Toyota awards 2023: the winning streak continues
A regularly updated list of the awards given to Toyota GB’s cars, services and people during 2023.
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Toyota BTCC driver Rory Butcher renews tree-planting commitment
Toyota Gazoo Racing UK star Rory Butcher pledges to counteract his carbon emissions by planting trees at racetracks throughout the year.
Gifting wildflower seeds to customers who have purchased a new or used Toyota
New Toyota owners at participating centres will receive a welcome note bearing an important and eye-catching environmental message.
Beth O’Donoghue’s modified Toyota C-HR
While the UK baked, exercised and Zoom called its way through lockdown, Beth O’Donoghue was making plans for a wild modified Toyota C-HR.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 3: Giraffe Crossing
No, we’re not having a ‘giraffe’; there really is a crossing at TMUK based on the tall and black-tongued creature. Learn about its vital role in Just-In-Time Production here.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 5: Suction Cups
To ensure new car components can be handled quickly and safely, suction cups are used to pick them up.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 6: Crèche
An on-site crèche keeps member’s children safe and well.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 9: Osprey
Green-fingered folk, discover how Toyota Manufacturing UK has built a nature reserve with a little help from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 11: Microscope
Imperfections in the steel used to build TMUK’s cars – some of which are invisible to the naked eye – are taken care of by world-leading microscope tech.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 12: Delivery Forklift
Imagine if as well as making cars, you made the machinery which helps build them. Toyota does just that with its factory’s forklifts.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 13: Engine Block
Here’s how the engine block, beating heart of every Toyota, is produced.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 14: Blue Parts Boxes
Every part has its place and that’s thanks to these humble blue plastic totes.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 24: Frozen Overalls
Find out why TMUK Paint Shop members’ uniforms are sent for the ultimate cold wash.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 25: Belgian Road
No squeak or rattle is left unheard when a freshly built Toyota is driven down TMUK’s punishing Belgian road by a Quality Assurance team member.
