FT-86 production model will be the first vehicle to combine Subaru’s boxer engine architecture with Toyota’s D-4S injection system. The 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated engine is the result of a joint development between Subaru and Toyota, bringing together their technical know-how and passion for sports cars.

Toyota makes a comeback as the most valuable automotive brand in the 2011 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands report published on May 9, 2011. Toyota’s brand value rebounded by 11% to an estimated US$ 24.2 billion (€ 17 billion).

Toyota Ireland has extended its popular three years free servicing offer to all Yaris and Aygo models sold before June 30th, 2011. In addition to this great offer all customers will receive one year’s free road tax.

Toyota Motor Europe reports sales of 233,336 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the first quarter of 2011, up 13% from 2010. Monthly vehicle sales have consistently exceeded targets since June 2010. Toyota’s overall monthly sales in March surpassed the 100,000 mark for the first time since March 2009.

Microsoft Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. have forged a strategic partnership and plan to build a global platform for TMC’s next-generation telematics services using the Windows Azure platform.