Toyota News

New models, new engines, a wider choice of hybrid power models and record-breaking feats helped power Toyota to a fifteenth successive year of sales growth in the UK in 2007.

A new flagship Toyota Auris hits the streets early next year, giving the range a new sporting edge. The SR180 does not stint on eye-appeal, with Toyota Motorsport lowered suspension springs giving it a ground-hugging stance and a neat new rear spoiler positioned atop the tailgate.

Prius celebrates its 10th anniversary this month and a decade during which it has pushed the boundaries of automotive innovation and set benchmarks in low emissions and fuel economy that Toyota’s rivals are still struggling to match.

New RAV4 and Yaris models are lined up for 2008, ensuring Toyota customers can enjoy some true New Year bargains.

Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) will today (14 December) celebrate 15 years of support to Britain’s motor industry with The Rt Hon John Hutton MP, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, at its Burnaston Vehicle Plant in Derbyshire.

There is no more exclusive Aygo than the new Platinum, a version of Toyota’s award-winning city car that is brimful of premium quality features. But while the specification is high, the price tag marks the model down as an ideal New Year bargain.

The Mayor of the Hertfordshire town of Stevenage has broken with tradition – by switching to hybrid synergy drive for his new official car. Councillor Graham Clark has started using a Toyota Prius to fulfil his official engagements.

Toyota has unveiled two new robots, a “Mobility Robot” and a “Violin-playing Robot”, which could become very useful at Christmas in years to come.

“The great thing with running Toyotas is that I don’t get any phone calls from drivers!” says the S Webb & Sons (Distributors) Ltd director who introduced the brand to his company.

Toyota has unveiled a massive driving simulator, designed to safely analyse driving characteristics and so develop improved active safety technology.