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Somerset County Cars have been representing Toyota across Somerset and North Devon since 1979. As a family-run business we pride ourselves on putting the customer first. We have created a welcoming showroom environment, staffed with highly trained people (you can see their smiling faces below!).
We’re proudly supporting Local Team GB swimmer Brodie Williams in the build-up to the rescheduled Olympics. We spoke to Brodie about the effect lockdown has had on the Olympic deam and his training schedule:
“My 2020 season came abruptly to an end in March when they announced that the Olympic trials set to be in April were cancelled due to the corona virus pandemic. Soon after we were in full lockdown and unable to go to the pool.
Known for its ability to handle all kinds of tough terrain – including the North Pole, South Pole and the Dakar Rally – Hilux has been the go-to vehicle if you’re in the market for a powerful workhorse.
Its indestructible reputation has been built over seven generations of constant development and testing in the harshest of topographies. From navigating treacherous icy ridges to entering an active volcano – the boundaries of impossibility keep on being pushed.
To understand the full legend though, we first need to delve back to where it all began…
The Toyota Mirai has become the first hydrogen fuel cell electric car to drive the length of Britain from John O’Groats to Land’s End, in the process emitting nothing but a few litres of pure water along the way.
Toyota Gazoo Racing won the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans over the weekend, where its cars took the chequered flag in first and second place. It was an historic first victory for Toyota in its 20th entry in the world-famous race.
The #8 TS050 Hybrid takes the chequered flag, closely followed by its #7 sister car
Toyota has announced its win of the Green Fleet Manufacturer at the Fleet News Awards, which shows “commitment” to improve environmental performance.
Presented at a ceremony in London this week, Toyota has said the honour reflects the company’s “commitment to constant improvement in the environmental performance not just of its vehicles, but every aspect of its worldwide business”.
The judges said: “Toyota’s commitment to environmental issues has been frequently dismissed over the years but the company was brave and stuck to its guns. It was the right thing to do.
Just ask a farmer, fencer, road gritter, builder, hunter…
If you want to know just how reliable, hard-wearing and capable a machine the Toyota Hilux is, you can’t do better than ask the people who drive them day-in, day-out. That’s what makes Hilux’s latest award, Professional Pick-Up and 4×4 magazine’s Working Pick-Up of the Year, all the more relevant and rewarding.
The Metropolitan Police Service is set to team up with the Toyota Mirai to help create the world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles.
The first of 11 cars have been delivered to the Met with support from the FCHJU* grants programme and are equipped to work as both marked and unmarked vehicles for overt and covert response, as well as general purpose use.
New York international auto show 2018.
Toyota is revealing the All New, fifth generation RAV4 SUV at the New York International Auto Show 2018. The first RAV4 to be built on a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the new RAV4 remains true to its impressive heritage as the original pioneer of the SUV segment, making significant advances in powertrain technologies, dynamic performance, intelligent safety provisions and all-round quality.
Robust Design.
The Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept has made its world debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, reviving the name and spirit of the most celebrated model in Toyota’s illustrious sportscar heritage and demonstrating Toyota’s commitment to bringing the Supra back to the market. It also shows the future potential for a car that can deliver high performance both on road and track.
Please note that due to the adverser weather conditions we are unable to open today (Friday 2nd March).In an emergency, please contact Toyota Roadside Asststance on 0800 248824.For non-breakdown emergencies, plese call 07730 762051
Posted on 13 December 2017
The Toyota Proace has retained the prestigious What Van? Medium Van of the Year award for 2018, presented at an event in London today.
James Dallas, What Van? Editor commented: “With the launch of the latest Proace, Toyota has become a serious player in the all-important medium van sector. Joint winner of the overall LCV of the year award in 2017, we once more ranked the models the best in the Medium Van category for 2018.
Posted on 4 December 2017
The Toyota Hilux has powered its way to a second successive Best Pick-Up title in Fleet News’ Commercial Fleet Awards.
The mighty Toyota remains top choice for Britain’s fleet operators, the latest, eighth generation model seeing off all-comers with its built-in strength, reliability and lasting quality.
In making the award to Toyota at a ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday, the judges stated: “The Hilux is the workhorse of the industry – it is virtually bomb-proof on all terrains.