Toyota News

Ott Tänak and the Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team secured an impressive victory on Rally Argentina, the young Estonian claiming his first win for the team in only his fifth event at the wheel of the Yaris WRC. Tänak and co-driver Martin Järveoja dominated the all-gravel rally, holding the lead from the end of the first full day of competition on Friday through to its climax on Sunday. En route to the winner’s podium, they won 10 stages and were able to control their advantage over the field through Sunday to finish more than 33 seconds clear of their nearest challengers. Celebrating ...

27Posted: 27th Apr 2018

Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept Debuts on Gran Turismo Sport

Following its headline-grabbing world debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March, the Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept is now available on Gran Turismo Sport™, exclusively on PlayStation®4. Every detail of the car has been meticulously modelled for the game, from the striking exterior to the competition-focused cockpit, giving gamers an immersive experience where they can take it to t...

27Posted: 27th Apr 2018

Toyota Safety Sense Picks Up First in FIRSTCAR Awards

Toyota’s advanced safety systems have been recognised at the inaugural FirstCar Awards, winning the Best Safety Technology category. The awards by FirstCar magazine, a publication focussed on learner and newly qualified drivers, highlight and celebrate excellence in driving instruction, safety technology and vehicles from the viewpoint of young drivers. Toyota Safety Sense is a range of ac...

26Posted: 26th Apr 2018

Toyota Connected to Bring Advance Mobility Services to the European Market

New start-up company to be based in London, extending Toyota Connected’s global mobility solutions business Products and services to be tailored to the European market Company seeking to recruit up to 50 data scientists, engineers and software developers Toyota Connected (TC) is expanding the global reach of its technology-driven mobility solutions wit...

26Posted: 26th Apr 2018

Toyota Announces New Electrified Vehicles at Beijing Motor Show

25Posted: 25th Apr 2018

From Playful Puppy to Proficient Guide Dog

New Toyota film captures early training for sponsored pup Banjo. Banjo the Labrador Retriever is as a playful as any other puppy, but for this young dog the fun is combined with early training in the behaviour and skills to become a loyal and trusted guide dog. Banjo’s lifetime career is being funded through Toyota’s on-going support for Guide Dogs, the national charity that helps people with sight los...

24Posted: 24th Apr 2018

International Study Reveals How Outdated Technology Causes Pain and Problems For Wheelchair Users

19Posted: 19th Apr 2018

DEFRA Replaces 400 Diesel Cars with British-Built Toyota AURIS Hybrids

Defra, the government department responsible for the environment, food and rural affairs, is replacing a significant proportion of its diesel company car fleet with British-built Toyota Auris hybrid electric models. The changeover, expected to cover more than 400 vehicles, is already under way and will continue throughout 2018 in a rolling replacement process. The cars will ...

18Posted: 18th Apr 2018

Driver Power gold awards for Prius, Aygo and Verso

17Posted: 17th Apr 2018

Toyota's New Auris Smokes the Opposition in Drifting Debut Victory

The all-new Toyota Auris is already staking its claim to being a rebel under the skin, transformed into a 1,000-horsepower track hero of Formula Drift in the hands of champion driver Fredric Aasbø. The racing prototype version of the new model recently posted a smoke-billowing win on its debut in the first round of the 2018 series at Long Beach, California. The road-going new ...

12Posted: 12th Apr 2018

A Year of Helping Good Causes with the Toyota Fund for a Better Tomorrow

Good causes across the UK have been given a helping hand by the Toyota Fund for a Better Tomorrow, a programme of small grants designed to help local charities, schools and community projects. In the past financial year, the fund supported 74 deserving schemes, allocating more than £122,000. In all its worldwide operations, Toyota seeks to be a good neighbour, supporting ...

11Posted: 11th Apr 2018

New Land Cruiser Utility Commercial Brings Legendary Muscle and Quality to Toyota's LCV Range

9Posted: 9th Apr 2018

Toyota Offers Worldwide Grant Support for Environmental Projects

Toyota’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the environment goes beyond the business of designing cleaner vehicles and factories to support initiatives worldwide that safeguard wildlife, plant species and natural habitats through practical work and education. Applications are now open for the 2018 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Programme, which is designed to support e...

5Posted: 5th Apr 2018

Toyota's Supercharged Hot Hatch Takes Silverstone Circuit With Eclectic Group of Much-Loved Cars

Silverstone, February 2018, and a truly unique event called the Pomeroy Trophy, known affectionately as “The Pom”. Run by the Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC) in the UK since 1952, it pits cars from all eras of motoring against each other using a unique series of calculations to ensure all are judged equally. The only strict requirement is that cars ...