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Friday, March 19th 2010

All the latest news from Toyota

Toyota say recall programme on course

One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]

Toyota plan to introduce hydrogen fuel cells into European vehicles

Toyota and the Clean Energy Partnership announced that Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the organisation. The move will add further impetus to CEP’s programme of advancing sustainable mobility through the development of hydrogen filling stations and a fuel supply network in Germany. CEP’s activities are supported by the German Government, which is [...]

Toyota evaluates unintended acceleration complaints

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has received verifiable information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about some vehicles whose owners have reported unintended acceleration after receiving the accelerator pedal recall remedies. As soon as Toyota received the vehicle owner information from NHTSA, it moved quickly to evaluate the vehicles and interview the owners. Although [...]

News from the US: Toyota evaluates unintended acceleration complaints

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has received verifiable information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about some vehicles whose owners have reported unintended acceleration after receiving the accelerator pedal recall remedies. As soon as Toyota received the vehicle owner information from NHTSA, it moved quickly to evaluate the vehicles and interview the [...]

Toyota Verso only car to receive 5-star rating under revised Euro NCAP test

The Toyota Verso has been awarded a maximum, 5-Star rating in the 2010 Euro NCAP safety performance test programme. In this latest set of results from Euro NCAP the Verso was the only car out of several manufacturers vehicles tested to receive the maximum five star rating under the revised, more demanding, 2010 Euro NCAP [...]

Introducing the 2010 Toyota RAV4

Toyota’s RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with durability. Unveiled this week at the Geneva motor show, the 2010 RAV4 has a wider grille, with horizontal bars and chrome accents displaying the new Toyota look that has been established on the latest Avensis, Verso [...]

Toyota Auris 2010 models road test

Launched in 2007 as the successor to the long-serving, record-selling Corolla, for 2010 the Auris has been restyled inside and out with revised suspension, newer Optimal Drive engines and spec enhancements. Although the Auris has been selling well in Europe, it’s far from a common sight on UK roads. Maybe the 2010 model will [...]

Arsenal crash to Chelsea as Toyota try to repair its tattered image. Fleet Voice

Wednesday 10, February 2010: Fleet Voice Column After the defeat to Manchester Utd the week before, Arsenal really had to get at least a point out of the match with fierce rivals Chelsea or their title challenge in the eyes of the pundits would be over. But it was not to be for the Gunners, Didier [...]

Announcement: Third-generation Prius recall

Toyota today announced a global recall on the latest, third-generation Prius built before 27 January 2010. This will involve 8,500 cars in the UK. To date, there have been no accidents linked to this issue reported in Europe. No other Toyota or Lexus models are affected by this latest recall action in Europe. Toyota GB would like to [...]

Statement: Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda

I, Akio Toyoda, deeply regret the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers and others by our recent recalls of multiple vehicle models across multiple regions. Today, as so many people have expressed their sense of unease, I realised the necessity of asking you all here on short notice to share with you the following. As Toyota [...]

Toyota GB has announced further details of its accelerator pedal safety recall programme in the UK

Following yesterday’s confirmation of the Toyota vehicles affected by the recall in the UK, the DVLA is in the process of providing contact details of owners and registered keepers of these vehicles. The DVLA has made this a top priority and is providing Toyota with the required data in two days. Using this information, Toyota will [...]

Statement: Toyota GB on Prius braking issue

No problems reported in UK or Europe Toyota GB PLC can confirm that there have been no reported problems in the UK or Europe with the braking performance of the current, third-generation Prius, since its launch in August 2009. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today issued the following statement following reports of problems received by its dealers in [...]

Statement: Toyota on safety to UK drivers

Miguel Fonseca, Managing Director Toyota GB Plc Following Toyota’s confirmation yesterday of the exact vehicles that are affected by its accelerator pedal safety recall, and its strategy to accomplish the recall expertly and as promptly as possible, Miguel Fonseca, managing director of Toyota GB Plc has reassured UK customers about the safety of their vehicles. “Toyota is [...]

Toyota announces exact vehicles that are the subject of its accelerator pedal safety recall in the UK

Toyota today announced it has identified exactly which vehicles are the subject of its accelerator pedal safety recall in the UK. It has also confirmed its plan for the affected vehicles to be fixed at Toyota-approved service centres across the country. Toyota is already working with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to identify the [...]

Toyota will make concerted effort to repair recalled vehicles as quickly as possible

Toyota today confirmed a comprehensive fix for the accelerator pedals of the eight Toyota models planned for recall in Europe. Toyota’s engineers have developed and rigorously tested a solution that involves reinforcing the pedal assembly to eliminate the potential risk of excess friction that could, in rare instances, cause the pedal to stick. The first [...]

Toyota implement European recall over accelerator pedal concerns

There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. This is caused because the accelerator pedal mechanisms concerned may become worn. This progressive wear, combined with certain operating and environmental conditions, can cause friction in the mechanism to [...]

Model update: the 2010 Toyota Auris

Toyota has launched its new Auris 2010, with a sharper appearance inside and out, higher quality materials throughout the cabin and a suspension system tweaked for extra ride comfort and stability. As well as packing much more visual appeal, the range of three and five-door hatchbacks continues to deliver a class leading combination of performance, [...]

Toyota top low emission charts

Analysis of the CO2 output for all cars sold in the UK in 2009 reveals that Toyota is top of the low emission charts. The chart, compiled by independent industry analysts, Clean Green Cars, uses a sales-weighted calculation (the CO2 output of each model multiplied by the number of those models sold in 2009) to produce [...]

PCS choose Toyota for its VIP fleet

Professional Chauffeur Services (PCS) has added 18 Toyota Avensis to its 350-strong nationwide VIP vehicle fleet.  After a brief acquaintance with the diesel automatic Avensis Tourers, the company plans to buy more. PCS is a well-established uniformed-chauffeur service, with a client list that includes AstraZeneca, American Express, the BBC, Hitachi Data Systems, Kelloggs and Unilever. [...]

Toyota Cleans Up With Molly Maid

Molly Maid, the UK’s leading professional domestic cleaning company and recent winners of the British Franchise Association’s  Franchisee of the Year Award, have turned to Toyota to keep their home visit maid cleaning business going from strength to strength. Having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary Molly Maid took the decision to switch their 300 strong [...]

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