Toyota News

With its world-leading reputation for environmental performance, the Toyota Prius might not seem an obvious candidate for luxury customisation, but one discerning owner has lavished thousands of pounds on giving his car a truly bespoke appearance.

His Royal Highness, the Duke of York, presented Britain’s winning team of technician apprentices with special commemorative plaques when he visited the Toyota Academy on Nottingham University Campus on Thursday 26 April.

Toyota and the British Red Cross, have teamed up for the third year running to launch ‘Don’t be a Bystander’, the nationwide road safety campaign which aims to deliver life saving skills and awareness about first aid to 100,000 children and young people this summer. The campaign, backed by Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq, launched yesterday to coincide with the start of United Nations Global Road Safety Week.

Instructors at the 1st Drive School of Motoring agree with their pupils – the Toyota Yaris makes the ideal car for learners.

The role of Auris in transforming Toyota’s profile in the C-segment hatchback market will enjoy maximum impact with the arrival of the new performance-focused T180.

The dreams of 22 young football fans will be coming true at the UEFA Cup Final, thanks to Toyota.

Leading UK logistics and property company, Innovate, has selected the Toyota Prius as the preferred choice of vehicle for its management team. Innovate Logistics has blue chip customers that include Tesco and Morrisons and pursues a positive green agenda. Its logistics fleet includes replacement vehicles that are all Euro IV compliant, and have zero ozone refrigerants.

To provide drivers with the highest possible level of active safety protection, Toyota has introduced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) as an option across the complete Yaris range.

Toyota is introducing some feature changes for the Avensis range this spring, most notably upgrading the standard satellite navigation on T3-S, T4, T Spirit and T180 grades from a turn-by-turn to a full-map, touch-screen system.

Aygo is already one of the safest cars in its class, but owners can now invest in even greater protection with a new upgrade option pack. For the entry-level Aygo, side and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) and rear head rests are available at a cost to customers of £960 (including VAT).