Toyota News and Features – 11 August 2016
The latest from the UK and overseas
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Chaud et chic: Paris presents hot concepts
Two of Toyota’s most talked about concept cars, Kikai from last year’s Tokyo motor show and the hot FT-1 sportscar, are the star attractions in a new Sport & Fun exhibition at Le Rendez-Vous Toyota in Paris.
RAV4 Hybrid takes the high road
One of the most infamous routes in the Scottish Highlands, the Cairnwell Pass, is the breathtaking co-star of a new video in which the handling performance of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is put to the test. Read more here.
Mirai’s admirer
The Toyota Mirai has been honoured by AutoVolt magazine in its 2016 awards, being named best hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Read more here.
Specialist services
Toyota is supporting its all-new line up of light commercial vehicles with a national network of specialist business centres offering information, sales and servicing. Read more here.
All around the world
Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov smashed the record for a solo non-stop balloon flight around the world, supported by Toyota and the mighty Hilux. Read more here.
Yaris ready to rally
Preparations for Toyota’s return to the World Rally Championship continue with extensive testing of the Yaris in different European locations. Team boss and multiple world champion Tommi Mäkinen has given a positive progress report. Read more here.
Standing together
A major new brand campaign is just being launched in the USA. Stand Together celebrates the power of friendship, fair play and team-work. Read and see more here.
Best of the blog: Toyota C-HR in detail
The Toyota blog has taken the microscope to the design of the Toyota C-HR to pick out the important details that make the look of this new crossover so powerful and different. Read more here.
Media website updates
There is an updated press pack for the new Hilux. Read more here.
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