21 June 2007
Toyota Gives Yaris The TR Factor
There is no midsummer madness behind Toyota’s 21 June launch for the new Yaris TR, even though motorists might be surprised by the great value it represents.
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18 June 2007
Toyota Develops Next-Generation Engine Valve Mechanism
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) recently announced that it has developed Valvematic, a variable valve lift mechanism created through combining VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), which controls the timing of intake valve opening/closing, with a new mechanism that can also control the intake valve lift volume.
1 June 2007
Tr-iffic Quality And Value: The New Toyota Avensis TR
The strong market performance of Avensis, Toyota’s European flagship model, gains added impetus this spring with the arrival of a new feature model, the Avensis TR. It offers high specification and high value for customers with its extensive list of premium features.
29 May 2007
Toyota Fleet Team Raise Over £10,000 In Lakeland Challenge
After competing in the gruelling Lakeland challenge on 18 May which involved running, cycling and canoeing in the Lake District, a team from Toyota Fleet has succeeded in raising an incredible £10,150 for The Wooden Spoon Society. The Society has been raising money through events such as this for worthy children’s causes in the UK for the last 20 years.
21 May 2007
Superhero Status For New Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible
Superman, Spiderman and the Hulk all boast special powers, but remain the stuff of comic book and movie screen fantasy. The new Land Cruiser Invincible, however, is a superhero vehicle that’s designed for the real world.
10 May 2007
Hybrids Make You Happy – Prius Tops 2007 J.D. Power And Associates Awards
The hybrid power Prius – the world’s cleanest family car – is the top-ranked individual model in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction study. To be precise, it is placed equal first, alongside the Lexus IS, another Toyota group model.
4 May 2007
Aygo Blue: A Cooler Hue For Toyota’s Urban Hero
Spring brings an addition to Toyota’s Aygo range, the new Aygo Blue, a model that offers high specification and extra style. Joining the established Aygo Black in the line-up, it expresses its blue theme in exclusive Lagoon Blue metallic paint, carpet mats and blue surrounds for the air vents and instrument panel.
1 May 2007
Toyota Financial Services Extend Online Finance
Following the recent successful development of AYGO, Yaris, RAV4 and Auris online finance calculators, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota (GB) PLC are pleased to confirm the extension of the availability of finance calculators for Avensis, Verso, Prius and Land Cruiser models.
30 April 2007
Jemca Toyota Delivers Dream Prius
With its world-leading reputation for environmental performance, the Toyota Prius might not seem an obvious candidate for luxury customisation, but one discerning owner has lavished thousands of pounds on giving his car a truly bespoke appearance.
3 April 2007
T180 Flagship Joins New Toyota Auris Range
The role of Auris in transforming Toyota’s profile in the C-segment hatchback market will enjoy maximum impact with the arrival of the new performance-focused T180.
27 March 2007
Avensis Refreshed For Spring ’07
Toyota is introducing some feature changes for the Avensis range this spring, most notably upgrading the standard satellite navigation on T3-S, T4, T Spirit and T180 grades from a turn-by-turn to a full-map, touch-screen system.
27 March 2007
New Option Packs For Aygo
Aygo is already one of the safest cars in its class, but owners can now invest in even greater protection with a new upgrade option pack. For the entry-level Aygo, side and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) and rear head rests are available at a cost to customers of £960 (including VAT).
27 March 2007
Active Safety Options for Yaris and RAV4
To provide drivers with the highest possible level of active safety protection, Toyota has introduced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) as an option across the complete Yaris range.
22 March 2007
Launch Of Auris Finance Calculator And On-Line Approval
To support and coincide with the launch of Auris, the brand new model from Toyota, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota (GB) PLC are introducing an on-line finance calculator and, a first for Toyota Financial Services, an on-line approval facility.
16 March 2007
Toyota Aygo Wins AXA Northern Ireland Car Of The Year
The Toyota Aygo has been named AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year 2006/2007.
16 March 2007
Sporting And Refined: The New Toyota Yaris SR
The Toyota Yaris SR 1.8 is a new flagship model for the Yaris range, bringing sports performance, style and refinement to a car that’s already a leader in terms of safety, equipment and comfort.
15 February 2007
Prius Sales Soar As Congestion Zone Spreads West
As the central London congestion charge zone extends west to take in an even greater slice of the capital next week, the Toyota Prius becomes an even more compelling choice for drivers seeking to save money and drive a car that’s less harmful to the environment.
13 February 2007
Toyota Delivers A Finer Dyna
The Toyota Dyna gains more power and torque with the introduction of a new 3.0-litre D-4D engine for 2007. The new unit replaces the previous 2.5-litre D-4D engine in the Dyna range of dropside, tipper and chassis cab models and completes Toyota’s upgrade of all its …
19 January 2007
Auris: The New Toyota
Auris is a new name for an all-new Toyota, a family hatchback designed, developed and engineered for the European market. The best selling models will be built in Europe too, with the most popular models coming from Toyota’s Burnaston factory near Derby.
16 January 2007
Toyota Unleashes High-Powered Hilux
Toyota’s powerful presence in the UK pick-up market is set to become even stronger with the launch this week of its new 3.0-litre D-4D 170 and higher-output 2.5-litre D-4D 120 engines.
10 January 2007
Toyota Creates Unique Retail Theatre Concept To Show New Auris
Toyota has created a unique promotional concept store to support the launch of its new family hatchback, Auris.
22 December 2006
Revised Engines For Toyota Land Cruiser
The engine range for the Toyota Land Cruiser has been revised in line with Euro IV emissions standards.
22 December 2006
New Toyota Auris Achieves Five-Stars From Euro NCAP
The new Toyota Auris has been awarded a best possible 5-star crash safety rating from Euro NCAP.
14 December 2006
New Year News In Brief
Image-conscious motorists can look the business and save money in the New Year with the introduction of the new Yaris Zinc.
