Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

8 March 2001

Toyota Introduce New Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle At International Symposium

Toyota introduced the FCHV-3, its latest fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), at the International Symposium on Fuel Cell Vehicles held on 1 and 2 March in Tokyo.

6 March 2001

Yaris T Sport – First Of A New Performance Brand From Toyota

On 2 April 2001, Toyota is launching a special high performance version of the Yaris in the UK – the T Sport.

6 March 2001

Run Your Own Grand Prix Team With Toyota

Toyota will reveal its all new Formula One car at the end of March. The team will spend 2001 testing around the world in preparation for entry into the World Championship in 2002.

6 March 2001

More Specification For 2001 Yaris Models

On sale now are the latest 2001 model Yaris models that offer even more specification and value for money than before.

6 March 2001

Pay 50% Less Tax On Petrol – No Matter What

Last year’s petrol protest brought the amount of tax we pay on petrol and diesel to everyone’s attention. Even the Chancellor is rumoured to be ready to reduce tax by a few pennies.

1 March 2001

New Government Affairs Role At Toyota

Toyota (GB) PLC has created a new Government and Corporate Affairs function to be headed by Michael Hawes.

27 February 2001

Toyota Announces Dedicated Commercial Vehicle Network

Toyota (GB) PLC aims to introduce a dedicated commercial vehicle centre network from next year. Continually reviewing its products and services offered to its customers, Toyota believes that the needs of the commercial vehicle customer

27 February 2001

Two New Conversions Join Toyota’s Line-Up At The 2001 LCV Show

The new Hiace Crew Cab and Hiace LWB 14/15 seater minibuses join the full range of Toyota’s highly successful light commercial vehicles on display at the 2001 NEC Birmingham LCV show, Hall 2, Stand 2230, 20-22 March 2001.

27 February 2001

Toyota Announces Revolutionary Diesel After-Treatment System For Passenger Cars In Europe

Toyota announced today that it aims to introduce a revolutionary diesel emissions purification system called DPNR (Diesel Particulate – NOx Reduction System) in passenger cars in Europe in 2003.

26 February 2001

Toyota (GB) Wins Top DM Creative Award

Toyota (GB) PLC and its direct marketing agency, WWAV Rapp Collins, have hit gold at the prestigious John Caples International Awards in New York.

24 February 2001

Toyota Not There… Yet!

No, it’s not an admission about failing to reach sales objectives – we’re going rather well, thanks – but rather to explain that we haven’t moved to our new offices yet.

22 February 2001

Spring Fever Hits Toyota Showrooms

In a bid to banish those winter blues and entice a little spring fever into the showrooms Toyota has introduced Corolla Calida Special Edition available throughout spring 2001.

19 February 2001

Avensis Verso World Premiere at Geneva Motor Show 2001

Toyota’s all-new people carrier, the Avensis Verso, will make its world debut next week at the Geneva International Motor Show (Tuesday 27 February).

16 February 2001

Toyota Celebrates 50 Years of Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser has legendary status, outselling Land Rover by over one million units. From its humble beginnings 50 years ago, the Land Cruiser has developed into one of the most dependable and sought after brand names in off-road driving.

14 February 2001

Toyota Formula 1 At Paul Ricard

Toyota’s first Formula 1 car will be unveiled to the world on 23 March 2001 at one of motor sport’s most historic and challenging Grand Prix tracks; Circuit Paul Ricard near Marseille in the South

31 January 2001

Toyota To Assemble Diesel Engines In New French Plant

Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will begin assembly of diesel engines from the beginning of 2003.

31 January 2001

Toyota Motor Manufacturing France Starts Production

Valenciennes, northern France – Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) celebrates the first Toyota Yaris built in Europe at its new plant in Valenciennes, on 31 January 2001.

24 January 2001

More Power And Torque For Less

Toyota’s highly acclaimed D-4D direct injection, common rail diesel engine technology is now moving up from the Avensis and Corolla to the rugged Land Cruiser Colorado off-roader.

9 January 2001

Toyota Announces New General Manager for Toyota Fleet

Toyota GB PLC has appointed Jon Pollock as new General Manager, Toyota Fleet following Mark Hall’s recent appointment as General Manager, Communications.

11 December 2000

And So This Is Christmas…

January kicked off with the new-look Corolla with low maintenance, high efficiency VVT-i engines followed – quickly – by the grin inducing MR2 Roadster.

7 December 2000

Toyota Appoints Dr. Takis Athanasopoulos As Executive Vice President And Chief Operating Officer

On 2 January, 2001, Dr. Takis Athanasopoulos will join Toyota Motor Europe Marketing and Engineering* (TMME) as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

6 December 2000

Royal Recognition For Toyota Road Safety Campaign

Toyota receives royal recognition for its road safety campaign, S’Cool to be Safe, announced today by HRH Prince Michael of Kent at the road safety awards ceremony in London’s Savoy Hotel.

1 December 2000

Toyota GB Creates New Communications Role

Toyota GB has created the new senior management role of General Manager, Communications within the Marketing division to oversee all Toyota advertising

1 December 2000

Toyota To Distribute Free Travel Guide For Disabled Holidaymakers

Toyota (GB) PLC has formed a unique partnership with the English Tourism Council to distribute Accessible Britain 2000/01…

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