Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Third-Generation Prius Recall Announcement
Toyota today announced a global recall on the latest, third-generation Prius built before 27 January 2010. This will involve 8,500 cars in the UK.
Reassurance on Insurance
Toyota GB can confirm that insurance cover on Toyota cars is unaffected by the current safety recall.
Statement by Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda
I, Akio Toyoda, deeply regret the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers and others by our recent recalls of multiple vehicle models across multiple regions.
Reassurance on Insurance
Toyota GB can confirm that insurance cover on Toyota cars is unaffected by the current safety recall.
Latest Toyota Media Briefing – Accelerator Pedal Safety Recall – Prius Braking Issues
The following briefing details the key facts concerning the safety recall of Toyota vehicles and Toyota’s official comment on reports concerning braking issues with Prius.
Statement on Safety to UK Drivers of Toyota Vehicles (Reissue)
Following Toyota’s confirmation yesterday 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.
Video Message from Toyota for Its UK Customers
Toyota GB Director Jon Williams gives a message of reassurance to customers and outlines how Toyota will manage the recall of customers’ vehicles.
Toyota 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.
Toyota Confirms UK Sales and Deliveries Continue
Media reports have called into question whether Toyota is halting sales and deliveries of its vehicles in the UK. Toyota GB PLC managing director Miguel Fonseca today confirms that Toyota’s full new car model range remains on sale, with no risk of any vehicles affected by the accelerator pedal safety recall being delivered to customers.
Toyota Comment on New Car Sales Results for January 2010
Miguel Fonseca, Managing Director Toyota GB, has issued the following statement concerning Toyota’s new car sales results in January.
The Association of British Insurers Confirms Motor Insurance to Cover Toyota Owners
“The ABI confirms that motor insurance policies will continue to cover Toyota owners affected by the recall of certain models. Any claims will be dealt with in the normal way, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policy.
Toyota Announces Further Details of Its Safety Recall Programme
Toyota GB has announced further details of its accelerator pedal safety recall programme in the UK.
Toyota Confirms Exact UK Vehicles Involved in Accelerator Pedal Recall
Toyota today announced it has identified exactly which vehicles are the subject of its accelerator pedal safety recall in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
