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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
World's largest car maker hatching plans to invest £40 million in a new assembly line in UK
The move could mean new models entering the European market WHEELY MOVING World's largest car maker hatching plans to invest £40 million in a new assembly line in UK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE WORLD'S largest car maker are planning to invest a whopping £40million for a new assembly line in the UK. The Toyota plant at Burnaston could be in line for a major investment, as the company weighs moving production for the US market from Japan to Derbyshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A new production line could be operational within 12 months Credit: PA:Press Association The car maker plans to invest around £41 million to set up a new production line dedicated to making GR Corollas, according to Reuters. Toyota has denied that Trump tariffs are behind the potential shift, despite taxes on Britain being 10 per cent compared to Japan's 25 per cent. In light of the potential move, Japanese automaker Toyota revealed that new cars could be added to the European market. Currently, the GR Corolla is only available in Japan and is exported to North America and select other markets. Burnaston plant currently produces the Corolla hatchback and estate for the UK and European markets, but production rates could significantly improve with the proposed investment. A new production line could be operational within 12 months, with reports suggesting that Japanese engineers may temporarily relocate to Derbyshire to assist with the transition. The first car built at Burnaston, in December 1992, was the Carina E. A rock-solid family motor specifically designed and engineered for Europe, hence the 'E'. It cost £12,145. In a world largely dominated by Sierras and Cavaliers, Carina E won many customer satisfaction awards for its advanced petrol engines, superior build quality, reliability and cheaper running costs. Much like Corolla today. Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 Corolla is king at Burnaston now. One is born here every 142 seconds — almost 400 a day, 7,000 a month. Hatchback, estate and van. All with efficient self-charging petrol hybrids produced at Toyota's Deeside engine plant. All with Toyota's brilliant ten-year warranty. If you want a car that does everything it's meant to do really well, get a Corolla. It won't let you down. Burnaston also produced big numbers of the Avensis and Auris over the years, but switched back to Corolla in 2019. Park all five million British-built Toyotas end to end and they'd stretch from London to Tokyo and back. Toyota had invested an eye-watering £240million to upgrade the Burnaston plant in 2017. The car manufacturer had said the investment would boost competitiveness and promote the use of locally built components. At the time, Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark said: 'Our automotive sector is one of the most productive in the world and Toyota's decision to invest £240 million upgrading its Burnaston plant is a further boost to the UK auto sector. I also welcome the prospect of investment to take Toyota New Global Architecture into the supply chain. 'Toyota is one of the world's largest car producers and this inward investment underlines the company's faith in its employees and will help ensure the plant is well positioned for future Toyota models to be made in the UK. 'As we prepare to leave the EU, this Government is committed through our Industrial Strategy to ensuring the UK remains one of the best places in the world to do business and we are able to help businesses seize on economic opportunities.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
World's largest car maker hatching plans to invest £40 million in a new assembly line in UK
THE WORLD'S largest car maker are planning to invest a whopping £40million for a new assembly line in the UK. The Toyota plant at 1 A new production line could be operational within 12 months Credit: PA:Press Association The car maker plans to invest around £41 million to set up a new production line dedicated to making GR Corollas, according to Reuters. Toyota has denied that Trump tariffs are behind the potential shift, despite taxes on Britain being 10 per cent compared to Japan's 25 per cent. In light of the potential move, Japanese automaker Toyota revealed that new cars could be added to the European market. Currently, the GR Corolla is only available in Japan and is exported to North America and select other markets. read more on motors Burnaston plant currently produces the Corolla hatchback and estate for the UK and European markets, but production rates could significantly improve with the proposed investment. A new production line could be operational within 12 months, with reports suggesting that Japanese engineers may temporarily relocate to Derbyshire to assist with the transition. A rock-solid family motor specifically designed and engineered for Europe, hence the 'E'. It cost £12,145. Most read in Motors In a world largely dominated by Sierras and Cavaliers, Carina E won many customer satisfaction awards for its advanced petrol engines, superior build quality, reliability and cheaper running costs. Much like Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 Corolla is king at Burnaston now. One is born here every 142 seconds — almost 400 a day, 7,000 a month. Hatchback, estate and van. All with efficient self-charging petrol hybrids produced at All with Toyota's brilliant ten-year warranty. If you want a car that does everything it's meant to do really well, get a It won't let you down. Burnaston also produced big numbers of the Avensis and Auris over the years, but switched back to Corolla in 2019. Park all five million British-built Toyotas end to end and they'd stretch from London to Tokyo and back. Toyota had invested an eye-watering £240million to upgrade the Burnaston plant in 2017. The car manufacturer had said the investment would boost competitiveness and promote the use of locally built components. At the time, Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark said: 'Our automotive sector is one of the most productive in the world and Toyota's decision to invest £240 million upgrading its Burnaston plant is a further boost to the UK auto sector. I also welcome the prospect of investment to take Toyota New Global Architecture into the supply chain. 'Toyota is one of the world's largest car producers and this inward investment underlines the company's faith in its employees and will help ensure the plant is well positioned for future Toyota models to be made in the UK. 'As we prepare to leave the EU, this Government is committed through our Industrial Strategy to ensuring the UK remains one of the best places in the world to do business and we are able to help businesses seize on economic opportunities.'
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Huge car brand revives iconic model as ‘complete package' EV two years after being discontinued
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE car brand is reviving an iconic model as a 'complete package' EV - just two years after it was discontinued. Toyota's C-HR model first launched back in 2016 and debuted its second generation in 2023. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Toyota are reviving a former model - do you know which one? Credit: Toyota 2 The Toyota C-HR originally launched in 2016 Credit: Jayson Fong Meanwhile the previous C-HR model came to the UK during October 2023. The 2026 model, which is coming to the US, will be a fully electric crossover. Car buffs will know the C-HR initially arrived Stateside for the 2018 model season - only to be discontinued four years later. In contrast to the former gas iteration, this new C-HR brings a 74.7-kilowatt-hour battery pack and two electric motors. This means the vehicle boasts a 388 horsepower - as well as a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 seconds. Those familiar with the former C-HR will rediscover the familiar four-door coupe set up. Although this time around, the model features contemporary upgrades alongside a new face. Interior features include a 14-inch touchscreen, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless Apple CarPlay. As of writing, Toyota has not yet unveiled cost details for the new 2026 Toyota C-HR. It is not the first time the car giants have brought back a former model with a new twist. Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 Last year, Toyota delighted drivers with plans to bring back The Urban Cruiser. These plans came ten years after the forgotten model had been discontinued. The Japanese manufacturer's second electric, it was expected to rival the Volvo EX40, Peugeot e-3008 and Mini Aceman. The Urban Cruiser was created after Toyota and Suzuki teamed up, making it very similar to Suzuki's e-Vitara.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Huge car brand revives iconic model as ‘complete package' EV two years after being discontinued
A HUGE car brand is reviving an iconic model as a 'complete package' EV - just two years after it was discontinued. Toyota's C-HR model first Advertisement 2 Toyota are reviving a former model - do you know which one? Credit: Toyota 2 The Toyota C-HR originally launched in 2016 Credit: Jayson Fong Meanwhile the previous C-HR model came The 2026 model, which is coming to the US, will be a fully electric crossover. Car buffs will know the C-HR initially arrived Stateside for the 2018 model season - only to be discontinued four years later. In contrast to the former gas iteration, this new C-HR brings a 74.7-kilowatt-hour battery pack and two electric motors. Advertisement Read more on Toyota This means the vehicle boasts a 388 horsepower - as well as a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 seconds. Those familiar with the former C-HR will rediscover the familiar four-door coupe set up. Although this time around, the model features contemporary upgrades alongside a new face. Interior features include a 14-inch touchscreen, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless Apple CarPlay. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive As of writing, Toyota has not yet unveiled cost details for the new 2026 Toyota C-HR. It is not the first time the car giants have brought back a former model with a new twist. Inside Toyota's UK production plant as it builds five MILLIONTH motor since first Carina E rolled off the line in 1992 Last year, Toyota These plans came ten years after the forgotten model had been discontinued. Advertisement The Japanese manufacturer's second electric, it was expected to rival the Volvo EX40, Peugeot e-3008 and Mini Aceman. The Urban Cruiser was created after Toyota and Suzuki teamed up, making it very similar to Suzuki's e-Vitara.
