24 January 2001
More Power And Torque For Less
Toyota’s highly acclaimed D-4D direct injection, common rail diesel engine technology is now moving up from the Avensis and Corolla to the rugged Land Cruiser Colorado off-roader.
Passenger Vehicles Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
Passenger Vehicles
11 December 2000
And So This Is Christmas…
January kicked off with the new-look Corolla with low maintenance, high efficiency VVT-i engines followed – quickly – by the grin inducing MR2 Roadster.
7 December 2000
Toyota Appoints Dr. Takis Athanasopoulos As Executive Vice President And Chief Operating Officer
On 2 January, 2001, Dr. Takis Athanasopoulos will join Toyota Motor Europe Marketing and Engineering* (TMME) as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
6 December 2000
Royal Recognition For Toyota Road Safety Campaign
Toyota receives royal recognition for its road safety campaign, S’Cool to be Safe, announced today by HRH Prince Michael of Kent at the road safety awards ceremony in London’s Savoy Hotel.
1 December 2000
Toyota GB Creates New Communications Role
Toyota GB has created the new senior management role of General Manager, Communications within the Marketing division to oversee all Toyota advertising
28 November 2000
New Responsibilities Within Toyota Financial Services
Toyota Financial Services announces the promotion of Assistant Fleet Business Manager Marc Schwartz to National Fleet Sales Manager.
15 November 2000
Toyota Reports First-Half Increase In Sales And Operating Income
Tokyo—TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2000.
7 November 2000
Best Approved Used Scheme For Toyota Auto Assured
Auto Assured has been voted Best Approved Used Scheme 2000 by What Car? magazine in the What Car? Good Used Car Dealer Guide October 2000.
24 October 2000
New Celica 190 – The World’s Most High Tech Engine For Under £21,000
What distinguishes the new Celica 190 from its stable mate is not immediately obvious for it lives under the bonnet, or under the driver’s right foot to be exact.
23 October 2000
Powershift To Support Market Launch Of Toyota Prius Petrol/Electric Hybrid Car
Powershift, the government-backed initiative which aims to kick-start the market for clean fuel vehicles, has today confirmed it will be providing financial assistance..
17 October 2000
RAV4 Raises Its Cap As Best Small 4×4 In Used Car Of The Year Awards 2000
Tomorrow Toyota receives the award for Best Small 4×4 in the CAP Used Car of the Year Awards 2000 for its trend setting RAV4 sport utility vehicle.
12 October 2000
Toyota Offers Today’s Cars At Less Than Last Year’s Prices
Toyota, the first manufacturer to react to Ford’s move on pricing, was not only quicker than Vauxhall and the rest, but at up to 15 per cent off list prices, offers bigger price reductions as well.
6 October 2000
Up To 15% Price Reduction From Toyota
Toyota announced today (Friday, 6 October) a price reduction of up to 15%. Toyota has taken this considerable step to maintain its position of offering unbeatable value for money in a highly competitive market.
11 September 2000
Feel Like Taking Direct Action?
Like croissants and bottled water, it seems French-style direct action has reached the UK. But you don’t need to blockade an oil refinery or jam up the A1 to pay less for fuel. Just drive the new Toyota Prius.
22 August 2000
Yaris Best In Class In What Car? Security Test
Yaris supersedes all superminis in its class with unbeatable security in the sixth annual What Car? security test, which produces the UK’s only new car security league table.
14 August 2000
Class Leading Avensis Continues Low Cost Of Ownership Trend From Toyota
The reinvigorated Avensis continues the low cost of ownership trend from Toyota at a time when the upper medium segment is more competitive than ever.
4 August 2000
New Avensis With VVT-i Engines
You are a teenager. It’s the end of school term and a long summer looms ahead. You’ve got new running shoes. The old favourites, now tatty and worn out, are discarded with nary a second glance and the new ones strapped on.
1 August 2000
New Toyota RAV4 – Rev-Up for a Runaway Success
The all new RAV4 launched this week, is better in every way. Not only is it more spacious inside, quieter, faster and more economical but it also costs less to buy with prices starting at just £13,995. Even parts and servicing costs are lower.
27 July 2000
Livin’ The Corolla Vida
In the midst of British summertime, through the wind, drizzle and black clouds many of us are tempted by the lure of sunny Spain.
26 June 2000
Stay Calm Through The Chaos New Toyota Previa Can Get You Through The Family Travel Nightmare
Ah, the joys of family travel. Such an integral part of the British summer holiday it’s a bit like rain. We should expect it, but we never prepare for it.
13 June 2000
Previa – The Next Generation
Espace, the final frontier. This is the story of Previa, the Next Generation large MPV from Toyota. Previa will make other MPVs seem like mere Voyagers as it boldly goes on a Galaxy Quest.
8 June 2000
Technical Innovation Accolade For The Toyota Prius In Fleet World Honours
The Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-production hybrid car, has received yet another accolade, this time for technical innovation in the Fleet World Honours.
5 June 2000
Toyota Lays First Stone Of New Parts Centre In South Of France
The “Parc Industriel Rhône Vallée” located in Le Pouzin will soon be host to a new parts centre, servicing southern French customers.
16 May 2000
New Toyota Previa – The Next Generation
Espace, the final frontier. This is the story of Previa, the Next Generation large MPV from Toyota. Previa will make other MPVs seem like mere Voyagers as it boldly goes on a Galaxy Quest.
