aused by a large-scale fire incident at the production and storage facilities of a local supplier, Novares, in Zebrak.The incident resulted in a 19-day shutdown, in which the automaker was supposed to produce 25,000 cars.According to the automaker, the missing parts for both models, i.e., Yaris and Aygo, were found in cooperation with Novares CZ and other suppliers.Based on multiple sourcesKeyword: plant operating status...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/19

Mapbox, US and Toyota Europe partner for cloud navigation for Yaris, Yaris Cross, and Aygo X On January 4, MapBox Inc.  announced a partnership with Toyota Motor Europe to offer Cloud Navigation powered by Mapbox Dash. The European models Yaris, Yaris Cross, and Aygo X vehicles will provide Toyota customers with moment-by-moment information.In addition to lane-level navigation, drivers have access to parking searches including real-time parking...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/05

Euro NCAP publishes safety ratings of seven vehicles On July 6, Euro NCAP announced the rating of seven new cars. Alfa Romeo Tonale, latest KIA Sportage, fully electric Cupra Born, Mercedes-Benz T-Class, and Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer qualified for 5-star ratings, Toyota’s Aygo X supermini and BMW’s all-electric i4 earned four stars.The Tonale met all requirements for a 5-star rating, despite lacking centre airbags and proving to be an aggres...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/07

Toyota Europe delivers first Aygo X at Kolin plant On April 12, Toyota Europe delivered the all-new Aygo X to its first customer. The third-generation Aygo, which is now coming in a crossover version, has been produced in Kolin together with the Toyota Yaris since March 2022. Toyota has invested over CZK 4.5 billion in the development and start of production of these models. The Toyota Aygo X compact city crossover replaces the second-generation ...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/15

Toyota Europe reveals specification of all-new Toyota Aygo X On April 8, Toyota Europe announced that the all-new Toyota Aygo X is a crossover unique in the A-segment, designed and produced in Europe to meet the demands of urban and suburban life in Europe.Based on the GA-B platform of the Toyota Global New Architecture (TNGA), the model is powered by a1-litre, 3-cylinder 1KR-FE engine that has been improved to meet European regulations. is 3,700...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/13

oyota has invested more than CZK 4.5 billion in the expansion of the plant for the production of A/B-segment and hybrid electric vehicles based on the Toyota Global New Architecture (TNGA) GA-B platform.The plant will operate in a 3-shift with nearly 1,600 new employees, producing Yaris and the new Aygo X from 2022. The hybrid electric motors for both TMMCZ and TMMF are manufactured in Poland, at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland. (Toyota press r...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/10

Toyota reveals all-new Aygo X in Europe On November 5, Toyota revealed the all- new Toyota Aygo X is a crossover unique in the A-segment, designed and produced in Europe.The new Aygo X, built on the Toyota Global New Architecture (TNGA) GA-B platform, is 3,700mm long, 1,740mm wide, 1,525mm high and with a Wheelbase of 2,430mm. It has an exceptionally small turning radius of just 4.7m, one of the tightest in the segment.The model will be powered b...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/09

Toyota to reveal Aygo X in November 2021 On October 5, Toyota announced its upcoming all-new A-segment crossover, to be called Aygo X. The “X” in its name is pronounced “cross,” signalling an addition to Toyota’s growing crossover line-up and referencing Aygo’s signature design cue, introduced with the second-generation model in 2014.This is the company’s first full model change to be planned, designed and produced in Europe, throug...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/05

Toyota unveils Aygo X prologue On March 17, Toyota Europe announced that it has unveiled Aygo X prologue - A new vision for the A-Segment.Aygo X prologue was designed by ED2. The Aygo name has always symbolised personal freedom and mobility. With the Aygo X prologue, an additional cheeky mischievousness is added to the mix. It’s just as fun, and it’s now got an added edginess to it. From every angle, it expresses its attitude, with a strong p...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/18

ing braking and acceleration. Safety performance also remains optimal throughout the life of the tire. Several car makers have chosen to equip their vehicles with the MICHELIN e.PRIMACY tire. It will notably be available on the Citroën C4, the Citroën C5 Aircross, the DS4 Crossback and the Toyota Aygo. (From a press release on March 3, 2021)...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/03

Aoki, the plant President, Martin Peleska, director of Toyota Czech Republic and Michael Kaspar, Mayor of Kolin. A new company logo was also introduced and, following the abbreviation example of other European Toyota plants, the business will be known as TMMCZ. The Kolin plant has built the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108 and Citroen C1 A-segment city cars since 2005. TMMCZ will continue production of the vehicles for both Toyota and PSA. The site is o...

News  Updated at: 2021/01/04

Toyota Peugeot Citroen Automobile in Czech restarts production On May 25, Toyota Peugeot Citroen Automobile in Cologne (TPCA), Czech Republic, has resumed production of the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108 and Citroen C1 with appropriately strengthened health standards to ensure a return to work under the safest possible conditions.After the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the Czech company stopped production on March 19. The first day is dedicated...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/27

Toyota to restart Kolin, Czech plant on May 25, Burnaston UK on May 26 On May 22, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced it will resume production at its two remaining manufacturing sites in the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom in the week commencing May 25.TPCA, Toyota’s joint venture with PSA that builds the Toyota AYGO in Kolin, Czech Republic, plans to resume its manufacturing activities on May 25 after it had shut down production on Marc...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/23

ional and regional authorities, an uncertain short-term sales outlook and difficulties in logistics and supply chains.For the moment, production at Toyota’s other manufacturing sites in Europe, namely TMUK Burnaston (Corolla hatchback and Touring Sport), Toyota Peugeot Citroen Automobiles (Toyota AYGO) and Toyota Motor Russia St. Petersburg (Camry and RAV4), remains suspended based on vehicle demand and stock or government lockdown measures. Ho...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/11

New Toyota AYGO x-style and x-cite debut at 2019 Geneva motor show On February 8, Toyota informed that two new special editions to the Toyota AYGO model line-up make their world debuts at the 2019 Geneva motor show, the x-style and x-cite. Last year, the model was amongst the top sellers of the European A-segment with more than 91,700 units sold, and a segment share of 7.4%. Refreshed in 2018, Toyota's designers and engineers not only reinforced ...

News  Updated at: 2019/02/12

ebruary 26 that the third generation Auris will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 6 March. With a new 2.0 litre full hybrid powertrain joining the engine line-up, it marks the debut of Toyota’s new hybrid strategy. Also making its world debut at this year’s show is the new Toyota Aygo. With Toyota’s vision of “Better Mobility For All”, it will showcase the design and engineering it is exploring to maximise the potential o...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/26

World debut for new Toyota Aygo at Geneva Toyota announced on February 22 that the new Toyota Aygo will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 6 March. The current Aygo has been a notable success for Toyota since its launch in 2014, becoming an instantly recognisable model with its trademark frontal “X” design and wide range of customisation options. The “X” has been transformed from a two-dimensional graphic into a more powerfu...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/23

Toyota ends diesel-car sales in Italy from January 2018 Toyota announced on January 3 that starting from the first of January 2018 , the whole passenger car range will no longer have versions Diesel. In Aygo, C-HR and Prius family, there are also Yaris, Auris and RAV4, models on which diesel engines will no longer be available. The goal is to significantly reduce the impact of fine dust and NOx on the country's ecosystem and on people's health. ...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/08

id vehicles sold in Europe, and the new C-HR as it begins production at the end of the year.Toyota Motor Europe expects its hybrid sales to increase from 31% of total sales currently to a target of 50% of total sales by 2020.TMMP currently produces 1.0-liter petrol engines and transmissions for the Aygo assembled in the Czech Republic and the Yaris assembled in France.It also produces transmissions to be mated with 1.0-liter to 1.8-liter engines ...

News  Updated at: 2016/10/21

015 Toyota’s total market share in Russia reached a historical record of 7.5%, surpassing their Japanese competitors in the country. The RAV4 will be the second model made at the St. Petersburg plant and the ninth model currently produced by Toyota in Europe, along with the Avensis, Auris, Yaris, AYGO, Camry, Corolla, Verso and Toyota C-HR. (Toyota press release from March 14, 2016) ...

News  Updated at: 2016/03/15