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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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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