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The Club Series versions of the Toyota GT86 focus on the coupe’s style and performance appeal as a car that’s all about the pure joys of driving. The latest addition to this select group is the new GT86 Blue Edition, offering an exclusive exterior paint finish and the option of a Performance Pack for even sharper handling. The Blue Edition makes a strong street statement with its Electric Blue bodywork and contrasting black styling details, including front grille, rear spoiler and diffuser, door mirror housings and front fog light surrounds. Inside, the cabin is finished in sporting black ...

Technology changes every aspect of life, the only certainty is that nothing stays the same. Predicting how things will change is an industry in itself. Some think cars won’t mean as much for us in the future, others say the next generation won’t want to be car owners at all. Jaguar Land Rover doesn’t see the future that way. We are also evolving as needs change, making cars and services that fit the way w...

The world-first ‘CORTEX’ project will take self-driving cars off-road, ensuring they are fully capable in any weather condition: dirt, rain, ice, sno...

Winning artwork to be applied to a full-size Toyota GT86 rally car on public display in the rally’s Big Bang Exhibition Competition open to UK primary school children and secondary school and college students Entries open now, details at stemcymru.org.uk and www.walesrallygb.com Toyota is once again teaming up with Dayinsure Wales Rally GB to host a car livery design compe...

Kia Rio wins Best Value New Car and Best Car for New Drivers Awards are voted for by 43,000 real car owners Kia Rio launched last year with more size, space and equipment The Kia Rio has won not one, but two awards at this year’s Auto Trader New Car Awards - as voted for by 43,000 real car owners. The Rio was awarded Best Value New Car and was commended for its low runnin...

Seven-year powertrain warranty first introduced in 2006 on first-generation Kia cee’d; comprehensive ‘bumper-to-bumper’ warranty launched in 2010 Estimated 158 billion kilometers driven by Kia owners under warranty Seven-year/100,000 mile warranty cover for every new Kia sold in Europe Kia Motors Europe has achieved a milestone for sales of cars bear...

With more and more of the world’s population migrating to cities, there is increasing pressure on traffic congestion, environmental quality and health issues in urban areas. The Alan Turing Institute and the Toyota Mobility Foundation are collaborating on a project to transform the way cities are pl...

Major new facilities for fuel cell stack and high-pressure hydrogen tank production under construction at two Toyota facilities Expectation of global annual fuel cell electric vehicle sales increasing to at least 30,000 units a year after 2020, from current 3,000 total Expansion of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles sales in ...

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) have agreed today to start discussing new joint projects in the fields of technological development, vehicle production and market development. Having concluded a memorandum of understanding towards business partnership on 6 February 2017, Toyota and Suzuki have been pursuing concrete forms of cooperation and have announced...

With General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) coming in to force today (25 May 2018), the PR and Social Media team at Toyota (GB) PLC can reassure our media contacts that their data is safe with us. We retain the data of members of the media solely so that we can provide an efficient service to them. The data we hold is used only for the provision of the following s...

InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital arm, today announces its investment in FATMAP, the leading platform for outdoor adventure lovers and mountain professionals with cutting-edge global 3D mapping technology. The investment from InMotion Ventures, along with Episode 1 and Capnamic Ventures, will support FATMAP with their global ambition to become a key destination for adventure and ...

InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital arm, today announces its investment in FATMAP, the leading platform for outdoor adventure lovers and mountain prof...

Volkswagen is making a statement by staging a world premiere of a new model for the first time in China – its largest market. The new Touareg marks a milestone in the brand’s largest model and technology campaign, and it shows what engineers and designers at Volkswagen can do. The new flagship takes a top position in the premium class SUV segment with its expressive design, its innovative op...

Updated interior and exterior design for UK and global best-seller Revised powertrain line-up includes EcoDynamics+ 2.0-litre diesel mild-hybrid and efficient new 1.6-litre ‘U3’ diesel EcoDynamics+ powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by up to four per cent under WLTP New technologies include upgraded infotainment and active driver aids On-sale in Europe during Q3 2018 Kia Motors has revealed the New Kia Sportage, ...

At first glance, it is clear to see that the I.D. R Pikes Peak has been developed for extreme conditions. The aerodynamic aspect of Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car is also uncompromisingly designed to tackle the most famous hill climb in the world. “The start line is located at an altitude of almost 2,900 metres, with the finish at 4,300 metres above sea level....

The 570-hp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look. As well as optimised aerodynamics, it also showcases a new strategic partnership: Volkswagen R, home of Volkswagen's most powerful and sporty production...

The four-wheel drive sports car combines its ambassadorial role for the future, electric I.D. family with the sportiest range of Volkswa...

Esapekka Lappi survived a car-wrecking Rally Portugal to complete the sixth round of the FIA World Rally Championship in a strong fifth position on Sunday. In spite of Ott Tänak, winner of the previous round in Argentina, being sidelined from the action on Friday, and Jari-Matti Latvala being forced out of top-10 contention, Toyota Gazoo Racing were able to claim points and reaffirm the winning pote...

CARS has made SEAT a pioneering company in preventive health services and a role model of a healthy company in Spain The company’s main goals include promoting the health of its employees. The early diagnosis performed at CARS has greater chances of success and lower treatment costs SEAT’s Healthy Company Scientific Committee is carrying out the MedCARS study to better understand the benefits ...

Volunteers at Toyota GB welcomed a group of trainees from the Spear programme to the company’s Surrey headquarters this week, giving them an insight into the world of work and the skills they can develop to build a successful career. The Spear programme supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across London, helping them gain the confidence and abilities they need to secure employment. It...