Latest Toyota Motor Manufacturing Stories

NEW YORK, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Akio Toyoda and several senior Toyota executives announced today that for the first time, a Lexus vehicle will be produced in the United States. The Lexus ES 350 will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) in 2015. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130419/NY98089-a )(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130419/NY98089-b )(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130419/NY98089-c )(Photo:...

- All-New Dynamic, Sleek Exterior Design NEW YORK, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new third-generation 2014 Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV made its world debut today at the 2013 New York Auto Show. An all-new exterior design conveys both refinement and strength, complementing a new interior that will raise the bar in the mid-size SUV segment. With three-row seating for up to eight, an array of standard features, a host of available in-cabin technologies,...

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Tundra has been a quality leader with Toyota's DNA of quality, dependability and reliability. The industry has recognized Tundra with a myriad of awards over the last 12 years, including winning the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study for seven years running in the Full-Size Pick...

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota will continue deepening its commitment to the Latino community with its repeat sponsorship of the Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media (LATISM) 2012 Conference October 25-27, 2012 in Houston. Anticipated to host approximately 1,000 attendees, the annual conference is LATISM's flagship event and will bring together community leaders, social media and technology influencers, educators, government officials and others to...

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon the eight-year success of its behind-the-wheel safety workshops, Toyota announces the expansion of its national advanced teen driving skills program, Toyota Driving Expectations, through partnerships with high schools and local dealerships as well as continuing its popular online safety program. Toyota established the free safe teen driving program in 2004 to supplement standard driving education courses with...

GEORGETOWN, Ky., Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty five years ago, ground was broken on a 1,300-acre tract of farmland in Scott County that now is home to Toyota's largest manufacturing facility outside of Japan - employing nearly 7,000 team members. To view the multimedia assets, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53219-toyota-celebrates-25-years-manufacturer-in-kentucky-nearly-7000-employees (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111118/MM07723) In recognition of the...

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota team members today celebrated the opening of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi (TMMMS), the company's new $800 million plant outside of Tupelo that assembles the Corolla, the world's best-selling car of all time. Joining the celebration were Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota today announced plans to begin exporting U.S.-built Sienna vehicles to distributors in South Korea. The Sienna is produced at Toyota's manufacturing plant in Princeton, IN. A top seller in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, this is the first time the vehicle will be exported outside of North America. Shipments are scheduled to begin in early November. Toyota began exporting U.S.-built vehicles in 1988. These exports increased 30% in calendar...

DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota, the U.S. sales leader in compact pickups, introduced a pre-production Tacoma Toyota Racing Development (TRD) T|X (Tacoma Extreme) limited edition pickup truck here today at the 2011 Texas State Fair. Inspired by Toyota's Baja racing heritage, the truck reveals bold graphics with its concept name "Baja Series." The truck elevates the capability of Tacoma's TRD Off-Road pickup to a new level of fun and function. All Tacoma T|X Baja Series...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- State and local officials joined Toyota team members and executives today to mark the start of four-cylinder engine production at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL). At a separate reception last evening, TMMAL commemorated its ten-year anniversary in Alabama The addition of four-cylinder engine production boosts TMMAL's employment to almost 1,000 and total investment to $637 million. Total annual engine capacity of...