Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
First Hybrid Taxi Company To Open In Scotland Calder Cabs Use Toyota To Help Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Now it has been agreed by West Lothian Council that the Toyota Prius can be licensed as a private hire vehicle, West Lothian/Edinburgh based Calder Cabs have become the first company in Scotland to run a fleet of hybrid Toyota Prius.
Toyota Prius Receives WhatGreenCar Of The Year Award
With almost two weeks to go until its on sale date, the new generation Toyota Prius has already scooped its first award, winning the title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009.
Toyota To Manufacture Full Hybrid Auris In The United Kingdom
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) today announced plans to manufacture a full hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, at its UK-based facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire.
New Toyota Prius Sails In On Solar Power
Toyota has helped make maritime history by shipping its cars across the world on board a ship part-powered by solar energy.
Toyota (GB) Receives Nationwide Award For Excellence
Toyota (GB) PLC has been recognised as the top Manufacturer Partner of the Year (up to 10,000 units) at the annual Supplier Awards presented by Motability Operations, the company which manages the Motability Car Scheme.
Yaris TR: Now With Added Alloy-Appeal
Toyota has made some seasonal nips and tucks to its Yaris range to make it an even more appealing prospect for customers.
Toyota Applauds Three UK Centres With European Customer Satisfaction Award
Beadles Toyota Maidstone, Border Toyota (St Boswells) and Minories Toyota Wearside have all scooped top honours at Toyota’s European Ichiban Customer Satisfaction Awards during a ceremony held on 2 July at the company’s regional headquarters in Brussels.
Toyota Appoints New Sales Director
Toyota is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Balshaw to Sales Director, replacing Michael Cole who has left the company.
New Prius Recycling
Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion.
New Aston Martin “Cygnet” Inspired By Toyota’s iQ
Toyota’s revolutionary iQ platform is about to reset traditional thinking, with plans that the world’s smallest four-seater will serve as the basis for a new luxury commuter car to be exclusively built for and sold to Aston Martin owners.
Toyota Eco-Factory Gives New Prius A Clean Start In Life
The low emissions and fuel efficiency delivered by the new Toyota Prius in everyday driving would be of little value if they were not backed up by equally environmentally focused manufacturing. As part of Toyota’s
Toyota And EDF Energy Awarded UK Government Funding For Innovative PHV Road Trial: 20 New PHVs On UK Roads In 2010
Toyota and EDF Energy have been awarded UK government funding through the Technology Strategy Board’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition to support a trial of up to 20 innovative Plug in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs).
New Prius: Efficient Design
Lowest drag coefficient for a production hatchback, more spacious interior for third generation of Toyota’s hybrid car Inside and out, the design of the new Toyota Prius plays a key role in its ultra-efficient performance
Cleverer Than Ever: Introducing The New Toyota iQ3
Toyota’s iQ range is extended for the first time since launch with the introduction to the line-up of a 1.33-litre engine.
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Wins Security Award For Second Year
The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 has been voted number one for the second year running in the large 4×4 category at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards.
New Toyota Prius: Full UK Media Resources Now Available
Full UK-specific media resources are now available for the new Toyota Prius at Toyota’s press web site, www.toyotagb-press.co.uk.
New Prius Breaks Cover
After months of anticipation, the all-new Prius arrived in the UK this week and is already on the road and on public display.
New Prius: Cooled by the Heat of the Sun
Climbing into a car that’s been parked for a while on even a moderately sunny day can be an uncomfortable experience and is likely to provoke full-blast operation of the air conditioning, using up fuel and increasing emissions.
Keep Pace With New Prius on Today/Tomorrow
This summer’s launch of the all-new Toyota Prius is one of the most important motor industry events of the year.
New Prius: Switch Your Mode to Suit the Motoring
uel-efficient, low emissions driving does not have to confine the motorist to a one-size-fits-all driving style.
Prices Pegged for New Prius
It’s said that you get what you pay for, but where Toyota’s new full hybrid Prius is concerned, customers enjoy great deal more for the just the same price they would pay for the current model.
2009 Toyota Hiace: Cooler Than Ever
The Toyota Hiace is a cool prospect for 2009, newly equipped as standard with air conditioning.
New Prius Harvests The Rewards Of Plant-based Plastics
When it comes to environmental performance, new Prius’s achievements are not just about the fuel economy and clean running offered by its Toyota Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain.
Toyota Verso Hat Trick In 2009 Fleet World Honours
The new 2009 Toyota Verso continues the winning streak of its predecessor, taking the title of Best Small MPV at the Fleet World Honours awards for the third consecutive year.