15 December 2005
The New Toyota Yaris
The first generation Yaris has been a top performer for Toyota, its sales rising every year from launch in 1999 to the point where it accounts for one in every four of the brand’s models sold in Europe.
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14 December 2005
Wine Merchants Enjoy The Taste Of Prius
In 1999 the head of the UK’s leading independent wine importer switched from an 18mpg executive car to the 65mpg Prius, reckoning the potential savings in fuel, tax, insurance combined with the exemption from the London congestion charge would save him £5000 a year….he was not wrong, and it’s got even better!
12 December 2005
Toyota Corolla Full Of New Year Promise
All too often the move into a new year provokes a mood of self denial and a determination to shed pounds and shun booze.
5 December 2005
Aygo Is Top Gear’s Car Of The Year
The Aygo is not only one of the best value machines on the market, it’s every bit as brilliant as a supercar that’s almost 120 times more expensive to buy. That’s the opinion of BBC Top Gear magazine …
2 December 2005
Half A Million Turkey Exports In Time For Christmas
Toyota kicked off the festive season by celebrating production of the 500,000th vehicle manufactured at its plant in Adapazari, Turkey.
29 November 2005
North Staffs Medics Get Toyota Treatment
Patients in North Staffordshire requiring urgent medical attention outside GP surgery hours can now expect the doctor to come calling in a Toyota RAV4.
25 November 2005
Toyota Worldwide Hybrid Sales Top 500,000 Units
Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that global cumulative sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the 500,000 mark, with approximately 513,000 units sold worldwide by the end of October this year*.
23 November 2005
Toyota Patrol Vehicles Join Highways Agency Motorway Force
Thirty-two Toyota Land Cruisers are joining what is set to become one of Britain’s most visible 4×4 fleets, with more to follow next year.
2 November 2005
Rembrand Draws On Toyota Quality
Scotland’s largest independent timber supplier, Rembrand Timber Ltd of Dundee, has begun replacing its car fleet with Toyota Yaris and Corolla models.
26 October 2005
Yaris Joins Toyota’s Galaxy Of Five-Star Models
Its dimensions may be compact, but the new generation Toyota Yaris has proved itself every bit as robust as its larger stablemates with a top safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing.
24 October 2005
Toyota Corolla Compressor: Supercharged Superstar
Tougher emissions regulations signal the end of the road for production of Toyota’s rapid Corolla T Sport model, but its hot hatch reputation is being kept alight with the introduction of a …
12 October 2005
Toyota Recruits Autogreen As End-Of-Life Vehicle Recycling Partner
Toyota GB PLC has reached an agreement with the vehicle dismantling network Autogreen to provide end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling and disposal services.
11 October 2005
Panasonic Toyota: The Fast And The Fuel Saving
Panasonic not only has its name on Toyota’s Formula 1 racing cars, but now its staff are taking notice of a rather less thirsty Toyota – the petrol-electric Prius.
11 October 2005
Fine-X And i-Swing Lead Toyota Presentations At Tokyo
Toyota is taking the opportunity of the Tokyo Motor Show to highlight groundbreaking designs and technologies in a series of key concept vehicles.
10 October 2005
Amazon At The Hellfire Club
Toyota is supporting one of Britain’s most prestigious gunmakers and sporting agencies in a new partnership agreement.
5 October 2005
Double Diesel Debut For Toyota Corolla Verso
The introduction of engines from Toyota’s new generation of D-4D power units increases the appeal of the Corolla Verso even further.
4 October 2005
Suffolk Doctors’ Repeat Prescription Is For Toyota
After three years of successful operation with 11 Toyota Avensis cars, doctors making out-of-hours home visits in and around Suffolk are looking forward to the arrival of the latest models.
3 October 2005
Making A Difference In Mali
A Toyota Land Cruiser prepared by apprentice Toyota mechanics at Aylesbury Young Offenders Institution is bringing help and support to youngsters in remote communities in West Africa.
29 September 2005
Bigger And Better: The Toyota Hilux Moves ‘One Size Up’
The launch of the new Hilux marks the latest generation of one of Toyota’s most successful models. Renowned throughout the world for its off-road capabilities, durability and reliability, the Toyota Hilux has long been the vehicle of choice to tackle the toughest driving conditions.
14 September 2005
Toyota Prius Helps Safer Neighbourhoods
Thanks to a partnership deal between The Metropolitan Police Service, National Car Rental and Toyota, the 94 Safer Neighbourhoods teams across London have been given the use of Toyota Prius Hybrid cars.
9 September 2005
Toyota Honours Its Top Apprentices
The skills of trainee technicians from across the country have been put to the test in the 2005 Toyota Apprentice of the Year Competition. The two-day event took place at the Toyota Academy in Nottingham, with 24 entrants vying for honours.
7 September 2005
Wendy Is Back On Track For Formula Woman Challenge
Wendy Sprules is seeking to fulfil her racing ambitions this autumn as she challenges for a seat in the Formula Woman racing series.
31 August 2005
Toyota Prius Promotes Restful Nights
It’s 20 years since Travelodge pioneered the budget hotel market in the UK. Now it has 272 sites around the country and opens a new hotel every 10 days.
16 August 2005
Toyota Celebrates 2005 Skills Awards
This year’s Toyota Skills Awards focused on the work of service advisors with a mix of practical and theory tests for 24 contenders from around the country. The ultimate winner of the hard-fought contest was Frances Haines, of Toyota Ipswich.
