Oxford University has selected the Toyota Previa as one of its VIP carriers for senior officials, academics and the university police force.

Celebrities are queuing up to buy the eco–friendly Toyota Prius.  Leonardo DiCaprio has already purchased two for his entourage and Donny Osmond now owns one.

The annual production capacity of the new manufacturing plant at Valenciennes, France is being increased by 20%.  This means that by 2003, 180,000 Toyota Yaris cars will roll off their production line every year.