Toyota Production in North America Exceeds 2 Million Again in 2016

ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2016, Toyota achieved another record year of North American vehicle production with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the previous year total of 2,035,028 vehicles.

Toyota's total vehicle production in North America since 1986 has reached more than 30 million. Key drivers of last year's increased production include low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and strong customer demand for trucks and SUVs.

"Our success is driven by the talent and dedication of the men and women who manufacture our products here in the U.S.," said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).  "Every part and every vehicle that rolls off the line reflects our commitment to safety, quality, value, and, above all, our passion for exceeding customer expectations."

Toyota marked milestone anniversaries in 2016 for the following manufacturing facilities:

• Cambridge, Ontario - 30 years
• Georgetown, Kentucky - 30 years
• Princeton, Indiana - 20 years
• Buffalo, West Virginia - 20 years
• Huntsville, Alabama - 15 years

The company also broke ground for its 15^th, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato in November; the new plant is scheduled to begin Corolla production in 2019. 

Toyota produces 13 models in North America including: Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350, Yaris, and Yaris iA. Toyota directly employs more than 44,000 people.

Note: Toyota subsidiaries Bodine Aluminum, Inc., in Tennessee and Missouri, casts aluminum engine blocks, cylinder heads, and engine brackets; Toyota Auto Body California (TABC), Inc., in Long Beach produces stamped/welded parts and steering columns; and Canadian Auto Parts Toyota, Inc. (CAPTIN) in Delta, British Columbia makes aluminum wheels; all produce components in North America but are not included in the annual production figures.

About Toyota
Toyota TM, creator of the Prius and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to advancing mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. Over the past 60 years, we've produced more than 30 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold almost 2.6 million cars and trucks (2.45 million in the U.S.) in 2016 – and about 85 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.  

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Contact:
Kelly Stefanich
(812) 779-8268
Email: kelly.stefanich@toyota.com 

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