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Toyota Press Releases General 2007


21/12/07 AURIS ADVANCES WITH NEW SPORTING FLAGSHIP

A new flagship Toyota Auris hits the streets early next year, giving the range a new sporting edge.  
 

17/12/07 TOYOTA PRIUS: 10 YEARS AT THE TOP

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.
 

14/12/07 TOYOTA RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH RAV4 XT-R AND YARIS TR

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

 

13/12/07 AYGO PLATINUM: PRECIOUS METAL AT A PERFECT PRICE

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.
 

12/12/07 MAYOR’S PRIUS SETS STEVENAGE A GREEN EXAMPLE

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.
 

31/10/07 FROM PLAYSTATION TO DÉGUSTATION: TOYOTA SUPRA ENTERS THE 2007 HACKETT BEAUJOLAIS RUN

The Toyota Supra takes on a new challenge this month: the ultimate Japanese GT car and icon of the Sony Playstation Gran Turismo game is swapping the racetrack and (virtual) mean streets for a fund-raising foray into rural France in the 2007 Hackett Beaujolais Run.
 

24/10/07 LISA HAILS CARMIC CARS TO THE STARS

TV personality Lisa Rogers reckons that the new private car service Carmic Cars offers the cleanest, greenest way of getting round London in 2007 by using only low-emission Toyota Prius Cars. 
 

22/10/07 LAND CRUISER INVINCIBLE: TOYOTA’S NEW HEADLINE ACT

Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser SUV reaches new heights of style and luxury this autumn with the introduction of a new, revised Invincible grade. Taking its place at the pinnacle of the range, it offers a higher specification than any other model in the line-up. 
 

17/10/07 ZERO HEROES LEAD TOYOTA’S AUTUMN CAMPAIGN

Credit squeeze, what credit squeeze? Toyota is turning the tables on economic doom-mongers with a headline-grabbing zero per cent finance offer on some of its most popular models this autumn. 
 

10/10/07 TOYOTA TO DISPLAY SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTS AT TOKYO SHOW

In keeping with its tradition of highlighting new, automotive possibilities at the Tokyo Motor Show in the form of a wide variety of concept vehicles and groundbreaking technologies, Toyota’s exhibit is meant to provide new proposals for the automobile. 
 

10/10/07 AYGO FURTHER ON LESS – AGAIN!

The Toyota Aygo successfully defended its crown as the most economical car on the roads at the 2007 AA/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon on 3 and 4 October.
 

09/10/07 FROM CORONA TO PRIUS: TOYOTA QUALITY SPANS THE DECADES

A car in which seatbelts are a luxury option, the turn of a key is the only protection against thieves and anti-pollution measures are non-existent, wouldn’t even make the drawing board today, but it was with just such a model that Toyota made its UK market debut.

 

11/09/07 TOYOTA CONCEPT CAR iQ: AN INTELLIGENT URBAN TRANSPORT SOLUTION

The Toyota Concept Car iQ, unveiled today at the Frankfurt Motor Show, marks a step change in small car design, challenging conventional thinking by being small, yet spacious and high in premium quality features.

 

31/08/07 TOYOTA EUROPEAN HYBRID SALES ACCELERATE PAST 100,000 UNITS

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced that cumulative European sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have topped the 100,000 mark.
 

29/08/07 TOYOTA’S WORLD OF EASY LISTENING

No more earpieces, no more fiddling with the clickwheel as you drive, no more fumbling on the floor to search for your wayward player: Toyota has come up with a perfect integration system that links Apple’s iPod directly to your car’s audio system.
 

10/07/07 AURIS LEADS TOYOTA’S SEVENTH YEAR AT MOBILITY ROADSHOW

The new Toyota Auris will make its first Mobility Roadshow appearance at the 2007 event, heading a comprehensive line-up of Toyota models on display and in action on the track.
 

04/07/07 TOYOTA DEVELOPS ADVANCED HEAD RESTRAINT TO HELP REDUCE INTENSITY OF WHIPLASH INJURIES

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it has developed the Active Headrest, a new head restraint that reduces the stress on the neck during low-speed, rear impacts. TMC plans to introduce the head restraint shortly, starting with new vehicle models.
 

02/07/07 VERSO REVITALISED

A nip and tuck have given the Toyota Verso compact MPV a fresh look this summer, with the introduction of a bolder front bumper and new front grille that link the model more closely to the family styling of the Yaris and Auris models.
 

27/06/07 FIRE BRIGADE RINGS CHANGES WITH TOYOTA

More than 50 fire service staff have switched from being user-choosers to driving a range of Toyota Avensis diesel cars – and the transition has been a smooth one, says Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service’s Fleet Manager John Millett.
 

21/06/07 INDUSTRY COMMENDATION FOR TOP TOYOTA APPRENTICE

Excellence in body and paint shop skills has earned Andrew Daniels national recognition as one of the best young technicians in the country.
 

21/06/07 TOYOTA GIVES YARIS THE TR FACTOR

There is no midsummer madness behind Toyota’s 21 June launch for the new Yaris TR, even though motorists might be surprised by the great value it represents.
 

18/06/07 TOYOTA DEVELOPS NEXT-GENERATION ENGINE VALVE MECHANISM

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) recently announced that it has developed Valvematic, a variable valve lift mechanism created through combining VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), which controls the timing of intake valve opening/closing, with a new mechanism that can also control the intake valve lift volume.
 

15/06/07 CLIMATE OF CHANGE – POWERED BY TOYOTA PRIUS

Toyota’s hybrid technology combined with a carbon-offsetting programme is set to make Climatecars, London’s new eco-friendly taxi service, one of the greenest around. As its name indicates, Climatecars is taking a no-compromise stance on the environment. The company’s operations are totally Carbon Neutral from the outset.
 

01/06/07 TR-IFFIC QUALITY AND VALUE: THE NEW TOYOTA AVENSIS TR

The strong market performance of Avensis, Toyota’s European flagship model, gains added impetus this spring with the arrival of a new feature model, the Avensis TR. It offers high specification and high value for customers with its extensive list of premium features.

 

29/05/07 TOYOTA FLEET TEAM RAISE OVER £10,000 IN LAKELAND CHALLENGE

After competing in the gruelling Lakeland challenge on 18 May which involved running, cycling and canoeing in the Lake District, a team from Toyota Fleet has succeeded in raising an incredible £10,150 for The Wooden Spoon Society.
 

25/05/07 WHAT’S PINK, GREEN AND GROWING IN LONDON?

A 100-plus fleet of London chauffeur-driven cars is going hybrid, as Pink Express takes on Toyota Prius hybrids to help it meet its ambitious environmental targets. The first of the Prius T4 models arrived early this year.
 

21/05/07 SUPERHERO STATUS FOR NEW TOYOTA LAND CRUISER INVINCIBLE

Superman, Spiderman and the Hulk all boast special powers, but remain the stuff of comic book and movie screen fantasy. The new Land Cruiser Invincible, however, is a superhero vehicle that’s designed for the real world.
 

18/05/07 TOYOTA COROLLA VERSO WINS AWARD FOR BEST SMALL MPV IN 2007 FLEET WORLD HONOURS

Toyota Corolla Verso has won the award for Best Small MPV in the 2007 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 17th May.
 

17/05/07 TOYOTA PRIUS GOES ON NATIONAL FLEET

National Car Rental has secured a major new deal with Toyota to give its customers environmentally friendly driving options in the shape of the innovative Toyota Prius.

 

09/05/07 HYBRIDS MAKE YOU HAPPY – PRIUS TOPS 2007 J.D. POWER AWARDS

The Toyota Prius has earned many plaudits worldwide since its launch in 2004, but its latest accolade demonstrates the high esteem in which it is held by the most demanding of judges – owners.
 

04/05/07 AYGO BLUE: A COOLER HUE FOR TOYOTA’S URBAN HERO

Spring brings an addition to Toyota’s Aygo range, the new Aygo Blue, a model that offers high specification and extra style. Joining the established Aygo Black in the line-up, it expresses its blue theme in exclusive Lagoon Blue metallic paint, carpet mats and blue surrounds for the air vents and instrument panel.
 

01/05/07 TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES EXTEND ONLINE FINANCE
Following the recent successful development of AYGO, Yaris, RAV4 and Auris online finance calculators, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota (GB) PLC are pleased to confirm the extension of the availability of finance calculators for Avensis, Verso, Prius and Land Cruiser models.
 

30/04/07 JEMCA TOYOTA DELIVERS DREAM PRIUS
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.
 

23/04/07 HIGH POWER HILUX CONCEPT POWERS INTO CV SHOW 2007
Toyota has worked some motor sport magic on its legendary Hilux pick-up to create a special concept that’s big on both looks and performance.
 

04/04/07 TOYOTA YARIS – LOOKING GOOD WITH L-PLATES
Instructors at the 1st Drive School of Motoring agree with their pupils – the Toyota Yaris makes the ideal car for learners.
 

03/04/07 T180 FLAGSHIP JOINS NEW TOYOTA AURIS RANGE
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.
 

29/03/07 INNOVATE WITH 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.
 

27/03/07 AVENSIS REFRESHED FOR SPRING ’07
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.
 

27/03/07 NEW OPTION PACKS FOR AYGO
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).
 

27/03/07 ACTIVE SAFETY OPTIONS FOR YARIS AND RAV4
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.
 

23/03/07 AURIS TO BUILD ON WESTON HOMES’ RELATIONSHIP WITH TOYOTA
“People expect plenty of space in the homes we build, and similarly people expect plenty of space in their cars, which is why our drivers have been looking forward to the arrival of the new Toyota Auris.
 

22/03/07 LAUNCH OF AURIS FINANCE CALCULATOR AND ON-LINE APPROVAL
To support and coincide with the launch of Auris, the brand new model from Toyota, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota (GB) PLC are introducing an on-line finance calculator and, a first for Toyota Financial Services, an on-line approval facility.
 

16/03/07 TOYOTA AYGO WINS AXA NORTHERN IRELAND CAR OF THE YEAR

The Toyota Aygo has been named AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year 2006/2007.
 

16/03/07 MORE TOYOTAS – JUST WHAT THE DOCTORS ORDERED
Doctors have been given the green light to use the latest Toyota cars in a fleet that has proved highly reliable in getting them out and about to patients. The five new vehicles will enable the successful out-of-hours ...
 

16/03/07 SPORTING AND REFINED: THE NEW TOYOTA YARIS SR
The Toyota Yaris SR 1.8 is a new flagship model for the Yaris range, bringing sports performance, style and refinement to a car that’s already a leader in terms of safety, equipment and comfort.
 

09/03/07 AIRCON SUPPLIER FINDS TOYOTA HIACE THE COOL CHOICE
When entrepreneur Edward Kydd took over a well-known air-conditioning company with a view to expanding it last year, he found that it relied on a make of van he had long appreciated himself – the Toyota Hiace.
 

07/03/07 RICHMOND’S MAYOR SETS THE TONE WITH TOYOTA PRIUS
The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, the London borough in the headlines recently for linking residents’ parking charges with CO2 emissions, has broken with tradition by switching from a limo to a Toyota Prius as his official car.
 

06/03/07 WORLD PREMIERE OF TOYOTA HYBRID X CONCEPT
Toyota presents a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show with the reveal of Hybrid X, a concept car that proposes a new design language for hybrid models, while also acting as an innovative technology showcase for future generation hybrid cars.
 

23/02/07 PRIUS ADDS CLEAN GREEN SHEEN TO PREMIERE POLISH
Saving up to 30% on running costs by switching an entire 45-strong sales car fleet to Toyota Prius – that’s the latest bright idea from the Premiere Polish Co Ltd. Trading as Premiere Products, the 84-year-old ...
 

15/02/07 TOYOTA AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
Toyota is focusing on its vision for sustainable mobility at the Geneva motor show, with two contrasting new hybrid power concept cars making their debut.
 

15/02/07 PRIUS SALES SOAR AS CONGESTION ZONE SPREADS WEST
As the central London congestion charge zone extends west to take in an even greater slice of the capital next week, the Toyota Prius becomes an even more compelling choice for drivers seeking to save money and drive a car that’s less harmful to the environment.
 

13/02/07 TOYOTA DELIVERS A FINER DYNA
The Toyota Dyna gains more power and torque with the introduction of a new 3.0-litre D-4D engine for 2007. The new unit replaces the previous 2.5-litre D-4D engine in the Dyna range of dropside, tipper and chassis cab models and completes Toyota’s upgrade of all its ...
 

13/02/07 TOYOTA PRIUS FLEET HELPS BUILD ULTIMATE PROPERTY MAP
A team of researchers has hit the streets with a mission – to build a comprehensive database of every commercial property in Britain. To carry out this massive task from street level, their employer is using specially adapted Toyota Prius hybrids.
 

09/02/07 TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES CONTRACT HIRE RATES FOR NEW AURIS
Having agreed strong residual values for the new Auris that went on sale this month, Toyota Financial Services has announced its Contract Hire rates.
 

19/01/07 AURIS: THE NEW TOYOTA
Auris is a new name for an all-new Toyota, a family hatchback designed, developed and engineered for the European market. The best selling models will be built in Europe too, with the most popular models coming from Toyota’s Burnaston factory near Derby.
 

16/01/07 TOYOTA UNLEASHES HIGH-POWERED HILUX
Toyota’s powerful presence in the UK pick-up market is set to become even stronger with the launch this week of its new 3.0-litre D-4D 170 and higher-output 2.5-litre D-4D 120 engines.
 

10/01/07 TOYOTA CREATES UNIQUE RETAIL THEATRE CONCEPT TO SHOW NEW AURIS
Toyota has created a unique promotional concept store to support the launch of its new family hatchback, Auris.
 

09/01/07 EMERSON NETWORK POWER GETS EVERYWHERE WITH TOYOTA
Go-anywhere capability in a commercial vehicle that feels like a car – that’s the appeal of the Toyota Hilux 4x4 to service engineers working for leading IT and telecoms services provider Emerson Network Power.
 

04/01/07 FAST CLEAN FUN - TOYOTA FT-HS HYBRID SPORTS CAR CONCEPT
Forget the congestion charge, petrol taxes and global warming – motoring in the future can still be fun according to Toyota with its FT-HS hybrid sports concept being shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.