November 6, 2008
Toyota Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
TMC announced financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2008. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the first half of the fiscal year totaled 12.19 trillion yen, a decrease of 6.3 percent compared to the same period last fiscal year. Operating income decreased 54.2 percent to 582.0 billion yen, while income before income taxes, minority interest and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was 636.4 billion yen. Net income decreased by 47.6 percent to 493.4 billion yen. Operating income decreased by 690.1 billion yen. Negative factors for the decline include 300.0 billion yen due to the appreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar, 90.0 billion yen due to effects of marketing activities and 40.0 billion yen from cost reduction efforts. Consolidated vehicle sales for this period totaled 4.25 million, a decrease of 51 thousand vehicles compared to the same period last fiscal year. TMC also announced an interim cash dividend of 65 yen per share for the first half of the fiscal year, the same as the first half last fiscal year.
November 5, 2008
Toyota Announces Investment Amount for 2nd Indian Plant
TMC announced today that it has decided on a capital investment of approximately 68 billion yen for the second plant of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM), its automobile production base in India. The approximately 68 billion yen consists of approximately 35 billion yen initially decided on for buildings and basic equipment and an additional approximately 33 billion yen for general-purpose and specialized equipment necessary for manufacturing a new compact vehicle. TKM's second plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2010, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 passenger vehicles.
October 27, 2008
Toyota Announces Results for September 2008 and the First-half Period from April to September 2008
September 30, 2008
Toyota Develops World's First Rear Window Curtain Shield Airbag
September 11, 2008
Toyota Begins Testing Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in UK
August 29, 2008
Toyota to Begin Leasing Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle
TMC announced today that on September 1 it will begin leasing its new fuel cell hybrid vehicle model, the "TOYOTA FCHV-adv*", to Japan's Ministry of the Environment. By leasing its fuel cell hybrid vehicles, TMC—which became the world's first automaker to commercialize a fuel cell vehicle when it began leasing the TOYOTA FCHV in Japan in December 2002—can obtain real-world feedback for further development, including efforts to improve the durability and reduce the cost of its proprietary high-performance polymer electrolyte fuel cell, the Toyota FC Stack.
August 27, 2008
Toyota Announces Results for July 2008
August 20, 2008
Notice Concerning the Results of Acquisition of Own Shares
Aggregate number of shares acquired: 14,016,700 shares. Aggregate purchase price of shares: JPY 69,997,700,000. Acquisition period: From August 11, 2008 to August 19, 2008
August 7, 2008
Toyota Announces First Quarter Operating Results
TMC announced operating results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2008. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the first quarter totaled 6.22 trillion yen, a decrease of 4.7 percent compared to the same period last fiscal year. Operating income decreased 38.9 percent to 412.5 billion yen, while income before income taxes, minority interest and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was 453.0 billion yen. Net income decreased by 28.1 percent to 353.6 billion yen. Consolidated vehicle sales for the first quarter amounted to 2.19 million units, an increase of 24 thousand units compared with the same period last fiscal year.
Aug 1, 2008
Toyota Develops Personal Transport Assistance Robot 'Winglet'
TMC announced today development of the "Winglet", a personal transport assistance robot ridden in a standing position. The Winglet—still being refined—is one of TMC's people-assisting Toyota Partner Robots. Designed to contribute to society by helping people enjoy a safe and fully mobile life, the Winglet is a compact next-generation everyday transport tool that offers advanced ease of use and expands the user's range of mobility.
July 29, 2008
Toyota Announces Results for June 2008 and January – June 2008
July 28, 2008
Toyota Revises Sales and Production Plans for 2008
July 16, 2008
Toyota to Acquire Land for New Plant in Brazil
TMC announces its decision to acquire land in the city of Sorocaba, in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, as the site for a new plant for Toyota do Brasil Ltda. (TDB), TMC's Brazil-based sales and manufacturing company. Concrete plans are being studied with a mind to opening a new compact vehicle plant in 2011 or after on the 3.7-million-square-meter plot. The plant would have a starting annual production capacity of approximately 150,000 vehicles and create jobs for approximately 2,500 people.
July 10, 2008
Toyota Announces Changes in North American Production; Prius to Be Built at Mississippi Plant
TMC, with a long-term aim toward enhancing its ability to flexibly respond to rapid fluctuations in North American market demand and toward facilitating a stable supply of North American-made vehicles—announces the following changes to its North American production structure: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI) is to begin production of the Highlander in the fall of 2009.
June 26, 2008
Toyota Announces Results for May 2008
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the production, sales in Japan and export results of TMC and subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd., for May 2008
June 26, 2008
Toyota Announces North American Manufacturing and R&D Executive Appointments
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced the following North American appointments today: -- Mr. Tetsuo Agata was appointed president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) and was promoted to senior managing director of TMC. Mr. Shigeki Terashi was appointed executive vice president of TEMA, president of Toyota Technical Center (TTC) and was promoted to managing officer of TMC. Mr. Agata, most recently executive vice president, R&D / Manufacturing Company, Toyota Motor Europe, replaces Mr. Seiichi Sudo. Mr. Sudo has been named president of Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. in Japan. Mr. Terashi, most recently chief executive engineer Toyota Development Center 1, in Japan, replaces Mr. Yasuhiko Ichihashi. Mr. Ichihashi will return to TMC where he will assume new responsibilities in global R&D activities as a senior managing director.
June 23, 2008
A.M. Best Affirms Rating of Toyota Motor Insurance Company
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Toyota Motor Insurance Company (TMIC) (Cedar Rapids, IA). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The ratings reflect TMIC’s adequate capitalization and improved operating performance. TMIC’s parent, Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc., whose ultimate parent is Toyota Motor Corporation [NYSE: TM], has consistently provided financial support to TMIC in order for it to maintain its current rating level. TMIC plays a strategic role as a provider of vehicle service agreements (VSA) and guaranteed auto protection (GAP) plans to Toyota, Lexus and affiliated dealerships throughout the United States.
June 13, 2008
Toyota To Display Plug-In Prius at Congressional TVA Caucus Field Hearing in Nashville
Toyota will display aprototype plug-in Prius hybrid at Legislative Plaza on Monday, June 16, duringa field hearing on electric drive vehicles called for by the Congressional TVACaucus. The prototype Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) enhances the highfuel economy and ultra-low emissions of the popular Toyota Prius productionhybrid model with an expanded Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery pack that can becharged by plugging into a standard household electrical outlet. With moreelectric power in reserve, the vehicle is capable of operating inpure-electric mode for longer periods of time and at speeds up to 60 mph. By 2010, Toyota will have its next generation plug-in hybrid withLithium-Ion batteries being tested by commercial fleets in the U.S. andelsewhere. With over 1.5 million hybrid sales worldwide, Toyota is theestablished leader in hybrid technology.
June 13, 2008
Delphi Teams With Toyota to Aid Efforts Aimed at Improving the Environment
Delphi (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) and Toyota MotorEngineering & Manufacturing North America announced a $20,000 gift to theWildcat Guardian Association today. "Delphi is very pleased to team with Toyota to make this gift to avolunteer organization that is committed to improving the environment inour city and state," said Jeff Owens, president of Delphi Electronics & Safety. "We certainly recognize and appreciate the time and sacrifice thatthe Wildcat Guardians dedicate to helping to protect the Wildcat creek andits watershed. We commend them and hope that they continue their work."
April 01, 2008
Toyota Establishes Research Institute in North America
Toyota TechnicalCenter (TTC) a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing NorthAmerica, today announced the establishment of the Toyota Research Institute ofNorth America (TRI-NA). Toyota plans to spend $100 million during the nextfour years on advanced research activity in North America and will utilizeexisting facility space at the Toyota Technical Center Ann Arbor campus.
Mar. 20, 2008
Toyota Brand to Debut in Korea
Feb. 26, 2008
Toyota Announces Results for January 2008
January 28, 2008
Toyota Announces Results for December 2007 and CY2007
January 14, 2008
Toyota to Start Sales of Lithium-ion Plug-in Hybrids by 2010
