16 December 2013
The New 2014 Toyota Verso
Specification details of the revised 2014 Toyota Verso range with new BMW-sourced 1.6 D-4D diesel engine.
Passenger Vehicles Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
Passenger Vehicles
13 December 2013
Auris Hybrid The Right Choice For GMB Union’s “buy British” Fleet Focus
The GMB union orders 250 British-built Auris Hybrid for its UK fleet.
9 December 2013
Now That’s What I Call Quality: Toyota Takes 15 Top 10 Places In New TÜV Reliability Report
Toyota proves it’s no seasonal one-hit wonder with yet another dominant performance in the annual TÜV reliability report. It heads the internationally respected survey with no fewer than 15 models earning a top 10 ranking,
4 December 2013
New Year Brings New Specifications For Toyota Yaris And Yaris Hybrid
Toyota launches 2014 Yaris and Yaris Hybrid ranges with new grades and specifications
2 December 2013
Verso First Toyota To Use New BMW-supplied 1.6-litre Diesel Engine
Verso will be the first Toyota model to use a new 1.6-litre diesel engine sourced from the BMW Group.
28 November 2013
Toyota clicks on to e-commerce with launch of official eBay stores for genuine parts and accessories sales
Toyota launches online parts and accessories sales with official Toyota and Lexus eBay stores.
27 November 2013
Visioncall Sees Value In Choosing The New Toyota Auris
Toyota Auris selected by Visioncall in new fleet deal for its visiting optician service.
25 November 2013
Toyota And Lexus Hybrids Save On Costs And Carbon For ITEC
Itec signs £1.5 million deal for new Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle fleet
11 November 2013
Makeover Magic as Toyota Proace Undergoes Campervan Conversion
Toyota’s new Proace van has undergone its first campervan conversion by UK specialists G&P.
7 November 2013
Toyota Dreams The Dream With Custom Specials At SEMA
GT86 retains its “hottest ride” title at world’s largest customisation show
1 November 2013
Matt Harrison
Matt Harrison joined Toyota GB as General Manager Vehicle Marketing in 2000, progressing to the post of Marketing Director in 2003. Subsequently he moved to Toyota Motor Europe in 2005 where he worked as General Manager for Corporate Planning, before becoming General Manager of the Sales Division in 2006.
23 October 2013
Chris Hayes
Chris joined Toyota GB in 2003, holding various field-based roles before a stint with the Global Knowledge Centre (GKC) in Torrance, California as Marketing Manager. Chris returned to the UK in 2009 to lead the sales and supply
11 October 2013
Toyota Reveals New Integrated Safety Technology For Pedestrian Collision Avoidance And Automated Driving
KEY POINTS Toyota Pre-Collision System’s capabilities extended with new auto-steering function to increase chances of avoiding a pedestrian collision. Watch the video here. Automated Highway Driving Assist co-ordinates new Co-operative Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane
4 October 2013
Toyota Posts Strong Growth In The Heart Of The Market
New Auris, Verso and RAV4 sales all prosper in September
2 October 2013
2014 Land Cruiser Pricing And Specifications Announced
KEY POINTS UK pricing and specification announced for 2014 Land Cruiser Toyota Touch 2 touchscreen multimedia system available for the first time, featuring Google Street View – a UK industry first for Toyota with this
6 September 2013
EWAN SHEPHERD ANNOUNCED AS TOYOTA SALES DIRECTOR
Toyota is pleased to announce the appointment of Ewan Shepherd into the newly created role of Sales Director for the Toyota brand in the UK. Ewan, who has been the brand’s General Manager of Sales
6 September 2013
CHRIS HAYES ANNOUNCED AS TOYOTA MARKETING DIRECTOR
Toyota is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Hayes into the newly created role of Marketing Director for the Toyota brand in the UK. Chris, who has been the brand’s General Manager of Vehicle
5 September 2013
TOYOTA GIVES VOICE TO THE FIRST ROBOT SPEECH IN SPACE
In 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first man to speak in space. Fifty-two years later, Toyota has helped give a voice to the first robot to utter words while orbiting the earth Toyota “robonaut” Kirobo’s
2 September 2013
Toyota Announces New 2014 Land Cruiser
KEY POINTS Toyota’s redoubtable Land Cruiser to benefit from new styling inside and out and improvements to handling Design changes for three and five-door models led by distinctive new frontal treatment with deeper front bumper,
29 August 2013
MATT HARRISON APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, TOYOTA GB PLC
Toyota is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Harrison as President and Managing Director of Toyota GB PLC. Matt, who has been the company’s Commercial Director since the start of 2011, takes up his
27 August 2013
TOYOTA SUPRA MK IV CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
A rare gathering of nearly 100 Supras met on Sunday to mark the mighty muscle car’s 20th anniversary in style. The Toyota Supra Owners Club hosted the birthday celebration, supported by Toyota GB, at the
22 August 2013
Media Briefing – Not For Publication New Faces And Changing Places In The Toyota And Lexus Press Office
This week we are saying goodbye to Sophie Gannon, our placement student who in the space of a year has become a highly valued member of our press office team. Sophie is returning to her
7 August 2013
From Nessie To Narita
Talented Charlie Louise Sutherland is on her way to Japan as the first UK participant ever to reach the final of the Toyota Dream Car Art Competition. Charlie (now 10), from Helensburgh, is making the
6 August 2013
LEXUS AND TOYOTA TOP RATED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Brands lead the field in latest national dealer survey Lexus and Toyota offer the motor industry’s best roadside assistance packages, scoring equal highest ratings in the latest National Franchised Dealer Association survey. The association’s members,
