24 February 2001
Toyota Not There… Yet!
No, it’s not an admission about failing to reach sales objectives – we’re going rather well, thanks – but rather to explain that we haven’t moved to our new offices yet.
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22 February 2001
Spring Fever Hits Toyota Showrooms
In a bid to banish those winter blues and entice a little spring fever into the showrooms Toyota has introduced Corolla Calida Special Edition available throughout spring 2001.
19 February 2001
Avensis Verso World Premiere at Geneva Motor Show 2001
Toyota’s all-new people carrier, the Avensis Verso, will make its world debut next week at the Geneva International Motor Show (Tuesday 27 February).
16 February 2001
Toyota Celebrates 50 Years of Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser has legendary status, outselling Land Rover by over one million units. From its humble beginnings 50 years ago, the Land Cruiser has developed into one of the most dependable and sought after brand names in off-road driving.
14 February 2001
Toyota Formula 1 At Paul Ricard
Toyota’s first Formula 1 car will be unveiled to the world on 23 March 2001 at one of motor sport’s most historic and challenging Grand Prix tracks; Circuit Paul Ricard near Marseille in the South
31 January 2001
Toyota To Assemble Diesel Engines In New French Plant
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will begin assembly of diesel engines from the beginning of 2003.
31 January 2001
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France Starts Production
Valenciennes, northern France – Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) celebrates the first Toyota Yaris built in Europe at its new plant in Valenciennes, on 31 January 2001.
24 January 2001
More Power And Torque For Less
Toyota’s highly acclaimed D-4D direct injection, common rail diesel engine technology is now moving up from the Avensis and Corolla to the rugged Land Cruiser Colorado off-roader.
9 January 2001
Toyota Announces New General Manager for Toyota Fleet
Toyota GB PLC has appointed Jon Pollock as new General Manager, Toyota Fleet following Mark Hall’s recent appointment as General Manager, Communications.
11 December 2000
And So This Is Christmas…
January kicked off with the new-look Corolla with low maintenance, high efficiency VVT-i engines followed – quickly – by the grin inducing MR2 Roadster.
7 December 2000
Toyota Appoints Dr. Takis Athanasopoulos As Executive Vice President And Chief Operating Officer
On 2 January, 2001, Dr. Takis Athanasopoulos will join Toyota Motor Europe Marketing and Engineering* (TMME) as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
6 December 2000
Royal Recognition For Toyota Road Safety Campaign
Toyota receives royal recognition for its road safety campaign, S’Cool to be Safe, announced today by HRH Prince Michael of Kent at the road safety awards ceremony in London’s Savoy Hotel.
1 December 2000
Toyota GB Creates New Communications Role
Toyota GB has created the new senior management role of General Manager, Communications within the Marketing division to oversee all Toyota advertising
1 December 2000
Toyota To Distribute Free Travel Guide For Disabled Holidaymakers
Toyota (GB) PLC has formed a unique partnership with the English Tourism Council to distribute Accessible Britain 2000/01…
28 November 2000
New Responsibilities Within Toyota Financial Services
Toyota Financial Services announces the promotion of Assistant Fleet Business Manager Marc Schwartz to National Fleet Sales Manager.
21 November 2000
Toyota Avensis Maintains Its Highly Competitive Position With Price Reduction Of Up To 8%
Toyota has reduced the cost of its already competitively priced Avensis by up to eight per cent (£1,250) to maintain its value for money position in the upper medium segment.
15 November 2000
Toyota Reports First-Half Increase In Sales And Operating Income
Tokyo—TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2000.
7 November 2000
Best Approved Used Scheme For Toyota Auto Assured
Auto Assured has been voted Best Approved Used Scheme 2000 by What Car? magazine in the What Car? Good Used Car Dealer Guide October 2000.
1 November 2000
Interior Designers Opt For Upscale Toyota 4×4’s
Top-of-the-range silver and gold Toyota RAV4s have been chosen by a new interior design company to keep its designers and management moving in style – and the vehicles are already reported to be turning heads.
26 October 2000
Cork Buoyant About New Deal With Toyota
Cork International, one of Britain’s biggest merchandising companies, has switched to a solus badging policy with Toyota for its 200-strong light commercial vehicle fleet.
24 October 2000
New Celica 190 – The World’s Most High Tech Engine For Under £21,000
What distinguishes the new Celica 190 from its stable mate is not immediately obvious for it lives under the bonnet, or under the driver’s right foot to be exact.
23 October 2000
Powershift To Support Market Launch Of Toyota Prius Petrol/Electric Hybrid Car
Powershift, the government-backed initiative which aims to kick-start the market for clean fuel vehicles, has today confirmed it will be providing financial assistance..
17 October 2000
RAV4 Raises Its Cap As Best Small 4×4 In Used Car Of The Year Awards 2000
Tomorrow Toyota receives the award for Best Small 4×4 in the CAP Used Car of the Year Awards 2000 for its trend setting RAV4 sport utility vehicle.
12 October 2000
Toyota Offers Today’s Cars At Less Than Last Year’s Prices
Toyota, the first manufacturer to react to Ford’s move on pricing, was not only quicker than Vauxhall and the rest, but at up to 15 per cent off list prices, offers bigger price reductions as well.
