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Toyota will make history by entering its 2010 Model Year Fifth Generation 4Runner in the internationally renowned SCORE Baja 1000. With over 672 miles in length and a time limit of 31 hours, the Baja 1000 is one of the toughest desert races in the world.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2009.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it plans to withdraw from the FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) at the end of the 2009 season. TMC, which had viewed its participation in F1 as contributing to the prosperity of automotive culture, remained dedicated to competing at the pinnacle of motor sports, even in the face of the abrupt economic changes that started last year. However, when considering TMC’s motorsports activities next year and beyond from a comprehensive midterm viewpoint reflecting the current severe economic realities, TMC decided to withdraw from F1.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, will host its 12th Annual GLAAD Tidings event: Seasons GREENings together with Honorary Chair Antonio Villaraigosa. The annual fundraiser to benefit GLAAD’s work and celebrate the holidays this year will feature live entertainment, an eco-friendly fashion show and silent auction. Sponsored by inviting partner Lexus with presenting partners Bud Light and Nordstrom, the event will transform the private estate of Tony & Jeanne Pritzker into an eco-friendly-themed winter wonderland on November 8, 2009 from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October sales of 152,165 vehicles, a decrease of 3.5 percent from last October, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted October sales of 132,663 units, a decrease of 5.8 percent from the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported October sales of 19,502 units, an increase of 15.5 percent over the year-ago month.

Scion marks its return to the 2009 SEMA Show with another impressive selection of exciting custom build cars. This year, Scion will feature seven vehicles at its exhibit.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has begun mailing letters to owners of certain Toyota and Lexus models regarding the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal and cause it to get stuck in the wide-open position.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has begun mailing letters to owners of certain Toyota and Lexus models regarding the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal and cause it to get stuck in the wide-open position.

The latest news about Toyota's consumer safety advisory for potential floor mat interference with the accelerator pedal in certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

The latest news about Toyota's consumer safety advisory for potential floor mat interference with the acceleration pedal in certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles.