The following briefing details the key facts concerning the safety recall of Toyota vehicles and Toyota’s official comment on reports concerning braking issues with Prius.
Following Toyota’s confirmation yesterday of the exact vehicles that are affected by its accelerator pedal safety recall, and its strategy to accomplish the recall expertly and as promptly as possible, Miguel Fonseca, managing director of Toyota GB Plc has reassured UK customers about the safety of their vehicles.
Toyota GB Director Jon Williams gives a message of reassurance to customers and outlines how Toyota will manage the recall of customers’ vehicles.
Toyota GB PLC can confirm that there have been no reported problems in the UK or Europe with the braking performance of the current, third-generation Prius, since its launch in August 2009.
Media reports have called into question whether Toyota is halting sales and deliveries of its vehicles in the UK. Toyota GB PLC managing director Miguel Fonseca today confirms that Toyota’s full new car model range remains on sale, with no risk of any vehicles affected by the accelerator pedal safety recall being delivered to customers.
Miguel Fonseca, Managing Director Toyota GB, has issued the following statement concerning Toyota’s new car sales results in January.
“The ABI confirms that motor insurance policies will continue to cover Toyota owners affected by the recall of certain models. Any claims will be dealt with in the normal way, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policy.
Toyota GB has announced further details of its accelerator pedal safety recall programme in the UK.
Toyota today announced it has identified exactly which vehicles are the subject of its accelerator pedal safety recall in the UK.
Following Toyota’s confirmation today of the exact vehicles that are affected by its accelerator pedal safety recall, and its strategy to accomplish the recall expertly and as promptly as possible, Miguel Fonseca, managing director of Toyota GB Plc has reassured UK customers about the safety of their vehicles.
Toyota GB PLC can confirm that there have been no reported problems in the UK or Europe with the braking performance of the current, third-generation Prius, since its launch in August 2009.
The following briefing details the key facts surrounding the recall of Toyota vehicles. Any further information will be provided by the Toyota GB Press Office as and when it becomes available.
Toyota today confirmed a comprehensive fix for the accelerator pedals of the eight Toyota models planned for recall in Europe.
Toyota Motor Europe announced today the recall of 8 Toyota models in Europe, to solve a potential accelerator pedal issue.
There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.
Toyota has launched its new Auris 2010, with a sharper appearance inside and out, higher quality materials throughout the cabin and a suspension system tweaked for extra ride comfort and stability.
Millions of television viewers around the world witnessed the mighty Toyota Hilux becoming the first car to be driven to the Magnetic North Pole, with Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson at the wheel.
The Government-supported Scrappage scheme is drawing to a close next month, but it is far from motorists’ last chance to enjoy a big discount when trading in their old car for a brand new Toyota.
Toyota’s top selling Yaris enters 2010 as an even stronger market proposition, thanks to a class-leading combination of fuel efficiency and low emissions, backed up by enhanced equipment specifications and styling details.
Few car makers will look back fondly on 2009, but Toyota has made the best of a bad situation thanks to new models and a well organised, fast starting scrappage scheme offer that had attracted many buyers keen to buy into the quality and strong residual value of the brand.
The Toyota Hilux, Europe’s most popular pick-up, has undergone significant revisions for 2010 with improved performance specifications making in-demand models more readily available for customers.
Prius has gained an unlikely new admirer with Top Gear choosing the Toyota hybrid star as its City Car of the Year.
The Toyota Hilux is used to cutting the opposition down to size, not only as an indestructible pick-up, but also setting the record to become the first car to reach the magnetic North Pole at the hands of Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
The Toyota Land Cruiser has built a formidable reputation around the world for its ability to take even the most extreme conditions in its stride.
