Proace kicks off Toyota van renewal programme
Toyota has unveiled updated versions of its Proace and Proace City vans, beginning what the brand describes as a "year of transformation" across its Professional light-commercial range.
Versatile Verso – Toyota Proace MPV
Road manners are pretty good also. Vans ain't what they used to be generally, they are more refined, comfortable and drivable than a few years ago. The diesel engines come in 115hp, 150hp and 180hp trim and they are smooth enough runners, particularly in the cruise while the auto transmission we tried also gets high marks with smooth changes. Useful is the standard hill-start and with a long vehicle, reversing sensors are also welcome.
Toyota takes the wraps off Corolla van
Due on sale next summer, the Corolla Commercial van will be based on the Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid car and will be built at the Toyota's Burnaston Corolla plant near Derby. It will initially be available in a single version and specification will be announced later.
Pick-ups. What does the future hold?
With the internal combustion engine ban coming into effect in just eight and half years, what does the future hold for this sector? The pick-up of the future is very much on the horizon and enthusiasts should have much to look forward to, albeit with some uncertainty. Glass’s Chief Commercial Vehicle Editor, Andy Picton, takes a closer look at the current situation and what could be coming our way.
The rise of the electric van
Public and government pressure to reduce CO2 emissions, expand urban green zones and cut fuel costs are the main reasons why most transportation companies are gradually moving away from internal-combustion powered vans.
Toyota to introduce electric vans from next year
Proace electric will come first towards the end of next year followed by an electrified version of the smaller Proace City the following year.
Sell out Show underscores health of the CV market
The first quarter of 2019 showed a 10.6% year on year demand increase (UK LCV) according to latest figures from the SMMT, the sectors best ever monthly performance.
Best Pick-up – Toyota Hilux Double Cab
The pick-up market has really …..er picked up in recent years with increasing number of people choosing one as their everyday conveyance. The Toyota Hilux has been on sale for 50-odd years and has built a reputation for reliability all over the world with some 18 million produced since 1968. To compete in the modern age, the latest double cab comes [...]
Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 – yours for £39,995
THE totally invincible looking ... well, new Hilux Invincible 50 ... can be yours for £39,995 on the road. There will be just 50 examples built, making it the most exclusive publicly available version of Toyota’s legendary pick-up to be launched in the UK. Specialist engineering firm Arctic Trucks has helped design this extra-special pick-up, created to mark Hilux’s 50th anniversary. [...]
Customer deliveries begin for Toyota Land Cruiser Utility Commercial
Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser starts customer deliveries of the new Land Cruiser Utility Commercial models - the first time Land Cruiser has been available in the UK’s light commercial market
Toyota adds top of the range Hilux Invincible X model
Toyota chose the CV Show to debut the top of the range Hilux Invincible X - also available in a special 150-run Limited Edition specification - along with the outrageous Artic Trucks Hilux conversion, the AT35
50th anniversary Hilux edition to star at CV Show
At the CV Show, Toyota will unveil a special Hilux 50th anniversary limited edition model which will be based on the European debut of the new top of the range Hilux
Go anywhere Toyota Land Cruiser gets LCV version
Now there's an chance to get Toyota's tough and rugged Land Cruiser as a commercial vehicle with the launch of SWB and LWB LCV versions of the famous SUV
Quench your thirst for vans at Toyota’s CV Show stand
Britvic Soft Drinks has added 76 Toyota Proace vans to its vehicle fleet – watch out for one of them on Toyota’s CV Show stand
Toyota Hilux Animal Ambulance is the natural choice for Tiggywinkles
ALONGSIDE the usual hazards you can encounter while negotiating Britain’s roads Autumn brings additional challenges. Darker days, wet roads, fallen leaves, and the occasional passenger of Tiggywinkles’ Toyota Hilux Animal Ambulance. The shorter days of Autumn mean local wildlife will start to venture out earlier, while we’re all still driving around. Inevitably there are collisions, which is where Tiggywinkles come [...]
