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Latest Press Releases

26 April 2001

Councils, Constables, Buses And A Brewery Go Green With Toyota Prius

Local councils, transport services and private businesses are among the UK’s leading vehicle fleets who will be commended for their environmental contributions at this year’s annual Green Fleet Conference.

23 April 2001

All New Headquarters For Toyota And Lexus GB

After much anticipation, Toyota and Lexus will move to their purpose-designed new headquarters at Burgh Heath, Surrey on Monday 30 April.

11 April 2001

Keeping The Customers Satisfied

The J.D. Power and Associates 2001 UK Car Customer Satisfaction Study brings a resounding vote of confidence from Toyota drivers across the board.

4 April 2001

Toyota Hiaces Are Engineers’ Choice

Ten Toyota Hiaces have joined the service fleet of air-conditioning specialist Barrier Smith Ltd, of Forest Row in East Sussex – on the recommendation of its drivers.

2 April 2001

Thanks A Million Toyota!

To celebrate a major production milestone achievement, Derbyshire based car manufacturer, Toyota Manufacturing UK today pledged to give its one millionth car to leading medical research charity the Arthritis Research Campaign.

21 March 2001

KLM Flies High With Toyota Fleet

The 50th Toyota car has been delivered to KLM UK Limited, under a solus agreement which saw the Dutch national airline subsidiary start switching its mixed fleet of 170 cars to Toyota last summer.

20 March 2001

Toyota Hilux Pickups

If you removed all the Toyota Hilux pick-ups from the UK’s roads would the economy grind to a halt? Quite possibly. Small and large businesses alike have come to depend on the rugged and durable Toyota Hilux pick-up since it was first introduced into the UK market in the early 1970s.

20 March 2001

Toyota Hiace Van

Toyota has added two new specialist vehicles to further the already strong appeal of the successful Hiace van, popular for its load versatility, safety and comfort.

16 March 2001

Toyota Appoints New Commercial Vehicle Manager

Toyota (GB) PLC has appointed Peter Howarth as its new Commercial Vehicle Manager, responsible for the company’s expanding commercial vehicle range. Peter moves to his new position on 2nd April 2001 and will report to

15 March 2001

Toyota Continues To Strengthen Its European Operations With More ‘Localisation’

Toshio Mizushima, President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Europe Manufacturing (TMEM), today announced plans for further strengthening Toyota’s ‘localisation’ policy of building a European company closer to its European customers.

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.

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