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May 17, 2012
Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in AlabamaERLANGER, Ky. (May 17, 2012) -- Toyota announced today it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines. The approximately $80 million investment will bring total plant investment to more than $700 million. Approximately 125 new jobs will be created, increasing employment nearly 10 percent to 1,150.(more) |
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May 14, 2012
Voting for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Opens This Morning at 10 am ET/7 am PTTORRANCE, Calif. (May 14, 2012) – At 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT today (Monday), Toyota will open voting for the second year of 100 Cars for Good, a national philanthropic program that will award 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive days.(more) |
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May 09, 2012
Toyota Sales Resurgence Gets Help from Popular Hybrid ProductsTORRANCE, Calif. (May 9, 2012) - The Toyota Division’s strong April sales performance (160,493 units for 13.1 percent increase compared to April 2011) was helped in large part by the release of their latest hybrid products that created high levels of consumer demand. (more) |
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May 09, 2012
Toyota Motor Corporation Announced Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012TOYOTA CITY, Japan (May 9, 2012) — Toyota Motor Corporation today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. (more) |
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May 08, 2012
Toyota to Increase 4-Cylinder Engine Capacity in KentuckyERLANGER, Ky. (May 8, 2012) -- Toyota announced today it will increase annual engine assembly capacity of 4-cylinder engines by more than 100,000 at its plant in Georgetown, Ky. The increase will begin August 2013. The approximately $30 million project will create about 80 new jobs. (more) |
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May 07, 2012
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Names Jim Colon New Board MemberWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2012) – The board of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), at its annual Board Retreat on March 23, 2012, named Jim Colon, vice president of product communications for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., a new member to its board. He was among nine individuals named who will serve a three-year term. (more) |
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May 07, 2012
All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled at EVS26LOS ANGELES (May 7, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today revealed the highly anticipated all-new Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. This all-electric SUV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. The RAV4 EV’s driving performance, dynamics and cargo capacity are equal to or exceed the gas powered RAV4 V6. Arriving fully-equipped with an MSRP of $49,800 the RAV4 EV doesn’t compromise on performance, comfort or versatility. (more) |
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May 04, 2012
Toyota and Discovery Education Celebrate Teachers and Students for their Creativity in Promoting Teen Driver SafetySILVER SPRING, Md. (May 4, 2011) – Toyota and Discovery Education announced today the winners of the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge and Toyota Teen Driver Educators’ Challenge, the nation’s premier teen safe driving challenges. Winners will receive a variety of cash and prizes, such as $20,000, a Toyota Driving Expectations event and virtual driving simulators. These Challenges are part of Toyota and Discovery Education’s joint program, Toyota Teen Driver, which provides educators, parents and students with comprehensive lesson plans, take-home resources, an interactive game and more to help avoid distractions while driving and stay safe behind the wheel. (more) |
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May 03, 2012
Wyland Foundation and Toyota Announce Winning Cities of Mayor's Water Conservation ChallengeMIAMI, (May 3, 2012) – The Wyland Foundation and Toyota today announced the 12 winning cities of the 2012 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, an online competition held throughout April that encouraged residents in all 50 states to conserve water, save energy and reduce pollution. (more) |
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May 01, 2012
Toyota Sales Increase 11.6 Percent in April 2012TORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported sales of 178,044 units, an increase of 25.5 percent compared to April 2011 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.(more) |
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May 01, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales Issues April 2012 Sales PreviewTORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales of 178,044 units in April, up 25.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis and 11.6 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis. (more) |
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April 25, 2012
Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services Recognize Top Manheim and ADESA Auction Sites with Premier Auction AwardsTorrance, Calif. – Celebrating its 10TH year of recognizing the top auction sites across the country, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Lexus Financial Services (LFS) has awarded its 2011 Premier Auction Award, the company’s highest recognition of excellence in the remarketing industry, to nine auction sites for their 2011 performances.(more) |
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April 25, 2012
Toyota Named One of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for DiversityToyota has been named one of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity®, finishing 41st overall in the publication's 12th annual survey. (more) |
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April 25, 2012
Toyota Announces 100 Cars for Good FinalistsTORRANCE, CALIF. (April 25, 2012) – Toyota today announced the 500 nonprofit organizations selected as finalists in its100 Cars for Good program, a national philanthropic program in which the automaker will give away 100 vehicles to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winners will be selected each day by the public through voting on Facebook. A complete list of finalists is available at www.100carsforgood.com. (more) |
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April 05, 2012
Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce National Partnership to Help Combat America’s High School Dropout CrisisBALTIMORE, (April 5, 2012) -- Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced today a national partnership through the establishment of a college readiness initiative, which will help fund youth education and improve high school graduation rates. As a founding sponsor of D2D - Diplomas to Degrees, Toyota is providing a $1.5 million grant over three years to help provide tools, resources and support to Boys & Girls Club teens to help prepare them to move from high school to college graduation.(more) |
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April 05, 2012
Toyota Technical Center Opens Silicon Valley OfficeANN ARBOR, Mich. (April 5, 2012) – The Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., (TEMA), announced today that the company has opened a dedicated office in California’s Silicon Valley furthering Toyota’s commitment to localizing research and development activities in North America and enhancing the customer’s experience with in-vehicle infotainment systems.(more) |
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April 05, 2012
Toyota To Hire 150 Engineers at R&D Tech Center in 2012ANN ARBOR, Mich. (April 5, 2012) – Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc., (TEMA), announced today that the company will hire approximately 150 engineers, technicians, advanced researchers and scientists by the end of 2012.(more) |
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April 04, 2012
Toyota President and CEO Speaks at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 New York Auto SummitToyota Motor Sales President and CEO Jim Lentz spoke at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 New York Auto Summit on Wednesday, April 4. (more) |
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March 30, 2012
Toyota and Wyland Foundation Partner to Encourage Resource Conservation Throughout Earth MonthTORRANCE, Calif. (March 30, 2012) – Toyota kicks off Earth Month by expanding its partnership with the Wyland Foundation to encourage residents nationwide to preserve our natural resources by taking an online pledge to conserve water. Toyota’s support of the Wyland Foundation, a non-profit founded by renowned environmental, marine artist Wyland, is part of the automobile company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.(more) |
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March 27, 2012
Toyota Supports National Gallery Exhibit and Cherry Blossom CentennialToyota and its team members and associates, dealers and suppliers in the United States and across the globe are pleased to support the National Gallery of Art and to celebrate the close and enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.(more) |
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March 21, 2012
Toyota Giving 100 Cars to 100 Nonprofits -- Less Than One Week Left to ApplyTORRANCE, Calif. – March 21, 2012 – Time is running out for nonprofits to apply for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will be giving 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days.(more) |
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March 16, 2012
Toyota Announces North American Organizational ChangesVarious organizational changes will take effect April 1, as the company moves to further streamline its structure in North America in order to speed decision-making and further enhance customer satisfaction.(more) |
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March 12, 2012
Toyota Giving 100 Cars to 100 Nonprofits in 100 DaysTORRANCE, Calif. (March 12, 2012) – Do you know a nonprofit that could make great things happen with a new car? At 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT today (Monday), applications will open for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good...(more) |
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March 10, 2012
Toyota Awards $150,000 in Grants to Mothers of Invention at Newsweek & The Daily Beast's Third Annual Women in the World Summit in New YorkTORRANCE, Calif. (March 10, 2012) – Toyota has issued three $50,000 grants to women selected as the “Mothers of Invention” at the annual Women in the World summit to reward them for their use of innovation and courage in tackling some of the most pressing problems facing women. Grants were given to Aseneth Andrews, founder of The Catherine Ferguson Academy for Young Women; Talia Leman, founder of Randomkid.org; and Jessica O. Matthews and Julia Silverman, inventors of the sOccket and co-founders of Uncharted Play.(more) |