19 March 2019
Tokyo 2020 Unveils Games Robots
Toyota assists in development of robots to help make Tokyo 2020 the most innovative Olympic and Paralympic games yet.
Releases Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
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15 March 2019
Jonnie Peacock launches Parasport powered by Toyota, an online hub to help disabled people be more active
Parasport Powered by Toyota, an online hub to help disabled people to find physical activities in their area, is launched by double Paralympic champion, Jonnie Peacock.
JAXA and Toyota Reach Agreement on Consideration Towards International Space Exploration
Toyota explores possibility of using fuel cell-powered rover vehicle in space exploration programme.
11 March 2019
Toyota (GB) Shares the Love as Employees Vote It One of Britain’s Best Companies to Work For
Toyota GB celebrates highest ranking in five years of featuring in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for.
8 February 2019
Toyota THUMS Virtual Crash Test Dummy Software Deployed for Future Automated Vehicle Safety Research
Toyota develops its THUMS virtual crash test dummy software to prepare for future automated vehicle safety provisions.
22 January 2019
Toyota and Panasonic Agree to Establish Joint Venture Related to Automotive Prismatic Batteries
Toyota and Panasonic to establish joint venture for automotive prismatic batteries.
18 December 2018
Toyota 5 Continents Drive to Complete its Global Journey in Asia in 2019 – 2020
The Toyota 5 Continents Drive moves to Asia for its final leg.
14 December 2018
Toyota Special Supra Wrapping Paper Supports Crisis at Christmas
Toyota launches new Supra wrapping paper to raise money for Crisis at Christmas.
26 November 2018
Delivering safer mobility: ten million vehicles worldwide now benefit from Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota promotes safer roads with 10 million vehicles now equipped with Toyota Safety Sense.
7 November 2018
Thousands of Schoolchildren Attend Safe Drive Stay Alive Event in Surrey
Toyota GB sponsor Safe Drive Stay Alive Event in Surrey, educating young drivers on road safety.
25 October 2018
Stuart Ferma Appointed new Toyota and Lexus Fleet Operations General Manager
New general manager for Toyota and Lexus Fleet Operations.
5 October 2018
Toyota Brings ‘Mobility For All’ Concept to the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018
Toyota supports the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires as official mobility partner.
4 October 2018
Toyota and SoftBank Agree on Strategic Partnership to Establish Joint Venture for new Mobility Services
Toyota agrees partnership with SoftBank for new mobility services.
1 October 2018
Toyota Reinforces its Foundations for Future Growth
Toyota reveals strategy for future growth in eve of Paris Motor Show press call.
1 October 2018
Toyota Seeks Young Creative Talent for the 2019 Dream Car Art Contest
The 2019 Dream Car Art Contest is open for entries.
11 July 2018
Chris Hayes
Chris Hayes was appointed Director, People and Planning, in January 2019, with responsibility for human resources, corporate planning, corporate social responsibility and legal and compliance. This expanded the scope of his previous role as Toyota
5 June 2018
Toyota Boosts its Cleaner Motoring Scrappage Scheme with more Savings and more Models
Toyota introduces bigger customer savings for Aygo and adds Yaris Hybrid to its successful scrappage scheme.
18 April 2018
Aygo, Prius and Verso: Toyota’s Driver Power Golden Greats
Four gold awards for Toyota in Auto Express 2018 Driver Power survey.
7 March 2018
2018 Geneva Motor Show Speech
Dr. Johan Van Zyl, President and CEO, Toyota Motor Europe, gives on-stand press conference at Geneva Motor Show.
13 September 2016
Paula Cooper
Paula Cooper was appointed the first Director of Toyota’s ConsumerOne function in August 2016. She brings more than 25 years’ motor industry experience to the role, having joined Toyota in 1991 in the vehicle supply
8 April 2015
Hybrids Mean Business In Toyota’s Strong First Quarter Sales Results
Toyota sales surge ahead of the market in first quarter of 2015.
31 October 2013
Ewan Shepherd
Ewan Shepherd was appointed to head up Lexus in the UK as Director, Lexus Division, in March 2016. He moved to Lexus from his position as Toyota GB Sales Director, a post he held from
1 June 2011
Darren Morris
Darren Morris trained with Shipley Blackburn Chartered Accountants (Shipleys LLP) in London. He left public practice to work for NEC and Psion in the consumer electronics sector before joining Toyota (GB) in 1997. Initially joining as Manager for the Treasury and tax functions, he later took on responsibility for general accounting and financial reporting.
21 December 1999
Toyota Enhances the Auto Assured Used Car Scheme
The new Millennium brings improved peace of mind for Toyota drivers when purchasing a used vehicle through the Toyota Auto Assured scheme. From 1 January 2000 Toyota’s Auto Assured scheme offers manufacturer levels of cover
