Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
TOYOTA PRIUS MARKS THREE MILLION WORLDWIDE SALES
KEY POINTS Cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius passed three million in June Milestone achieved 16 years after debut of first generation model UK sales top 61,000 since market introduction in 2000 Toyota investing more
Toyota Announces Recall Of Some Yaris And Verso-S Models For Power Steering Correction
Toyota has registered a recall today with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) for some of its Yaris and Verso-S models. It has taken the measure in line with its established zero-tolerance approach on
Rugby Football League Converts To Toyota
Toyota and the Rugby Football League (RFL) are pleased to announce a new partnership which sees Toyota become the official car supplier to the sport’s governing body in the UK and to England head coach Steve McNamara.
Toyota Robonaut cleared for launch
Kirobo, Japan’s first ‘robonaut’, has been cleared for launch. Jointly developed by Toyota as part of a consortium of Japanese companies and academic institutions, the robot will board Kounotori 4, scheduled for launch from the Tanegashima space centre on August 4.
Podium Finish For Toyota at Le Mans
Toyota negotiated gruelling weather and an incident-packed race to bring both its TS030 Hybrid cars home in the Le Mans 24 Hours on Sunday (23 June). The No8 car of Anthony Davidson, Sébastien Buemi and
Toyota Man Newsham Claims Season-best Result At Croft
Speedworks Motorsport driver Dave Newsham was Toyota’s leading Independent finisher in the Croft rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship today, the 45-year-old Inverness man claiming his best result of the season so far.
Toyota at Le Mans, past and present
Toyota returns to Le Mans this weekend in pursuit of the biggest prize in international sports car racing. For a second year, the Toyota Racing TS030 Hybrid will be aiming for victory, having secured race
Toyota BTCC Men Head North In Search Of Further Podium Success
Fresh from scoring his maiden podium finish in the BTCC, Ciceley Racing’s Adam Morgan leads Toyota’s Independents Trophy contenders into battle again this weekend (22/23 June) at the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire. Morgan, 24,
Factory to Forecourt now LIVE!
Toyota is taking to Twitter to reveal the principles and processes it uses to build cars at its UK plant in a world-first social media project.
TOYOTA ON COURSE TO TOP PIKES PEAK RECORD
Toyota is aiming to defend its electric record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb at the end of the month with its EV P002 race car showing promising pace in official testing at the weekend.
TC Facilities Management Ltd – 100 Not Out With Toyota Prius
Surrey based TC Facilities Management Ltd hit a century recently after taking delivery of its 100th Prius company car.
Toyota Announces UK Debut For GT86 TRD Griffon Project At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
One year on from launching the Toyota GT86 at the Festival of Speed, Toyota returns to Goodwood to give crowds first sight of a pure-bred racing version of its multi-award winning sports coupe – the TRD Griffon Project.
From Factory To Forecourt: Toyota Builds A Car On Twitter
Toyota is taking to Twitter to reveal the principles and processes it uses to build cars at its UK plant in a world-first social media project.
Toyota Named Car Dealer Power Manufacturer Of The Year
Toyota has taken a top honour in the 2013 Car Dealer Power Awards, winning the Manufacturer of the Year title.
Toyota Is Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brand For Third Year Running
Toyota’s consistency in environmental leadership has been confirmed by a third successive top ranking in the annual Best Global Green Brands report from international brand consultancy Interbrand, published today.
Toyota Focuses On Family Fun With Tokyo Toy Show Concept Car
Where better to unveil a car that’s all about bringing the family together than a toy show? Toyota is presenting the Camatte57s, a sporty, open-top family-focused concept car, in the colourful surroundings of the Kids’ Life Zone at this week’s Tokyo Toy Show.
Toyota Man Morgan Claims Podium Finish At Oulton
Toyota Avensis racer Adam Morgan is celebrating his maiden BTCC podium finish after a gutsy drive to third place for Ciceley Racing in the final race of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship’s Oulton Park raceday. The result was not only a personal best for the 24-year-old from Lancashire on his home circuit, but also the best BTCC finish so far this season for a Toyota driver.
Toyota Increases Its British Manufacturing Output With Start Of Production Of New Auris Touring Sports
Toyota opened a new chapter in its European operations today with the official start of production of the new Auris Touring Sports at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s (TMUK) Burnaston car plant. The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, UK Secretary of State for Transport, joined Didier Leroy, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe, at a ceremony to see the new car off the line at the Derbyshire factory.
TOYOTA INSTIGATES RECALL OF SOME THIRD GENERATION PRIUS MODELS 4,947 UK REGISTERED VEHICLES AFFECTED
In accordance with its commitment to a ‘zero tolerance’ for quality issues or concerns, Toyota has today registered a recall through the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) for a number of its current (third generation) Prius models.
Oulton Park The Next BTCC Battleground For Toyota Drivers
Toyota’s three independent touring car teams – Ciceley Racing, Dynojet Racing and Speedworks Motorsport – are all hoping for a little home advantage this weekend as the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship swings into Oulton Park for the fourth meeting of the season.
The Groom Room Grows With Toyota Auris Hybrid
Specialist pet care business Pets at Home has taken delivery of six UK-built Toyota Auris Hybrid hatchbacks to expand its successful grooming service, The Groom Room, which opened in 2009.
UK Toyota Centres Claim Top European Customer Service Honours
Ultimate satisfaction is the goal for all Toyota centres and three of the UK’s finest have been recognised for their excellence in this year’s Toyota Ichiban awards.