Toyota Long Mile is delighted to welcome two new faces to our team of Long Mile Brand Ambassadors. The Irish Olympic swimmer Ellen Walshe and leading nutrition coach and social media sensation Sophie Morris are both coming on board this January to become Toyota Long Mile’s latest Brand Ambassadors. The two fantastic women complete the 2025 Long Mile Brand Ambassador team alongside Irish rugby star Andrew Porter who has been with Long Mile since 2018 and broadcaster Lottie Ryan who joined in 2021. Collectively our Brand Ambassadors embody excellence, dedication, and all of the things that the Toyota Long Mile team aim to bring to our customers with our award-winning service from our base in Dublin 12.
Ellen Walshe and Sophie Morris will be driving new 251 Toyota Hybrids and benefiting from the comfort, reliability, and efficiency that has made Toyota Ireland’s best-selling car brand every year for the last four years, with the Irish customer continuing to choose the reliability, eco-friendly nature and brilliance of Toyota’s modern range of Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids and Electric vehicles.
Ellen Walshe: Now Training for Olympic Greatness with Toyota Hybrid
Ellen Walshe has already made history repeatedly for Irish swimming, having competed at both the 2020 and 2024 Olympics in Tokyo and Paris, and securing a silver medal at the 2021 World Swimming Championships. She was just last month named Irish Times Sportswoman of the Month for December 2024 as the Olympic finalist broke eight Irish records across four events at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest.With her sights now firmly set on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Ellen’s training and lifestyle demand peak efficiency—something Toyota’s Hybrid technology provides.
Ellen expressed her excitement about the partnership, saying:
“As a two-time Olympian and elite athlete, my training schedule is pretty much a relentless and non-stop one! Having a reliable and efficient car like my new Toyota Corolla Hybrid means I can continue to focus on what matters most, pushing my limits in the pool. From getting to know the team at Long Mile now, I can see why Toyota has been Ireland’s best-selling car brand for the last four years. I’m delighted to be part of the Toyota Long Mile team as I focus on the next chapter in my career.”
Sophie Morris: The Ultimate Car Swap with Toyota Hybrid
With a fascinating journey from a pioneering food entrepreneur to one of Ireland’s most trusted voices in nutrition, Sophie Morris is now helping thousands make healthier choices with her famous ‘swaps’ on social media. Now, she’s making another major swap —not in the kitchen, but on the road. As a busy, successful entrepreneur and mum of two, she’s chosen the smooth, self-charging Toyota Hybrid known worldwide for its reliability, safety, and eco-friendly performance.
Sophie shared her enthusiasm for the new collaboration:
“My whole philosophy is about making smart swaps that work for real people for a better lifestyle—whether it’s food, habits, or now, my car! Swapping to a Toyota Hybrid is the easiest decision I’ve made. As a mum of two, I need a car that’s safe, practical, and economical. Toyota’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is something I truly admire, and I’m so excited now to be part of the Toyota Long Mile dream-team alongside Andrew, Ellen and Lottie.”
Alex Burns, Managing Director, Toyota Long Mile
Toyota Long Mile Managing Director Alex Burns is delighted to welcome Ellen and Sophie to the team, reinforcing Toyota Long Mile’s commitment to providing a car for every lifestyle and putting our customer’s experience first.
“At Toyota Long Mile, we feel really lucky to have worked with a great group and variety of Irish sportstars and celebrities who are excelling in their field. Every Brand Ambassador we’ve worked with has aligned with our values of friendliness and excellence, and in both Ellen and Sophie, we’ve found the ideal partners to expand our team. In 2025 at Long Mile, we have got the Power of Choice for all of our customers to find the perfect fit for all of our customers and their needs—whether that’s a Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, or Electric vehicle. We’ve had a busy start to the year and with the 251 registration period in full swing, there’s no better time to welcome our two incredible new Brand Ambassadors and I’m proud to welcome them to our team.”
The Toyota Long Mile Dream Team
With Ellen Walshe and Sophie Morris joining Andrew Porter and Lottie Ryan, Toyota Long Mile now boasts an all-star lineup of ambassadors who lead the way in sport, media, and wellness. Each of them exemplifies the values of performance, reliability, and innovation—just like the Toyota Long Mile team itself. The team are all driving Toyota’s industry leading Hybrid vehicles. Andrew Porter is in the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, Lottie Ryan drives the Toyota C-HR Hybrid, whilst the two new members of the team are now driving the new 251 models of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid for Sophie Morris and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid for Ellen Walshe.
Toyota Long Mile continues to be the Home of Hybrid in Ireland, helping drivers make the switch to more sustainable and efficient driving with Ireland’s favourite range of vehicles.
Ellen Walshe, Irish Olympian and Sophie Morris, Nuritionist Receive their 251 Toyota Hybrids at Toyota Long Mile
