Kiichiro Toyoda started a car making division at his father’s Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. Series production of the AA began in 1936.
The automaking portion was renamed Toyota in 1937. Over the years, the company perfected and refined production line techniques. Just in time production, lean manufacturing and the kaizen system of continuous improvement suggested from the shop floor have all become central parts of the Toyota Way, which has been emulated by most major manufacturers.
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- 2022 Toyota Tundra vs Sequoia: Differences & changes compared
- 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross: JDM model debuts with unique (better) front
- 10 million Toyota Camrys have been made in Kentucky
- 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser: V6 turbo only, only coming to the US as a Lexus
- Toyota Avalon axed: US production ends after 2022 model year
- 2021 Toyota Aqua is the second generation Prius C we'll never see
- 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross sits between C-HR and RAV4, but no hybrid
- 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition: A special kind of ugly
- Toyota Corolla Cross being considered for the US, late 2021 debut
- 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland: Minivan transformed into an SUV
- 2022 Toyota BZ4X is an electric SUV to challenge the Volkswagen ID.4
- 2022 Toyota 86 vs 2012-2021: 2nd & 1st generation differences & changes
- 2022 Toyota 86 is a carbon copy of the Subaru BRZ
- 2021 Toyota 86 vs Subaru BRZ: Differences and changes compared
- Toyota Aygo Cross: City SUV will replace small hatch
- Toyota GR010 Hybrid takes on Le Mans, hypercar scene
- Toyota Land Cruiser axed in the USA after 2021, Lexus LX lives on
- 2020 Suzuki Across vs Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid: Differences & changes
- 2021 Toyota Camry vs 2018-2020: Facelift changes & differences
- Toyota Yaris axed in the US, but that doesn't mean we'll get the tasty Euro
- 2021 Toyota Sienna: A hybrid only family bullet train
- 2021 Toyota Supra: More powerful I6, entry level I4 & A91 edition added
- 2023 Toyota Aygo to be designed, made in Europe without Peugeot sibling
- Toyota Yaris GR: "No plans" to bring it to the US
- 2020 Toyota Supra 2L Turbo: Europe finally adds BMW 4-cylinder to range
- 2022 Toyota 86 could have 2.4L turbo, be rebranded GR86
- Third generation Toyota Sequoia confirmed for 2022
- 2020 Toyota Yaris GR vs Yaris: Differences & changes compared
- 2021 Toyota Venza: Name could be revived for 5-seat hybrid SUV
- 2020 Toyota Yaris GR: Crazy 200kW (268hp) turbo I3 hatch not for US
- 2020 Toyota Corolla is all hybrid in the UK, 1.2L turbo petrol dropped
- 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Plug-in hybrid has 225kW (302hp)!
- 2020 Toyota Raize: Rebadged Daihatsu Rocky fits in below C-HR
- 2019 Toyota Copen GR Sport: Kei convertible toughened by Gazoo Racing
- 2020 Toyota Yaris vs 2011-2019: 3rd & 4th generation differences
- 2020 Toyota Yaris: New platform, funkier styling, but not for the US
- 2021 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid to be detailed in November
- Toyota extends hybrid battery warranty to 10 years/150,000mi in the US
- 2021 Toyota Mirai: Hydrogen fuel cell car goes sexy and gains RWD
- 2019 Toyota GranAce: HiAce van turned into luxury minivan
- 2020 Toyota Supra GT4: BMW Z4 sibling prepares to go racing
- 2024 Toyota MR2: Sports car could revived as a electric or hybrid car
- 2022 Toyota Tundra could have hybrid twin turbo V6 powertrain
- 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition pays tribute to famous road
- 76% of Mazda MX-5 buyers go manual vs. 33% of Toyota 86 buyers
- 2019 Toyota Mark X Final Edition: The end of the Mark II/X RWD line
- 2020 Toyota ProAce City: Rebadged Peugeot van is only for Europe
- 2020 Lexus LM vs Toyota Alphard: Differences compared side by side
- 2020 Toyota Highlander: New platform with V6 or I4 hybrid
- 2020 Toyota Yaris hatch: Yep, it's a Mazda 2 with an ugly grille
- Toyota Tacoma and Tundra to share a platform
- 2020 Toyota Corolla GR Sport: Hybrid hatch given an appearance pack
- Toyota Prius C axed in the US for 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition is full of retro touches
- Toyota Yaris hatch axed in the US, promises something new for 2020
- 2020 Toyota Supra is finally here with BMW I4 and I6 turbo engines
- 2019 Toyota Mark X GRMN is a JDM only RWD sports sedan
- 2020 Toyota Supra vs BMW Z4: Sibling differences compared side by side
- Toyota Tundra production will increase eventually, but Tacoma comes first
- 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: A Prius that's not ugly
- Toyota eager to add TRD and AWD models across US range
- Toyota won't drop passenger cars like Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler
- 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan: 169hp 2L engine only for SE, XSE
- Toyota Yaris, Lexus GS face the axe as US looks to trim range
- 2019 Toyota Prius AWD will debut at the 2018 LA Auto Show
- 2020 Toyota Supra (A90) to debut at 2019 Detroit Auto Show in January
- E210 Toyota Corolla sedan due 2020 in the US
- 2019 Toyota Yaris GR Sport: GRMN looks, 1.5L hybrid powertrain
- Toyota Auris name dropped, Corolla hatch returns to Europe
- Toyota Avensis production ends soon, replaced by Camry Hybrid in Europe
- Toyota Verso minivan axed because everyone loves SUVs and hybrids
- 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Utility Commercial loses its rear seats
- 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition: Better handling, no turbo or extra power
- 2019 Toyota Supra roars up the hill with I6 turbo at Goodwood - video
- A90 Toyota Supra provides look for 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series race car
- 2018 Toyota Corolla Sport: Wide body hatch returns to Japan with turbo, AWD
- 2018 Toyota Crown: 15th generation S220 model is lower, sleeker
- Toyota Camry prices to rise by $1800 if Trump enacts 25% tariffs
- 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Family sedan returns to Europe
- 2019 Toyota Corolla hatch starts at $20,910, 2L I4 standard
- Toyota Avensis axed in the UK, Europe likely to follow, as sales collapse
- 2018 Toyota Camry starts at $23,495 with new I4 and V6 engines
- 2019 Toyota Avalon: Production starts 2018 along with 2019 Lexus ES
- 2017 Toyota Aqua: JDM facelift previews new look, crossover for Prius C
- 2015 Toyota Corolla vs 1998: Crash test video shows safety improvements
- 2017 Toyota Pixis Epoch: New generation kei car has boxy body
- 2017 Toyota Prius Prime vs Prius: Plug-in Hybrid vs Hybrid differences
- 2017 Toyota Corolla vs 2014-2016: Facelift changes in photo comparison
- 2018 Toyota Camry vs 2012-2017: 8th and 7th generation differences
- Toyota Hilux Tonka concept: Rugged offroad pickup from Australia
- 2017 Toyota 86 860 Special Edition: Hotter looks in orange or white
- Toyota i-TRIL: Leaning 2-seat concept design for small towns
- Toyota GRMN: What does its name mean and letters stand for?
- 2018 Toyota Yaris GRMN: Supercharged hot hatch not coming to US
- 2017 Toyota Yaris vs 2014-16 XP130: Facelift changes photo comparison
- 2018 Toyota Sienna vs 2015-17: Facelift differences in photo comparison
- 2017 Toyota Yaris iA vs Mazda 2 sedan: Photo comparison
- 2017 Toyota Yaris: Second XP130 facelift designed in Europe for Europeans
- 2018 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport launches facelifted pickup truck
- 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport: Blacked out looks and Bilstein shocks
- 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure: Tough looks, more travel and off-road ability
- 2017 Toyota Vitz: XP130 JDM facelift adds Hybrid model to range
- 2017 Toyota Coaster: New bus arrives after 24 years; more safety, luxury
- 2018 Toyota C-HR: Will push Toyota USA to 60:40 truck to car ratio
- Toyota Tank and Roomy: Big space, small footprint, no guns or tracks
- Toyota EVs due on the market in 2020: Company changes its tune
- 2017 Toyota Highlander: Much cheaper hybrid options, new SE sports trim
- 2016's 10 most reliable cars includes 3 Lexus, 2 Toyota models
- Toyota Avensis etymology: What does its name mean?
- Toyota Avensis may not have replacement, replaced by SUVs
- Toyota etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
- 2016 Toyota Probox, Succeed update: Now with camera, radar safety kit
- Toyota Solara etymology: What does its name mean?
- 2017 Toyota 86: $950 more expensive than 2016 Scion FR-S
- XW55 Toyota Prius Prime delayed in Japan until winter 2016
- Toyota Tacoma etymology: What does its name mean?
- 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road isn't quite a Pro
- Toyota Corolla Axio 50 Limited: JDM Birthday special imitates KE10
- XV50 Toyota Prius Prime: 5-seat model under development
- Toyota Alphard Type Black, Vellfire Golden Eyes special editions
- 2016 T260 Toyota Allion/Premio facelift: More safety gear
- Toyota Corolla etymology: What does its name mean?
- Toyota FJ Cruiser to end production August 2016
- Toyota MR2 etymology: What does its name and letters mean?
- Toyota 86 Shooting Brake: Australian design, not for production
- Toyota uBox concept: Space age minivan designed by students
- Toyota Corolla 50th Anniversary Special debuts 2017 E170 facelift
- 2017 Toyota Prius Prime: PHEV has prettier front and rear styling
- PSA Peugeot-Citroen pickup coming soon, based on Toyota Hilux
- 2017 Toyota 86 facelift: Scion FR-S name junked, more power
- 2017 Toyota Corolla iM: First US Corolla hatch in 24 years
- 2017 Toyota Yaris iA: Mazda 2 sedan carries on from Scion iA
- 2016 Toyota C-HR: Controversial looks for Juke competitor
- 2016 Toyota Proace Verso will seat up to nine
- Toyota 86 GRMN: More powerful coupe limited to 100 units
- Toyota Noah/Voxy G's concepts: Debut at 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon
- Toyota Kijang etymology: What does its name mean?
- 2016 Toyota Kijang Innova: Sharper body, better interior, more tech
- Toyota S-FR Racing Concept headed to 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon
- Toyota S-FR etymology: What does its name mean?
- 2016 Toyota ProAce, Citroen SpaceTourer, Peugeot Traveller shown
- Toyota Mirai etymology: What does its name mean?
- Toyota iQ/Scion iQ etymology: What does the name mean?
- Toyota Hilux etymology: What does its name mean?
- XA40 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid headlines facelifted SUV range
- Toyota Aygo etymology: What does its name mean?
- Toyota C-HR etymology: What does its name and letters mean?
- XW40 Toyota Prius: Starts at US$24,200; Ugly as standard
- Toyota Camry etymology: What does its name mean?
- Toyota Avalon etymology: What does its name mean?
- Toyota S-FR coupe concept targets Mazda MX-5
- S210 Toyota Crown facelift: New turbo, V2V and V2I comms
- Toyota RAV4: What does its name and letters mean?
- Toyota C-HR II concept previews sub-RAV4 SUV
- XW40 Toyota Prius is tough on the eye, Mirai-inspired
- 2015 Toyota Fortuner interior unveiled
- 2015 Toyota Fortuner: Sharper looks, new GD diesels, 7 seats
- XV30 Toyota Prius available with up to $3k of incentives in CA
- Toyota Hilux 8th-gen ute has new 2.4L diesel engine
- 2015 AUR20 Toyota Verso: Trend Plus model joins UK range
- Toyota Mirai on sale from October in California, still ugly
- E170 Toyota Corolla Nurburgring Edition is no joke
- GGV10/15 Toyota Venza production to end by June 2015
- E180 Toyota Auris facelift: revised front, dash, touchscreen
- XX40 Toyota Avalon facelift is mild, sedan still handsome
- Toyota Alphard/Vellfire enter 3rd generation with uglier faces
- Toyota Camry: Some US models may be made in Japan
- Toyota Tacoma: Third generation teased ahead of Detroit
- Scion iM concept is an a pumped up Toyota Auris/Corolla hatchback
- Scion iM rumoured to be a Toyota Auris wagon for the USA
- Toyota C-HR concept: green light given for sub-RAV4 SUV
- Toyota C-HR concept to preview sub-RAV4 SUV
- Toyota Tundra drops V6; offers 4.6L, 5.7L V8s only for MY2015
- Toyota Mark X Yellow Label doesn't have to be ordered in yellow
- Toyota Tundra TRD Pro goes off-road with a dash of old school
- Toyota updates Swagger Wagon campaign for revised Sienna minivan
- MY2015 XL30 Toyota Sienna offers dual-view rear screen, new dashboard
- Toyota FCV: Fuel cell car has ugly butt, remains faithful to concept
- XP130 Toyota Yaris/Vitz given Aygo-style facelift on some models
- XV50 Toyota Camry given extensive facelift; only roof remains the same