Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
TOYOTA CELICA GT-FOUR ST205
The Celica GT-Four ST205 was the last works-engineered Celica rally car. It was introduced byToyotatowards the end of the 1994 World Rally Championship season as a prelude to a full campaign the following year, driven
GRMN SPORTS FR CONCEPT
Built by GAZOO Racing, the GRMN* SPORTS FR Concept is a road-legal, 315bhp, turbocharged and supercharged version of the Toyota GT86 sports coupe. GAZOO says the “twincharged” engine design has been chosen to improve the
TOYOTA COROLLA LEVIN TE27
The Corolla TE27 presented at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed has been built by Midgley Motor Sport as a tribute to Ove Andersson, the late founder and president of Team Toyota Europe, who championed
GAZOO Racing Toyota 86
Two Toyota 86 (as the GT86 is known inJapan) were entered by GAZOO Racing in the 40th Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race in May 2012. One finished first in the SP3 class and 46th overall out
Toyota Corolla WRC
Toyota’s first WRC car was hailed as the purest and most advanced competition machine to emerge from the TTE workshops when it made its debut in 1997. Although it carried over some components from its
TOYOTA HILUX DAKAR 2012
Team Imperial Toyota from South Africa enjoyed a dream debut in the Dakar Rally, with both its Hilux Double Cabs finishing in the top 10. Leading the way were Giniel de Villiers and Dirk von
Toyota Celica Twin-cam Turbo Ta64 Group B Rally Car
The Toyota Celica Twin-Cam Turbo was the product of one of the most exciting phases of rallying, when the World Rally Championship adopted its Group B regulations between 1983 and 1986. It proved a powerful contender and its dominance of the Safari and Ivory Coast Rallies earned it the nick-name “King of Africa”.
TOYOTA COROLLA TE71
The Corolla TE71 appearing at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed was driven by John Midgley and co-driver Andrew Bodman to Group A victory in the the UK’s national rally championship in 1984, and to many other class wins in the mid-1980s.
TOYOTA COROLLA LEVIN GT (AE86)
The AE86 was a true giant killer when it was introduced in 1984. With rear-wheel drive and a 16-valve engine putting out almost 120bhp in standard form, the car was ideal for competition.
GAZOO Racing Lexus LFA
GAZOO Racing brings its race-prepared Lexus LFA to the Goodwood Festival of Speed fresh from another class-winning finish te year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race
Toyota Celebrates Apprentices’ Achievements
Talent rewarded in graduation ceremony and apprentice of the year awards Toyota has been rewarding the brightest and best young talent in its training academy and workshops with its annual graduation ceremony and Apprentice of
Toyota Racing Impresses In Le Mans Qualifying
TOYOTA Racing will start the Le Mans 24 Hours – its first race – from an impressive third and fifth on the grid after the final qualifying sessions at the La Sarthe circuit on Thursday night.
Hopes High For Wrathall, Morgan And Toyota New Boy O’Neill
The North Yorkshire circuit of Croft is the venue next weekend (23/24 June) for the final rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship before it takes an Olympics-sized break from the circuits and
RECAP: a digest of recent Toyota news
Missed out on the news? Catch up here and click the links to access the full stories and pictures. Yaris Hybrid is the latest newcomer in Toyota’s busy summer of new introductions and following the
Toy Toyota concept unveiled at 2012 Tokyo Toy Show
Alliteration abounds at the 2012 International Tokyo Toy Show, as Toyota announces it will display a family-oriented concept vehicle. The vehicle, called the”Camette”, has been designed firmly as a concept, with no plans for production. The
Paul O’Neill To Race BTCC Toyota At Croft
British Touring Car Championship race winner Paul O’Neill is to drive a Toyota Avensis next weekend (23/24 June) after signing a deal to join the Speedworks Motorsport team.
Mixed Fortunes For Avensis Racers At Oulton Park
Toyota’s three independent racers endured a mixed weekend at Oulton Park as the battle for Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship honours resumed today after a brief early-summer break.
Toyota Racing Ready For Le Mans 24 Hours
KEY POINTS Toyota Racing to make motorsport history with two hybrid-powered race cars entered for the Le Mans 24 Hours TS030 HYBRID cars competing in the elite LMP1 class, using new powertrain developed specifically for
Toyota Motorsport GmbH Brings Electric Technology To Pikes Peak
TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG) will demonstrate its high-performance electric powertrain technology on one of North America’s most demanding motorsport events; the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on 8 July.
Home Match At Oulton Park For Toyota Trio
After a month away from competition, the three Avensis-driving independents of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship restart their seasons next weekend (9/10 June) at Oulton Park in Cheshire.
Toyota Takes Double Class Win In J.D. Power Customer Survey
KEY POINTS Prius achieves no.1 slot in Family Car class Prius achieves 3rd position overall iQ takes City Car class iQ achieves 6th position overall Auris achieves 2nd in Small Family Car class 3 Toyota
New Mayor Makes Avensis The Civic Pride Of Derby
City’s first citizen supports local economy with new Toyota as her official car
Broads Authority Add Toyota Hilux To Fleet
The Broads Authority, a member of the National Park family, has added nine Toyota Hilux Double Cabs to its fleet for use by rangers and construction maintenance teams across its sites around the Broads.
New Yaris Hybrid An All-Round Winner On Company Car Ownership Costs
The new Yaris Hybrid is set to shake up the supermini market, not just by introducingToyota’s high-efficiency full hybrid power technology to the segment, but also by delivering all-round, unmatched savings on cost of ownership.
