A first impression lasts a long time, when you first get behind the wheel of a wheel of vehicle that you end up purchasing, you usually know right away that it's the one you want. J.D Power and Associates created an Initial Quality Survey, they asked driver about their first experiences with their vehicle along with the first 90 days of ownership. Today at Capitol Toyota we're happy to report that Toyotaā¦
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 weighsā¦
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, andā¦
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 theā¦
More Details Released About the 2014 Toyota Corolla
If you're an avid Toyota fan and keep up to date on all the latest news, you probably know that the Toyota Corolla is due for a new design for the 2014 model year. Earlier this year there was a concept teaser, which was awesome and encouraging, but today we have some details that we'd like to share with you.
To begin, some of the features of the Furia concept that we saw…
New Toyota Me.We Concept Has Capitol Toyota Intrigued
It doesn't matter what vehicle type you're looking for; there's a new Toyota model for you. At Capitol Toyota we have a detailed lineup of both new Toyota's and used cars to pick from at our dealership located at 783 Auto Group Avenue in Salem, OR.
We began thinking, what if all consumer auto demands could be met by a single vehicle? At first this might seem like something out ofā¦
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 andā¦
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…
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…
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 directionā¦