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Road test reviews of the 2019 Toyota Corolla provide proof that our new core model not only looks stunning but feels superb on the road. In order to better understand this quality we have spoken to three key engineers involved in the model’s development.

We began the series with chief engineer Yasushi Ueda, and he is followed this week by vehicle performance manager Rembert Serrus from Toyota Motor Europe (TME). The series will concludes next week with an interview with hybrid engineer Hiroyuki Tsukashima.

What was TME’s involvement in the development of the new Corolla?

Dr Amit Patel lost his sight six years ago but proved he still has an instinct for rapid, precision driving when he powered around a Surrey circuit used to test cars in the world’s most famous TV car show.

Amit’s lap time of one minute 46.58 seconds would put him fifth amongst the famous faces who have driven around this circuit on the programme. 

As a first-response medic for the NHS, Amit was skilled in safe, fast driving in emergency situations until his career was cut short by sudden and complete sight loss.

Details of the model line-up, equipment specifications and on-the-road prices announced for the all-new, all-hybrid Toyota RAV4.

The Toyota Hilux’s first 50 years have been packed with achievement, its status as a world-beating machine confirmed by feats such as the conquest of both North and South Poles, scaling the slopes of an erupting volcano and surviving ordeals of fire, water and explosives courtesy of the Top Gear television programme.

To mark this exceptional half-century, Toyota has created the new and exclusive Hilux Invincible 50 for public sale.

Learn more: History of the Toyota Hilux