Toyota Corolla AE86 evokes some colourful 1980s memories
Motoring writer Martin Gurdon recalls white-knuckled, green-gilled rides in an enthusiastically driven Corolla AE86.
Matt Burt
Matt Burt is the Manager of PR and Social Media Strategy for the Toyota and Lexus brands in the UK.
Matt has a wealth of experience from his three-decade career in automotive and motorsport publishing.
Previously he was Editor of Autocar magazine, Britain's oldest automotive title, and Motorsport News, which is the voice of motorsport in the UK.
As a car enthusiast, Matt is passionate about supporting Toyota and Lexus owners by providing tip and answering queries.
Many years ago Matt was a champion rally co-driver. These days he settles for the more sedate hobby of supporting Truro City Football Club.
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Nicky Grist: why I bought an ST185 Celica GT-Four
The Welsh rally co-driving star describes why he has such a soft spot for the Group A Toyota Celica GT-Four.
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How I fell in love with a Toyota Avensis
Motoring writer Martin Gurdon remembers how a free Toyota ended up leaving quite an impression on him.
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History of the Toyota Highlander
As we eagerly wait for the Toyota Highlander to go on sale Britain in 2021, we examine past generations of our large SUV.
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Get Back on the Road with a little help from Toyota
Our Back on the Road vehicle healthcheck offers customers peace of mind as Britain gets moving again.
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PHEV, BEV, FCEV? Hybrid, electric and fuel cells explained
Our layman’s guide to terms such as HEV, PHEV, BEV and FCEV, which are becoming commonplace across the motoring landscape.
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Toyota People: motorsport legend Rod Millen
How chasing New Zealand’s best waves led to a prolific race career, a record-shattering run at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and motorsport’s best birthday party.
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What is Toyota doing in response to COVID-19 crisis?
Some of the primary initiatives and efforts that Toyota has mobilised in various regions around the globe in response to COVID-19.
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Searching for the perfect Toyota GT86
Motoring journalist Matt Robinson describes his quest to find the very best example of Toyota’s rear-wheel-drive coupé.
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1985 Land Cruiser restored in Wheeler Dealers
Wheeler Dealers is back on TV with a generous representation of iconic Toyota models, continuing with the revitalising of a 35-year-old Land Cruiser station wagon.
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How the original Yaris was a game-changer in 1999
Toyota’s new small car for Europe went on sale in the UK 21 years ago this month. Alisdair Suttie recalls the impact the original Yaris made.
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Toyota People: Neal Shore, Steve Allison and Kumail Alidina of Team Ya’race
How a group of Yaris obsessives took their passion to another level and formed Team Ya’race.
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Mike Conway: how a racer deals with life in lockdown
We catch up with Toyota Gazoo Racing WEC driver Mike Conway to discuss the importance of keeping a structure in life under lockdown.
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Toyota People: Frank Griffin and his Prius Plug-in hybrid
Frank Griffin has owned more than 100 cars but the Prius Plug-In Hybrid is his first Toyota. He tells us all about his motoring history.