Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda. Based in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, it is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers by sales. Toyota is renowned for its commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation, pioneering production methodologies like the Toyota Production System, which emphasizes efficiency and continuous improvement.
The company's extensive product lineup ranges from compact cars like the Corolla to luxury vehicles under the Lexus brand, as well as trucks, SUVs, and hybrids. Toyota has been a leader in hybrid technology since the launch of the Prius in 1997, the world's first mass-produced hybrid car. The brand's focus on fuel efficiency and environmental responsibility has positioned it as a key player in sustainable mobility.
In the electric vehicle (EV) sector, Toyota has expanded its efforts beyond hybrids to include all-electric vehicles. The introduction of the Toyota bZ4X in 2021 marks the company's entry into the global battery electric vehicle market. Part of the new "bZ" (beyond Zero) series, the bZ4X represents Toyota's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality and offering a diverse range of electrified vehicles. The company plans to invest heavily in EV technology and aims to have 70 electrified models available globally by 2025.
CEO | Koji Sato |
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Founded | 1937 |
Market Cap / Stock Symbol | ¥25t JPY / TM |
Headquarters | Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
Website | https://global.toyota/en/ |