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 Plans to Add More Hybrids Across its Nameplates

We have drivers who buy or lease a hybrid from Capitol Toyota coming back to our showroom raving about how much they love it. It's always nice to hear, and we're proud that you can find seven hybrid options in our new Toyota lineup, a number that is expected to rise by 2015.

In the lead up to the New York International Auto Show Toyota stated that it see hybrids remaining a vital…

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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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Toyota Listens to Drivers with Updated Version of Tundra

When drivers talk, Toyota listens. When truck drivers tell Toyota that they wanted a more rugged off-road look, the designers at Toyota take notice. Do you want proof? The recently released 2014 Tundra, which will soon be available at Capitol Toyota in the greater Salem area is proof in its own.

"Tundra's new exterior design and all-new interior were inspired by customer feedback requesting a more chiseled exterior and refined interior with improved driver…

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Learn More about Toyota’s Historic Past at the Toyota USA Auto Museum

If you're ready to hit the road in your all-new new Toyota we have the perfect road trip in mind for you, the Toyota USA Automobile Museum. The museum is located in Torrance, CA and has a wide array of intriguing exhibits and displays, depicting Toyota's rich history In the North American region.

This historic museum is located right by the foreign automaker's American headquarters, where all the plans are conceived for…

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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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