Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) (NYSE: TM) is a Japan-based multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda. Headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest vehicle producers. Toyota’s product lineup spans a wide range of passenger cars, SUVs, trucks and commercial vehicles under the Toyota and Lexus brands, as well as light commercial vehicles through its Daihatsu and Hino Motors subsidiaries.
The company’s core activities include the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of internal combustion, hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Toyota pioneered hybrid technology with its Hybrid Synergy Drive system, famously introduced in the Prius model, and continues to invest in next-generation powertrains, including battery electric and fuel cell electric platforms. In addition to vehicle production, Toyota operates a global parts and service network that supports maintenance, repair and aftermarket accessories.
Toyota maintains a broad international footprint, with manufacturing plants in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa, and sales operations in more than 160 countries and regions. The company also offers financial services—such as retail financing and leasing—through its Toyota Financial Services arm, and has expanded into mobility solutions, including ride-sharing, autonomous driving research and smart-city initiatives.
Leadership at Toyota is anchored by President and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato, who took the helm in April 2023, succeeding Akio Toyoda, now Chairman of the Board. Over its history, Toyota has been recognized for its Toyota Production System, a methodology emphasizing efficiency, continuous improvement and quality control, elements that remain central to its global operations and corporate culture.
