Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

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.

2 March 2009

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.

2 March 2009

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.

26 February 2009

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.

24 February 2009

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.

18 February 2009

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.

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