Toyota Media Site: Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Marine & Industrial Transmissions Navigate Hybrid Route
One of the UK’s prime suppliers of spares and service for marine gears and associated products for drive line and propulsion systems is adding Toyota Prius and seven-seat Toyota Prius+ full hybrid vehicles to their fleet. The Prius are likely to lead to further hybrid vehicles and possibly the new Proace van later in the year.
Toyota Racing Unveils 2013 Le Mans Hybrid Challenger
Toyota Racing has unveiled the revised TS030 Hybrid car which will spearhead the team’s quest for victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) this season.
The New Toyota Auris Touring Sports
The new, British-built Auris Touring Sports introduces a wagon/estate car body style toToyota’s Auris range for the first time. It’s also the first model in its class to offer the choice of a full hybrid powertrain, marking further diversification of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.
Toyota GT86 TRD – It’s Official
Since its launch last year, the Toyota GT86 has revitalised Toyota’s reputation for building cars that are all about the pure pleasure of driving.
New Toyota GT86 Racer Ready For Testing
The first GT4 racing version of the Toyota GT86 will hit the track later this month following completion of the first chassis by Buckingham-based motorsport engineering pioneer GPRM.
Future Of Hydrogen Powered Cars Mapped Out
Over one and a half million hydrogen powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030 according to a joint Government-industry study published today.
Embarque On A Journey With Toyota Prius+
Embarque, the new executive minicab service operating inLondonand all the major airports will be transforming its vehicle fleet by adding 22 seven-seat Prius+ models through January and February.
Toyota Honoured As Car And Van Manufacturer Of The Year In LowCVP Awards
Toyota’s leadership in reducing the environmental impact of everyday motoring has helped secure it the title of Car and Van Manufacturer of the Year in the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership awards, presented at a ceremony in London last night.
BMW Group And TMC Deepen Collaboration By Signing Binding Agreements
BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between the two companies for the joint development of a fuel cell system, joint development of architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and joint research and development of lightweight technologies.
Toyota Hilux Battles Through To Second On Dakar Rally
The Toyota Hilux crewed by Giniel de Villiers and Dirk von Zitzewitz has claimed second place in the world’s toughest off-road motorsport event, the Dakar Rally, after two weeks and 8000km of gruelling competition through
Toyota Releases New Images As Proace Launch Approaches
Toyota has released a raft of new images of Proace, the new model that will return the company to the heart of the medium duty van market later this year.
Toyota Shows Its Wilder Side With New Custom Car Concepts At Tokyo Auto Salon
KEY POINTS Toyota lines up 10 models for the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, the world’s largest custom car show Two racing concepts from GRMN based on Yaris and GT86 G Sports concepts developed from the
The Trend Continues: Toyota Launches Revised Yaris Line-up for 2013
Toyota has announced a revision to their Yaris UK grade line up, aimed at continuing the strong success of the car since its launch in late 2011.
Toyota Toasts Sales Success in 2012
Toyota had a year to remember in 2012. Official figures for the year show sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles for the brand at 92,318, a 12.6 per cent increase over 2011.
Prius Plug-In: The UK’s Best Selling Plug-In Hybrid 2012
Sales figures announced today confirmed Prius Plug-in as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the UK. The car achieved 470 sales from its launch date in July 2012, outselling its nearest rival, Vauxhall Ampera, despite it being on sale since April, 3 months longer than the Toyota.
Newsham To Campaign Speedworks BTCC Toyota In 2013
BTCC race winner Dave Newsham will drive a Speedworks Motorsport-prepared Toyota Avensis in the 2013 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, it is confirmed today.
Toyota ‘s Akio Toyoda is Autocar’s Automotive Hero 2012
Toyota’s president and chief executive Akio Toyoda has been named man of the year by Autocar magazine’s editor-in-chief Steve Cropley.
Prius Plug-In Brings Clean Air Christmas Cheer To Camden
A Prius Plug-in set London’s Bedford Square aglow 17 December afternoon as it powered an array of twinkling lights as part of a Camden Christmas celebration. The Toyota was making its debut as part of
My Toyota: The New, Easy Way To Manage Your Toyota On-Line
Toyota’s already making good use of the web to connect with customers and generate interest in and support for its business and its vehicles through its popular blog, Twitter feed and other social media channels, as well as its prime consumer site. Now MyToyota adds another dimension to its on-line activity, a new way forToyota owners to manage their vehicle.
New Appointment Broadens Toyota/Lexus Fleet Appeal
Neil Broad has been appointed the new General Manager for Toyota/Lexus Fleet and Vehicle Remarketing Services replacing Ewan Shepherd who has moved to the role of General Manager Sales Operations. The changes are effective from 3 December.
Toyota GT86 Is TopGear Magazine’s Car Of The Year
When Toyota set about creating the GT86, the guiding principle was that it should be a car devoted to the pure passion of driving. It’s an ethos that has helped earn the sports coupe worldwide acclaim, and now the honour of being named TopGear magazine’s Car of the Year 2012.
All-New Toyota RAV4 Delivers More Choice, More Style And Greater Value
Toyota’s new RAV4 range offers more models to choose from, higher equipment specifications and lower emissions across the board, yet the line-up starts at a much lower price than the model it replaces.
