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 Hits 25 Million Vehicles Produced in North America

When you get behind the wheel of a Toyota you can tell immediately that a great level of detail and attention went into producing it.  That's one of the reasons why Capitol Toyota located in the greater Portland, OR area is a proud dealer of Toyota vehicles.  We stand behind our product and that's why we are proud to announce that Toyota has just produced its 25 millionth vehicle in North America.

The…

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Scion Puts Unique Spin on Age-Old Dilemma with New FR-S Ad

If you haven't kept track of all the rave reviews the 2013 Scion FR-S is earning, that's okay, we here at Capitol Toyota have a hard time keeping up. There are just too many to count. If there's one thing you need to know, however, it's that the FR-S is a car lover's delight, thanks to its combination of looks, power, and performance. The sports car is something that probably

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Toyota Ranked in the Top For Reliability

There's a common theme amongst all Toyota models and that's reliability. Capitol Toyota in Salem, OR knows it, Toyota drivers across the country know it and now all the other consumers know it thanks to the latest Reliability Survey published by Consumer Reports.

In the survey published last week, Toyota ranked second place overall, jumping four positions compared to last year's results and beating this year's average reliability score by 47 percent. To put that in perspective, it's important to note that for the study Consumer Reports tested over 1 million vehicles representing 28 brands…

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Scion Takes In-Car Technology to the Next Level with BeSpoke

There are a few things 2013 Scion drivers will be able to do that used Scion drivers will not. Specifically, 2013 Scion drivers will be able to turn up the volume on Internet Radio and share stations with friends. They'll be able to check Facebook updates on the go; request routes to destinations and friends; display social network friends' locations on maps…And, they'll be able to share destination searches with friends…all

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Toyota Engineers a New Robot to Help the Disabled



Toyota is using their advanced engineering knowledge for a good cause. Specifically, the Japanese car manufacturer is bringing mobility to those who don't have it and giving them a new, more independent life. So what is Toyota doing you may ask? Read on!


Most of us often take our mobility for granted since making dinner, picking things up off the floor, grabbing something out of a cupboard or closet is not a problem. However…

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Toyota Camry is #1!

Introduced in 1983 to replace the Corona, the Toyota Camry has long been one of the automaker's best-selling models. And for 2012, it's the Camry that is the number-one selling car in America with 209,000 units sold in the first half of the year only.

This is how the Toyota sedan has made the annual Experian Automotive top-10 list of best-selling vehicles in the U.S., displacing the F-150, last year's

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Toyota Now Offering 90 Days of SiriusXM Radio with Pre-Owned Vehicles

Music fans on the market for a used vehicle now have one more reason to consider a duet with Toyota. Participating dealers will be including a three-month subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with each pre-owned model. But wait, the deal gets even better. It was recently announced that the offer will be extended to the purchase of any used car - even if it isn't a Toyota!

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Back in Fashion: Why Younger Drivers Love the 2012 Toyota Camry

The considerable redesign given the 2012 Toyota Camry hasn't simply led to sales success in general - the new version of this cornerstone model has also become more popular with the younger demographic than it has been in many years - perhaps even ever. So if you've thought recently that the faces driving new Toyota Camry models in Salem have been getting younger - it isn't your imagination. The Camry is cool with the kids

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Toyota June Sales up Sixty Percent Over Last Year

As everyone will remember last year's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, greatly impacted Toyota and other Japanese automakers. This is why we at dealer are very proud to report today that new Toyota models are being produced at 100-percent capacity, and that sales numbers are increasing over last year.

June numbers are here to prove it: Toyota sales for the month of June a close to a sixty-percent increase in sales volume over

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