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Toyota
Vehicle Manufacturer

A manufacturer of cars, trucks and SUVs started in 1935 and based in Toyota, Aichi, Japan.  Toyota also sells luxury cars in the United States under the Lexus name and small cars under the Scion name.

Vehicle names used by Toyota currently and throughout history:  2000GT, 4Runner, 88C, 88CV, A-BAT, Altezza, Avalon, Avensis, Camry, Celica, Chaser, Corolla, Corona, Cressida, Crown, Crown Majesta, Echo, FCHV-adv, FJ Cruiser, FTX, GT-One, HiAce, Highlander, Land Cruiser, LiteAce, Master Ace, Model F, MR2, MR2 Spyder, Paseo, Previa, Prius, RAV4, RSC, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Space Cruiser, Supra, T100, Tacoma, Tarago, Tercel, TownAce, Tundra, Van, Venza, Vitz, Voltz, and Yaris.

Dealerships include:  John Harvey Toyota, Kearney Mesa Toyota, Kings Toyota, Parker Toyota, and Schaumburg Toyota.

Subtopics
Unintended Acceleration Investigation

Sponsored Events
Toyota Indy 300/Toyota Indy 400
Toyota All-Star Showdown
Toyota ARCA 150
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Toyota/Save-Mart 350

Reference Desk
How Toyota Became #1 by David McGee (2007)

Page Sections
Motorsports
Unidentified Photographs
Documents
Article Index


Motorsports

Toyota began their NASCAR competition with the Celica in the Goody's Dash Series.  The Toyota Tundra is a participant in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series since 2004.  Starting in 2007, the Camry has been Toyota's entry in NASCAR's Nextel Cup (now Sprint Cup) competition.

Championships Won in Toyotas

YearSeriesDriverModel
2006NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesTodd BodineTundra
2008NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesJohnny BensonTundra
2009NASCAR Nationwide SeriesKyle BuschCamry


Unidentified Photographs

The following photographs cannot be identified.  If you know any details about these images, please e-mail admin@carsandracingstuff.com.

Toyota Grille Photo courtesy of Image*After
View photo of Toyota grille - 1,005KB


Documents

DateDocument Name & DetailsDocuments
3 January 2007United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Earnest Monk, Sr. v. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.; John Harvey Toyota Sales
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

PDF
- 106KB - 1 page
May 2007Rollover/Child Safety Seat Investigation / Vehicle to Object
1989 Toyota Pickup
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 2,211KB - 14 pages
24 February 2010Toyota Gas Pedals:  Is the Public at Risk?
Hearing before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - United States House of Representatives

PDF
- 39,641KB - 768 pages
2 March 2010Toyota's Recalls and the Government's Response
Hearing before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - United States Senate

PDF
- 2,020KB - 190 pages
March-August 2010NHTSA Toyota Pre-Crash EDR Field Inspections
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 219KB - 29 pages
January 2011Tabular Summary of NHTSA Toyota Pre-Crash EDR Field Inspections
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 61KB - 7 pages
January 2011Toyota EDR Data from NHTSA Pre-Crash Field Inspections
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 2,913KB - 428 pages
18 January 2011Technical Support to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the Reported Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Unintended Acceleration (UA) Investigation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Executive Summary:
PDF
- 103KB - 6 pages
Full Report:
PDF
- 11.2MB - 177 pages
Appendix A: Software:
PDF
- 7,647KB - 134 pages
Appendix B: Fishbone Diagrams:
PDF
- 1,960KB - 47 pages
Appendix C: Hardware:
PDF
- 9,560KB - 87 pages
Appendix D: Summary of Test Scenarios:
PDF
- 143KB - 7 pages
February 2011Analysis of Electronic Control Unit and Accelerator Pedal Mechanism Components Damaged During EMC Testing

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 3,087KB - 37 pages
February 2011Background information regarding Toyota EDRs

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 28KB - 5 pages
February 2011Event Data Recorder - Pre Crash Data Validation of Toyota Products

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 416KB - 32 pages
February 2011Keyword Search Terms for Unintended Acceleration Cases in NHTSA Complaint Database

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 26KB - 6 pages
February 2011Peer Review of NHTSA and NASA Test Plan into Toyota Unintended Acceleration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 45KB - 10 pages
February 2011Reading Toyota EDR Outputs of Pre-Crash Data

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 59KB - 5 pages
February 2011Technical Assessment of Toyota Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Systems

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Executive Summary:
PDF
- 41KB - 6 pages
Full Report:
PDF
- 1,160KB - 77 pages
February 2011Toyota EDR Software Versions Used in NHTSA Unintended Acceleration Field Investigation Cases

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

PDF
- 38KB - 10 pages
15 March 2011United States District Court for the District of Kansas
National Institute for Strategic Technology Acquisition and Commercialization v. Nissan North America, Inc.; Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.; Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.; Subaru of America, Inc.; Toyota Motor Corporation; Toyota North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.; Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Honda North America, Inc.; and American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Memorandum Order

PDF
- 136KB - 16 pages
6 June 2011United States District Court, Northern District of New York
Lawrence Cross v. Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., State Farm Insurance Company, and John Doe
Decision & Order

PDF
- 237KB - 6 pages


Article Index

DateArticleSource
February 24, 1998Grant of Authority for Subzone Status; Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc. (Automobile Engines), Buffalo, West VirginiaDennis PuccinelliFederal Register
June 13, 2000CART Media ConferenceLee White
November 9, 2001Japan's Top Carmaker Reports Record ProfitsAmy BickersVoice of America
June 20, 2003Japanese Carmaker Goes GreenAmy BickersVoice of America
November 7, 2003Japanese Automaker Toyota Reports Record EarningsAmy BickersVoice of America
January 30, 2004Toyota Becomes 2nd Largest AutomakerAmy BickersVoice of America
December 3, 2004Formel 1: Die Toyota-Ferrari-SpionageaffäreWikinewsWikinews
November 6, 2005Toyota Modified Valve BodysJohn LombardoAmazines.com
January 25, 2006Toyota Moves Up to the CupBill CrittendenThe Crittenden Automotive Library
March 15, 2006Small-town vs. Big-town Toyota DealersAmber SellAmazines.com
April 19, 2006Various Toyota Hybrids Get Tax Credit Certification From IRSRichard ChapoAmazines.com
May 21, 2006Toyota in it to Win itBill Crittenden
May 22, 2006Three Toyota Facilities: Celebrating Milestones In The USMark ClarksonAmazines.com
August 3, 2006Toyota To Supply Engines To WilliamsF1 in 2007Mark ClarksonAmazines.com
August 8, 2006Toyota Driver's View On The 2006 Hungarian Grand PrixJay StevensAmazines.com
August 9, 2006Auto Dealer Survey Says Toyota Reigns Over AllSarah McBrideAmazines.com
February 1, 2007Toyota Seals Gap With GMAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
February 7, 2007Toyota Motorsports Media ConferenceJim Aust
February 7, 2007Toyota Plant Site Still UnclearAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
February 7, 2007Toyota, Starting the Year RightAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
February 12, 2007Engine Sludge Taints Toyota's ReputationAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
February 13, 2007Toyota: Battling American BacklashAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
March 12, 2007Toyota Announced Development of Lithium-Ion BatteriesAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
March 13, 2007Competition Drives Honda and Toyota ForwardAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
March 15, 2007The Biffle PrincipleBill CrittendenThe Crittenden Automotive Library
March 29, 2007Toyota To Sponsor Spring Traffic Safety CampaignAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
March 29, 2007Toyota Trucks Showcase Uphill Thrills At NashvilleAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
April 12, 2007Toyota Driving Expectations Program to Hit ChicagoAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
April 12, 2007Toyota to Release New G-BOOK mXAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
April 25, 2007Toyota Overthrows GM In Global SalesAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
May 11, 2007Toyota Aims To Overtake BMWAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
June 2, 2007Toyota Leads Total Manufacturing ProductivityAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
June 4, 2007Toyota Overtakes Ford Once AgainAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
June 11, 2007Toyota Hybrid Sales Top 1MAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
June 11, 2007Toyota Reports 1 Million Hybrids SoldAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
June 13, 2007Civic Leaders Heed Toyota Workers' OutcryAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
June 13, 2007Toyota Overtakes General MotorsAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
July 17, 2007Heart Of Toyota Formula One Racing, TheAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
August 13, 2007Subaru To Partner With ToyotaAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
August 22, 2007Toyota Plant Helps Lift Ontario Town EconomyAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
September 18, 2007Toyota Aims Expansion In CanadaAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
November 19, 2007Toyota Making Headway In Fuel Cell TechnologyAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
November 27, 2007Toyota Global Production Climbs 14.4%Anthony FontanelleAmazines.com
December 10, 2007Toyota Retains Most Of Its ConsumersAnthony FontanelleAmazines.com
December 14, 2007Toyota expecting US sales to grow in 2008Anthony FontanelleAmazines.com
March 9, 2008Sushi Anyone?Jeremy T. SellersJerm's Joint
June 20, 2008Fortschritt von Toyota bei Brennstoffzellen-FahrzeugWikinews
June 23, 2008Toyota-Formel-1-Teamchef Ove Andersson ist totWikinews
August 18, 2008Toyota Cheated?! No!? Really!?Jeremy T. SellersJerm's Joint
December 25, 2008Toyota sales drop sharplyWikinewsWikinews
January 13, 2009After all this time, you would think..... An OpinionChris MartinNascar World Order
January 14, 2009Detroit Autoshow: Toyota stellt Neuheiten und Pläne vorWikinews
January 22, 2009Toyota wird weltgrößter AutomobilherstellerWikinews
February 6, 2009Automobile manufacturer Toyota triples annual loss predictionWikinewsWikinews
February 16, 2009Toyota Engines: Toyota's New Hybrid Line UpRonnie TannerAmazines.com
July 3, 2009Toyota employs the Japanese hybrid solar powered vehicle carrier ship 'Auriga Leader'WikinewsWikinews
September 11, 2009What Cash for Clunkers Told Us About ToyotaDirk GibsonAmazines.com
October 4, 2009NHTSA Statement Concerning The Safety Recall of 3.8 million Toyota VehiclesNHTSANHTSA
November 4, 2009Toyota se despide de la Fórmula 1WikinoticiasWikinoticias
November 5, 2009Toyota quits Formula OneWikinewsWikinews
November 25, 2009Toyota Announces Fix for Accelerator Pedal Entrapment ProblemNHTSANHTSA
January 29, 2010Defekte Gaspedale: Toyota startet RückrufaktionWikinews
January 30, 2010Toyota recalls up to 1.8 million automobilesWikinewsWikinews
February 10, 2010How To Market Your Car Dealership After A Major RecallJimmy Vee/
Travis Miller
SubmitYOURArticle.com
February 14, 2010USA: Toyota startet neuen RückrufWikinews
February 16, 2010US-Behörde für Verkehrssicherheit: 34 Tote durch Toyota-FahrzeugmängelWikinews
February 20, 2010Toyota Class Action: Why Toyota's Gas Pedal Recall is BogusWilliam TurleySubmitYOURArticle.com
February 23, 2010Toyota accused of misleading public over recallsWikinewsWikinews
March 3, 2010Toyota's US sales fall by 8.7%WikinewsWikinews
March 30, 2010U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Major Investigations to Resolve Issue of Sudden AccelerationU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation
April 5, 2010Secretary LaHood Announces DOT is Seeking Maximum Civil Penalty from ToyotaU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation
April 6, 2010Toyota fined $16 million by US government over recallsWikinewsWikinews
April 13, 2010Toyota in TroubleMolly WiderSubmitYOURArticle.com
April 19, 2010Statement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Toyota's Agreement to Pay Maximum Civil PenaltyU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation
April 19, 2010Toyota to pay US government $16.4 million over recallsWikinewsWikinews
May 10, 2010NHTSA Opens Investigation into Timeliness of 2005 Toyota Steering Relay Rod RecallU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation
July 14, 2010Crash data suggests driver error in Toyota accidentsWikinewsWikinews
July 14, 2010Report: Probes Suggest Drivers to Blame in Toyota Sudden Speeding CrashesVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
July 17, 2010Toyota, Tesla to develop electric SUVWikinewsWikinews
July 20, 2010Toyota Subpoenaed by US Grand JuryVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
August 4, 2010Toyota Posts Optimistic Outlook for 2011VOA Breaking News
August 5, 2010Minnesota Judge Frees Man Convicted in Deadly Toyota CrashVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
August 11, 2010Toyota Suspends Exports to IranVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
August 26, 2010Toyota Recalls 1.1 Million More CarsVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
September 3, 2010NHTSA Finds Driver Error at Fault in Many Toyota CrashesJames Parrish
October 5, 2010Toyota Sells Its Stake in Burma OperationVOA Breaking News
October 21, 2010Toyota Recalls 1.5 Million VehiclesVOA Breaking News
October 26, 2010US Consumer Magazine Readers Praise Toyota, HondaVOA Breaking News
November 4, 2010Toyota Recalls 135,00 Compact Cars in Europe, JapanVOA Breaking News
November 18, 2010Toyota to Boost Production of Hybrid, Electric AutosVOA Breaking News
December 20, 2010Toyota Motor Corp will Pay $32.425 Million in Civil Penalties as the Result of Two Department of Transportation InvestigationsU.S. Department of Transportation
December 21, 2010Toyota Pays Another $32 Million to Settle US Probe Over Safety IssuesVOA Breaking News
December 23, 2010Toyota to Pay $10 Million in Lexus LawsuitVOA Breaking News
January 17, 2011Toyota Working to End Reliance on Rare EarthsVOA Breaking News
January 24, 2011Toyota Edges GM to Remain World’s Top Auto MakerVOA Breaking News
January 25, 2011Toyota Edges General Motors as World’s Largest AutomakerVOA Breaking News
January 26, 2011Beleaguered Toyota Recalls Another 1.7 Million VehiclesVOA Breaking News
January 26, 2011Toyota recalls 1.7m cars after new concernsWikinews
February 8, 2011FACT SHEET: Unintended Acceleration in Toyota VehiclesU.S. Department of Transportation
February 8, 2011Investigators Find No Electronic Flaw in ToyotasVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
February 8, 2011Toyota Projects Higher Profits Despite RecallsVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
February 8, 2011U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELEASES RESULTS FROM NHTSA-NASA STUDY OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN TOYOTA VEHICLESU.S. Department of Transportation
February 9, 2011Toyota Shares Jump After US Safety ReportVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
February 10, 2011Toyota Set to Expand Vehicle Production In RussiaVOA Breaking NewsVoice of America
February 24, 2011Toyota Recalls 2.1 Million Vehicles in USVOA Breaking News
March 4, 2011Toyota’s Credit Rating Is CutVOA Breaking News
March 9, 2011Toyota Unveils ‘Global Vision’ to Regain Market DominanceVOA Breaking News
April 6, 2011Disaster Puts Toyota’s Credit Rating at RiskVOA Breaking News
April 8, 2011Toyota to Resume Production at All PlantsVOA Breaking News
April 13, 2011Toyota to Suspend Production at European PlantsVOA Breaking News
April 18, 2011Toyota Resumes Production at All Domestic PlantsVOA Breaking News
April 20, 2011Toyota Cuts Factory Work in ChinaVOA Breaking News
April 22, 2011Tojota se krajem godine vraća u normaluВикивести
April 22, 2011Toyota Says Production to Normalize by Year’s EndVOA Breaking News
April 22, 2011Toyota’s Production to Be Slowed for Most of 2011VOA Breaking News
June 1, 2011Toyota to Boost Production; Issues New RecallsVOA Breaking News
September 22, 2011Why You Should Consider A Used ToyotaStewart Wrighter
September 9, 2012Why is Toyota One Of The Best Brands In The World?Winston Takeda
October 10, 2012Toyota Recalls 7.4 Million Cars for Faulty Power Window SwitchVOA Breaking News
November 14, 2012Toyota Issues Another Major RecallVOA Breaking News
December 26, 2012Toyota Reaches $1.1 Billion Recall DealVOA Breaking News
January 24, 2013Redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra Full-Size Pickup Truck To Make World Debut At 2013 Chicago Auto ShowToyota
January 24, 2013Sizzling FR-S And Interactivity Are Key Elements At Scion ExhibitToyota
January 25, 2013Toyota To Focus On Its American Successes, Bright Future At The 2013 Chicago Auto ShowToyota
January 28, 2013Toyota's Indoor Ride Course Returns To Chicago Auto ShowToyota
January 30, 2013Toyota Giving Away One All-New RAV4 At 2013 Chicago Auto ShowToyota
January 31, 2013Toyota To Livestream Panel Discussion Following World Debut Of 2014 Tundra Pickup At 2013 Chicago Auto ShowToyota
February 7, 2013Toyota Unveils 2014 Redesigned Tundra Full-Size Pickup Truck At 2013 Chicago Auto ShowToyota
February 19, 2013Roselle Man Wins All-New RAV4 at 2013 Chicago Auto ShowToyota
February 22, 2013Toyota's Indoor Ride Course at Chicago Auto Show Raises $16,662 for Three CharitiesToyota






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