Welcome to Currie Motors Twickenham, your local Toyota Centre. Our long history of automotive retailing has allowed us to fine-tune our approach to customer service, and offer you the greatest level of support possible.Whether you're looking for a new or used car, or would like to use our professional, competitively priced after care services, we can help you meet your motoring needs.
Find out more about how road tax will be affected and how you can save hundreds of pounds
What is changing?
From 1st April 2017, road tax will be increasing by £140 as a standard rate on all vehicles per year, with an additional charge of £310 for any vehicles worth over £40,000. Further details can be found on the government new vehicle tax rates page.
How will this impact me?
Toyota Gazoo Racing surpassed all expectations on its FIA World Rally Championship debut, with Jari-Matti Latvala taking second place on the Rallye Monte-Carlo on Sunday.
The All New Toyota PROACE has proved itself the pick of the medium duty van market, winning both its category and the overall LCV of the Year title in the 2016 What Van? awards, hosted in London on 13th December 2016.
Speaking for the award judges, James Dallas, What Van? Editor, said: “This outstanding, innovative van represents a leap forward compared to its predecessor and deserves to establish Toyota as a major player in the crucial medium van sector.”
Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show opened on Thursday 29th September and ran through into October, and Toyota had several cars on display. From new cars that are already on sale to amazing concepts that we hope will be on sale soon, the show really had it all!
Toyota
Sales Manager to volunteer at Ryder Cup
It’s going to be an exciting few months for our Twickenham Sales Manager, Stephen Johns in the lead up to the 2016 Ryder Cup. Not only does he get to watch one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar, but he gets to be at the Hazeltine National Golf Club working as a volunteer at the tournament.
The Ryder Cup is a golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States which is contested every two years. This year is the 41st Ryder Cup and Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota plays host.
Local events – June 2016
The return of summer means one thing, lots of great outdoor activities in the local area! Here's our guide to June...
Tug Of War
10th June – 6pm – Eel Pie, Church Street
The annual tug of war competition will officially open the Twickenham Festival
Craft Fair
11th June – 11am-6pm – Church Street, Twickenham
As part of the #TwickFest festivities there will be craft stalls along Church Street selling some great items from local artists
Ham Fair
11th June – 11am-4.30pm – Ham Common
The new Aygo x-cite – Ready for Summer
It’s the brightest version of the Aygo family yet and it will arrive just in time for the Summer sun! The new x-cite makes a bold statement with its Yellow Fizz paintwork and contrasting black roof and pillars.
The wasp-like appearance is given even more impact with the Aygo’s famous mix-and-match body elements. The front ‘x’, front pillar extensions, door mirror castings and rear bumper insert, are all finished in Bold Black and the 15-inch alloys are painted Glossy Black.
Toyota C-HR
The 2016 Geneva Motor Show was the platform for the Toyota C-HR to make its world debut. It is a fresh take for Toyota in the crossover market, introducing a full hybrid powertrain to the segment. The C-HR represents Akio Toyoda’s determination to allow greater stylistic freedom and promote engineering creativity in order to achieve eye-catching designs and enhanced driving pleasure.
Toyota is extending customer choice and opening up a completely new market proposition with its all-new range of Proace Vans. A choice of two grades, three body sizes and two wheelbase lengths are available, together with different body styles that take Proace Van into all areas of the medium duty van (MDV) segment for the first time.
The new 2016 Toyota Hilux, unveiled at the 2016 Geneva motor show, is the latest link in the chain of exceptional Hilux models dating back to 1968.
It offers an even tougher chassis, enhanced 4×4 capability, practicality and functionality, better safety features and an even more appealing cost of ownership – not to mention the new styling and improved comfort.
Here’s our rundown of exactly what’s changed for the new Hilux compared with the outgoing model.
Engine and powertrain
The Frankfurt Motor Show runs from Thursday 17th September until Sunday 27th September 2015. It is one of the biggest events in the automotive calendar due to its size and significance to the industry. It is held every two years at the Messe Exhibition Centre in Frankfurt and is organised by the German Association of the automotive industry.
With its reputation for reliability and true 'go-anywhere' capabilities, the Toyota Land Cruiser holds a special place in the hearts of many. We cast an eye over some of the astonishing achievements that have helped to secure its place in automotive history.
1. Enjoying years of success in the Dakar Rally
To rally fans, 'Dakar' means 'Hard'. Fortunately, the Land Cruiser likes a challenge, and consequently, the famously reliable 4x4 has a long history of success in the gruelling 15-day, 5,280 mile desert race.
