16 December 2004
Launching 2005 In Style: The Toyota Corolla Colour Collection
Toyota ushers in 2005 with new special edition Corolla models that deliver great style and value.
Passenger Vehicles Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
Passenger Vehicles
1 December 2004
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announce that their three-year joint project to design, develop and produce three all-new small passenger cars for the European market is close to fruition.
30 November 2004
Toyota Prius Achieves Quarter-Million Worldwide Sales
Toyota’s revolutionary Prius has passed the landmark of a quarter of a million sales, confirming its position as the world’s most successful hybrid power vehicle.
15 November 2004
Toyota Prius Wins 2005 European Car Of The Year
The Toyota Prius has been voted 2005 Car of the Year by the 58 members of the European Car of the Year Jury. After two rounds of voting, the car was chosen from a list of seven finalists and declared clear winner after gathering 406 points.
15 November 2004
New Top Model For Funky RAV4 Range
A new top of the range model has been added to Toyota’s funky RAV4 line up with the introduction of the luxury equipped five-door XT5 on sale from 1 December 2004.
14 September 2004
Toyota Pick-Up Up And Away
Relief agencies and charities working in some of the world’s most inhospitable locations are dependent on tough and reliable transport to reach the people they are helping, but problems can arise and vital time can be lost when it comes to delivering vehicles to those who need them.
24 August 2004
Toyota Invests Almost €18 Million in France Yaris Plant
Toyota today announced it will invest an additional €17.8 million in its Yaris production plant in Valenciennes, France, in order to better respond to European parts demand.
18 August 2004
Toyota Land Cruiser Powers Up For 2005 Model Year
Toyota’s formidable 4×4 line-up is being made even more attractive this autumn with the introduction of the 2005 model year range Land Cruiser from 1 October with enhanced specifications and stronger diesel engine performance.
18 August 2004
Toyota Hiace – Grade Revision For 2004
From 1 September the Hiace will be available in new specification 280 standard wheelbase and 300 long wheelbase entry grades, replacing the outgoing S and SE models.
17 August 2004
2004 Apprentice Of The Year Competition
The 2004 Apprentice of the Year Competition was held at the Toyota Lexus Academy, Nottingham at the end of July for the top Apprentices from the Vehicle Technician, Parts Advisor and Body & Paint Technician
6 August 2004
Toyota Offers More For 54-Plate Customers
Toyota is presenting a series of great offers, new products and special features to create a big market impact for the 1 September arrival of the 54 registration plate.
4 August 2004
Toyota Skills Competition
Michael Purcell from Toyota Edinburgh West has claimed the top honours in the Toyota Skills Competition.
4 August 2004
Comings And Goings
As Saqib Mahmood reaches the end of his year with us to return for his final year at Leeds University, so Caroline James joins the Press Office to start her placement year.
3 August 2004
Toyota Announces First Quarter Operating Results
Net Revenues, Operating Income and Net Income All Increase (All consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States) Tokyo—TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced operating results
30 July 2004
Celica Blue Joins Toyota’s Sporting Spectrum
Customers for Toyota’s top-performing Celica coupe can enjoy extra style and value for money this summer with the new Celica Blue range.
8 July 2004
Toyota Sets New Sales Record: European First Half Sales Rise 15 Per Cent
Toyota sold an all-time record of 502,016 units in the period from January to June 2004, an increase of 15 per cent over the first half of 2003.
6 July 2004
Toyota Supports The Spirit Of The IAAF World Championships In Athletics
Toyota to Be Official Partner to 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Helsinki, Finland & 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Osaka, Japan
24 June 2004
Five-Star Prius Best In Class For Safety
The Toyota Prius has added class-leading safety to its exceptional qualities with a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.
24 June 2004
Toyota RAV4 Rocks With New Granite Special Edition
Rock-solid quality is at the heart of the new Toyota RAV4 Granite. This special edition version of Europe’s best-selling SUV comes packed with special features that give the car great visual impact both inside and out.
21 June 2004
Toyota News In Brief
The Toyota Yaris supermini gains a big car attribute with the introduction of turn-by-turn satellite navigation with Electronic Traffic Avoidance (ETA) to the range.
18 June 2004
The 2004 Toyota Corolla
The Corolla was Toyota’s first car designed for a world market and its success in that role has been phenomenal with global sales of more than 28 million since the original saloon was unveiled back in 1966.
15 June 2004
Toyota: The German Word For Quality And Satisfaction
Question: name the best three car makers in Germany. In the past that poser would hardly tax even the humblest pub quiz team. But tradition and the power of Teutonic prestige have been turned upside
14 June 2004
The New Toyota Hilux Invincible
The Toyota Hilux has already proved its ability to cope with the toughest conditions worldwide and has become one of the world’s best selling pick-ups, with nearly 12 million sold globally since launch.
7 June 2004
Low Cost Of Ownership For New Toyota Corolla Verso
The recently launched Toyota Corolla Verso brings new levels of convenience and versatility to the compact MPV sector, but without sacrificing exceptional value for money.
