Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

1 May 2007

Toyota Financial Services Extend Online Finance

Following the recent successful development of AYGO, Yaris, RAV4 and Auris online finance calculators, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota (GB) PLC are pleased to confirm the extension of the availability of finance calculators for Avensis, Verso, Prius and Land Cruiser models.

30 April 2007

Jemca Toyota Delivers Dream Prius

With its world-leading reputation for environmental performance, the Toyota Prius might not seem an obvious candidate for luxury customisation, but one discerning owner has lavished thousands of pounds on giving his car a truly bespoke appearance.

23 April 2007

High Power Hilux Concept Powers Into CV Show 2007

Toyota has worked some motor sport magic on its legendary Hilux pick-up to create a special concept that’s big on both looks and performance.

4 April 2007

Toyota Yaris – Looking Good With L-Plates

Instructors at the 1st Drive School of Motoring agree with their pupils – the Toyota Yaris makes the ideal car for learners.

3 April 2007

T180 Flagship Joins New Toyota Auris Range

The role of Auris in transforming Toyota’s profile in the C-segment hatchback market will enjoy maximum impact with the arrival of the new performance-focused T180.

29 March 2007

Innovate With Toyota

Leading UK logistics and property company, Innovate, has selected the Toyota Prius as the preferred choice of vehicle for its management team.

27 March 2007

Avensis Refreshed For Spring ’07

Toyota is introducing some feature changes for the Avensis range this spring, most notably upgrading the standard satellite navigation on T3-S, T4, T Spirit and T180 grades from a turn-by-turn to a full-map, touch-screen system.

27 March 2007

New Option Packs For Aygo

Aygo is already one of the safest cars in its class, but owners can now invest in even greater protection with a new upgrade option pack. For the entry-level Aygo, side and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) and rear head rests are available at a cost to customers of £960 (including VAT).

27 March 2007

Active Safety Options for Yaris and RAV4

To provide drivers with the highest possible level of active safety protection, Toyota has introduced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) as an option across the complete Yaris range.

23 March 2007

Auris To Build On Weston Homes’ Relationship With Toyota

“People expect plenty of space in the homes we build, and similarly people expect plenty of space in their cars, which is why our drivers have been looking forward to the arrival of the new Toyota Auris.” So says Stephen Bickel, Administrative Director of one the South’s leading residential developers, Weston Homes Plc.

22 March 2007

Launch Of Auris Finance Calculator And On-Line Approval

To support and coincide with the launch of Auris, the brand new model from Toyota, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota (GB) PLC are introducing an on-line finance calculator and, a first for Toyota Financial Services, an on-line approval facility.

16 March 2007

Toyota Aygo Wins AXA Northern Ireland Car Of The Year

The Toyota Aygo has been named AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year 2006/2007.

16 March 2007

More Toyotas – Just What The Doctors Ordered

Doctors have been given the green light to use the latest Toyota cars in a fleet that has proved highly reliable in getting them out and about to patients.

16 March 2007

Sporting And Refined: The New Toyota Yaris SR

The Toyota Yaris SR 1.8 is a new flagship model for the Yaris range, bringing sports performance, style and refinement to a car that’s already a leader in terms of safety, equipment and comfort.

9 March 2007

Aircon Supplier Finds Toyota Hiace The Cool Choice

When entrepreneur Edward Kydd took over a well-known air-conditioning company with a view to expanding it last year, he found that it relied on a make of van he had long appreciated himself – the Toyota Hiace.

7 March 2007

Richmond’s Mayor Sets The Tone With Toyota Prius

The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, the London borough in the headlines recently for linking residents’ parking charges with CO2 emissions, has broken with tradition by switching from a limo to a Toyota Prius as his official car.

6 March 2007

World Premiere Of Toyota Hybrid X Concept

Toyota presents a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show with the reveal of Hybrid X, a concept car that proposes a new design language for hybrid models, while also acting as an innovative technology showcase for future generation hybrid cars.

23 February 2007

Prius Adds Clean Green Sheen To Premiere Polish

Saving up to 30% on running costs by switching an entire 45-strong sales car fleet to Toyota Prius – that’s the latest bright idea from the Premiere Polish Co Ltd. Trading as Premiere Products, the 84-year-old …

15 February 2007

Toyota At The Geneva Motor Show

Toyota is focusing on its vision for sustainable mobility at the Geneva motor show, with two contrasting new hybrid power concept cars making their debut.

15 February 2007

Prius Sales Soar As Congestion Zone Spreads West

As the central London congestion charge zone extends west to take in an even greater slice of the capital next week, the Toyota Prius becomes an even more compelling choice for drivers seeking to save money and drive a car that’s less harmful to the environment.

13 February 2007

Toyota Delivers A Finer Dyna

The Toyota Dyna gains more power and torque with the introduction of a new 3.0-litre D-4D engine for 2007. The new unit replaces the previous 2.5-litre D-4D engine in the Dyna range of dropside, tipper and chassis cab models and completes Toyota’s upgrade of all its …

13 February 2007

Toyota Prius Fleet Helps Build Ultimate Property Map

A team of researchers has hit the streets with a mission – to build a comprehensive database of every commercial property in Britain. To carry out this massive task from street level, their employer is using specially adapted Toyota Prius hybrids.

9 February 2007

Toyota Financial Services Announces Contract Hire Rates For New Auris

Having agreed strong residual values for the new Auris that went on sale this month, Toyota Financial Services has announced its Contract Hire rates.

19 January 2007

Auris: The New Toyota

Auris is a new name for an all-new Toyota, a family hatchback designed, developed and engineered for the European market. The best selling models will be built in Europe too, with the most popular models coming from Toyota’s Burnaston factory near Derby.

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