A new hybrid-powered car being built at Toyota’s Derbyshire factory has helped the firm accelerate past two sales milestones.
At the beginning of the year, the Japanese car manufacturer’s Burnaston plant, near Derby, started producing the all-new Corolla.
The car is the first Toyota model in Europe to be offered with two hybrid power options, including a new 2.0-litre system, built at the firm’s Deeside factory in North Wales.
The popularity of the car - along with other hybrids in the Toyota range - has led to total 海角视频 sales of hybrid powered models reaching 300,000.
At the same time, total Toyota (GB) hybrid sales, which include Lexus models, have broken through the 400,000 mark.
Toyota sold its first hybrid car - powered by a combination of electricity and petrol - almost 20 years ago, when the Toyota Prius went on sale.
Since then, Toyota has been a market leader for hybrids, constantly improving both performance and driver appeal.
Up to the end of May this year, Toyota hybrid sales posted a 13.8% increase on last year, while the figure for Lexus was 11.7%.
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Together the two brands alone account for half the 海角视频’s alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) market (49.4%), currently selling five times the number of battery electric vehicles.
To the end of May this year, hybrids accounted for 57.5% of Toyota new car sales.
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In a statement, Toyota said: “Motorists have responded by opting for Toyota hybrids in increasing numbers, recognising the real-world benefits they offer with low emissions, fuel economy and a smooth, quiet and intuitive drive, backed with well-proven quality, durability and reliability.
“The technical advances have also enabled zero emission driving using electric power alone for longer distances and at higher speeds; the latest generation Toyota hybrids are capable of covering up to 50% of the average European urban commuting journey in EV all-electric mode.”