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Toyota Moves GR Corolla Production to UK for Efficiency

5/27/2025

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Toyota is making a bold move by relocating the production of its GR Corolla sports model from Japan to its Burnaston plant in the UK, investing £41 million to boost efficiency. This strategic shift not only caters to the surging North American demand but also promises quicker delivery times, with exports launching mid-next year alongside a new trade deal that slashes tariffs on car imports.

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Toyota is making a bold move by relocating the production of its GR Corolla sports model from Japan to its Burnaston plant in the UK, investing £41 million to boost efficiency. This strategic shift not only caters to the surging North American demand but also promises quicker delivery times, with exports launching mid-next year alongside a new trade deal that slashes tariffs on car imports.