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Toyota Engineers a Super-efficient and Affordable Hybrid Future with the FT-Bh Concept

Toyota’s new FT-Bh concept is a vehicle designed to take the efficiency of full hybrid vehicles to new heights. Making its debut at the Geneva motor show, it is an ultra-light concept, weighing less than 800kg, which demonstrates what can be achieved in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in an affordable family supermini.

Toyota FCV-R Fuel Cell Concept: Revolution and Reality

Toyota believes that when it comes to the development of future powertrains to deliver sustainable mobility, one size does not fit all requirements.

Toyota Diji Concept

The ultimate in vehicle personalisation Entire vehicle body can be used  as a display Car-to-car and car-to-surroundings communications First shown as the Fun Vii concept at 2011 Tokyo motor show European debut at 2012 Geneva

Toyota NS4: The Next-Generation Toyotoa Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

NS4 is Toyota’s next-generation Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) concept. Making its debut at the Geneva motor show, it responds to changing customer perceptions of environmentally conscientious motoring, taking PHEV technology a step beyond what Toyota has achieved with the Prius family.

Yaris Hybrid A Budget-beater For Companies And Drivers

The latest Toyota advanced technology for low emissions and high fuel economy motoring does not come with a prohibitive price tag, particularly for company drivers keen to keep their tax bills low. The new Yaris Hybrid, the first European full hybrid supermini, is expected to cost no more than £25 a month in Benefit-in-Kind tax for business motorists.

RECAP: Toyota News Digest from the Past Fortnight

Missed out on the latest Toyota news? Catch up here and click the links to access the full stories and pictures.

One Toyota Avensis + One Tank of Fuel = 905 Miles

Just one tank of fuel can take you from one end of Britain to the other in a Toyota Avensis, as a long distance economy challenge taken up by two journalists for Banzai magazine has proved.

PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID – FROM GUILDFORD TO GLOUCESTER ON A GALLON

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid official EU emissions and economy figures announced Prius Plug-In Hybrid combined cycle emissions of 49 g/km and fuel economy of 134.5mpg Electric Vehicle (EV) range increased to 15.5 miles compared to

Toyota Delivers Market-leading Emissions Performance with the Most Affordable Hybrid in the UK

The new Yaris Hybrid shows Toyota doing what it does best, providing market-leading technology at an affordable price. Yaris Hybrid is the most CO2 efficient combustion engine vehicle in the mainstream market, at 79g/km, with fuel economy of 80.7mpg.

Toyota Celebrates Children’s Visions of the Future of Motoring

With more than 1,200 entries received, there was no shortage of technical inspiration and colourful creativity from the UK youngsters taking part in the 6th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. This year produced highly original ideas for machines that are cleaner, safer and fun to drive, not least a car built entirely from sweets.

Toyota FT-Bh Concept: Taking Efficiency to New Heights

Toyota’s FT-Bh concept, Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid, breaks new boundaries in small car efficiency. It’s as spacious as an average five-door supermini, but produces about 50 per cent less CO2, and tipping the scales at under 800kg, it weighs less than a three-door Aygo.

Hot looks and Cool Connections with New Toyota Aygo Fire and Ice

Regroomed and re-engineered, the Toyota Aygo has both better looks and more efficient performance for 2012. Having broken cover at the Brussels motor show at the beginning of the year, the new range is now available in the UK with prices little changed or even cheaper than the previous line-up.

Morgan Tests Speedworks Toyota

BTCC rookie Adam Morgan enjoyed his first taste of a Speedworks Motorsport-prepared Toyota Avensis Friday at Donington Park, the 23-year-old joining his team-mate Tony Hughes to gain some vital pre-season experience of the Leicestershire circuit.

Toyota Steers Clear of the Queues with UK’s First In-Car TPEG Traffic Information Service Service via DAB

Britain’s congested roads can foil the best-laid journey plans, but Toyota is leading the motor industry in being the first manufacturer to offer motorists the benefits of TPEG digital traffic information using DAB technology.

Anthony Davidson Confirmed for Toyota Racing at Le Mans

Anthony Davidson, one of the world’s most accomplished endurance racing drivers, has been recruited to drive an additional Toyota TS030 Hybrid at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours (16-17 June). Davidson is named by Toyota Racing in its finalised 2012 driver line-up, alongside Japanese GT star Hiroaki Ishiura and Swiss Formula 1 pilot Sébastien Buemi.

These three join Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima, who will drive for Toyota in the FIA World Endurance Championship from the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (5 May) onwards.

Future Hybrids, fun and more from Toyota at Geneva

The rejuvenation of Toyota can be witnessed “in the metal” at the Geneva motor show, with a display of future showroom and concept models, shown in Europe for the first time.

From Clydebank to Monte Carlo – Yaris provides hero drive

A Toyota Yaris provided by Helensburgh Toyota has proved to be the perfect vehicle for reporter Andrew Gibson and photographer Stewart Robertson from the Clydebank Post to take part in the grueling Monte Carlo rally. Starting last week from Clydebank College through to Monte Carlo the journey covered 1,300 miles and took them through the Alps.

Hybrid Power Made To Measure For Toyota Yaris

Inside a modern supermini every inch of space counts. That’s why Toyota had to be sure that in creating its new Yaris Hybrid, fitting a hybrid powertrain was not at the cost of room in the cabin, or in the boot.

Toyota GT 86: Passion from just £24,995

Speculation about the price tag on one of 2012’s most keenly anticipated new cars can end: the new Toyota GT 86 will cost from £24,995 when sales start in June.

Toyota Confirms FIA World Endurance Championship Entry and Two Cars for Le Mans

Toyota Racing has expanded its plans for the 2012 season and entered the FIA World Endurance Championship.

The team had originally planned only to take part in selected races – fewer than required to be considered a full-time entrant – but revised its programme after unexpected changes faced by the championship. This means the Toyota TS030 Hybrid will make its racing debut at the Six Hours of Spa Francorchamps on 5 May.

First Look at Adam Morgan’s BTCC Toyota

This is the racy new look of the Toyota Avensis in which BTCC rookie Adam Morgan will make his debut in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship this season. Adam’s new car is being built in the Stockport workshops of Speedworks Motorsport ready for March testing, and this artist’s impression of its livery has been released as an appetite-whetter.

Ashfield In2Focus Receives Toyota Treatment

The 2012 Toyota Avensis is continuing to meet the needs of one of Toyota’s largest and long standing fleet customers. Ashfield In2Focus is the UK’s leading provider of contract services to the pharmaceutical industry, and for being such a longstanding customer – the Managing Director and Business Service Director were given an exclusive tour of the UK Burnaston plant to drive the car and see the build process first hand.

Britain Delivers Toyota’s 400,000th Hybrid in Europe

Toyota delivered its 400,000th hybrid in Europe, a British-built Auris Hybrid from its Burnaston factory in Derbyshire.

Cleaner and Greener Toyota Centre Gains Global Excellence Rating For Environmental Performance

Exceptional environmental standards achieved by Jemca Enfield, the latest addition to Toyota’s UK centre network, have been recognised with a BREEAM Excellent rating, the world’s foremost buildings assessment for best practice in sustainable design, construction and operation.