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The new Toyota Prius has achieved the maximum 5-star vehicle safety rating in the latest 2009 Euro NCAP test results.

Toyota Optimal Drive: Ride a cleaner range

The introduction of Toyota Optimal Drive at the 2008 Paris motor show was a milestone in the development of new powertrain technologies and Toyota has wasted no time in rolling out the concept right across its model range.

Toyota adds hi-tech option pack to Prius

Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID’s leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation.

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Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID’s leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation.

Toyota boxes clever with new Verso D-CAT 150 automatic

Toyota’s seven-seat Verso gains added dynamic appeal with the introduction of a 2.2 D-CAT 150 clean diesel engine with a slick, smooth and intelligent six-speed automatic transmission.

New Toyota Prius an instant hit

The British motoring public has shown itself eager to embrace the latest advances in cleaner, fuel efficient, full hybrid power by signing up in their thousands to buy the all-new Toyota Prius.

Toyota expands engine line-up for new Avensis

Toyota has expanded its engine line-up for new Avensis, introducing two new units that further strengthen the fuel efficiency and emissions performance achieved across the range. As well as adding the 1.6 Valvematic petrol and 2.2 D-CAT 150 diesel, it has also made the popular 1.8 Valvematic engine more widely available, with both six-speed manual and Multidrive S transmissions.

Toyota Prius engineered for total economy

Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID’s leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation.

Put Toyota to the test

Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID’s leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation.

First hybrid taxi company to open in Scotland

Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID’s leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation.

Toyota Prius receives WhatGreenCar of the Year award

With almost two weeks to go until its on sale date, the new generation Toyota Prius has already scooped its first award, winning the title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009.

Toyota Prius sails in on solar power

Toyota has helped make maritime history by shipping its cars across the world on board a ship part-powered by solar energy. The Auriga Leader docked in Long Beach, California earlier this month with new Prius and other Toyota and Lexus models on board, destined for the North American market. On its voyage from Japan, the ship was able to harness the power of the sun to reduce demand on its diesel engines.

Toyota receives nationwide award for excellence

Toyota (GB) PLC has been recognised as the top Manufacturer Partner of the Year (up to 10,000 units) at the annual Supplier Awards presented by Motability Operations, the company which manages the Motability Car Scheme.

Yaris TR now with added alloy-appeal

Toyota has made some seasonal nips and tucks to its Yaris range to make it an even more appealing prospect for customers.

Toyota Prius recycling

Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion.

Aston Martin Cygnet inspired by Toyota’s iQ

Toyota’s revolutionary iQ platform is about to reset traditional thinking, with plans that the world’s smallest four-seater will serve as the basis for a new luxury commuter car to be exclusively built for and sold to Aston Martin owners. Toyota Motor Europe (TME) today announced that the new “Cygnet” would pair Aston Martin’s trademark design flair with the Toyota iQ’s highly compact and low-CO2 city driving package. The commuter car will be tailored specifically to customer requirements at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, the United Kingdom.

Toyota Prius is WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009

The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1st August 2009.

Toyota Eco-Factory gives new Prius a clean start in life

The low emissions and fuel efficiency delivered by the new Toyota Prius in everyday driving would be of little value if they were not backed up by equally environmentally focused manufacturing. As part of Toyota’s commitment to achieving the best possible performance throughout the car’s lifecycle, the production centre for the third generation Prius is a standard-bearer for clean operations and the use of renewable energy sources.

Toyota and EDF awarded funding for innovative PHV road trial

Toyota and EDF Energy have been awarded UK government funding through the Technology Strategy Board’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition to support a trial of up to 20 innovative Plug in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs). Based on Toyota’s full hybrid technology, the PHV will come equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode allowing for zero-emissions driving. The trial will start in London in 2010 for a period up to 3 years with the intention to lease the vehicles to a mix of public bodies and private companies including the Greater London Authority group and the Government Car and Despatch Agency.

New Toyota Prius: Efficient design

Inside and out, the design of the new Toyota Prius plays a key role in its ultra-efficient performance and its all-round practicality as a family car. “Minimum outside, maximum inside” was Toyota’s guiding principle.

New Prius and the UK market

New Prius will retain its established three-grade range structure in the UK, but with significant improvements in equipment specifications at every level.

New Prius breaks cover

After months of anticipation, the all-new Prius arrived in the UK this week and is already on the road and on public display.

New Prius: Cooled by the heat of the sun

Climbing into a car that’s been parked for a while on even a moderately sunny day can be an uncomfortable experience and is likely to provoke full-blast operation of the air conditioning, using up fuel and increasing emissions. Toyota has solved the problem with a new solar-powered ventilation system that keeps the interior cool, with no need for the engine to be running. And to make sure the temperature is just right before you get inside, it has produced the world’s first Remote Air Conditioning control, operated using the car’s key fob.

Keep pace with new Prius on Today/Tomorrow

This summer’s launch of the all-new Toyota Prius is one of the most important motor industry events of the year. All the buzz surrounding the build-up to the new hybrid’s arrival is being comprehensively covered on Today/Tomorrow, the official Toyota blog at blog.toyota.co.uk.

New Prius: Switch your mode to suit the motoring

Fuel-efficient, low emissions driving does not have to confine the motorist to a one-size-fits-all driving style. Thanks to Toyota innovation, the new third-generation Prius comes equipped with three selectable “on-demand” driving modes that let the driver make the most of different driving conditions.

Toyota F1 team puts Grand Prix hardware up for sale

Formula One merchandise has never seen anything like it: alongside the familiar caps, T-shirts and keyrings, Toyota’s grand prix team is selling a host of high-tech parts from its past racing cars.

Prices pegged for new Prius

It’s said that you get what you pay for, but where Toyota’s new full hybrid Prius is concerned, customers enjoy great deal more for the just the same price they would pay for the current model.

New Prius harvests the rewards of plant-based plastics

When it comes to environmental performance, new Prius’s achievements are not just about the fuel economy and clean running offered by its Toyota Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain. Toyota’s determination to reduce emissions and promote sustainability prompted it to research and develop the world’s first injection moulded material to be derived from plant matter.

Toyota Verso hat trick in 2009 Fleet World honours

The new 2009 Toyota Verso continues the winning streak of its predecessor, taking the title of Best Small MPV at the Fleet World Honours awards for the third consecutive year.

Gentex shipping auto-dimming mirrors for Toyota compact cars

Gentex Corporation has announced that it is shipping auto-dimming interior rearview mirrors for Toyota's new three-seat urban cruiser, the iQ and the new generation Yaris. The iQ is sold in Europe and Japan, and the Yaris is available in Europe and the Middle East. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry.

RAV4 with Toyota Optimal Drive

Fifteen years ago the original RAV4 created a new market segment for compact, fun-to-drive SUVs. Now it is ready to raise the bar higher with improved performance, lower emissions and even better fuel economy. Thanks to new and revised powertrains with Toyota Optimal Drive technology, the 2009 RAV4 becomes an even stronger proposition for owners looking for quality, driving pleasure and keen cost-of-ownership performance.

Prius recruited for Army service

The British Army has taken delivery of a fleet of 50 Toyota Prius as part of its ongoing mission to reduce emissions of gases known to damage the environment.

Toyota Urban Cruiser on sale now

In terms of scale they are poles apart, but at heart the new Urban Cruiser is every bit a true-blooded Toyota as its mighty Land Cruiser stablemate.

Toyota to lease over 150 plug-in hybrid vehicles across Europe

Toyota will lease over 150 units of its next generation Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) to selected fleet customers across Europe as part of a three-year programme. Alongside France, Toyota is in discussion with three European countries, including the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.

EDF and Toyota large-scale demo of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

EDF and Toyota today announced a major step forward in their joint road-trials in France, involving Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs) and an innovative charging infrastructure. About one hundred units of a next generation PHV equipped with lithium-ion batteries will be leased to selected companies and partners in the Strasbourg area starting from the end of 2009, for a duration of three years. This project has received financial support via the Research Fund managed by the French Environment and Energy Management Agency ADEME, following a call for projects on low-emitting vehicles.

Auris advances on all fronts with Toyota Optimal Drive

Auris is the latest Toyota model range to reap the benefits in performance, fuel economy and emissions from Toyota Optimal Drive technology.

Toyota remains greenest vehicle manufacturer

Toyota has retained its position as greenest vehicle manufacturer according to a study conducted by Business Car magazine. For the second year running, the top 20 fleet manufacturers were rated and ranked based on survey results and other research by Clean Green Cars (cleangreencars.co.uk) on the various attributes and achievements of each brand. Scores were weighted to allow for sales volume to give a true comparison of large and small brands. Toyota was top-rated with a score of 86 per cent.

Glock rocks on two wheels

Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Timo Glock has experienced a unique view of Melbourne in the lead-up to this Sunday's Australian Grand Prix by driving a Toyota Hilux on two wheels.

Toyota drives down emissions with new Urban Cruiser

Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser signals a new industry milestone in achieving the world’s lowest CO2 emissions for a four-wheel drive car. The figure of 130g/km for the 1.4 D-4D AWD model is one aspect of the all-round environmental excellence that Toyota has achieved with its new B-segment hatchback crossover.

Lower emissions yield savings for Land Cruiser owners

Toyota has achieved a significant reduction in exhaust emissions from its legendary Land Cruiser, cutting its tax liability and strengthening its cost of ownership profile.

New Toyota Prius technology and innovation

It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level.

New Verso: More “Verso” than ever

Toyota’s rapidly expanding UK model line-up gains another new member this week with the sales launch of new Verso, bringing more style, space, safety and advanced equipment features to the compact MPV segment.

TheHut.com’s top performers hit the road in Toyota iQs

Online retailer, TheHut.com is one of the first UK organisations to adopt the new Toyota iQ as its company car. An incentive for star performers, as well as an on-car branding opportunity and an environmental statement, TheHut.com has issued the economical car to 15 staff.

Toyota to encourage ‘scrappers’ to buy British-built cars

Toyota’s British-built Auris hatchback will be a highly attractive option for customers taking advantage of the new Government scrappage scheme.