Marque eyes up Auld Mug

Toyota NZ is continuing its sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup in June 2017.

Andrew Davis, general manager of marketing, says by the time the next challenge gets under way in Bermuda, Toyota will have been sponsoring the Kiwi team for 25 years.

“There’s no doubt with the increase in technology, and new talent on the team, that this will be another exciting regatta,” he says. “Bringing home the ‘Auld Mug’ would be a perfect way to celebrate our silver anniversary.

“We are proud to be supporting the team on its latest campaign. Last time, it was agonisingly close and this time we believe they have what it takes.”

Lead-up events will start at Portsmouth, England, next month followed by racing at Gothenburg, Sweden, in August and Bermuda in October. More racing over four to six events will be held next year.