Toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation, usually referred to simply as Toyota, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda as a spinoff of the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, it grew into one of the world’s largest automakers by production and sales. Toyota’s brand portfolio includes Toyota for mainstream models and Lexus for luxury vehicles, with Hino Motors handling heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles as a subsidiary.

Toyota's vehicle lineup includes popular models such as the Corolla, Camry, RAV4, and Prius, among others. The company has been a pioneer in hybrid technology, with the Prius worldwide since the late 1990s. In recent years Toyota has expanded into electrification with plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell technology, notably the Mirai. The company also collaborates with other automakers on various programs and technologies.

Globally, Toyota operates manufacturing plants and design centers in Asia, North America, Europe, and beyond and relies on a vast supplier network. Toyota's operations extend to finance through Toyota Financial Services, and it maintains extensive research and development in areas such as electrification, autonomous driving, robotics, and mobility services. The company has a long-standing presence in motorsports and a broad corporate footprint in Japan and around the world, making it a major influence in the automotive industry.