Toyota Motor Sales Issues May 2013 Sales Preview

TORRANCE, CA--June 3, 2013: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales of 207,952 units in May 2013, up 2.5 percent on both an unadjusted raw volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis.

"New vehicle sales are heating up along with the weather, and solid May results coupled with an excellent Memorial Day weekend provide great momentum as we move into the summer selling season," said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of Toyota Division. "The five-year high in consumer confidence translated into especially strong retail sales and as the industry leader last month, we're well-positioned to provide the vehicles customers want."

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