Tokyo, Oct 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces production of the "Highlander" SUV began October 8 (local time) at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI), TMC's production base in Princeton, Indiana, United States. Highlander production at TMMI represents an additional investment in the company by TMC of 450 million U.S. dollars.
In July 2008, TMC began an optimization review of its North American production, first resulting in "Tundra" pickup production shifting from TMMI to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. in November. Now, the Highlander joins the "Sequoia" SUV made at TMMI's West Plant. TMMI's East Plant makes the "Sienna" minivan.
Since the Highlander's introduction into North America in 2001, more than 1 million units of the vehicle have been sold.
Outline of TMMI
Company name Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.
Location Princeton, Indiana, United States
Site area Approx. 470 hectares
President Kazumori Oi
Establishment February 1996
Products Sequoia, Sienna, Highlander
Production capacity Approx. 350,000
Employees Approx. 4,200
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. Today, the Company manufactures vehicles and parts at 53 production sites in 27 countries and regions around the globe and is an active member in the communities it serves. In fiscal 2009, ended March 31, 2009, the Toyota Group sold approximately 7.56 million vehicles in 170 countries and regions under the Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino brands. For more information, please visit www.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html.
Contact:
Toyota Motor Corporation
Corporate Communications Department/
Public Affairs Division
Tel: +81-3-3817-9150
URL: http://www.toyota.co.jp/en
Oct 9, 2009
Source: Toyota
Toyota (TSE: 7203) (U.S: TM)
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