The Toyota Hilux has been the mainstay of the global Pick-Up market for almost 50years. Launched in 1968 more than 18 million have been sold worldwide. To date and closer to home in 2015 the top selling Hilux range sold 34,000 units in Europe representing 23.1% of the market sector. Specifically in the UK in 2015 the Hilux models sold a sector leading 8,642 units in an … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 July
MotorLine Maserati of Cardiff sponsored a successful Polo in the Park event last weekend. The event in Pontcanna Fields attracted hundreds of spectators and guests who enjoyed the match series and display of Maserati cars, but also took advantage of an opportunity to meet the players (right), including Ed Williams from the Vale of Glamorgan, who captained the local side … [Read more...]
Car makers bid for technology to grow sales
Profit pressed car makers are increasingly turning to technology to grow business. Renault-Nissan will begin hiring at least 300 tech experts this month, joining other automakers in trying to lure staff away from Silicon Valley. Most recruits will be software engineers with experience in vehicle connectivity and mobility services, a category that includes car-sharing, the alliance said. They … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible
There is a saying among serious off-roaders that if you want to go anywhere you get a Land Rover, but if you want to get back you take a Toyota Land Cruiser. That probably simplifies things a bit, in fact a lot, but it made me think behind the wheel of the latest Invincible Auto version of Toyota’s big off-roader series. Having just tested the 2016 Range Rover costing from £98,000 in my … [Read more...]
Toyota back on top in world rankings
Toyota has regained top spot as the world’s biggest car maker. It has overtaken Volkswagen Group with Renault-Nissan in third place, GM fourth, Hyundai Kia fifth, Ford sixth, Fiat-Chrysler seven, Honda eighth, PSA ninth and top ten is completed by Suzuki. The World Car Brands Ranking notes Volkswagen started slipping late summer with a 7.4% drop in July, slipping another 2.3% in August and … [Read more...]
Toyota Mirai fuel cell cars begin deliveries
Toyota marked the arrival of its Mirai fuel cell saloon on Britain’s roads with the handover of vehicles to its first customers at a ceremony hosted at Toyota (GB) PLC’s Surrey headquarters. Dr Johan van Zyl, President and CEO Toyota Motor Europe, joined Paul Van der Burgh, President and Managing Director Toyota (GB) PLC, to present the cars to Dr Graham Cooley and Professor Roger Putnam CBE, … [Read more...]
Toyota’s golden anniversary in UK
In 1965 Toyota made a modest entry into the UK car market, its arrival marked by a small four-car stand at that year’s motor show. Today, Toyota has not only sold almost three million vehicles in Britain, it builds them here, too. Although a great deal has changed, there remains a constant theme in Toyota’s business that is as true today as it was 50 years ago. Paul Van der Burgh, Toyota (GB) … [Read more...]
Toyota return to rallying later this year
The GT86 CS-R3 moved closer to its full-blooded rally competition debut later this year with Toyota Motorsport confirming final specification details. The CS-R3 was launched in prototype form last August, since when it has undergone an extensive test programme to fine-tune design and specification of the kit that will be delivered to private competitors and teams. The development work has … [Read more...]