Tokyo – TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) and PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN (PSA) announced today that ongoing cooperation talks should lead to the signing of a memorandum of understanding on 12 July for the joint development of a new vehicle platform to be used in joint production in Europe of small, entry-level passenger cars for both parties.
Toyota is to extend the line-up of its top selling RAV4 Sports Utility Vehicle with the launch of diesel-engined versions for the first time.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser Colorado D-4D diesel has been elected ‘4×4 of the year, 2001’ by 4×4 Magazine in France.
Toyota has announced it will increase the annual production capacity for the popular Yaris at its new French plant by 20% to 180,000 units at the beginning of 2003.
Toyota GB has appointed Kevin Ledgar as new Marketing Manager, Toyota Fleet. Taking up his new role on 4 June 2001, Kevin reports to Jon Pollock, General Manager Toyota Fleet.
Setting fresh standards in the large MPV segment when launched last summer, the Toyota Previa is now available with a 114bhp 2.0-litre D-4D diesel engine that combines optimum performance with low fuel consumption and low emissions.
Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd, DENSO Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that they plan to jointly establish in July a shared-technology brake development and sales company.
After much anticipation, Toyota and Lexus will move to their purpose-designed new headquarters at Burgh Heath, Surrey on Monday 30 April.
The J.D. Power and Associates 2001 UK Car Customer Satisfaction Study brings a resounding vote of confidence from Toyota drivers across the board.
To celebrate a major production milestone achievement, Derbyshire based car manufacturer, Toyota Manufacturing UK today pledged to give its one millionth car to leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign.
If you removed all the Toyota Hilux pick-ups from the UK’s roads would the economy grind to a halt? Quite possibly. Small and large businesses alike have come to depend on the rugged and durable Toyota Hilux pick-up since it was first introduced into the UK market in the early 1970s.
Toyota has added two new specialist vehicles to further the already strong appeal of the successful Hiace van, popular for its load versatility, safety and comfort.
Toyota (GB) PLC has appointed Peter Howarth as its new Commercial Vehicle Manager, responsible for the company’s expanding commercial vehicle range. Peter moves to his new position on 2nd April 2001 and will report to
Toshio Mizushima, President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Europe Manufacturing (TMEM), today announced plans for further strengthening Toyota’s ‘localisation’ policy of building a European company closer to its European customers.
On 2 April 2001, Toyota is launching a special high performance version of the Yaris in the UK – the T Sport.
On sale now are the latest 2001 model Yaris models that offer even more specification and value for money than before.
Last year’s petrol protest brought the amount of tax we pay on petrol and diesel to everyone’s attention. Even the Chancellor is rumoured to be ready to reduce tax by a few pennies.
Toyota (GB) PLC has created a new Government and Corporate Affairs function to be headed by Michael Hawes.
Toyota (GB) PLC aims to introduce a dedicated commercial vehicle centre network from next year. Continually reviewing its products and services offered to its customers, Toyota believes that the needs of the commercial vehicle customer
Toyota (GB) PLC and its direct marketing agency, WWAV Rapp Collins, have hit gold at the prestigious John Caples International Awards in New York.
No, it’s not an admission about failing to reach sales objectives – we’re going rather well, thanks – but rather to explain that we haven’t moved to our new offices yet.
In a bid to banish those winter blues and entice a little spring fever into the showrooms Toyota has introduced Corolla Calida Special Edition available throughout spring 2001.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will begin assembly of diesel engines from the beginning of 2003.
Valenciennes, northern France – Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) celebrates the first Toyota Yaris built in Europe at its new plant in Valenciennes, on 31 January 2001.
