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Hybrids by the hundred for Lewis Day

Hybrids by the hundred for Lewis Day

In the space of just four years, Lewis Day has built up one of the largest hybrid fleets in the country, numbering more than 250 Toyota Prius.

Toyota and EDF launch plug-in hybrid vehicle leasing programme

Toyota and EDF launch plug-in hybrid vehicle leasing programme

Toyota and EDF Energy have launched a three-year leasing programme that brings ultra-low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicle technology to the streets of London.

Hybrid engine first for Toyota’s Deeside plant

Hybrid engine first for Toyota’s Deeside plant

Toyota’s Deeside plant has achieved an industry first in building the 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine for the new Auris Hybrid: it is the first Toyota factory outside Japan to manufacture a hybrid vehicle engine.

Toyota celebrates 3 million vehicles made in the UK

Toyota celebrates 3 million vehicles made in the UK

Today, Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) will produce its 3 millionth vehicle manufactured in the UK. To celebrate this production milestone and to demonstrate continued commitment to the environment, workers will plant a commemorative tree.

Europe’s first volume production hybrid built in Britain

Europe’s first volume production hybrid built in Britain

Toyota’s decision to build its new Auris Hybrid in Britain is a tremendous vote of confidence both in its UK operations and in British car manufacturing. Being given the opportunity to produce the first volume hybrid vehicle to be made in Europe is a source of great pride for all Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) employees.

Aygo and Yaris highest ranked for satisfaction

Aygo and Yaris highest ranked for satisfaction

Toyota has reinforced its position as one of Britain’s top manufacturers when it comes to making cars that are big on quality, owner appeal and value for money.

Toyota offers five-year warranty as standard

Toyota’s reputation for superior quality is well-established among its customers, a fact that supported the smooth progress of its recent recall campaign and sustained healthy sales figures.

Cleaner cars from greener factories

Cleaner cars from greener factories

Toyota’s UK manufacturing operations are European leaders in environmental performance, making them the ideal choice for building the new low-emissions Auris Hybrid.

Unichip boosts performance of the Toyota Hilux D4D

Unichip boosts performance of the Toyota Hilux D4D

Versatile, reliable and deemed to be ‘indestructible’ by BBC’s Top Gear, the 3.0-litre D4D 4x4 Hilux is a justifiably popular sight on British roads.

Auris Hybrid - Meeting the production challenge

Auris Hybrid - Meeting the production challenge

At a glance, Toyota’s new Auris Hybrid is recognisably an Auris, with similar styling and proportions as the regular petrol and diesel powered models in the range.

Toyota Auris Hybrid prices and equipment grades

Toyota Auris Hybrid prices and equipment grades

Toyota again takes the lead in delivering advanced and efficient user-friendly low emissions technology with the launch of its new Auris Hybrid, the first full hybrid vehicle in the European C-segment.

UK workers sign up for NVQ in hybrid vehicle introduction

UK workers sign up for NVQ in hybrid vehicle introduction

Production of the new Toyota Auris Hybrid has been supported by extensive training for all employees at Toyota Manufacturing UK's (TMUK) Burnaston and Deeside factories, both in hybrid vehicle manufacturing and wider environmental issues.

Toyota Prius for Land and Water

Toyota Prius for Land and Water

No, Toyota’s popular hybrid hatchback hasn’t gone amphibious - Land & Water Services Ltd is part of a group that specialises in civil engineering projects on, in or near the UK’s inland and estuarial waters.

Toyota RAV4 - More choice, more equipment and new styling

Toyota RAV4 - More choice, more equipment and new styling

RAV4, the Toyota that inspired a whole new market segment for compact recreational SUVs, is proving the master of sustained success with a new-look 2010 model.

Toyota Hilux aids lawn mower world land speed record attempt

Toyota Hilux aids lawn mower world land speed record attempt

Toyota’s legendary pick-up, crowned indestructible by BBC’s Top Gear, and present at the recent eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafallajökull volcano, is supporting Project Runningblade, the British attempt on the world land speed record for a lawn mower on 22–23 May 2010 at Pendine Sands, South Wales.