Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

3 February 2010

Statement on Safety to UK Drivers of Toyota Vehicles

Following Toyota’s confirmation today 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.

3 February 2010

Toyota GB 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.

2 February 2010

Toyota Recall: Media Briefing

The following briefing details the key facts surrounding the recall of Toyota vehicles. Any further information will be provided by the Toyota GB Press Office as and when it becomes available.

1 February 2010

Toyota Confirms Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles in Europe

Toyota today confirmed a comprehensive fix for the accelerator pedals of the eight Toyota models planned for recall in Europe.

29 January 2010

Toyota Announces Recall Campaign in Europe for Potential Accelerator Pedal Issue

Toyota Motor Europe announced today the recall of 8 Toyota models in Europe, to solve a potential accelerator pedal issue.

28 January 2010

Toyota Accelerator Pedal Recall in Europe

There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.

22 January 2010

Toyota Announces Auris 2010

Toyota has launched its new Auris 2010, with a sharper appearance inside and out, higher quality materials throughout the cabin and a suspension system tweaked for extra ride comfort and stability.

21 January 2010

Toyota Takes Environmental Lead In 2009

Analysis of the CO2 output for all cars sold in the UK in 2009 reveals that Toyota is top of the low emission charts.

15 January 2010

Conquer The Arctic With Toyota Hilux

Millions of television viewers around the world witnessed the mighty Toyota Hilux becoming the first car to be driven to the Magnetic North Pole, with Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson at the wheel.

14 January 2010

Swappage: Toyota Launches a New, Improved Alternative to Scrappage

The Government-supported Scrappage scheme is drawing to a close next month, but it is far from motorists’ last chance to enjoy a big discount when trading in their old car for a brand new Toyota.

11 January 2010

Toyota Unveils FT-CH: a Dedicated Compact Hybrid Concept

DETROIT – Toyota today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

8 January 2010

New Year, New Yaris

Toyota’s top selling Yaris enters 2010 as an even stronger market proposition, thanks to a class-leading combination of fuel efficiency and low emissions, backed up by enhanced equipment specifications and styling details.

7 January 2010

Toyota Ends Tough Year With Record High Market Share

Few car makers will look back fondly on 2009, but Toyota has made the best of a bad situation thanks to new models and a well organised, fast starting scrappage scheme offer that had attracted many buyers keen to buy into the quality and strong residual value of the brand.

1 January 2010

European Sustainability Report 2010

European Sustainability Report 2010.

1 January 2010

TMC Annual Report 2010

TMC Annual Report 2010.

1 January 2010

Toyota In The World 2010

Toyota in the World 2010.

18 December 2009

Home, James – In The Toyota Avensis

Professional Chauffeur Services (PCS) has added 18 Toyota Avensis to its 350-strong nationwide VIP vehicle fleet. After a brief acquaintance with the diesel automatic Avensis Tourers, the company plans to buy more.

18 December 2009

Home, James – in the Toyota Avensis

Professional Chauffeur Services (PCS) has added 18 Toyota Avensis to its 350-strong nationwide VIP vehicle fleet. After a brief acquaintance with the diesel automatic Avensis Tourers, the company plans to buy more.

15 December 2009

Toyota Introduces Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan has today confirmed the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle.

10 December 2009

Toyota To Unveil New Compact Car Concept For India At New Delhi Show

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces its production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. (TKM), plans to unveil a concept for a new compact car designed for the Indian market, as well as display 13 other concept and production vehicles, at the 10th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi from January 5 to 11, 2010.

10 December 2009

Molly Maid Opts For Toyota Clean Machines

When MOLLY MAID turn up to clean a customer’s home, they’re likely to be taking all their equipment and materials from the back of a Toyota Yaris.

7 December 2009

Toyota Hilux Stronger Than Ever For 2010

The Toyota Hilux, Europe’s most popular pick-up, has undergone significant revisions for 2010 with improved performance specifications making in-demand models more readily available for customers.

4 December 2009

Top Gear Names Prius Top of the Town

Prius has gained an unlikely new admirer with Top Gear choosing the Toyota hybrid star as its City Car of the Year.

3 December 2009

Toyota Hilux at the Cutting Edge

The Toyota Hilux is used to cutting the opposition down to size, not only as an indestructible pick-up, but also setting the record to become the first car to reach the magnetic North Pole at the hands of Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

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