2 March 2012
RECAP: Toyota News Digest from the Past Fortnight
Missed out on the latest Toyota news? Catch up here and click the links to access the full stories and pictures.
Prius Plug-In Archive
28 February 2012
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID – FROM GUILDFORD TO GLOUCESTER ON A GALLON
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid official EU emissions and economy figures announced Prius Plug-In Hybrid combined cycle emissions of 49 g/km and fuel economy of 134.5mpg Electric Vehicle (EV) range increased to 15.5 miles compared to
5 December 2011
Toyota Names British Gas as its Preferred Supplier of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Toyota has named British Gas as its preferred supplier of electric vehicle charging points, ahead of introducing the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid to the UK market in 2012.
14 November 2011
Leaseplan Begin Trial Of Toyota Plug-in Hybrid
LeasePlan has become the first UK leasing company to trial the production prototype Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid prior to its launch in the autumn next year.
9 November 2011
Fuel-frugal Prius Plug-in Hybrid A First Time Winner In The RAC Future Car Challenge
Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid has wasted no time in demonstrating its fuel-frugal character, carrying off a class win in the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge on 5 November.
21 September 2011
Toyota Readies Prius Plug-In Hybrid for 2012 Launch
The new Prius Plug-in will cost less than £31,000 when sales start in the first half of 2012. This headline figure does not take into account Government funding through the Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle grant scheme that could reduce the price to customer by up to £5,000: the Toyota has qualified for grant support by meeting the criteria for plug-in vehicles.
13 September 2011
The New Prius Plug-In Hybrid – The Greenest, Most Technically Advanced Prius Yet
Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to go on sale to the mass market, makes its production vehicle world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show.
13 September 2011
The New Prius Family
Since 1997, Toyota has sold more than 3.3 million full hybrid vehicles worldwide. This represents more than 80 per cent of all global hybrid sales, and gives the company an unquestionable lead in the drive towards sustainable mobility. As concrete proof of HSD’s environmental record, these sales have already contributed to a reduction in automotive emissions of about 21 million tonnes of CO2.
6 September 2011
Toyota Presents New Avensis and Prius Family World Premieres at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Toyota will present several new models at this year’s Frankfurt motor show next week (13 September), with world premieres for both the new Avensis and the new Prius family of full hybrid models.
12 August 2011
Prius Plug-In Hybrid: the Cleanest, Most Technically Advanced Prius Yet
Toyota will debut the production version of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 15th September.
8 August 2011
Toyota and Lexus to be the Hybrid Headliners at EcoVelocity
Toyota and Lexus will be showcasing their current and future low emissions full hybrid technology at EcoVelocity, a festival of green motoring that is taking place at Battersea Power Station in London in September.
25 July 2011
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Post Positive Results in Toyota and EDF Energy London Leasing Programme
Interim findings from Toyota and EDF Energy’s demonstration of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in London give encouraging, real-world data that show the technology can deliver greatly improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in urban driving.
6 May 2011
Independent Study Confirms Toyota As Consumer’s First Choice for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
When it comes to thinking about who to turn to when it comes to buying a hybrid or electric vehicle, Toyota is the top choice.
4 April 2011
Toyota Hybrid Challenge: How Low Can You Go?
Rising prices have made fuel economy a hot topic, so it’s perfect timing for Toyota to be promoting the benefits of its hybrids – present and future.
30 March 2011
Toyota Prius Joins Leading UK Airport Taxi Fleet
Leading airport taxi service Checker Cars has taken delivery of the first of an order for 80 Toyota Prius cars. The five full hybrid hatchbacks arrived at the company’s Stansted, Essex office in early March to take their place in an existing fleet of 80 MPVs, and will be followed by 10 more at Stansted over the next two months.
1 March 2011
Toyota Reveals A New Prius Family Member – Prius+
The new Prius+ makes its debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show, representing further expansion of Toyota’s Prius family. It is the first full hybrid model in Europe to offer seven seats, combining family friendly versatility with strong environmental performance and advanced technology.
14 December 2010
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Qualifies for Government Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Grant Scheme
Toyota’s progress towards bringing its Prius Plug-in Hybrid to the marketplace has received a significant boost with the news that it qualifies for Government grant support against its future purchase price.
27 October 2010
Toyota Celebrates Hybrids Past, Present And Future In Brighton To London Challenge
For the historic vehicles taking part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, simply completing the 60-mile route might be considered achievement. A quite different test faces the fleet of hybrid Toyota models that will be to the fore in the first Brighton to London Future Car Challenge.
14 October 2010
Prius: From Curio To Icon
At first glance, there was little about the first generation Toyota Prius that suggested it could be the start of a global phenomenon, a quirkily designed saloon that proved to be the pathfinder for game-changing engine technology.
31 August 2010
Toyota At The Paris Motor Show
Toyota will signal its return to the mini-MPV segment at this year’s Paris motor show with the world debut of the new Verso-S.
22 June 2010
Toyota and EDF Energy launch Prius Plug-in Hybrid lease demonstration programme
A new kind of Toyota Prius makes its debut on London’s streets this summer. A joint programme between Toyota and EDF Energy is leasing 20 Prius Plug-in Hybrids for use in fleets operated by public organisations and businesses in the capital.
21 June 2010
Toyota and EDF Energy Launch the UK’s Largest Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Leasing Programme
Toyota and EDF Energy today launch a three-year leasing programme that brings ultra-low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicle technology to the streets of London.
15 February 2010
Toyota at the Geneva Motor Show
Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota’s presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe.
15 December 2009
Toyota Introduces Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan has today confirmed the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle.
