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2011 Automotive News World Congress - Jim Lentz 001

Toyota Motor Sales President/COO Jim Lentz speaks at the 2011 Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 11, 2011.

2013 Washington, D.C. Economic Club - Takeshi Uchiyamada 001

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada speaks at The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. on Sept. 30, 2013. Photo:The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Ralph Alswang

2013 Washington, D.C. Economic Club - Takeshi Uchiyamada 002

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada speaks at The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. on Sept. 30, 2013. Photo:The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Ralph Alswang

2013 Washington, D.C. Economic Club - Takeshi Uchiyamada 003

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada speaks with David Rubenstein, president of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and co-founder of The Carlyle Group, on Sept. 30, 2013. Photo:The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Ralph Alswang

2013 Washington, D.C. Economic Club - Takeshi Uchiyamada 004

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada enjoys a conversation with David Rubenstein, president of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and co-founder of The Carlyle Group, on Sept. 30, 2013. Photo:The Economic Club of Washington, D.C./Ralph Alswang

2013 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) - Jim Lentz 001

Toyota North America Region Chief Executive Officer Jim Lentz talks with team members at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) in July 2013.

2013 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) - Bob Carter

Bob Carter, senior vice president of Automotive Operations for Toyota Motor Sales, speaks at the National Council of La Raza in July 2013.

2013 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) - Jim Lentz 002

Toyota North America Region Chief Executive Officer Jim Lentz (left) talks with team member Shawn Wies at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) in July 2013.

2013 TMMI - 2014 Toyota Highlander Line-Off Ceremony 001

Toyota Motor Corporation Executive Vice President Satoshi Ozawa addresses TMMI team members during the plant's Highlander line-off ceremony, Dec. 5, 2013.

2013 TMMI - 2014 Toyota Highlander Line-Off Ceremony 002

Toyota North America Region Chief Executive Officer Jim Lentz congratulates team members on the 2014 Highlander during the TMMI line-off ceremony on Dec. 5, 2013.

2013 TMMI - 2014 Toyota Highlander Line-Off Ceremony 003

TMMI President Norm Bafunno thanks team members for their hard work and commitment to quality during the Highlander life-off ceremony, Dec. 5, 2013.

2014 TMMK - Construction of Lexus Assembly Line Begins 002

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) President Wil James leads the ceremony celebrating the launch of construction on the Lexus line at the plant on Jan. 8, 2014.

2014 Automotive News World Congress - Bob Carter 001

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter speaks at the Automotive News World Congress on Jan. 14, 2014.

Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference - Bob Carter

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter speaks at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on Jan.15, 2014.  

2014 Automotive News World Congress - Bob Carter 002

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2014 Automotive News World Congress - Bob Carter 003

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2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Akio Toyoda 001

Toyota Global President Akio Toyoda speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Akio Toyoda 002

Toyota Global President Akio Toyoda speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Jeff Bracken 001

Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Jeff Bracken speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Jeff Bracken 002

Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Jeff Bracken speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Bob Carter 001

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter, speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Bob Carter 002

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter, speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Steve Hearne 001

Lexus Vice President Sales and Dealer Development, Steve Hearne speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Lexus National Dealer Meeting - Steve Hearne 002

Lexus Vice President Sales and Dealer Development, Steve Hearne speaks at the Lexus National Dealer Meeting in New Orleans, October 2013.

2013 Toyota National Dealer Meeting - Akio Toyoda 001

Toyota Global President Akio Toyoda speaks at the Toyota National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, August 2013.

2013 Toyota National Dealer Meeting - Akio Toyoda 002

Toyota Global President Akio Toyoda speaks at the Toyota National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, August 2013.

2013 Toyota National Dealer Meeting - Akio Toyoda 003

Toyota Global President Akio Toyoda speaks at the Toyota National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, August 2013.

2013 Toyota National Dealer Meeting - Bill Fay 001

Group Vice President and General Manager of Toyota Division at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Bill Fay speaks at the Toyota National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, August 2013.

2013 Toyota National Dealer Meeting - Bill Fay 002

Group Vice President and General Manager of Toyota Division at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Bill Fay speaks at the Toyota National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, August 2013.

2013 Toyota National Dealer Meeting - Kazuo Ohara

President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Kazuo Ohara speaks at the Toyota National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, August 2013.

2013 Toyota National Dealer Meeting - Doug Murtha

Scion Division Vice President, Doug Murtha speaks at the Toyota National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, August 2013.

Society of Automotive Analysts 2014 Automotive Outlook Conference - Jim Lentz

Toyota North America Region CEO Jim Lentz speaks at the Society of Automotive Analysts Automotive Outlook Conference, Jan. 12, 2014 

2014 Midwest Automotive Media Association - Bob Carter

Toyota Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter speaks to the Midwest Automotive Media Association at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. Photo: Joe Wilssens 

2014 Bank of America New York Auto Summit - Bob Carter

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter speaks at the Bank of America New York Auto Summit on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

2014 Toyota Executives - James Colon Receives Doctorate Degree 001

James Colon, vice president  of African American Business Strategy North America, receives an honorary doctorate degree from Grambling State University President Frank Pogue on May 9, 2014. 

2014 Toyota Executives - James Colon Receives Doctorate Degree 002

James Colon, vice president of African American Business Strategy North America, receives an honorary doctorate degree at Grambling State University’s commencement ceremony, May 9, 2014.

2014 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) - 10 Millionth Vehicle 010

TMMK President Wil James and team members celebrate the 10 millionth vehicle produced at the plant.

2014 Aspen Ideas Festival - TEMA President/CEO Osamu Nagata Interview 005

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA) President/CEO Osamu "Simon" Nagata discusses Toyota's vision for the future of mobility during an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 28, 2014.

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Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA) President/CEO Osamu "Simon" Nagata discusses Toyota's vision for the future of mobility during an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 28, 2014.

2014 Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony - Jim Lentz

Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz receives the Industry Leader of the Year award at the Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony in Detroit, Mich., July 24, 2014.

2014 Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony - Jim Lentz 001

Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz speaks at the Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony in Detroit, Mich., July 24, 2014. He was honored with the Industry Leader of the Year award. Photo: Automotive Hall of Fame

2014 Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony - Jim Lentz 002

Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz speaks at the Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony in Detroit, Mich., July 24, 2014. He was honored with the Industry Leader of the Year award. Photo: Automotive Hall of Fame

2014 Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony - Jim Lentz 003

Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz speaks at the Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony in Detroit, Mich., July 24, 2014. He was honored with the Industry Leader of the Year award. Photo: Automotive Hall of Fame

2014 Center for Automotive Research - Management Briefing Seminars - Simon Nagata

Simon Nagata, president/CEO of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., (right) and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder compare Shinola watches after Nagata shares the news of Toyota’s $1MM contribution to Detroit’s Grand Bargain. 

2014 Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar - Julie Hamp

Julie Hamp, chief communications officer, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMA), speaks during the fourth annual Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar on Sept. 4, 2014.

2014 Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar - Ken Koibuchi

Ken Koibuchi, general manager of intelligent vehicle development, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), presents the Automated Highway Driving System (AHDA) during the fourth annual Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar on Sept. 4, 2014.

2014 Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar - Panel Discussion

Panelists discuss the future of traffic safety and the Automated Highway Driving Assist system during the fourth annual Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar on Sept. 4, 2014. Panelists (Left to Right): Kristen Tabar, vice president – Technical Administration Planning Office, Toyota Technical Center, Inc.; Seigo Kuzumaki, chief safety technology officer secretary – Toyota Motor Corporation; and Ken Koibuchi, general manager of intelligent vehicle development, Toyota Motor Corporation. 

2014 AARP Ideas@50+ National Event & Expo - Bob Carter 001

2014 AARP Ideas@50+ National Event & Expo - Bob Carter 002

2014 ITS World Congress - Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda

Toyota Motor Corporation Honorary Chairman Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda (left) explores ITS World Congress exhibits with Toyota Technical Center Senior Executive Administrator of External Affairs Bruce Brownlee in Detroit, Sept. 8, 2014.  They are joined by Toyota Motor Sales Executive Chairman Yoshi Inaba (facing backward) and Toyota Technical Center President Seiya Nakao (walking, far right).

2014 ITS World Congress - Kristen Tabar

Toyota Technical Center Vice President of Technical Administration Planning Office Kristen Tabar speaks during a panel at the 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit, Sept. 8, 2014. 

Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition Reveal 002

Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager, Bill Fay revealed the 2015 Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition at the 2014 State Fair of Texas. 

2014 Toyota Hello Texas - Jim Lentz 001

Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz speaks during the Toyota "Hello Texas" event on Oct. 27, 2014 in Plano, Texas. Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Toyota

2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) - 2016 Toyota Tacoma Reveal

Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay unveils the 2016 Toyota Tacoma at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Jan. 12, 2015.

Deutsche Bank 2015 Global Auto Industry Conference - Bob Carter

TMS Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter speaks at Deutsche Bank's 2015 Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015.

TFS President/CEO Mike Groff 001

It’s one thing to balance a check book, quite another to learn how to build a monthly budget for an entire family. Along with Toyota team members, Mike Groff, president and CEO of Toyota Financial Services,  reviews students’ work at a recent volunteer event.

2015 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Conference 003

Toyota Motor Sales Corporate Communications Vice President Steve Curtis addresses the audience during the National Council of La Raza’s Latinas Brunch, Sunday, July 12, 2015. 

Dr. Gill Pratt

Dr. Gill Pratt, Toyota Executive Technical Advisor and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Research Institute, Inc.
Scion Vice President Andrew Gilleland

Scion Vice President Andrew Gilleland

2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) Press Conference - Bob Carter

Toyota Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter speaks a during a press conference at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2016. Photo: Kathryn Rapier

2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) - Panel Discussion

Toyota Executive Technical Advisor and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Research Institute (TRI) Dr. Gill Pratt (far left) and Chuck Gulash, head of Toyota's Collaborative Research Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., (far right) moderate a panel discussion with the new TRI technical team at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2016. Photo: Kathryn Rapier

2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) Press Conference - Dr. Gill Pratt 004

Toyota Executive Technical Advisor and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Research Institute (TRI) Dr. Gill Pratt speaks during a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2016. Photo: Kathryn Rapier

2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) Press Conference - Dr. Gill Pratt 006

Toyota Executive Technical Advisor and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Research Institute (TRI) Dr. Gill Pratt speaks during a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2016. Photo: Kathryn Rapier

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) - Jim Bolte 001

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama President Jim Bolte started out in IS, but his communication skills and willingness to learn outside of his expertise led him to the top spot at TMMAL. 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) - Jim Bolte 002

2016 NYIAS - Toyota press conference - Bill Fay

Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay reveals the 2017 Prius Prime, Toyota 86 and the 2017 Highlander at the 2016 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Toyota Connected - Zack Hicks, Chief Executive Officer

Zack Hicks, Chief Executive Officer of  and Chief Information Officer at Toyota Motor North America

2016 Aspen Ideas Festival - Dr. Gill Pratt 002

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) CEO Dr. Gill Pratt (right) speaks with The New York Times science writer John Markoff about the road to Artifical Intelligence at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 30, 2016.

2016 Aspen Ideas Festival - Dr. Gill Pratt 001

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) CEO Dr. Gill Pratt speaks about the road to Artifical Intelligence at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 30, 2016.

2017 Chicago Auto Show - Bill Fay

Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay reveals the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure, 2018 Tundra TRD Sport and 2018 Sequoia TRD Sport (vehicles not shown) at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 9, 2017. Photo: Joe Wilssens

2017 TMNA Headquarters Grand Opening Press Conference-- Jim Lentz

Toyota Motor North America Chief Executive Officer, Jim Lentz, speaks at the opening of Toyota's new North American headquarters, July 6, 2017, in Plano, Texas.

2017 July Bob Carter Management Seminar 01

Bob Carter, executive vice president, Sales Toyota Motor North America gave remarks on July 31, 2017 at the Management Briefing Seminars.

2017 July Bob Carter Management Seminar 02

Bob Carter, executive vice president, Sales Toyota Motor North America gave remarks on July 31, 2017 at the Management Briefing Seminars.

2017 July Ryan Eustice Management Seminar 01

Ryan Eustice, vice president of autonomous driving for the Toyota Research Institute (TRI), spoke at the Management Seminar on July 31, 2017.

2017 July Ryan Eustice Management Seminars 02

Ryan Eustice, vice president of autonomous driving for the Toyota Research Institute (TRI), spoke at the Management Seminar on July 31, 2017.

2017 July Leah Curry President TMMWV Management Seminar 01

Leah Curry, president,TMMWV spoke at Management Seminar on July 31, 2017.

2017 July Leah Curry President TMMWV Management Seminar 02

Leah Curry, president,TMMWV spoke at Management Seminar on July 31, 2017.

TMNA R&D Rally Team LSPR 01

The Toyota R&D Rally Team’s ’91 Celica All-Trac slides around a spectator corner during the Lake Superior Performance Rally.

TMNA R&D Rally Team LSPR 02

The Toyota iM makes its was down Stage 3 of the Lake Superior Performance Rally.

TMNA R&D Rally Team LSPR 03

Toyota R&D EVP Shinichi Yasu, Body Design Vice President Devid Sawin and Toyota Motorsports rally driver Ryan Millen discuss Millen’s Rav4 during LSPR Parc Expose.

TMNA R&D Rally Team LSPR 04

Toyota R&D EVP Shinichi Yasui gets ready to try his hand at co-driving during the test stage of the Lake Superior Performance Rally.

TMNA R&D Rally Team LSPR 05

Toyota R&D EVP Shinichi Yasui poses with the rally-ready version of the Corolla iM. Yasui was previously chief engineer for iM.

TMNA R&D Rally Team LSPR 06

Toyota R&D EVP Shinichi Yasu taking the Corolla iM he engineered for a run on the practice stage at the Lake Superior Performance Rally.

2018 NADA J.D. Power Automotive Forum - Bill Fay 01

2018 NADA J.D. Power Automotive Forum - Bill Fay 02

2018 Toyota SMU Dallas ISD Announcement 02

Chris Nielsen, executive vice president and chief quality officer at Toyota, spoke about the importance of making a STEM education accessible to all students. 

2018 Lexus Dealer Meeting Akio Toyoda

2018 Lexus Dealer Meeting David Christ

Kevin Voelkel and Yoshihisa Nagatani Headshot

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