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Latest Press Releases
BASF Finds Toyota Chemistry Right
A comprehensive product range, diesel efficiency and competitive whole life costs have led the UK arm of BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, to switch to Toyota as one of the two marques specified for its company car fleet.
Toyota’s Verso Range – Track Stars At Mobility Roadshow
Toyota had a record number of test drives this year at last week’s Mobility Roadshow, with over 500 visitors taking the opportunity to test its wide range of vehicles and adaptations on the famous Donington circuit.
Toyota Corolla Verso ‘Excellent’ Says Weston At Mobility Show
Falklands war veteran Simon Weston OBE has added his name to the growing list of admirers of Toyota’s new-generation Corolla.
Toyota Prius Makes Motorsport History
The world’s first hybrid rally, a Toyota Prius, has finished the gruelling 5,000 mile, three-week Midnight Sun to Red Sea Rally in a provisional 14th place overall.
Toyota Successfully Completes 1st Test Flight Of Small Aircraft
Toyota has successfully completed the first test flight of an experimental aircraft built to verify high-performance, cost-reducing technologies for small aircraft.
The Car In The Front Row Is A Toyota
Forget the image of American High School teenagers on the back seat – the Toyota Corolla Drive-in movie season will be a drive-in with a difference.
Thumbs-Up From Engineers For Toyota Avensis
Six months after award-winning IT solutions company Croft plc switched its service fleet from Rover to Toyota, a survey has revealed overwhelming driver satisfaction – and management is delighted by the low fuel bills.
Toyota Offers Free Car Wash To Its Customers
During the summer months Toyota customers will be treated to a free car wash while they shop.
Visit Simon Weston On The Toyota Stand At The Mobility Roadshow, Donington Park 20 June 2002
Falklands war veteran Simon Weston OBE joins Toyota at the Motability Roadshow 2002 on Thursday 20 June to launch the extended Toyota Mobility range for 2002.
Toyota Surf The Diesel Tidal Wave
There has been a tidal wave in sales of new diesel cars in the past 18 months. Diesel powered car sales increased 39.4 per cent in 2001 and in the first four months of 2002 they are up a further 53.6 per cent, accounting for virtually all of the 9 per cent growth in new car sales overall.
Toyota Prius To Make Motor Sport History
Two rallying amateurs will enter the motor sport record books in June as the crew of the world’s first petrol/electric hybrid rally car.
Beat The Bank Holiday Traffic Blues With Toyota
Feeling angry, lost and ignored? That’ll be the Bank Holiday traffic then.
Toyota Fleet’s Bluelight Provides Emergency Assistance
The tricky balancing act that managers of emergency service vehicle fleets are required to perform has provided the impetus for a major development programme from Toyota Fleet.
Prius Helps City Patrols Keep The Noise Down
Below 10mph the Toyota Prius is soundless – which makes this environmentally friendly car the ideal choice for Westminster City Council’s Charter Mark award-winning 24 Hour Noise Team.
Corolla Verso Voted Best Small MPV In Fleet World Honours
A newcomer to the class, the Toyota Corolla Verso has been voted Best Small MPV in the Fleet World Honours annual prize giving at the RAC Club in Pall Mall this afternoon.
Channel Tunnel Rail Link Contractor Orders 49 Toyota Hilux Pickups
All-terrain ability has helped make the new generation of Toyota Hilux light commercial vehicles the natural choice for an Anglo-French consortium constructing a key section of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL)
RNLI Launches Toyota On The Beaches
The RNLI has chosen Toyota Hilux pick-ups, through leasing company Tuskerdirect, as its patrol vehicles for its Beach Rescue Initiative.
Avoid Congestion Charging In London With Toyota Prius
London commuters driving in and out of the centre should be able to save a staggering £1,250 in congestion charges from February 2003 by driving the revolutionary petrol-electric hybrid the Toyota Prius.
Come And Visit Toyota Mobility At The Mobility Roadshow, Donington Park 20-22 June 2002
Visitors to The Mobility Roadshow at Donington Park from 20-22 June will have the opportunity to come and see the extensive Toyota range available through the Motability scheme.
Toyota Yaris Number One for Customer Satisfaction
The J.D. Power and Associates 2002 UK Car Customer Satisfaction Study brings another resounding vote of confidence from Toyota owners across the board
New Dyna Chassis Cab, 2002MY Pick-Ups And Vans
November 2001 saw the launch of an all-new Toyota commercial vehicle range with the introduction of a light truck known as Dyna 300/350. In addition, the Hilux Pick-up and Hiace van get a fresh new look and improved specification.
Toyota Launches Satellite Navigation On CV Range
For the first time Toyota is offering its acclaimed Turn by Turn Satellite Navigation System on the 2002 model year Hiace van.
Toyota At The CLA Game Fair
Motor manufacturer Toyota is sponsoring the UK’s premier clay line at the world’s largest countryside event the CLA Game Fair from 26-28 July at Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire.
Yaris Verso Is Car Of Choice For Ex-Para
Toyota’s Yaris Verso is ideally suited for people with disabilities because of the easy access it affords, according to former paratrooper Ken McIlwee, who has just taken delivery of the car he ordered under the Motability scheme.