Manufacturing/Engineering/Design

Toyota Partners with EVSC to Improve Annual Collection of 14,000 Netbooks

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:11:00 EST

EVANSVILLE, Ind., May 10, 2013 – Janit Market is pleased she can continue teaching her English classes at Central High School with only a brief interruption when student netbooks are collected this year. She’s also confident that because collections are more efficient, the distribution of netbooks next school year will be much more successful – the goal being to deliver a computer to each student on time.

A Billion Horsepower and Growing - Toyota's West Virginia Plant Celebrates Production of Its 10 Millionth Unit

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, W. Va. (May 1, 2013) – Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc., (TMMWV) and its 1,300 team members celebrated production of the plant’s 10 millionth powertrain unit at a ceremony this afternoon with guests from the state’s business and civic community. Powertrain units include engines and automatic transmissions.

Toyota's North American Proving Ground Celebrates 20 Years

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST

Wittmann, Ariz. (April 25, 2013) – Toyota Arizona Proving Ground (TAPG), Toyota’s largest vehicle evaluation investment in the U.S., today celebrated its 20^th anniversary with team members and executives.

Sunny, Clear Skies, and a 100 Percent Chance of Being Green - Toyota Mississippi 'Turns on the Power' at Earth Day Celebration

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (April 22, 2013) – Being green in Northeast Mississippi got a lot easier today as dozens of community members and citizens joined Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (Toyota), TVA and New Albany Light, Gas & Water (NALGW) this morning at a ceremony to celebrate Earth Day 2013 by “powering on” Toyota’s new 50 kilowatt solar array.

2013 U.S. Lexus ES 350 Production Announcement - Akio Toyoda

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST

On April 19, 2013, Toyota’s global president and other senior executives announce that the Lexus ES 350 will be produced at its Georgetown, K.Y., plant.

Toyota to Build Lexus ES 350 at Its Georgetown, Kentucky Plant

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST

Erlanger, KY, April 19, 2013 – 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, Toyota announced today.

Toyota Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with Its Ninth Consecutive Energy Star Partner of the Year Award

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST

ERLANGER, Ky. (March 26, 2013) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) with its ninth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency.

Toyota to Export U.S.-Assembled Venza to Russia and Ukraine

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST

New York, Feb. 26, 2013 – Toyota today announced that it will begin exporting U.S.-assembled Venza vehicles to Russia and Ukraine in 2013. These shipments are expected to build upon Toyota’s all-time record export of more than 124,000 U.S.-assembled vehicles to 21 global markets in 2012, an increase of 45 percent over the prior year.

Toyota Receives the 2011 SAE Ralph H. Isbrandt Automotive Safety Engineering Award

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:00:00 EST

Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jan. 30, 2013) – Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced today that the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has selected TTC - Robert Smith, author, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Shigeki Hayashi, Yuichi Kitagawa and Tsuyoshi Yasuki, co-authors, as the recipients of the 2011 SAE Ralph H. Isbrandt Automotive Safety Engineering Award.

Respect for the Planet: Toyota's 2012 Report Details Commitment to the Environment

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:00:00 EST

NEW YORK – Dec. 4, 2012 – Toyota today highlighted its sustainable manufacturing advancements and commitment to environmental leadership as the automaker released its 2012 North America Environmental Report. The report spans Toyota operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico over the fiscal year, including research and development, manufacturing, logistics and sales. Toyota remains the most fuel-efficient full line auto manufacturer in the United States and the industry hybrid leader.

Toyota Donates $300,000 to the Michigan Science Center

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 3, 2012 – Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc., announced a $300,000 donation to the Michigan Science Center.

Toyota Announces Exports of U.S.-Assembled Venza Crossover to South Korea

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:45:00 EST

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2012 – Toyota today announced it began to export U.S.-assembled Venza crossovers to its distributor in South Korea last month.

Mazda to Produce Toyota Vehicle at Mexico Plant

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:30:00 EST

TOYOTA CITY, Japan, Nov. 9, 2012 - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that Mazda’s plant in Mexico, currently under construction, will produce a Toyota-brand vehicle for sale mainly in North America. The sub-compact Toyota-brand vehicle, to be based on the Mazda2, is to start production around the summer of 2015 at a pace of 50,000 units per year and will be sold through Toyota dealerships.

Toyota Produces 25 Millionth North American-Built Vehicle

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2012) – Toyota celebrated the 25 millionth vehicle manufactured in North America today at a ceremony at its Georgetown, Ky. plant coinciding with the start of production for the all-new 2013 Avalon. The milestone vehicle – a Classic Silver Hybrid Avalon – represents 26 years of manufacturing, a direct investment of nearly $24 billion in North American operations and 365,000 jobs created in the U.S.

Toyota Celebrates 35 Years of Research and Development in the United States

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich., (Oct. 24, 2012) – Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc., will celebrate its 35th Anniversary with team members and executives this week at locations in Michigan, Arizona and California.

Toyota Breaks Ground for V6 Engine Expansion

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., (Sept. 25, 2012) – Toyota broke ground today on the expansion that will support increased V6 engine production at its Huntsville, Ala., engine plant. Community guests joined Toyota to celebrate the occasion.

Toyota Mississippi Teams Up To Support National Public Lands Day

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:30:00 EST

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss., (Sept. 22, 2012) – For the fifth consecutive year, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc., (TMMMS) team members and their families teamed up with the local community to support National Public Lands Day (NPLD). This year’s activity drew approximately 700 Toyota team members and their families who volunteered at Howard Stafford Park in Pontotoc. They performed painting, planting, trash clean-up, installation of new fire pits and a new walking track around the park’s lake.

Bodine Aluminum Celebrates 100 Years of Manufacturing in the U.S.

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EST

TROY, Mo., (Sept. 14, 2012) – As a successful manufacturer of quality casting parts to the automotive, aerospace, railroad and heavy industrial equipment businesses, Bodine Aluminum, Inc., will celebrate its 100^th anniversary with team members and executives at a private reception this weekend.

Toyota's TABC Plant Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing in California

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:00:00 EST

LONG BEACH, Calif. (August 21, 2012) – Toyota Auto Body California, Inc., (TABC), Toyota’s first manufacturing investment in the U.S., today celebrated its 40^th anniversary with team members, government and community officials, suppliers and executives.

Eight Toyota Manufacturing Facilities Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Improved Environmental Performance

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:30:00 EST

ERLANGER, Ky. (July 25, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized eight Toyota manufacturing sites in North America for achieving a ten percent reduction in energy intensity through its ENERGY STAR Challenge For Industry program. Collectively, these eight sites have reduced energy intensity by nearly 24 percent from baseline.

Toyota to Expand Lexus RX Production in Canada

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:15:00 EST

ERLANGER, Ky. (July 24, 2012) – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) announced today that it will invest more than $100 million and hire approximately 400 team members
to increase Lexus production at its Cambridge, Ontario facility.

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation Agree to Further Strengthen Collaboration

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

MUNICH, Germany (June 29, 2012) -- Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), met today with Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at the BMW Group headquarters in Munich...

Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

ERLANGER, 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.

Toyota U.S. Operations 2012 Brochure

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Toyota to Increase 4-Cylinder Engine Capacity in Kentucky

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:00 EST

ERLANGER, 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.

Toyota Technical Center Opens Silicon Valley Office

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:30:00 EST

ANN 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.

Toyota To Hire 150 Engineers at R&D Tech Center in 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:30:00 EST

ANN 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.

Toyota's Canadian Manufacturing Operation to Increase RAV4 Volume

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:15:00 EST

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario (March 28, 2012) – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) will increase RAV4 production at its Woodstock, Ontario assembly plant from 150,000 annual capacity to 200,000 vehicles.

Toyota Announces North American Leadership Changes

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:33:00 EST

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced various global leadership changes today, including the naming of Shigeki Terashi as president and COO of Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMA) effective April 1.

Toyota Production Techniques Boost Home Reconstruction in New Orleans

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST

NEW ORLEANS -- (March 2, 2012) – Two days before Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Courtenay LaRoche fled to Texas with her two children. Thinking it may be “just another storm that would blow over,” she packed only two sets of clothes for each family member. It wasn’t enough; her home was destroyed. Now, over six years later, her life is about to change again – only, this time, for the better.

Toyota Increasing U.S. Transmission Production

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

ERLANGER, Ky. (March 1, 2012) -- Toyota announced today it will increase annual production capacity of 6-speed automatic transmission from approximately 400,000 to 520,000 at its plant in Buffalo, W.Va.

2012 Economic Club of Chicago - Yoshi Inaba

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST

Toyota Motor North America President & COO Yoshi Inaba discusses Toyota's U.S. presence and the state of the auto industry at the Economic Club of Chicago, Feb. 8, 2012.

Toyota to Increase Highlander Output, Including Hybrid and Exports, in Indiana

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:15:00 EST

ERLANGER, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2012) – Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Ind. plant.

Toyota Mississippi Begins Second Shift

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (February 6, 2012) –Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc., (TMMMS), added today a second shift for production of the Corolla, the world’s best-selling car of all time. Approximately 2,000 people are employed at the plant site.

Toyota Announces North American Production for 2011

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

ERLANGER, Ky. (January 20, 2012) – Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced today North American vehicle production for 2011.

Update on Toyota's North American Production

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:15:00 EST

Toyota announced today it does not anticipate any further North American production issues due to the flooding in Thailand. As a result, its North American plants will continue operating on a normal production schedule, with planned overtime and Saturday production.

Toyota to Export U.S.-Assembled Camry to South Korea

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:45:00 EST

December 5, 2011 – New York, N.Y. – Toyota today announced plans to export U.S.-assembled Camry sedans to its distributor in South Korea. Camry exports to South Korea are initially forecasted at approximately 6,000 units annually.

Update on Toyota's North American Production

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:30:00 EST

Update on Toyota's North American Production

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:30:00 EST

Toyota Plant Marks 25 Years of Production in Kentucky, U.S.

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Toyota City, Japan, November 20, 2011— Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK), TMC’s vehicle manufacturing subsidiary in Kentucky, United States held a commemorative ceremony at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky on November 19 (local time) to mark 25 years of operations.

Toyota Begins Corolla Production in Mississippi

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (November 17, 2011) – 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.

Update on Toyota's North American Production

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:30:00 EST

Based on parts availability, North American vehicle plants will continue operating on a normal production schedule the weeks of Nov. 21 and Nov. 28, including overtime.

Toyota Event Promotes Minority Business Success

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EST

CINCINNATI, Ohio (November 16, 2011) – Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA) held its 22^nd Opportunity Exchange event at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati today.

Toyota Issues 2011 North American Environmental Report

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST

NEW YORK – November 9, 2011 – Toyota, the most fuel-efficient full line auto manufacturer in the United States today reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability...

Update on Toyota's North American Production

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:30:00 EST

Based on parts availability, daily production continues for North American vehicle plants and we return to planned overtime production for the week of November 14.

Toyota Honored By National Minority Supplier Development Council For Its Commitment With Diverse Suppliers

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST

ERLANGER, Ky., November 4, 2011 – Toyota has been named the Corporation of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) for its continued commitment to minority suppliers and diverse communities.

Toyota Motor Corporation Announces Vehicle Production Adjustments Due to Floods in Thailand

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:30:00 EST

NOVEMBER 3, 2011 - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) sends its sincerest condolences to all those affected by the recent catastrophic flooding in Thailand.

As of this time, the effect of the floods in Thailand on Toyota and Lexus production within and outside Japan is as follows.

Toyota Continues Overtime Production Suspension at Some North American Plants

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:30:00 EST

Toyota Announces Plans to Export U.S.-Assembled Sienna to South Korea

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:30:00 EST

November 1, 2011 – New York, NY – Toyota today announced plans to begin exporting U.S.-Assembled Sienna vehicles to distributors in South Korea.

Toyota Extends Overtime Production Suspension at Some North American Plants

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:15:00 EST

Flooding in Thailand continues to necessitate adjustments in Toyota's production hours. To conserve the affected parts, all North American vehicle assembly plants will suspend overtime the week of Oct. 31 - Nov. 5.