Toyota News and Features – 22 July 2016
The latest from the UK and overseas
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Patently the best
For the second year running, Toyota designers and engineers in the USA have been granted more patents than any other vehicle manufacturer team, covering a range of innovations from artificial skin for pedestrian safety dummies to self-cleaning fabrics. Read more here.
Hybrid hero
Yaris Hybrid top scored among new cars in the 2016 Which? Car Survey, the highlight of a strong showing across the board for Toyota models. Read more here.
WWF partnership
Toyota has entered a five-year partnership with global conservation organisation WWF, committing to support activities to protect and enhance the environment and biodiversity. Read more here.
Prius doubles up on awards
The new Toyota Prius has netted a brace of awards – the green award from Auto Express and best eco car from the Telegraph group. Read more here and here.
Original orange
Toyota has made a zestful addition to its Yaris line-up with the new Yaris Orange Edition, featuring blazing Orange Twist paintwork and a high equipment specification that includes a Skyview panoramic roof. Read more here.
GT86 – Manga made real
Toyota has turned a GT86 coupe into a tribute to the cult Manga Initial D AE86 Corolla, complete with a replica livery and special aftermarket accessories. Read more here.
Toyota C-HR’s inside story
Toyota has revealed the interior of its new Toyota C-HR crossover model, ahead of the car going on sale in the UK in the autumn. Read more here.
My Finance first
People who use the My Toyota customer web portal can now use it to monitor and manage their Toyota finance agreement using the new My Finance tools – a first for the UK car market. Read more here.
Best of the blog: RAF rescuers rate Toyota
The RAF Mountain Rescue Service puts its faith in a fleet of Toyota Hilux to support its search and rescue missions in some of Britain’s most remote locations. Their story is the focus of a new short film for the Toyota blog. See and read more here.
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