Company Overview
Toyota is the world's largest automaker, manufacturing reliable, fuel-efficient vehicles across passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrids for global mass-market consumers. The company serves practical, value-conscious car buyers seeking dependable transportation with low ownership costs and high resale value. Toyota differentiates itself through its legendary reliability and quality, pioneering hybrid technology with Prius, Toyota Production System efficiency, extensive dealer network, strong resale values, comprehensive vehicle lineup from economy cars to luxury Lexus, and reputation for building vehicles that last.
The Toyota Story
Toyota Motor Corporation was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on August 28, 1937. Kiichiro was the son of Sakichi Toyoda, who founded Toyoda Automatic Loom Works in 1926. The automotive venture was funded by selling the patent for the automatic loom to British company Platt Brothers in 1929.
The Automobile Division was established within Toyoda Loom Works on September 1, 1933. In 1935, Kiichiro and his team produced the 'Model A1' prototype passenger car. The vehicles were originally sold under the 'Toyoda' name, but changed to 'Toyota' because it took eight brush strokes to write (a lucky number in Japanese) and was visually simpler.
The name 'Toyota' was trademarked in 1936, and Toyota Motor Corporation registered independently from Toyoda Loom Works in 1937. The company survived World War II and developed the Toyota Production System (lean manufacturing) that revolutionized global manufacturing practices.
The Breakthrough Moment
The breakthrough was developing the Toyota Production System (later called 'lean manufacturing'), which eliminated waste and maximized efficiency—later adopted worldwide.
Original Mission
"To contribute to society through manufacturing high-quality automobiles."
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Market Leader
Toyota is recognized as a market leader in the Automotive sector, demonstrating strong industry presence and customer trust.
Growing Market Presence
Holds 7.1% of the market with room for continued growth and expansion.
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