Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

19 May 2009

2009 RAV4 With Toyota Optimal Drive

Fifteen years ago the original RAV4 created a new market segment for compact, fun-to-drive SUVs. Now it is ready to raise the bar higher with improved performance, lower emissions and even better fuel economy.

15 May 2009

Little Joins Large In Toyota’s Cruiser Fleet

In terms of scale they are poles apart, but at heart the new Urban Cruiser is every bit a true-blooded Toyota as its mighty Land Cruiser stablemate.

15 May 2009

Prius Recruited For Army Service

The British Army has taken delivery of a fleet of 50 Toyota Prius as part of its ongoing mission to reduce emissions of gases known to damage the environment.

7 May 2009

Lower Emissions Yield Savings for Land Cruiser Owners

Toyota has achieved a significant reduction in exhaust emissions from its legendary Land Cruiser, cutting its tax liability and strengthening its cost of ownership profile.

7 May 2009

Toyota to Lease Over 150 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Across Europe

Toyota will lease over 150 units of its next generation Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) to selected fleet customers across Europe as part of a three-year programme.

28 April 2009

New Toyota Prius Technology and Innovation

It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level.

27 April 2009

TheHut.com’s Top Performers Hit The Road In Toyota iQs

Online retailer, TheHut.com is one of the first UK organisations to adopt the new Toyota iQ as its company car.

27 April 2009

New Verso: More “Verso” Than Ever

Toyota’s rapidly expanding UK model line-up gains another new member this week with the sales launch of new Verso, bringing more style, space, safety and advanced equipment features to the compact MPV segment.

22 April 2009

Scrap For Britain!

Toyota’s British-built Auris hatchback will be a highly attractive option for customers taking advantage of the new Government scrappage scheme.

16 April 2009

Auris Advances On All Fronts With Toyota Optimal Drive

Auris is the latest Toyota model range to reap the benefits in performance, fuel economy and emissions from Toyota Optimal Drive technology.

15 April 2009

Toyota iQ Rewards Bridgestone Top Performers

The benefits of the diminutive Toyota iQ are showing business appeal as Bridgestone Tyres UK are supplying Toyota iQs as a free courtesy car to reward excellent performance among their First Stop Dealers.

9 April 2009

Toyota Remains Greenest Vehicle Manufacturer

Toyota has retained its position as greenest vehicle manufacturer according to a study conducted by Business Car magazine.

2 April 2009

Toyota iQ Early Adapters

Early indications are that the iconic Toyota iQ is already becoming more to its owners than purely transportation.

1 April 2009

New Toyota Verso: Full UK Media Resources Now Available

Full UK-specific media resources are now available for the new Toyota Verso at Toyota’s press web site, www.toyotagb-press.co.uk.

1 April 2009

New Toyota Urban Cruiser: Full UK Media Resources Now Available

Full UK-specific media resources are now available for the new Toyota Urban Cruiser at Toyota’s press web site, www.toyotagb-press.co.uk.

23 March 2009

Toyota Drives Down Emissions With New Urban Cruiser

Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser signals a new industry milestone in achieving the world’s lowest CO2 emissions for a four-wheel drive car.

23 March 2009

Glock Rocks On Two Wheels

Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Timo Glock has experienced a unique view of Melbourne in the lead-up to this Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix by driving a Toyota Hilux on two wheels.

20 March 2009

New Toyota Verso Leads On Safety

The new Toyota Verso brings high levels of safety to the compact MPV segment, providing better protection for all those on board and using intelligent design to cut the risk of injury to pedestrians.

19 March 2009

Toyota Produces One-millionth Vehicle in Turkey; Commences Production Of New Toyota Verso

Toyota has produced its one millionth vehicle in Turkey, a milestone that coincides with the start of production for the new third generation Toyota Verso.

18 March 2009

EDF and Toyota Announce Large-scale Demonstration of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in Strasbourg, France

Britain’s motor industry is taking a battering in the recession, even Toyota’s Deeside engine plant has not escaped the impact of the global economic downturn.

16 March 2009

Lindop Toyota Points to Car Market Recovery

Britain’s motor industry is taking a battering in the recession, even Toyota’s Deeside engine plant has not escaped the impact of the global economic downturn.

11 March 2009

Toyota Develops World First Rear-seat Centre Airbag

Toyota has developed a world first rear-seat centre airbag to help reduce the severity of passenger injuries in side-on collisions.

11 March 2009

Toyota Manufacturing UK Statement

Final discussions have taken place with our employee representatives [March 9] to maximise our efforts to maintain employment, whilst recognising the need to reduce our labour costs.

4 March 2009

Toyota iQ Gains New 1.33 Dual VVT-i Engine

Toyota’s incredible iQ, the world’s smallest four-seat car, gains a new engine option with the addition of a 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i petrol unit with Toyota Optimal Drive technology.

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