That time I had to break into a Corolla… and other cars
Motoring journalist Tom Scanlan recalls using a coat-hanger, a Rupert Bear annual and a potato to solve his car dramas.
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Toyota reaches 15 million hybrid sales milestone
It began with Prius in 1997 but 23 years later Toyota’s emissions-saving electrification strategy now encompasses almost every vehicle size, price bracket and body type.
Toyota People: Dominique Holvoet, classic Toyota collector
We meet the man behind one of the world’s finest classic Toyota model collections, the same enthusiast who is also continuing the legacy of Belgium’s original Toyota dealership.
2021 Yaris Cross: design manager Lance Scott talks
The standout looks of the new Yaris Cross was a collaborative project between Toyota studios in Europe and Japan. We chatted with the design manager who coordinated their efforts.
Remembering the trail-blazing original Toyota Prius
Motoring journalist Craig Cheetham recalls the impact made by the Prius Mk1 when it launched in Europe two decades ago.
Toyota’s progress towards a more sustainable future
On Earth Day, we take a look at some of Toyota’s global and local efforts to reach the goals of our company’s Environmental Challenge 2050.
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.
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.
The world of Toyota robots: from care-givers to basketball heroes
How Toyota robots can provide valuable services to society, from focused medical rehabilitation to companionship, mobility and… basketball free throws.
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.
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.
Ryan Tuerck joins Papadakis Racing with a Corolla Hatchback
Remember Ryan Tuerck who brought the Toyota GT4586 to last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed? Now he’s got his hands on a Corolla…
Mike Conway: how a racing driver deals with life under lockdown
We catch up with Toyota Gazoo Racing WEC driver Mike Conway to discuss the importance of keeping a structure in life under lockdown.
Toyota RAV4 History
The history of the niche-defining Toyota RAV4, from its arrival as the world’s first crossover SUV to its fifth-generation guise as the ultimate, all-hybrid go-anywhere, do-anything family vehicle.
