Toyota Corolla generations: 1979-83
The fourth-generation Corolla continued Toyota’s tradition of appealing to the masses by redefining class benchmarks and setting new production records. Here is the story of its development.
New Tech
In New Tech we describe some of the innovations Toyota is bringing to its range of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
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Official Toyota eBay store launched
Toyota GB has launched an official eBay store to supply UK owners with parts and accessories.
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Toyota reveals new Automated Highway Driving Assist controls
Toyota is pioneering new developments in lane-keeping control and cruise control technologies under its Automated Highway Driving Assist programme.
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World-first drive of the Toyota i-Road electric concept
Andrew English gets behind the wheel of the funky and ground-breaking i-Road Concept at Toyota City in Japan
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Toyota Corolla generations: 1974-1979
The third-generation Toyota Corolla was developed to meet tightening emissions regulations and in doing so brought many innovations to the entire car industry.
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A short history of hybrid
As sales of the Toyota Prius surpass 3 million, we take a closer look at the evolution of Toyota’s pioneering Hybrid Synergy Drive engine technology.
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Toyota Corolla generations: 1970-74
We take a closer look at the second-generation Corolla, which offered greater competence and enhanced performance for the world’s new high speed era.
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Toyota Corolla generations: 1966-1970
Meet the first-generation Toyota Corolla, a ‘people’s car’ that stunned the world with its new technology, innovative features and uncommon desirability.
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Factory to Forecourt: Toyota Builds a Car on Twitter
Join us as we take to Twitter with a step-by-step guide to building a new Auris Hybrid at our UK factory. We’ll show you what makes Toyota a World leader in manufacturing.
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Camatte 57s – Toyota’s new family plaything
New build-it-yourself Camatte 57s concept unveiled at Tokyo Toy Show.
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Toyota and the Goodwood Festival of Speed: 2011
Our weekly rundown of annual highlights from the Goodwood Festival of Speed continues with Toyota’s tenth appearance in 2011.
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How does just-in-time production work?
Just-in-time production is an integral part of the Toyota Production System. Read our explanation here.
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Heijunka – Toyota Production System guide
Smooth production processes increase efficiency, so they’re key to the Toyota Production System. Read our guide to Heijunka here.
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Manufacturing Supermarket – Toyota Production System
Read our explanation of the Manufacturing Supermarket concept – a part of the Toyota Production System.