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Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Hilux reaches testing phase
- 10/06/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Toyota's ground-breaking project to realise a hydrogen-powered Hilux pick-up has moved into its next and final phase, signalling another milestone in the vehicle manufacturer's progress towards a zero-carbon future. Since the first prototype vehicle was unveiled in September 2023, Toyota and its [...] -
IMI’s ‘There’s More to Motor’ campaign moves to phase two
- 10/06/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The IMI is launching the second phase of its ‘There’s More to Motor’ digital campaign, launched to encourage more people into the industry. As the campaign moves to the next stage, the IMI is now introducing a wide range of ‘real voices’ from the sector, with colleagues from Toyota GB sharing their [...] -
Toyota announces major autonomous vehicle investment
- 31/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Toyota will invest £2.2bn in a new venture dedicated to developing automated driving software. The Japanese manufacturer, which will hold a 90% stake in the venture with suppliers Denso and Aisin Seiki taking five per cent each, will bring together more than 1,000 employees and new starters to drive self-driving [...] -
Fix Auto UK partners add Toyota and Lexus badges
- 24/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Four Fix Auto UK franchise partners are celebrating after securing Toyota and Lexus vehicle manufacturer accreditation. They are Fix Auto Leicester, Fix Auto Slough, Fix Auto Mid Devon and its sister site in Newton Abbot. In addition, Fix Auto Malvern, Fix Auto Weston-super-Mare, Fix Auto Wigan, Fix Auto [...] -
Toyota turns to Autotech Academy for talent
- 12/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Toyota Motor Company has announced an exclusive collaboration with Autotech Academy to help create a future pipeline of young automotive talent. The partnership will see the launch of a new initiative, Toyota Talent Powered by Autotech Academy, which will support the motor company’s people strategy and [...] -
Thatcham Research joins Toyota’s hydrogen project
- 02/12/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Thatcham Research is working with Toyota and a consortium of specialist industry partners to develop a hydrogen version of Toyota’s iconic Hilux pick-up. Its insurance risk intelligence and engineering expertise will assess the repair and safety implications of any adaptations made to the standard Hilux [...] -
Toyota considers UK manufacturing future
- 02/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Toyota could close its manufacturing sites in the UK if the government presses ahead with proposals to include hybrid models in its 2030 ban. The government has announced it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030, with the sale of hybrids to be banned from 2035. However, the five-year [...] -
Toyota makes £35bn EV pledge
- 15/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Toyota has announced it will invest £35bn into electric vehicle development with the aim of selling upwards of 3.5 million EV units by 2030. It will launch 30 new EV models by then, from sports cars to commercial vehicles. The strategy is intended to establish the company as a direct rival with Tesla, and [...] -
ACIS supports Toyota training initiative
- 25/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
ACIS is supporting Toyota in a new initiative to train technicians. The vehicle manufacturer is using a damaged Toyota Supra as a skills training vehicle for technicians at its head office. The Supra was released to Toyota (GB) for use on a collision awareness training event in June, but Toyota has extended the its [...] -
Toyota introduces remote assessment technology
- 12/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Toyota GB has announced that its Toyota and Lexus approved networks will be encouraged to use Audatex’s bodyshop image capture technology. Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture allows users to interact with customers in a digital-first, contactless format. Customers receive an SMS request for images of their vehicle’s [...]