Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Sixty Years of the Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser clocks up 60 years this year, stronger and better than ever. Far from aging gracefully, the legendary 4×4 remains one of the toughest machines on four wheels: it’s conquered the Arctic (and Antarctic) wastes, traversed deserts, ploughed its way through tropical rain forests and generally taken the worst the world can throw at it in its stride.
Toyota Verso Named Safest MPV of 2010 by Euro NCAP
The motor industry has made huge advances in safety in the past few years, but it’s Toyota that’s built the safest MPV, according to Euro NCAP’s test results for 2010.
Toyota Announces Voluntary Recalls
As a result of customer feedback in other markets worldwide, Toyota GB today announced it would recall a number of its Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models in the UK to carry out modifications to their fuel systems.
Avensis BTCC Racer Undergoes Wind Tunnel Trials
The BTCC’s Toyota Avensis-based ‘Next Generation Touring Car’ has moved a step closer to its competition debut following extensive wind tunnel testing at the UK’s leading aerodynamic analysis facility, MIRA.
New ‘FT-86 II’ Concept to Hint at Next Toyota Sports Car
A new evolution of the Toyota FT-86 sports concept vehicle is set to make its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva motor show.
Toyota Stars at Tokyo Auto Salon
Small in size but big in attitude, a pumped-up, track-ready interpretation of the super-smart iQ city car leads a posse of tuned and tweaked Toyota concept and production cars at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Go Now!
When the going gets tough, AYGO Go! will make life behind the wheel that bit calmer thanks to a bundle of multi-media features to keep motorists on course, in touch and in tune.
Toyota Expands Prius Family With Debut of Prius v
Toyota marks the next evolution of Prius with the world debut of Prius v at the North American International Auto Show.
Toyota Hilux – The Most Reliable, Rapid and Cost-Effective Way to the South Pole
If Santa didn’t already have Rudolf and a flying sledge he would need a Toyota Hilux. The unstoppable Toyota Hilux is already renowned for its capacity to overcome any extreme challenge, from driving to the North Pole to conquering the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
Special New Year Offers on Toyota Yaris
Toyota is presenting customers with a saving of up to £1,700 on selected Yaris models when orders are placed between 16 December and 31 March 2011.
Toyota Land Cruiser Sales Snowball
Whether it’s due to the weather, or simply customers wishing to own one of the most robust 4×4 vehicles on the road, sales of both Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser V8 are up 77 per cent and 120 per cent respectively over the same period from last year.
Toyota Scores Double Top With New Yaris T Spirit and SR
Moving into a new year, Yaris welcomes two new top-of-the range models to its UK line-up, giving customers the option of a version that’s a touch more luxurious, or one that has a bigger dose of sports styling.
New Toyota Glass Technology Cuts UV By 99%
Toyota has announced details of innovative glass technology that reduces ultraviolet (UV) penetration into the front of the car by approximately 99 per cent.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Qualifies for Government Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Grant Scheme
Toyota’s progress towards bringing its Prius Plug-in Hybrid to the marketplace has received a significant boost with the news that it qualifies for Government grant support against its future purchase price.
Prius Customer Satisfaction Campaign
Toyota has initiated a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the hybrid electric water pump on certain Prius vehicles. This potential issue does not represent a safety risk and this campaign is not a recall.
Toyota Customers to Benefit from Full VAT Reduction
Toyota has acted swiftly to pass on the benefit of the 2.5 per cent reduction in the standard rate of VAT to its customers.
Toyota Tests The Temperature With Trial Winter Weather Tyre Programme
Having the right tyres on your car when the weather turns treacherous provides more than just peace of mind, it makes a real contribution to road safety.
Video: Toyota At The Future Car Challenge
Toyota has released a video featuring highlights of its participation in the inaugural Brighton to London Future Car Challenge earlier this month.
Toyota Advances Eco-Car Development With Electric Vehicles, Hybrids and New Battery Technology
Toyota is to undertake European road trials of an electric-powered version of its iQ city car from next year.
Tesla-Toyota ‘RAV4 EV’ Concept Debuts at LA Show
The Toyota ‘RAV4 EV’ concept, an electric vehicle jointly developed with Tesla, has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The Westlands Toyota Group Appoints New Managing Director
Westlands Toyota has appointed Mark Roden as its new managing director from the start of November. Roden succeeds Nick Poraj-Wilczinski who, as the major shareholder, will become chairman of the group.
Toyota to Unveil RAV4 EV Concept at Los Angeles Auto Show
Toyota will take the wraps off a new electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, the RAV4 EV Concept.
