Toyota News
2019 Toyota RAV4 revealed
The all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV has been revealed. The first RAV4 to be built on a Toyota New Global Architecture platform, it remains true to its impressive heritage as the original pioneer of the recreational SUV segment, making significant advances in powertrain technologies, dynamic performance, intelligent safety provisions and all-round quality.
Strong Field Competed for Gazoo Racing Trophy
More than 13 racing and rally drivers have created a strong field for the new Toyota Gazoo Racing Trophy, drawn from five different European countries. Among the contenders – all of them driving Toyota GT86 competition cars – is rally driver Charles Hutchinson from the UK. Some competitors have already started earning points in rallying, but this Saturday the trophy challenge will begin in earnest ...
Toyota Welcomes New Oxfordshire Hydrogen Hub
The hydrogen map of Britain continues to expand with the launch today of a new Hydrogen Hub in Oxfordshire, opening the way for fuel cell electric vehicles such as the Toyota Mirai to become key contributors a future cleaner, carbon-free society. A Mirai saloon was on display at the event at the Said Business School, representing Toyota’s commitment to helping maximise the potential of hydrogen as a...
Toyota Takes Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year Title in Fleet News Awards
Toyota’s unstinting drive to achieve exceptional environmental targets has been recognised with the Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year title in the Fleet News Awards, presented at a ceremony in London this week...
Beadles Toyota Had Two Special Visitors
Recently, at Group 1 Toyota, we met Genchi, a 9 week old guide dog puppy for the first time and all the staff fell in love with him. Today (16th March) Genchi brought his friend Banjo to visit as well. Banjo is only 12 weeks old and is training to be a Guide dog along with Genchi who is now 16 weeks old. We at Beadles Toyota are proud to be associated with this super initiative and look forward to seei...
TNGA The Secret to the New Toyota AURIS'S Scene-Stealing Design
It’s not often a family-friendly hatchback gets to muscle in on the limelight among the glamorous concepts and high-powered machines at an international motor show, but the all-new Toyota Auris prompted an enthusiastic media response with its world debut appearance at the Geneva Motor Show. The hot new look that set the cameras whirring is thanks to something that lies beneath the ...
The MET Drives for a Cleaner London with 11 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Cars
The Metropolitan Police Service is set to team up with the Toyota Mirai to help create the world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles. The first of 11 cars have been delivered to the Met with support from the FCHJU* grants programme and are equipped to work as both marked and unmarked vehicles for overt and covert response, ...
Toyota Hybrid Win Technology Award in Fleet World Honours 2018
Toyota’s market-leading hybrid electric technology has won the Technology Award in the Fleet World Honours, presented at a ceremony in London today. The Fleet World Honours recognise excellent products and services aimed at car and van fleets. The Technology Award, presented to Toyota and Lexus, is for specific features or range-wide initiatives which contribute to safer, more env...
Toyota at the Geneva Motor Show 2018
The GR Supra Racing Concept makes its world debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, reviving the name and spirit of the most celebrated model in Toyota’s illustrious sportscar heritage and demonstrating Toyota’s commitment to bringing the Supra back to the market. It also shows the future potential for a car that can deliver high performance both on road and track. The new, third generation Auris also has its ...
Toyota Enters the Next Phase of its European Powertrain Strategy
At an executive meeting this evening with media representatives on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota shared details of the next step of its powertrain strategy for Europe. The new generation Auris, to be built at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston factory from next year, will be offered with a choice of three powertrains, including two hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) systems...
Toyota Gazoo Racing Ready to Scale New Heights on Rally Mexico
From the snow and ice of Rally Sweden, Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team face the very different challenges of intense heat and high altitude as they prepare for next week’s Rally Mexico (8 to 11 March). Competing in one of the toughest events of the season, they hope to demonstrate the progress made in developing the Yaris WRC and build on a strong start to the year that sees t...