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Latest Press Releases

24 August 2004

Toyota Invests Almost €18 Million in France Yaris Plant

Toyota today announced it will invest an additional €17.8 million in its Yaris production plant in Valenciennes, France, in order to better respond to European parts demand.

18 August 2004

Toyota Land Cruiser Powers Up For 2005 Model Year

Toyota’s formidable 4×4 line-up is being made even more attractive this autumn with the introduction of the 2005 model year range Land Cruiser from 1 October with enhanced specifications and stronger diesel engine performance.

18 August 2004

Toyota Hiace – Grade Revision For 2004

From 1 September the Hiace will be available in new specification 280 standard wheelbase and 300 long wheelbase entry grades, replacing the outgoing S and SE models.

17 August 2004

2004 Apprentice Of The Year Competition

The 2004 Apprentice of the Year Competition was held at the Toyota Lexus Academy, Nottingham at the end of July for the top Apprentices from the Vehicle Technician, Parts Advisor and Body & Paint Technician

6 August 2004

Toyota Offers More For 54-Plate Customers

Toyota is presenting a series of great offers, new products and special features to create a big market impact for the 1 September arrival of the 54 registration plate.

4 August 2004

Toyota Skills Competition

Michael Purcell from Toyota Edinburgh West has claimed the top honours in the Toyota Skills Competition.

4 August 2004

Comings And Goings

As Saqib Mahmood reaches the end of his year with us to return for his final year at Leeds University, so Caroline James joins the Press Office to start her placement year.

3 August 2004

Toyota Announces First Quarter Operating Results

Net Revenues, Operating Income and Net Income All Increase (All consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States) Tokyo—TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced operating results

30 July 2004

Celica Blue Joins Toyota’s Sporting Spectrum

Customers for Toyota’s top-performing Celica coupe can enjoy extra style and value for money this summer with the new Celica Blue range.

8 July 2004

Toyota Sets New Sales Record: European First Half Sales Rise 15 Per Cent

Toyota sold an all-time record of 502,016 units in the period from January to June 2004, an increase of 15 per cent over the first half of 2003.

7 July 2004

Anatomy Of A Pit Stop

There are only three situations when TV directors will never cut to adverts during a Formula 1 race: just before the start, as the leader approaches his final lap; and during a pit stop window.

6 July 2004

Toyota Supports The Spirit Of The IAAF World Championships In Athletics

Toyota to Be Official Partner to 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Helsinki, Finland & 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Osaka, Japan

2 July 2004

Toyotas Score With Plastics Group On Cost And Comfort

Rapid nationwide expansion and unfortunate experiences with previous cars has led a major plastics supplier to rationalise its vehicle fleet – and it has started by placing its first orders for Toyota cars.

25 June 2004

Toyota Prius GT Joins The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

A new performance version of the Toyota Prius is to make its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Prius GT has been developed to show that hybrid technology can have a sporting dimension, as well as delivering ultra-clean emissions and high fuel economy.

1992 Toyota TS010 Group C Sports Car

As the profile and public awareness of endurance sports car racing developed through the 1980s, Toyota paid particular attention to the Group C category.

25 June 2004

Shelby-Toyota 2000GT SCCA

The 2000GT was the car which launched Toyota’s circuit racing history.

25 June 2004

Juha Kankkunen

Juha Kankkunen (44) is one of rallying’s all-time greats. No matter what the achievements of the generations to come, his record of four world championships and 23 world rally victories will endure as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport.

25 June 2004

Toyota Celica ST185

The Group A Toyota Celica GT-Four RC/ST185 made its competition debut in the opening round of the 1992 World Rally Championship series, the Monte Carlo Rally.

Newman/Hass Toyota-Lola Champ Car

2002 was a landmark year for Toyota in American motor sport, the year in which it claimed both the drivers’ (with Cristiano da Matta) and manufacturers’ titles in the CART championship.

Cristiano Da Matta

No longer the new kid on the F1 block, Cristiano da Matta entered the 2004 Formula 1 World Championship on an equal footing with his rivals for the first time.

Olivier Panis

Olivier Panis entered the 2004 Formula 1 World Championship confident of continuing the progress he made with the Panasonic Toyota Racing Team in 2003.

Panasonic Toyota Racing TF103 – The Car That Led The British Grand Prix

The Panasonic Toyota Racing TF103 was Toyota’s contender for its second season of Formula 1 competition, in 2003.

25 June 2004

Toyota at the 2004 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Championship-winning race and rally cars and a UK debut for the rare and beautiful Toyota 2000GT SCCA sports car will distinguish Toyota’s third year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

24 June 2004

Five-Star Prius Best In Class For Safety

The Toyota Prius has added class-leading safety to its exceptional qualities with a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.

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