Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

1 August 2011

Steve Settle

Steve Settle joined Toyota (GB) PLC in 1979 and gained wide experience in many areas of the business, including aftersales, marketing, dealer development and the centre network before moving to Toyota Motor Europe in Brussels in 1998.

29 July 2011

Toyota’s Big Solar Switch-On

Toyota and British Gas threw the switch to launch an industry-leading initiative in sustainable energy generation at Toyota’s Burnaston car plant this week.

25 July 2011

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Post Positive Results in Toyota and EDF Energy London Leasing Programme

Interim findings from Toyota and EDF Energy’s demonstration of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in London give encouraging, real-world data that show the technology can deliver greatly improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in urban driving.

22 July 2011

Toyota Gives New Yaris a Sharper Styling Focus

In designing the new Yaris, Toyota has produced a look that is bolder, sharper and more dynamic, while remaining true to the principle of “compact outside, spacious inside” that has characterised the car since the original model broke cover in 1999.

15 July 2011

New Look and New Features for 2012 Toyota Hilux

Toyota’s “indestructible” Hilux has a new look and new hi-tech features for 2012.

13 July 2011

New Yaris: More Quality, More Style and Greater Efficiency

The launch of the third generation Yaris opens a new chapter in the model’s UK success story.

5 July 2011

Masanori Nohara

Mr Nohara took up his new role with the company on 1 April, reporting to Matt Harrison, President and Managing Director. He has enjoyed a successful career withToyotaspanning 25 years, including senior positions in Japan

4 July 2011

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.

24 June 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.

20 June 2011

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).

16 June 2011

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.

16 June 2011

First Official Pictures of New Toyota Yaris

The third generation Toyota Yaris will be launched in the UK this summer.

14 June 2011

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.

5 June 2011

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.

2 June 2011

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.

1 June 2011

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.

1 June 2011

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.

1 June 2011

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.

30 May 2011

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.

11 May 2011

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.

9 May 2011

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.

6 May 2011

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.

1 May 2011

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.

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