Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

27 September 2000

Toyota At Mondial De L’automobile 2000

TOYOTA AT MONDIAL DE L’AUTOMOBILE 2000 – Includes 13 Pictures

18 September 2000

Toyota Formula One Fires Up

The new Toyota Formula One team made a significant step in its progress towards its 2002 racing programme today by firing up its first ever V10 Formula One engine at its base in Cologne, Germany.

11 September 2000

Feel Like Taking Direct Action?

Like croissants and bottled water, it seems French-style direct action has reached the UK. But you don’t need to blockade an oil refinery or jam up the A1 to pay less for fuel. Just drive the new Toyota Prius.

22 August 2000

Yaris Best In Class In What Car? Security Test

Yaris supersedes all superminis in its class with unbeatable security in the sixth annual What Car? security test, which produces the UK’s only new car security league table.

14 August 2000

Class Leading Avensis Continues Low Cost Of Ownership Trend From Toyota

The reinvigorated Avensis continues the low cost of ownership trend from Toyota at a time when the upper medium segment is more competitive than ever.

4 August 2000

New Avensis With VVT-i Engines

You are a teenager. It’s the end of school term and a long summer looms ahead. You’ve got new running shoes. The old favourites, now tatty and worn out, are discarded with nary a second glance and the new ones strapped on.

1 August 2000

New Toyota RAV4 – Rev-Up for a Runaway Success

The all new RAV4 launched this week, is better in every way. Not only is it more spacious inside, quieter, faster and more economical but it also costs less to buy with prices starting at just £13,995. Even parts and servicing costs are lower.

27 July 2000

Livin’ The Corolla Vida

In the midst of British summertime, through the wind, drizzle and black clouds many of us are tempted by the lure of sunny Spain.

26 June 2000

Stay Calm Through The Chaos New Toyota Previa Can Get You Through The Family Travel Nightmare

Ah, the joys of family travel. Such an integral part of the British summer holiday it’s a bit like rain. We should expect it, but we never prepare for it.

22 June 2000

UK’s Leading Forecourt Maintenance Company Tops Up With Toyota Hiace

Marconi Commerce Systems Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of forecourt dispensing equipment, service and installation to the retail and commercial petroleum industry…

20 June 2000

Toyota At The Mobility Roadshow 2000

The Mobility Roadshow 2000 comes to Donington Park, Derbyshire from 23-25 June when disabled people and their carers will have the opportunity to view and test drive a range of cars from the Toyota range.

20 June 2000

Toyota Offers Special Motability Deals On Avensis

The Avensis SE comes with standard features that other cars in the same price range charge as extras including air conditioning, CD player…

13 June 2000

Previa – The Next Generation

Espace, the final frontier. This is the story of Previa, the Next Generation large MPV from Toyota. Previa will make other MPVs seem like mere Voyagers as it boldly goes on a Galaxy Quest.

8 June 2000

Technical Innovation Accolade For The Toyota Prius In Fleet World Honours

The Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-production hybrid car, has received yet another accolade, this time for technical innovation in the Fleet World Honours.

8 June 2000

Toyota Fleet Irons Out Servicing Surprises

Toyota Fleet’s leasing customers are set to benefit from a new transparent pricing initiative for vehicle maintenance.

5 June 2000

Toyota Lays First Stone Of New Parts Centre In South Of France

The “Parc Industriel Rhône Vallée” located in Le Pouzin will soon be host to a new parts centre, servicing southern French customers.

16 May 2000

New Toyota Previa – The Next Generation

Espace, the final frontier. This is the story of Previa, the Next Generation large MPV from Toyota. Previa will make other MPVs seem like mere Voyagers as it boldly goes on a Galaxy Quest.

19 April 2000

Toyota Scoops Two Auto Express Used Car Awards

Auto Express has declared Toyota’s Auto Assured approved used car scheme as the best there is. The RAV4 was also awarded the title of best used 4X4 for the third consecutive year.

17 April 2000

Toyota Announces Further Formula One Developments

In its continuing progress towards entry into Formula One by 2002 at the latest, Toyota Motorsport can today confirm further significant developments.

Wheelchair Rugby Tournament Gets Welcome Lift

On a weekend when rugby news will be dominated by the six nations internationals, Toyota is supporting a wheelchair rugby tournament that promises to be every bit as enthralling.

28 March 2000

New 2000 Model Year Toyota Hiace Powervan

Toyota has improved the load versatility, safety and comfort of its successful Hiace Powervan commercial vehicle range for the 2000 model year to further its already strong appeal.

28 March 2000

2000 Model Year Toyota Hilux Pickups Carry A Heavier Burden And A Lighter Tax Load

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.

28 March 2000

Toyota Presents New 2000 Model Year LCV Line-Up

Toyota presents its new 2000 model year light commercial vehicles line-up at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2000

27 March 2000

Cast Off At Deeside

The First Secretary of the Welsh Assembly, Mr Rhodri Morgan today officially started the aluminium castings’ production process at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd’s engine manufacturing site in Deeside, North Wales.

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