

In 2012, Toyota put the 'toy" in Toyota when it came up with the Camatte concept for the Tokyo Toy Show within its home nation. The miniature vehicle was an opportunity for Toyota to showcase its creative side, and also allowed the Toyota brand to reach a younger demographic. This year at Toyota has a new toy model, and we here at Capitol Toyota have some details.

The model is called the Camatte 57, and…

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The Toyota Prius Proves Quite Popular

It's no real surprise to us at Capitol Toyota that social media plays a large role in the car buying process in today's digital world. This is especially the case when it comes to hybrid vehicles; we understand that you want to weigh the input of both your friends and automotive experts on these social channels. When it comes to the total media value derived from social media, it seems as if the…

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Toyota Gives Out Grants in the Name of Innovation

At Capitol Toyota, we enjoy providing readers with information regarding new Toyota vehicle upgrades and new technology. The Japanese automaker isn't always content with making high quality vehicles. Toyota wants to change the world and make it better for everyone.

Toyota recently awarded three innovative and forward thinking women with $150,000 in grants at the Women in the World Summit - this event attracts prominent figures like Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Street, Hillary Clinton and…

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Toyota Recalls FJ Cruiser to Ensure Seatbelt Functionality

Toyota has begun letting owners of the FJ Cruiser know of its latest recall, which involves the SUV's front seatbelt retractors. And though specific owners will be notified to contact their local Toyota dealerships to have a fix made free of charge, we here at Capitol Toyotaa wanted to bring it to your attention today in order to help you fix this issue as quickly as possible.

So what's the specific problem at…

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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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