Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

12 November 2009

Toyota Prius Smoothes Into Abrasives Fleet

Sales managers working for one of the UK’s leading distributors of abrasive discs and accessories have been upgraded to the latest Toyota Prius five-door hatchbacks.

27 October 2009

Toyota Prius Named Japan Car Of The Year

The new Toyota Prius has clinched its first major award, voted Japan Car of the Year by a panel of distinguished motoring journalists and industry experts at the Tokyo motor show.

20 October 2009

Buy Now To Beat The Taxman

On-the-road car prices are set to rise from the beginning of 2010 as the UK’s rate of VAT returns to 17.5 per cent on 1 January.

16 October 2009

Toyota Named “Greenest” Manufacturer

Toyota has been hailed as the “greenest” manufacturer in the auto industry’s drive to bring down average CO2 emissions.

9 October 2009

Toyota iQ Hits The Property Market In Derby

A trio of Toyota iQs have started work with Derby’s leading letting agent – and the city cars are proving a popular and green addition to the IMS Lettings fleet.

6 October 2009

Soaring September Sales Smash Toyota Records

The September plate change has seen records tumble at Toyota in its sales and market share performance both for the month and financial quarter achieving a string of new records.

6 October 2009

Toyota To Unveil New Sports Car And Electric Vehicle Concepts At Tokyo Motor Show

Great to own and fun-to-drive: those are the guiding principles behind a new Toyota sports car concept that will break cover for the first time at the Tokyo motor show later this month.

5 October 2009

Prius Proves The Economy Doubters Wrong

Toyota has delivered proof positive that not only can the new full hybrid Prius meet its official fuel consumption figures, it can do even better.

30 September 2009

Prius Demand Set to Hot up at Hoval

A leading supplier of renewable-energy heating products is encouraging its drivers to choose Toyota Prius hybrid cars to help reflect the environmentally friendly nature of its business.

18 September 2009

Toyota iQ Puts On The Style At Frankfurt

Diminutive but distinctive, Toyota’s iQ is capturing the spotlight at the Frankfurt motor show with two bold new design studies that further prove responsible, sub-100g/km motoring doesn’t have to be dull.

11 September 2009

Toyota Unveils Auris HSD Full Hybrid* Concept

The new Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept, presented publicly for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show, marks a significant milestone in Toyota’s plan to equip its mainstream European models with full hybrid technology.

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.

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