Toyota (GB)
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Aftersales 30 Mar
Suzuki launches free service-activated warranty for cars and motorcycles
Suzuki GB has followed the lead of Toyota in offering a service-activated warranty to the owners of vehicles aged up to seven years or 100,000 miles.
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Manufacturer 15 Feb
Toyota's updated Corolla priced from £30,210
Toyota has launched the latest version of its Corolla hatchback and estate, which are now both on sale in the brand's dealer network.
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Car Dealer News 9 Feb
Vertu Motors submits plans for new Macklin Motors Toyota dealership in Ayr
Vertu Motors looks poised to expand its car retail footprint in Scotland with the development of a new-build Macklin Motors Toyota dealership in Ayr.
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Manufacturer 27 Jan
Toyota appoints new CEO to lead transition into electrified mobility
Outgoing Toyota chief executive Akio Toyoda has admitted “a carmaker is all that I am” as the Japanese carmaker revealed a new CEO to lead its transition to becoming a mobility business.
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Manufacturer 5 Dec
Toyota and Lexus concept cars signal brands’ EV-driven net zero future
Toyota and Lexus have revealed new zero emissions plug-in concept cars at an update of its strategy that will drive the Japanese carmaker to net zero by 2040.
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Manufacturer 2 Dec
Toyota secures £11.3m funding to develop hydrogen-powered Hilux pick-up
A consortium of automotive sector suppliers led by Toyota has secured an £11.3 million funding boost for a project that will develop a hydrogen-powered version of its Hilux pick-up truck.
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Manufacturer 24 Nov
East Asian car makers top annual Reliability Index by Warrantywise
Honda has ranked top in Warranytwise’s Reliability Index of car manufacturer brands as Japanese and Korean marques have dominated the top five spots.
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People News 18 Nov
Toyota's Rob McKendrick promoted to customer services directorship
Toyota GB has promoted its head of nework operations, Rob McKendrick to the role of director, Customer Services.
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Gallery Article 17 Nov
Gallery: Toyota signals EV SUV focus with 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show concept
Toyota has given a clear signal about the future of its bZ “Beyond Zero” sub-brand with the reveal of its new Compact SUV Concept at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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People News 26 Oct
Fundraising challenge in memory of Toyota manager who lost fight with MND
The death of long-serving Toyota GB executive Rachel Rollason from motor neurone disease (MND) earlier this year has prompted her colleague and friend Greg Culshaw to commit to a fund-raising 24-hour cycling challenge.
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Digital Marketing 5 Oct
ASA rejects claims Toyota advert 'perpetuated harmful gender stereotypes'
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected a complaint which alleged a radio ad for Toyota's CH-R hybrid "perpetuated harmful gender stereotypes".
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Manufacturer 29 Sep
Lexus tops What Car? Reliability Survey with ‘exemplary’ standards
Lexus has topped the rankings in the annual What Car? Reliability Survey with “exemplary” standards across its model range.
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Manufacturer 22 Sep
Toyota sticks to annual car production volume plan despite setbacks
Toyota has re-stated its intention to build 9.7 million vehicles in its current fiscal year, despite being forced to cut production by 150,000 units in October and November.
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People News 12 Aug
Toyota GB boss becomes a patron of the Automotive 30% Club
Agustín Martín, president and managing director of Toyota GB, has become a patron of the Automotive 30% Club.
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Acquisitions and deals 1 Aug
Steven Eagell Group confirms acquisition of Inchcape Toyota Oxford dealership
Steven Eagell Group has confirmed its acquisition of Inchcape’s Toyota dealership in Oxford, over three weeks after AM initially reported the move.
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Car Dealer News 12 Jul
Burrows Barnsley celebrates fifth Toyota Ichiban award
Burrows Toyota in Barnsley held a party at its showroom to celebrate its fifth Toyota Ichiban award.
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Acquisitions and deals 8 Jul
Steven Eagell lines-up Inchcape Oxford Toyota dealership acquisition
Steven Eagell is set to grow its car retail market territory and its portfolio with Toyota through the acquisition of Inchcape’s car dealership in Oxford.
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Manufacturer 24 Jun
Toyota recalls 2,700 bZ4X SUVs over fears wheel could fall off
Toyota will recall 2,200 versions of its bZ4X debut electric vehicle (EV) destined for European customers after identifying a fault which could see wheels could come loose.
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Market Insight 23 Jun
Toyota and Stellantis production falters as supply issue warnings stretch to 2024
Toyota and Stellantis are the latest carmakers to have their manufacturing capacity impacted by component supply shortages as a new report warns that the crisis could continue into 2024.
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First Drive 10 Jun
Launch report: Toyota Aygo gets 'cross' as it targets younger audience
Toyota is aiming to draw on car buyers’ appetite for crossovers and SUVs with the Aygo X (say “cross”) rebranding of its city car.