When it comes to lasting value for money, you can’t do better than a Toyota. That’s according to the views of UK motorists who rate Aygo, iQ and Prius the top performers in terms of running costs in Auto Express’s 2012 Driver Power survey.
Prius Plug-in, which reaches showrooms in July, offers all the familiar virtues of Prius, and then some.
Toyota is pleased to announce the appointment of Masanori Nohara as Executive Director and Co-ordinator of Toyota (GB)PLC.
Toyota continues the expansion its hybrid technology into new areas of the market with the launch this summer of Prius+, Europe’s first full hybrid seven-seat MPV. The ground-breaking new model, which combines traditional people carrier practicality with ultra-efficient performance, is also the first mainstream Toyota hybrid to use a lighter and more compact lithium-ion battery pack.
The Toyota Avensis Tourer was named as winner in the Family Estate category in the Parkers Cost of Motoring New Car Awards, 2012.
The launch of Yaris Hybrid marks another breakthrough for Toyota, bringing the low emissions, refined performance and reliability of full hybrid technology to the European supermini market for the first time.
With just three months to go before Toyota’s GT86 officially takes to Britain’s roads, details of the new model’s equipment specifications and prices have been announced.
Toyota’s redoubtable Hilux continues to push the boundaries of extreme endurance, completing a marathon Antarctic journey of more than 5,900 miles, further than any vehicle of its type has managed before. And true to Toyota’s reputation for toughness, it did so without a single technical hitch.
BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announce that they have signed an agreement on collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells and have begun said research.
Toyota has introduced a new Approved Used Car Warranty programme to give even greater peace of mind and support for customers buying older and high-mileage vehicles. This reflects how built-in Toyota quality is giving owners the opportunity to purchase industry leading extended warranty cover for used cars.
The warranty services provided by Toyota and Lexus are ranked top in the British motor industry, according to the UK’s franchised car dealers. The latest survey by the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) judged that the two Japanese brands provided the fairest warranty service for both dealers and customers in the winter period of 2011.
The latest Toyota advanced technology for low emissions and high fuel economy motoring does not come with a prohibitive price tag, particularly for company drivers keen to keep their tax bills low. The new Yaris Hybrid, the first European full hybrid supermini, is expected to cost no more than £25 a month in Benefit-in-Kind tax for business motorists.
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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid official EU emissions and economy figures announced Prius Plug-In Hybrid combined cycle emissions of 49 g/km and fuel economy of 134.5mpg Electric Vehicle (EV) range increased to 15.5 miles compared to
The new Yaris Hybrid shows Toyota doing what it does best, providing market-leading technology at an affordable price. Yaris Hybrid is the most CO2 efficient combustion engine vehicle in the mainstream market, at 79g/km, with fuel economy of 80.7mpg.
With more than 1,200 entries received, there was no shortage of technical inspiration and colourful creativity from the UK youngsters taking part in the 6th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. This year produced highly original ideas for machines that are cleaner, safer and fun to drive, not least a car built entirely from sweets.
Regroomed and re-engineered, the Toyota Aygo has both better looks and more efficient performance for 2012. Having broken cover at the Brussels motor show at the beginning of the year, the new range is now available in the UK with prices little changed or even cheaper than the previous line-up.
Britain’s congested roads can foil the best-laid journey plans, but Toyota is leading the motor industry in being the first manufacturer to offer motorists the benefits of TPEG digital traffic information using DAB technology.
The rejuvenation of Toyota can be witnessed “in the metal” at the Geneva motor show, with a display of future showroom and concept models, shown in Europe for the first time.
Inside a modern supermini every inch of space counts. That’s why Toyota had to be sure that in creating its new Yaris Hybrid, fitting a hybrid powertrain was not at the cost of room in the cabin, or in the boot.
Speculation about the price tag on one of 2012’s most keenly anticipated new cars can end: the new Toyota GT 86 will cost from £24,995 when sales start in June.
Toyota delivered its 400,000th hybrid in Europe, a British-built Auris Hybrid from its Burnaston factory in Derbyshire.
The Toyota iQ has always been one of the most distinctive cars on the street, given the fact its clever design delivers the world’s first four-seater in a body less than three metres long. Now iQ’s individuality is even greater with the introduction of colourful body and roof decals and a choice of vibrant leather upholstery options.
As Toyota continues to introduce full hybrid technology across its core model range, it continues to refine the quality, performance and owner-appeal of Prius, still the world’s best-known and best-selling hybrid vehicle.
