Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

4 March 2010

Heroes of the Past Inspire Toyota’s Future Sports Car Vision

Celica, MR2, Supra, Corolla AE86: Toyota’s great driver-focused sports cars of the past have inspired its vision for a future-generation concept model that makes its European debut at the Geneva motor show.

3 March 2010

Toyota Introduces the 2010 RAV4

Toyota’s RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe’s original recreational compact SUV is renowned.

3 March 2010

Toyota Verso Awarded Top 5-Star Rating in 2010 Euro NCAP Crash Test

The Toyota Verso has been awarded a maximum, 5-Star rating in the 2010 Euro NCAP safety performance test programme.

2 March 2010

Toyota Sales Strong in February

Even before it reaches the month-end, Toyota has defied its doubters and posted a significant increase in sales during February.

Auris HSD Sets C-Segment Benchmark for CO2 Emissions and Fuel Economy: 89g/km and 74.mpg

Ahead of the official unveiling of the Auris HSD at the Geneva motor show this week, Toyota can announce its new, British-built model will deliver class-leading CO2 emissions of just 89g/km and official combined cycle fuel consumption of 74.3mpg.

Toyota Brings Full Hybrid Power to the C-segment With New Auris HSD

Exclusively designed for the European market, the Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) introduces full hybrid technology to a core model at the heart of Toyota’s model line-up.

18 February 2010

Aygo: Toyota’s Got You Covered

Tired of talking dogs, comedy admirals, and Iggy Pop’s lived-in face? Toyota is taking the pain out of finding car insurance by offering one year’s Toyota Motor Insurance cover for free on its Aygo range.

18 February 2010

Toyota Staff Go the Distance to Support Recall Programme

Toyota’s commitment to effecting a speedy and effective recall programme has enjoyed exceptional support from employees across its operations, many of whom have gone the extra mile – literally – to help.

17 February 2010

Toyota Announces Details of Actions on Quality-Related Issues

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced details of a number of quality-related matters at a press conference in Tokyo today.

15 February 2010

Toyota at the Geneva Motor Show

Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota’s presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe.

10 February 2010

Toyota Recall Work Starts Today

Work begins this morning (Wednesday 10 February) at 206 Toyota service centres across the UK to implement the fix to the accelerator pedal on the cars affected by the recall.

9 February 2010

Third-Generation Prius Recall Announcement

Toyota today announced a global recall on the latest, third-generation Prius built before 27 January 2010. This will involve 8,500 cars in the UK.

9 February 2010

Reassurance on Insurance

Toyota GB can confirm that insurance cover on Toyota cars is unaffected by the current safety recall.

5 February 2010

Statement by Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda

I, Akio Toyoda, deeply regret the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers and others by our recent recalls of multiple vehicle models across multiple regions.

5 February 2010

Reassurance on Insurance

Toyota GB can confirm that insurance cover on Toyota cars is unaffected by the current safety recall.

5 February 2010

Latest Toyota Media Briefing – Accelerator Pedal Safety Recall – Prius Braking Issues

The following briefing details the key facts concerning the safety recall of Toyota vehicles and Toyota’s official comment on reports concerning braking issues with Prius.

4 February 2010

Statement on Safety to UK Drivers of Toyota Vehicles (Reissue)

Following Toyota’s confirmation yesterday of the exact vehicles that are affected by its accelerator pedal safety recall, and its strategy to accomplish the recall expertly and as promptly as possible, Miguel Fonseca, managing director of Toyota GB Plc has reassured UK customers about the safety of their vehicles.

4 February 2010

Video Message from Toyota for Its UK Customers

Toyota GB Director Jon Williams gives a message of reassurance to customers and outlines how Toyota will manage the recall of customers’ vehicles.

4 February 2010

Toyota Statement on Prius Braking Issue

Toyota GB PLC can confirm that there have been no reported problems in the UK or Europe with the braking performance of the current, third-generation Prius, since its launch in August 2009.

4 February 2010

Toyota Confirms UK Sales and Deliveries Continue

Media reports have called into question whether Toyota is halting sales and deliveries of its vehicles in the UK. Toyota GB PLC managing director Miguel Fonseca today confirms that Toyota’s full new car model range remains on sale, with no risk of any vehicles affected by the accelerator pedal safety recall being delivered to customers.

4 February 2010

Toyota Comment on New Car Sales Results for January 2010

Miguel Fonseca, Managing Director Toyota GB, has issued the following statement concerning Toyota’s new car sales results in January.

4 February 2010

The Association of British Insurers Confirms Motor Insurance to Cover Toyota Owners

“The ABI confirms that motor insurance policies will continue to cover Toyota owners affected by the recall of certain models. Any claims will be dealt with in the normal way, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policy.

4 February 2010

Toyota Announces Further Details of Its Safety Recall Programme

Toyota GB has announced further details of its accelerator pedal safety recall programme in the UK.

3 February 2010

Toyota Confirms Exact UK Vehicles Involved in Accelerator Pedal Recall

Toyota today announced it has identified exactly which vehicles are the subject of its accelerator pedal safety recall in the UK.

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