Last year’s awards haul was incredible, with key models from Aygo X to Land Cruiser being honoured by critics and motorists alike. As our cars, services and people continue to be recognised for their achievements in the automotive industry and beyond, what will this year bring? Over the next 12 months this Toyota awards 2024…
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Shoichiro Toyoda (1925-2023) – Toyota UK Magazine
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Toyota Motor Corporation honorary chairman Dr Shoichiro Toyoda at the age of 97.Born in February 1925, Shoichiro was the first son of Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of Toyota. He began his career with Toyota in July 1952 at the age of 27, having…
Automotive 30% Club Winner: Rachel Shepherd
Rachel Shepherd, Toyota (GB) General Manager, People and Workplace Experience, has been named a winner in the Automotive 30% Club – Inspiring Automotive Women Awards.Rachel, who has been at Toyota (GB) (TGB) since 1999, was honoured by the award judges for her collaborative and consultative approach to developing people, including devoting time to personally coach…
From metal to mobile: the evolution of the car key
A staple of American car culture for the past hundred years, the classic car key has evolved drastically over time and may one day become obsolete as drivers look to more convenient solutions to operate their vehicles. Although car keys can be traced back to the early 20th century, the traditional metal key we’ve come…
The latest Volkswagen 2021 Enthusiast Fleet vision: A green 2021 Arteon ‘Big Sur’ concept
A green 2021 Arteon ‘Big Sur’ concept. Disclaimer: Concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale. Specifications may change. Volkswagen unveiled its latest addition to the 2021 Enthusiast Fleet family — a striking, green-wrapped 2021 Arteon named after the scenic coastal area, Big Sur. Inspired by the unforgettable stretch of California coastline, the team wanted to…
What can be learned from a damaged GR Supra?
Accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. However, in the case with the damaged GR Supra you see in the image above, sometimes positives can be taken away.The first positive is that the vehicle stood up as it should in a substantial collision and protected its occupant. The second plus point is that the damaged…
Best companies to work for: Toyota ranks 31st in Best Companies survey
Toyota (GB) continues to be one of the best companies to work for as it has been ranked in 31st place in the Large Companies category (200-1,999 employees) of the Best Companies survey. It has also ranked second in the Automotive category.Toyota (GB) and all its divisions have been rated a three-star organisation for the…
Toyota Professional: Where is my nearest centre?
Toyota Professional is our comprehensive programme for providing Britain’s commercial vehicle owners with the products and services they need to keep their business on the move.The dedicated Toyota Professional web page provides full details of the programme and its benefits. It also offers comprehensive information on the five-strong model range – Proace City, Proace, Proace Electric, Hilux…
Getting your first electric vehicle: What to know
May 11, 2021 With the launch of the all-new Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle, there’s never been a better time to go electric. The ID.4 makes a definitive statement that an EV can deliver all the style, comfort, convenience, and value you’ve come to expect from gas-powered cars. It also proves that EVs can be fun…
#TBT: Volkswagen Golf GTI W12-650, the ultimate hot hatch concept car
Over the past 40 years, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has become the standard of hot hatchbacks worldwide for its balance of performance and affordability. Yet one of the most memorable concepts ever to emerge from Volkswagen with the Golf GTI name pushed the performance side of that balance to the extreme. The Golf GTI W12-650…