Twenty Years (2014-1994) Of Toyota Reviews On The Auto Channel
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Toyota Reviews 2014-1994
2013 Toyota Reviews
- 2013 Toyota CR-V Review By Carey Russ
- Heels on Wheeels - 2013 Toyota Avalon Review
- 2013 Toyota Avalon Launch Review
- 2013 Toyota Avalon Initial Review - Verry Interesting
- 2013 Toyota Avalon First Drive Results With Senior Comments
- 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring Road Trip Review
- Toyota Prius Plug-in - First Drive
- First Drive 2013 Toyota RAV4
- 2013 Toyota RAV4 Close-up Preview
- 2013 Toyota RAV4 Review
2012 Toyota Reviews
- 2012 Toyota Camry First Drive First Look
- 2012 Toyota Camry Review Road Test and Autocross
- 2012 Toyota Camry Review
- 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Review
- 2012 Toyota Camry SE V6
- 2012 Toyota Hybrids Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
- 2012 Toyota Prius c Review and Road Test
- 2012 Toyota Prius c Review and Ride
- 2012 Toyota Prius C Preview
- 2012 Toyota Prius c (stands for city) Review
- 2012 Toyota Prius c Three Review
- Heels on Wheels - 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Review
- 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Review
- 2012 (Toyota) Prius v First Drive
- 2012 Toyota Prius v Review
- 2012 Toyota Prius v Review By John Heilig
- Heels on Wheels 2012 Toyota Prius V Review
- 2012 Toyota Prius v Five Ride and Review
- 2012 Toyota Prius v Two (prototype) Review +VIDEO
- Heels on Wheels: 2012 Toyota Yaris Review
- 2012 Toyota Yaris Review
- 2012 Toyota Yaris SE Review +VIDEO
2011 Toyota Reviews
- 2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Review
- 2011 Toyota Avalon
- 2011 Toyota Avalon Review
- Heels on Wheels 2011 Toyota Avalon Review
- 2011 Toyota Camry Review
- 2011 Toyota Camry Vs 2011 Nissan Altima
- 2011 Toyota Camry LE Review
- Heels on Wheels - 2011 Toyota Corolla Review
- 2011 Toyota Corolla LE Review
- 2011 Toyota FJ - Heels on Wheels Review
- 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Specia Edition Road Test and Review
- 2011 Toyota Review- Heels on Wheels: 2011 Toyota Highlander
- 2011 Toyota Sienna Review
- Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2011 Sienna Minivan
- Toyota Announces Pricing for Redesigned 2011 Avalon Sedan and 2011 Sienna Auto Access Seat Models
- HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 Toyota Sienna Review
- 2011 Toyota Review - 2011 Toyota Tacoma Pickup - Late Production
- 2011 Toyota Venza Review
- Heels on Wheels - 2011 Toyota Venza Review
- 2011 Toyota Review - 2011 Toyota Yaris - A Big Man In A Small Car
2010 Toyota Reviews
- 2010 Toyota 4Runner Introduced at State Fair of Texas
- Compare 11 Toyota Camry Models
- Toyota Wants to Strengthen is Position in the Hybrid Segment
- 2010 Toyota Corolla Review
- 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
- 2010 Toyota Prius Review and Four Trim Comparison
- 2010 Toyota Prius Review
- HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Toyota Prius Review
- 2010 Toyota Prius Review
- 2010 Toyota Prius Review
- 2010 Toyota Prius Photo
- 2010 Toyota Prius - All-New Third Generation Raises the Bar for Hybrid Vehicles - Again
- Toyota Rolls Out New 2010 Prius - Video Enhanced
- Consumer Reports: Redesigned 2010 Toyota Prius Remains Most Fuel Efficient Car Drivers Can Buy
- 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
- Toyota Prius Scores Best in Dutch Ecotest
- 2010 Toyota Prius Review
- Toyota's Ontario Operation to Boost RAV4 Production in Spring 2010
- 2010 Toyota RAV4 4X4 LTD Review
- Toyota Announces Prices on Five 2010 Models Including All-New 4Runner
- Heels on Wheels: 2010 Toyota Sequoia Review
- 2009 LA Auto Show: All-New Third-Generation Toyota Sienna Makes World Debut
- 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Review
- 2010 Toyota Venza adds new standard convenience features to the vehicle designed for Canadian drivers
- MotherProof.com Names 2010 Toyota Venza the 'Mother of All Cars'
- 2010 Toyota Venza Road Trip and Review
2009 Toyota Reviews
- Cars For Girls: Good, Better & Best: Comparing the 2009 Honda Civic, 2009 Toyota Camry & 2009 Acura TSX Sedans
- Toyota Camry Hybrid (2009) by Katrina Ramser
- Toyota Camry Hybrid (2009) by Carey Russ
- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
- 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE Review
- Toyota to Stage U.S. Premiere of 2009 Corolla and Matrix at 2007 SEMA Show
- Toyota Corolla S (2009) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Matrix (2009) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Fights for Title of Most Fuel Efficient Midsized Car
- 2009 Toyota RAV4 LTD 4x4 Review
- 2009 Toyota RAV4 Review
- 2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4x4 Review
- Toyota Announces Prices for 2010 Sienna - Big MiniVan
- 2009 Toyota Venza Close-Up Look and Specs
- Road Trip: 2009 Toyota Venza - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
- 2009 Toyota Venza-Heels on Wheels Review
- All-New Toyota Venza Crossover Sedan to Make World Debut at 2008 North American International Auto Show
- 2009 Toyota Venza World Debut at 2008 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
- Toyota Begins 2009 Toyota Venza Production in Kentucky
- 2009 Toyota Venza
- 2009 Toyota Venza Review
- 2009 Toyota Venza 4WD Review
- Toyota Expands Yaris Line for 2009 with Third Model and New Safety Features
- 2009 Toyota Yaris - Heels on Wheels Review
- Toyota Yaris Sedan (2009) by Carey Russ
2008 Toyota Reviews
- 2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Adds Urban Runner Package to 4Runner Sport Edition
- Toyota 4Runner Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Avalon Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Avalon (2008) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota Camry Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Camry Hybrid Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Camry Solara Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- The 2008 Camry Hybrid: Toyota's 2007 AJAC Canadian Car of the Year
- Toyota Announces Prices for Four Vehicles in Model Lineup
- Toyota Unveils All-New, 10th Generation Corolla Sedan At 2007 SEMA Show
- Toyota Corolla Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Announces Prices for All-New 2009 Corolla and Matrix and 2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition
- Toyota FJ Cruiser Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- 2007 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Launches 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
- New Highlander Key Component of Toyota's Marketing Strategy
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2008) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Highlander Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Road Trip Video (2008) by Mark Fulmer
- Toyota Highlander Preview (2008) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Highlander (2008) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota Announces Prices for 2008 Highlander Hybrid
- Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned 'Land Cruiser' in Japan
- Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New Land Cruiser
- Toyota Land Cruiser Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Land Cruiser (2008) by Katrina Ramser
- Toyota Prius Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- 2008 Toyota Prius Review
- Toyota's RAV4 SUV To Be Made in China by First Half of 2009
- Toyota RAV4 Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- All-New Second-Generation Toyota Sequoia to Make World Debut at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show
- Toyota Sequoia (2008) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota Sienna Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Sienna (2008) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota Tacoma Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
- Toyota Tundra Review (2008) by Staff (Edmunds)
2007 Toyota Reviews
- Motor Trend Names Redesigned Toyota Camry as 2007 Car of the Year
- Toyota Camry Named Motor Trend's 2007 Car of the Year
- Toyota Camry XLE V6 (2007) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota Camry LE (2007) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Camry Hybrid (2007) by John Heilig
- 2007 Camry Hybrid Our Reviewer's Corrected Mileage
- Camry Hybrid Toyota's First North American Hybrid Production Begins in Kentucky
- 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
- Toyota Announces Pricing for Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary Edition
- Toyota Corolla LE (2007) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota FJ Cruiser, Ford Freestyle Earn Top Rating In Side Crash Tests
- Toyota Announces Pricing for Toyota Racing Development Special Edition FJ Cruiser Package and 2007 Camry Hybrid
- ReviewCars.com Announces 2007 SUV of the Year: Toyota FJ Cruiser
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007) by John Heilig
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007) by Carey Russ
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007) by Thom Cannell
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2007) by Rex Roy
- Toyota Prius Touring Edition Shod With Bridgestone Turanza
- America, Your Prius is Ready Toyota Announces 'ECO-nomic Savings Bonus' Incentives Up to $2,000
- Toyota RAV4 Limited 4x2 (2007) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Announces Prices for 2007 Sienna
- Toyota Sienna XLE AWD (2007) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota Tundra 4X4 SR5 (2007) by Steve Purdy
- Toyota Yaris: Preview (2007) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Yaris (2007) by John Heilig
- Toyota Yaris (2007) by Carey Russ
2006 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota Avalon (2006) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Camry Solara Coupe (2006) by Gareth Wardell
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 (2006) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2006) by John Heilig
- Toyota Sienna (2006) by Steve Purdy
2005 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota Alphard - Hybrid Electric Gasoline Mini Van (2005) by Justin Gardiner
- Toyota Avalon XLS (2005) by John Heilig
- Toyota Camry LE (2005) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Corolla XRS (2005) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Prius (2005) by Marc J. Rauch
- Sales in Japan of Toyota Hybrids Top 1 Million Units, Global Sales Pass 2.68 Million Units
- Toyota Announces Prices for All-New Third-Generation RAV4
- Toyota Solara Coupe (2005) by John Heilig
- Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 (2005) by John Heilig
- Toyota Tacoma Doublecab 4x4 (2005) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Tundra Double Cab (2005) by Steve Purdy
2004 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner (2004) by Manrico Delcore and Mary Beth Debicki
- Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 (2004) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Highlander Limited 4x2 (2004) by Carey Russ
- Toyota MR2 SMT (2004) by Aaron Gold
- 2004 New Car Review: Toyota Prius
- Toyota Prius Hybrid (2004) by AutoLine Detroit
- Toyota Prius Hybrid (2004) by Mark Fulmer
- Toyota Prius Hybrid (2004) by John Heilig
- Toyota Sequoia Limited 4x4 (2004) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Sienna XLE AWD (2004) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Sienna (2004) by Mark and Katie Fulmer
- Toyota Tundra (2004) by Aaron Gold
2003 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner SR5 (2003) by John Heilig
- Toyota 4Runner 4WD Sport Edition (2003) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Corolla S (2003) by John Heilig
- Toyota Corolla S (2003) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Matrix XR FWD (2003) by Robert Bowden
- Toyota Matrix (2003) by Marc Rauch
- Toyota Matrix (2003) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Prius Hybrid (2003) by Andrew Frankl
- Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Double Cab (2003) by Carey Russ
2002 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 (2002) by Brendan and Mikele Hagin
- Toyota Avalon XLS (2002) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Camry XLE (2002) by Robert Bowden
- Toyota Camry XLE (2002) by Brendan Hagin and Mikele Schappell-Hagin
- Toyota Celica GTS (2002) by Robert Bowden
- Toyota Corolla S (2002) by Brendan Hagin and Mikele Schappell-Hagin
- Toyota ECHO Roxy (2002) by Robert Bowden
- Toyota Highlander LTD (2002) by Robert Bowden
- Toyota Land Cruiser (2002) by Brendan Hagin and Mikele Schappell-Hagin
- Toyota MR2 Spyder (2002) by Robert Bowden
- Toyota Sequoia (2002) by Annabelle Frankl
- Toyota Solara SE (2002) by Robert Bowden
- Toyota Solara SLE Convertible (2002) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab 4x4 V8 (2002) by Carey Russ
2001 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 (2001) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Avalon XLS (2001) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Camry LE V6 (2001) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Corolla LE (2001) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Corolla S (2001) by Carey Russ
- Toyota ECHO with Roxy Special Edition Package (2001) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD (2001) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Highlander (2001) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Land Cruiser (2001) by Brendan Hagin and Mikele Schappell-Hagin
- Toyota MR2 Spyder (2001) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota MR2 Spyder (2001) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota Prius (2001) by Mark Fulmer
- Toyota Prius (2001) by Brendan Hagin and Mikele Schappell-Hagin
- Toyota Prius (2001) by John Heilig
- Toyota Prius (2001) by Carey Russ
- Toyota RAV4 (2001) by Mark Fulmer
- Toyota RAV4 (2001) by Carey Russ
- Toyota RAV4 (2001) by Brendan Hagin and Mikele Schappell-Hagin
- Toyota RAV4 (2001) by John Heilig
- Toyota Sequoia LTD 4x4 (2001) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Tacoma S-Runner (2001) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Tacoma S-Runner pickup (2001) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Tacoma (2001) by Mark Fulmer
- Toyota Tundra Access 4X4 LTD (2001) by Matt and Bob Hagin
2000 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner Highlander (2000) by Carey Russ
- Toyota 4Runner Limited 4X4 (2000) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota The Avalon (2000) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota Avalon XLS (2000) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Avalon XLS Sedan (2000) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Avalon (2000) by John Heilig
- Toyota Camry LE 4-CYL (2000) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Camry XLE (2000) by John Heilig
- Toyota Celica GT-S 6-speed (2000) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Celica GT-S (2000) by John Heilig
- Toyota Celica GT-S (2000) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Celica (2000) by Larkin Hill
- Toyota Corolla LE (2000) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota The Echo (2000) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota ECHO (2000) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Echo 4-Door (2000) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Echo (2000) by Larkin Hill
- Toyota Echo (2000) by Laura Heilig
- Toyota MR2 Spyder (2000) by Carey Russ
- Toyota MR2 Spyder (2000) by Larkin Hill
- Toyota Prius (2000) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota RAV4 soft top (2000) by John Heilig
- Toyota Solara SLE V6 Convertible (2000) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Solara SE V6 5-Speed (2000) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Tundra Limited (2000) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Tundra X/Cab 4WD V8 Limited (2000) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 Limited Access Cab Pickup (2000) by Carey Russ
1999 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota Avalon (1999) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota Camry Solara (1999) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Camry XLE (1999) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Camry CE (1999) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Corolla (1999) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota Land Cruiser (1999) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Land Cruiser (1999) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota PreRunner 4X2 V-6 Xtracab (1999) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota RAV4 (1999) by John Heilig
- Toyota RAV4 (1999) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota Sienna XLE (1999) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Sienna LE Minivan (1999) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Solara SE (1999) by Matt/Bob Hagin
- Toyota Solara (1999) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota Tacoma PreRunner XCab V6 Pickup (1999) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Tacoma TRD 4X4 Xtra Cab (1999) by Larry Weitzman
- Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Limited (1999) by Matt/Bob Hagin
- Toyota Tundra (1999) by Larry Weitzman
1998 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner (1998) by John Heilig
- Toyota Avalon XLS (1998) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Avalon XLS (1998) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Camry V6 XLE (1998) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Camry V6 XLE (1998) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Corolla LE (1998) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Corolla LE (1998) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Rav4 Soft Top (1998) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Sienna LE Minivan (1998) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Sienna XLE (1998) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Supra (1998) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota T100 Xtracab 4x4 SR5 Pickup Truck (1998) by Carey Russ
- Toyota T100 Xtracab 4x4 SR5 Pickup Truck (1998) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Tacoma TRD Prerunner (1998) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Tacoma 4X4 XCab TRD/LTD (1998) by Matt and Bob Hagin
1997 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner (1997) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Avalon XL (1997) by John Heilig
- Toyota Camry LE (1997) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Camry LE 4cyl (1997) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Celica GT (1997) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Celica GT Coupe (1997) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Corolla DX (1997) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD (1997) by Nick Hromiak
- Toyota Land Cruiser (1997) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Paseo Convertible (1997) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Paseo Convertible (1997) by John Heilig
- Toyota Supra Turbo (1997) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota Supra Turbo (1997) by Carey Russ
- Toyota Tercel Redhawk (1997) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota Tercel Redhawk (1997) by Mary Iacoponi
1996 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota 4Runner SR5 (1996) by Tom Hagin
- Toyota 4Runner (1996) by John Heilig
- Toyota Corolla DX Wagon (1996) by Carey Russ
- Toyota RAV4 2DR (1996) by Carey Russ
- Toyota RAV4 4DR 4WD (1996) by Matt and Bob Hagin
- Toyota RAV4 (1996) by Carey and Bill Russ
- Toyota Tacoma Xtracab (1996) by Carey and Bill Russ
- Toyota Tercel DX Sedan (1996) by Tom Hagin
1995 Toyota Reviews
- Toyota Avalon XLS (1995) by Bill Russ
- Toyota Celica GT (1995) by Carey and Bill Russ
- Toyota MR2 (1995) by Carey and Bill Russ
- Toyota Paseo (1995) by Carey and Bill Russ
- Toyota T100 Xtracab (1995) by Carey and Bill Russ
- Toyota Tercell DX (1995) by Bill Russ
1994 Toyota Reviews
History of Toyota Cars and Trucks
Toyota Motor Corporation is a multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest automaker. According to the Fortune Global 500, toyota is the fifth largest company in the world by revenue.
In 1934, while still a department of Toyota Industries, it created its first product Type A engine and in 1936 its first passenger car the Toyota AA. The company was eventually founded by Kiichiro Toyoda in 1937 as a spinoff from his father's company Toyota Industries to create automobiles. Toyota currently owns and operates Lexus and Scion brands and has a majority shareholding stake in Daihatsu Motors, and minority shareholdings in Fuji Heavy Industries, Isuzu Motors, and Yamaha Motors. The company includes 522 subsidiaries.
Toyota is headquartered in Aichi, Nagoya and in Tokyo. In addition to manufacturing automobiles, Toyota provides financial services through its division Toyota Financial Services and also creates robots. Toyota Industries and Finance divisions form the bulk of the Toyota Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the world.
In 1933, Toyoda Automatic Loom Works created a new division devoted to the production of automobiles under the direction of the founder's son, Kiichiro Toyoda. Kiichiro Toyoda had traveled to Europe and the United States in 1929 to investigate automobile production and had begun researching gasoline-powered engines in 1930. Toyoda Automatic Loom Works was encouraged to develop automobile production by the Japanese government, which needed domestic vehicle production partly due to the worldwide money shortage and partly due to the war with China. In 1934, the division produced its first Type A Engine, which was used in the first Model A1 passenger car in May 1935 and the G1 truck in August 1935. Production of the Model AA passenger car started in 1936. Early vehicles bear a striking resemblance to the Dodge Power Wagon and Chevrolet, with some parts actually interchanging with their American originals.
Although the Toyota Group is best known today for its cars, it is still in the textile business and still makes automatic looms, which are now computerized, and electric sewing machines which are available worldwide.
During the Pacific War (World War II) the company was dedicated to truck production for the Imperial Japanese Army. Because of severe shortages in Japan, military trucks were kept as simple as possible. For example, the trucks had only one headlight on the center of the hood. The war ended shortly before a scheduled Allied bombing run on the Toyota factories in Aichi.
After the war, commercial passenger car production started in 1947 with the model SA. In 1950, a separate sales company, Toyota Motor Sales Co., was established (which lasted until July 1982). In April 1956, the Toyopet dealer chain was established. The following year, the Crown became the first Japanese car to be exported to the United States and Toyota's American and Brazilian divisions, Toyota Motor Sales Inc. and Toyota do Brasil S.A., were also established.
Toyota began to expand in the 1960s with a new research and development facility, a presence in Thailand was established, the 10 millionth model was produced, a Deming Prize and partnerships with Hino Motors and Daihatsu were also established. The first Toyota built outside Japan was in April 1963, at Port Melbourne in Australia. By the end of the decade, Toyota had established a worldwide presence, as the company had exported its one-millionth unit.
With high gas prices and a weak US economy in the summer of 2008, Toyota reported a double-digit decline in sales for the month of June, similar to figures reported by the Detroit Big Three. For Toyota, these were attributed mainly to slow sales of its Tundra pickup, as well as shortages of its fuel-efficient vehicles such as the Prius, Corolla and Yaris. In response, the company has announced plans to idle its truck plants, while shifting production at other facilities to manufacture in-demand vehicles.