Who Makes Toyota?

The Brief History of Toyota

Toyota actually began as a successful textile business created by Sakichi Toyoda. Kiichiro Toyoda convinced his father, Sakichi, to expand the business into the automotive world. As Toyota joined the industry, it quickly became a leader and today is known for providing some of the most reliable vehicles in the world. Its humble beginnings say a lot about the company, and you can learn more about its brief history below:

• 1890: Sakichi Toyota invents the Toyoda wooden hand loom.

• 1933: Toyoda Automatic Loom Works expands into automotive manufacturing.

• 1935: The prototype, Toyota Model A1, was completed and the Model G1 truck was unveiled.

• 1937: The automobile department at Toyoda Automatic Loom Works separates and officially becomes Toyota Motor Co.

• 1957: Toyota Motor Sales is officially established in Hollywood, California.

• 1965: The Toyota Corona is designed specifically for the American market and goes on sale. It was one of the first popular Toyota models available in the U.S.

• 1972: Toyota hits one million vehicle sales globally.

• 1975: Toyota becomes the number one import brand in the U.S.

• 1979: Toyota Racing Development (TRD) was established and began creating high-performance Toyota models.

• 1987: Toyota announced its luxury brand, Lexus.

• 1991: Toyota becomes the number one luxury importer in the U.S. thanks to Lexus. Lexus also won three independent J.D. Power and Associates quality surveys in Customer Satisfaction, Sales Satisfaction, and Initial Quality.

• 1998: The world's first mass-produced hybrid car was introduced, the Toyota Prius.

• 2008: The Toyota Camry remains the number one selling car in the U.S. for the 11th time in a row.

• 2021 - Today: Toyota debuts its first EV, the Toyota bZ4X, and today is further committing to the engineering of electrified vehicles. Toyota continues to innovate and offer reliable vehicles that drivers like you can depend on.

Where Are Toyota Vehicles From?

There's no doubt that Toyota is a global company today. While its international headquarters is in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan, its United States headquarters are in Plano, Texas. It's clear that Toyota is committed to providing the world with some of the most advanced and durable vehicles available, and it's no surprise that the popularity of Toyota vehicles has allowed it to expand in multiple countries across the globe. Some Toyota facilities and locations include:

• U.S.A

• Mexico

• Argentina

• U.K.

• Turkey

• South Africa

• India

• Malaysia

• Vietnam

• China

• Australia