Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Toyota Celica Fastest Car at Goodwood 2011
Taking just 48.07 seconds to blast up the 1.16 mile driveway of Goodwood House, a 800bhp Toyota Celica was the fastest car overall at Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2011.
UK to Export British-Built Toyotas to Japan
The Toyota Avensis, built exclusively at Toyota’s UK factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire, is to be exported to Japan.
Toyota to Unveil New GRMN Hybrid Concept at Nürburgring
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will show the “GRMN (GAZOO Racing1 tuned by MN2) SPORTS HYBRID Concept II”, a convertible mid-engined petrol-electric hybrid concept, at the 39th Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race taking place this weekend.
Top 12 Finish at Croft for Dynojet Toyota
Toyota’s independent Avensis racer Frank Wrathall enjoyed arguably his most promising outing to date in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship as the season reached the half-way point at Croft over the weekend (18/19 June).
4X4 by Four!
Toyota has continued its winning streak at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards, which took place yesterday at Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Berkshire.
First Official Pictures of New Toyota Yaris
The third generation Toyota Yaris will be launched in the UK this summer.
Toyota Hopes High for Strong Mid-Season Showing
Toyota-driving BTCC independent Frank Wrathall and his Dynojet Racing team head for North Yorkshire this weekend (18/19 June) with high hopes for some solid results in the three races at the Croft circuit which will mark the mid point of the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season.
Solid Results for Toyota’s BTCC Men
Toyota’s independent Avensis racers scored their best-yet results in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship today at Oulton Park, with Speedworks Motorsport driver Tony Hughes finishing all three races at the Cheshire circuit and Frank Wrathall achieving a 13th-place finish at the wheel of his Dynojet Racing-prepared car.
Toyota Petrol And Diesel At 0.00p Per Litre This Summer
Rising prices at the pumps need not concern Toyota owners, thanks to a summer-long free fuel bonus. Anyone buying a new Aygo, Yaris, Auris, Auris Hybrid or Verso can enjoy six months of driving with Toyota footing the fuel bill.
Toyota Auris Hybrid Drives Into EvoEnergy Pool
Toyota Auris Hybrid hatchbacks are expected to shine in their latest fleet role, as pool cars for field staff employed by nationwide solar-power specialist EvoEnergy.
Toyota Supports Stoneleigh Park Motability Event
Disabled motorists and their families can find out everything they need to know about Motability at a ‘One Big Day’ summer event and Toyota will be supporting with vehicles for display and test drive.
Darren Morris
Darren Morris trained with Shipley Blackburn Chartered Accountants (Shipleys LLP) in London. He left public practice to work for NEC and Psion in the consumer electronics sector before joining Toyota (GB) in 1997. Initially joining as Manager for the Treasury and tax functions, he later took on responsibility for general accounting and financial reporting.
BTCC Battle Resumes for Toyota Racers
There may have been a month’s pause in the hectic race schedule of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship but there has been little respite for Toyota’s independent teams as they prepare for Sunday’s (5 June) ‘home match’ at Oulton Park.
Toyota Hilux Wins Best Pick-Up Award
Toyota Hilux has won the Award for Best Pick-Up in the 2011 Van Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall today.
SMMT Industry Forum Drives the Flag With Toyota’s British Built Auris Hybrid
The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) Industry Forum has replaced its fleet of Avensis saloons after five years use with six Auris Hybrids, built at Toyota’s manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire.
Independent Study Confirms Toyota As Consumer’s First Choice for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
When it comes to thinking about who to turn to when it comes to buying a hybrid or electric vehicle, Toyota is the top choice.
Strong Pace but No Points at Thruxton
Toyota’s independent BTCC racer Frank Wrathall and his Dynojet Racing team endured a character-building weekend at Thruxton, venue for the latest rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Wrathall Ready to Go it Solo at Thruxton
A leap into the unknown – that’s how Toyota’s independent BTCC racer Frank Wrathall Jnr describes the coming rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at the UK’s fastest circuit, Thruxton in Hampshire.
Auris Adds a New Edition For 2011
A new entry level model leads Toyota’s changes to its Auris range for the 2011 model year, delivering extra equipment but at no extra cost to the customer.
Good Progress for Toyota’s Independents
Both the Toyota Avensis privateer teams made good progress during the second meeting of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season at Donington Park this weekend (16/17 April), with both Frank Wrathall Jr and Tony Hughes improving throughout the event.
Aygo Ice: Cool Car, Hot Value
Aygo Ice is the cool choice for city car customers this spring, a new version of Toyota’s stylish entry model that comes handsomely equipped for style and comfort.
Donington Date for Avensis Independents
The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship swings into Donington Park this weekend (16/17 April), a circuit which has strong links with Toyota’s successful BTCC history and which is only 10 miles from the Burnaston plant where the Avensis racers began their lives.
Toyota Hybrid Challenge: How Low Can You Go?
Rising prices have made fuel economy a hot topic, so it’s perfect timing for Toyota to be promoting the benefits of its hybrids – present and future.
Tough BTCC Baptism for Toyota’s Privateers
Teething problems beset both of the Toyota Avensis touring car privateers on their debut in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch today, but both Frank Wrathall Jnr and Tony Hughes made great strides forward with their new cars as they battled the established opposition.
