Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

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…

28 November 2000

New Responsibilities Within Toyota Financial Services

Toyota Financial Services announces the promotion of Assistant Fleet Business Manager Marc Schwartz to National Fleet Sales Manager.

21 November 2000

Toyota Avensis Maintains Its Highly Competitive Position With Price Reduction Of Up To 8%

Toyota has reduced the cost of its already competitively priced Avensis by up to eight per cent (£1,250) to maintain its value for money position in the upper medium segment.

15 November 2000

Toyota Reports First-Half Increase In Sales And Operating Income

Tokyo—TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2000.

7 November 2000

Best Approved Used Scheme For Toyota Auto Assured

Auto Assured has been voted Best Approved Used Scheme 2000 by What Car? magazine in the What Car? Good Used Car Dealer Guide October 2000.

1 November 2000

Interior Designers Opt For Upscale Toyota 4×4’s

Top-of-the-range silver and gold Toyota RAV4s have been chosen by a new interior design company to keep its designers and management moving in style – and the vehicles are already reported to be turning heads.

26 October 2000

Cork Buoyant About New Deal With Toyota

Cork International, one of Britain’s biggest merchandising companies, has switched to a solus badging policy with Toyota for its 200-strong light commercial vehicle fleet.

24 October 2000

New Celica 190 – The World’s Most High Tech Engine For Under £21,000

What distinguishes the new Celica 190 from its stable mate is not immediately obvious for it lives under the bonnet, or under the driver’s right foot to be exact.

23 October 2000

Powershift To Support Market Launch Of Toyota Prius Petrol/Electric Hybrid Car

Powershift, the government-backed initiative which aims to kick-start the market for clean fuel vehicles, has today confirmed it will be providing financial assistance..

17 October 2000

RAV4 Raises Its Cap As Best Small 4×4 In Used Car Of The Year Awards 2000

Tomorrow Toyota receives the award for Best Small 4×4 in the CAP Used Car of the Year Awards 2000 for its trend setting RAV4 sport utility vehicle.

12 October 2000

Toyota Offers Today’s Cars At Less Than Last Year’s Prices

Toyota, the first manufacturer to react to Ford’s move on pricing, was not only quicker than Vauxhall and the rest, but at up to 15 per cent off list prices, offers bigger price reductions as well.

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