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Latest Press Releases

1 June 2007

Tr-iffic Quality And Value: The New Toyota Avensis TR

The strong market performance of Avensis, Toyota’s European flagship model, gains added impetus this spring with the arrival of a new feature model, the Avensis TR. It offers high specification and high value for customers with its extensive list of premium features.

29 May 2007

Toyota Fleet Team Raise Over £10,000 In Lakeland Challenge

After competing in the gruelling Lakeland challenge on 18 May which involved running, cycling and canoeing in the Lake District, a team from Toyota Fleet has succeeded in raising an incredible £10,150 for The Wooden Spoon Society. The Society has been raising money through events such as this for worthy children’s causes in the UK for the last 20 years.

25 May 2007

What’s Pink, Green And Growing In London?

A 100-plus fleet of London chauffeur-driven cars is going hybrid, as Pink Express takes on Toyota Prius hybrids to help it meet its ambitious environmental targets.

21 May 2007

Superhero Status For New Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible

Superman, Spiderman and the Hulk all boast special powers, but remain the stuff of comic book and movie screen fantasy. The new Land Cruiser Invincible, however, is a superhero vehicle that’s designed for the real world.

18 May 2007

Toyota Corolla Verso Wins Award For Best Small MPV In 2007 Fleet World Honours

Toyota Corolla Verso has won the award for Best Small MPV in the 2007 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 17th May.

17 May 2007

Toyota Prius Goes on National Fleet

National Car Rental has secured a major new deal with Toyota to give its customers environmentally friendly driving options in the shape of the innovative Toyota Prius. This latest deal is part of National’s ongoing partnership with Toyota and marks a shared vision that focuses on delivering a quality motoring experience whilst reducing CO2 emissions.

10 May 2007

Hybrids Make You Happy – Prius Tops 2007 J.D. Power And Associates Awards

The hybrid power Prius – the world’s cleanest family car – is the top-ranked individual model in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction study. To be precise, it is placed equal first, alongside the Lexus IS, another Toyota group model.

4 May 2007

Aygo Blue: A Cooler Hue For Toyota’s Urban Hero

Spring brings an addition to Toyota’s Aygo range, the new Aygo Blue, a model that offers high specification and extra style. Joining the established Aygo Black in the line-up, it expresses its blue theme in exclusive Lagoon Blue metallic paint, carpet mats and blue surrounds for the air vents and instrument panel.

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.

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