25 Million Milestone Coming in 2012
ERLANGER, Ky. (January 20, 2012) – Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced today North American vehicle production for 2011. TEMA built 1,255,635 vehicles and 1,141,466 engines.
“Despite a challenging year due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan that caused limited parts availability, Toyota’s team members and supplying partners were able to ramp up production ahead of schedule,” stated Shigeki Terashi, president and COO of TEMA. “This kind of commitment and customer-first spirit will set the stage for growth over the course of the year.”
Toyota produces 12 models in North America: Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Lexus RX350 and Venza.
In 2011, the following projects were completed:
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia completed an expansion resulting in increased 6 speed automatic transmission production bringing the plant’s total employment to approximately 1,100.
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama began 4-cylinder engine production in the fall, resulting in 240 new jobs.
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi began Corolla production in the fall, adding 2,000 jobs.
In 2012, Toyota will:
- Build its 25 millionth vehicle in North America.
- Begin production of the EV RAV4 at its Woodstock, Ontario facility.
2011 Toyota North American Vehicle Production
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Manufacturing Site
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Model
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2010
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2011
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK)
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Avalon
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40,155
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38,684
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Camry
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253,098
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219,118
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Camry Hybrid
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17,151
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8,545
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Venza
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61,290
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48,892
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Total
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371,694
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315,239
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New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.
(NUMMI)
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Corolla
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63,319
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–
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Tacoma
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27,495
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–
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Total
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90,814
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–
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.
(TMMI)
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Highlander
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86,527
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101,502
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Sequoia
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24,685
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19,841
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Sienna
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132,780
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126,475
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Total
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243,992
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247,818
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC)
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Corolla
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192,271
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204,276
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Matrix
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33,809
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17,280
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RX 350
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81,618
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65,242
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RAV4
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151,031
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126,030
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Total
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458,729
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412,828
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc.(TMMMS)
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Corolla
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–
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1,967
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Total
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–
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1,967
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC)
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Tacoma
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54,055
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49,596
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Total
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54,055
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49,596
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX)
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Tacoma
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39,756
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65,122
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Tundra
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111,067
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83,895
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Total
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150,823
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149,017
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Subaru Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA)
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Camry
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88,110
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79,170
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Total
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88,110
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79,170
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Total North American Vehicle Production
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Grand Total
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1,458,217
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1,255,635
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Toyota’s North American vehicle production – five year history:
Year
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Vehicle Production
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YOY Change
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2011
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1,255,635
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(14%)
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2010
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1,458,217
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18%
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2009
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1,232,813
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(15%)
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2008
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1,454,958
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(13%)
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2007
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1,671,009
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8%
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Toyota North American Engine Production
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Manufacturing Site
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Engine
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2011
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK)
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4-cylinder
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242,394
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V6
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173,093
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Total
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415,487
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV)*
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4-cylinder
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282,247
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V6
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212,010
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Total
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494,257
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL)
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4-cylinder
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47,572
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V6
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81,645
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V8
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102,505
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Total
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231,722
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Total 2011 North American Engine Production
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Grand Total
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1,141,466
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*TMMWV’s total 6 speed automatic transmission production for 2011 was 258,869.
In addition to the above mentioned plants, Toyota subsidiary Bodine Aluminum, Inc., in Tennessee and Missouri, casts aluminum parts such as cylinder heads, intake manifolds, engine brackets and engine blocks. TABC, Inc. in Long Beach, California, manufactures truck beds, catalytic converters, stamped and welded parts as well as steering columns. Canadian Autoparts Toyota, Inc. (CAPTIN) in Delta, British Columbia, produces aluminum wheels.
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About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) established operations in North America in 1957 and currently operates 14 manufacturing plants. There are more than 1,800 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in North America. Toyota directly employs more than 35,000 in North America and its investment here is currently valued at more than $23 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota’s annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers totals nearly $25 billion.
Toyota currently produces 12 vehicles in North America, including the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, RAV4, Sienna, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza and the Lexus RX350. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com or www.toyotanewsroom.com.
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