Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
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.
European Debut for New Toyota Prius
The first-generation Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Launched in Japan in 1997 and in Europe in 2000, the unique Toyota hybrid established a major industry milestone in vehicle powertrain development and sustainable mobility.
World Premiere Of The New Toyota Verso
The new Toyota Verso is a no-compromise choice for compact MPV customers. It is true to what the term MPV stands for – a multi-purpose vehicle – but doesn’t ask the motorist to make sacrifices where style, comfort, quality and driving pleasure are concerned.
Toyota at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Toyota will unveil its all-new Verso at the Geneva motor show, a no-compromise MPV that offers more space, comfort and practicality, and benefits from the latest occupant and pedestrian safety features.
Toyota International Media Reception – Geneva – Update
As previously announced, new Prius will be making its European debut and there will be the world-reveal of a new European-built model at an international media reception hosted by Toyota the evening before the Geneva motor show press day.
RNIB Switches Car Fleet to Toyota
Green credentials, competitive rates and the timely launch of the new-generation Avensis with Toyota Optimal Drive have led the Royal National Institute for Blind People to switch its 80-strong car fleet to Toyota.
5-Star Safety: Toyota iQ and Avensis Achieve Top Euro NCAP Safety Rating
The Toyota iQ may be the smallest four-seater car on the market, but is also one of the safest according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.
Toyota Helps Surrey Police Tackle A Local “Polar Challenge”
Having conquered the frozen wastes of the Arctic and Antarctica, Toyota 4x4s proved the ideal transport for Surrey Police when white-out conditions hit the county last week.
Hilux Conquers the Snow to Claim Second “Pole” Position
Is there no driving challenge beyond the scope of Toyota’s mighty Hilux?
2009 Toyota Yaris: Less Is So Much More
Too often motorists are expected to make sacrifices in performance or comfort for the sake of environmental considerations.
Advisory Note on Press Car Delivery & Collection
Due to the transport disruption caused by the weather we are postponing all Toyota and Lexus press car deliveries and collections for Tuesday and Wednesday.
09 Aygo: Greener – and Black and Blue, Too
Aygo is a success story in miniature. Since launch in 2005 this small but perfectly formed Toyota has amassed more than 100,000 sales a year across Europe, its combination of low cost of ownership, contemporary styling and fun-to-drive character making it a top performer in the expanding A-segment.
Hypermiling iQ Breaks 500 Miles on One Tank of Fuel
There is no questioning iQ’s status as one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the market, but a new hypermiling challenge has seen the tiny Toyota perform way beyond its official mpg figures.
Panasonic Toyota Racing to Unveil 2009 Formula 1 Car Online Tomorrow at 11:00am
Panasonic Toyota Racing will present a world premiere of its latest Formula 1 car, the TF109, exclusively online at www.tf109-premiere.com at 11:00am GMT tomorrow, Thursday 15 January.
New Generation Toyota Prius Unveiled
A new chapter in the history of Prius opens at the Detroit motor show with the official unveiling of the all-new, third-generation of Toyota’s world-leading hybrid power car.
Toyota Maintains Pace, Broadens Scope of Advanced Environmental Technologies
Detroit – Toyota will display the Toyota FT-EV concept on opening Media Day at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), confirming its plan to launch an urban commuter battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012.
Aygo for a Winner
Project Aygo started in March last year when Toyota (GB) PLC supplied a vehicle to top-selling Japanese car magazine Banzai.
New Toyota Avensis: Leading the Way on Residual Values and Cost of Ownership
The all-new, third generation Toyota Avensis delivers more style, higher performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions.
Toyota Presents the New Avensis: Built in Britain
The all-new, third generation Toyota Avensis delivers more style, higher performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions.
Corby Council Turns Greener With Toyota
When Corby Borough Council decided to set an environmental example on Northamptonshire roads it looked to Toyota – and the council is now running five cars that will save on fuel costs and carbon emissions by the tonne.
