Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

1 September 2009

World Premiere Of Toyota Auris Hybrid Concept At The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept will take centre stage for Toyota at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show.

14 August 2009

Toyota Adds Hi-Tech Option Pack To New Prius

“Will new Prius have LED headlights?” and “is an auto-dimming rear-view mirror available?” were two of the most frequently heard questions about new Prius’s equipment features in the lead-up to new full hybrid car’s launch.

13 August 2009

greentomatocars Celebrates The Delivery Of The Very First New Toyota Prius In London With Free Journeys

In August 2009, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London, which boasts improved driving performance and comfort, combined with even lower carbon dioxide emissions.

11 August 2009

Toyota Boxes Clever With New Verso D-CAT 150 Automatic

Toyota’s seven-seat Verso gains added dynamic appeal with the introduction of a 2.2 D-CAT 150 clean diesel engine with a slick, smooth and intelligent six-speed automatic transmission.

6 August 2009

New Toyota Prius An Instant Hit

The British motoring public has shown itself eager to embrace the latest advances in cleaner, fuel efficient, full hybrid power by signing up in their thousands to buy the all-new Toyota Prius.

5 August 2009

Toyota Expands Engine Line-Up For New Avensis

Toyota has expanded its engine line-up for new Avensis, introducing two new units that further strengthen the fuel efficiency and emissions performance achieved across the range.

31 July 2009

New Prius: Engineered For Total Economy

With its full hybrid powertrain, the new Toyota Prius is one of the most technically advanced cars on the market.

27 July 2009

Put Toyota To The Test

Lies, damn lies and statistics: everyone knows that you should take figures with a pinch of salt, particularly when it comes to playing up the virtues of product A compared to product B.

27 July 2009

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.

20 July 2009

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.

17 July 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.

16 July 2009

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.

13 July 2009

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.

9 July 2009

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.

3 July 2009

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.

1 July 2009

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.

1 July 2009

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.

29 June 2009

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.

26 June 2009

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

24 June 2009

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).

19 June 2009

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

18 June 2009

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.

17 June 2009

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.

12 June 2009

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.

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