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
Manufacturing Site
Model
2010
2011
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK)
Avalon
40,155
38,684
Camry
253,098
219,118
Camry Hybrid
17,151
8,545
Venza
61,290
48,892
Total
371,694
315,239
New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. 
(NUMMI)
Corolla
63,319
Tacoma
27,495
Total
90,814
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.
(TMMI)
Highlander
86,527
101,502
Sequoia
24,685
19,841
Sienna
132,780
126,475
Total
243,992
247,818
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC)
Corolla
192,271
204,276
Matrix
33,809
17,280
RX 350
81,618
65,242
RAV4
151,031
126,030
Total
458,729
412,828
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc.(TMMMS)
Corolla
1,967
Total
1,967
Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC)
Tacoma
54,055
49,596
Total
54,055
49,596
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX)
 
Tacoma
39,756
65,122
Tundra
111,067
83,895
Total
150,823
149,017
Subaru Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA)
Camry
88,110
79,170
Total
88,110
79,170
Total North American Vehicle Production
Grand Total
1,458,217
1,255,635
 
 
Toyota’s North American vehicle production – five year history:
Year
Vehicle Production
YOY Change
2011
1,255,635
(14%)
2010
1,458,217
18%
2009
1,232,813
(15%)
2008
1,454,958
(13%)
2007
1,671,009
8%
 
 
Toyota North American Engine Production
Manufacturing Site
Engine
2011
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK)
4-cylinder
242,394
V6
173,093
Total
415,487
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV)*
4-cylinder
282,247
V6
212,010
Total
494,257
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL)
 
4-cylinder
47,572
V6
81,645
V8
102,505
Total
231,722
Total 2011 North American Engine Production
Grand Total
1,141,466
 

*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.

Tania Saldana (859) 746-7796

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