Overall Chronological Table
Toyota events
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General events
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1971
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February 1
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Higashifuji Technical Center established
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February
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Rolls-Royce of Great Britain nationalized
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April
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Production commenced at Amar of Trinidad and Tobago
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April
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Japan liberalizes foreign investment in Japanese auto industry
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April
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PT. Toyota Astra Motor (now PT. TOYOTA-ASTRA MOTOR[TAM] /PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia [TMMIN]) established in Indonesia
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April
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Japan liberalizes importation of trucks and buses, reducing automobile duties to 10% across the board
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May
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PR magazine 'The Wheel Extended' launched for overseas market
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May
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Mitsubishi and Chrysler sign a capital alliance agreement
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June 30
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Application submitted to the Experimental Safety Vehicle (ESV) Development Project of the MITI and the Ministry of Transport
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July 9
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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. signs an agreement with Atlas for truck bed production for the Hilux (production commenced in January 1972; now TABC)
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July
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Japan liberalizes importation of engines and related parts
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July
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Isuzu and GM sign a capital alliance agreement
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August
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President Nixon of the U.S.A. announces dollar-defending measure (Nixon shock)
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August
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Japan moves the yen to the floating exchange system
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September
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Central Council for Environmental Pollution Control established
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October 1
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Toyota Osaka Service Center established
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October
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Fuji Heavy Industries launches the Leone
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December
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Japan institutes automobile weight tax
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1972
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January
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Cumulative production volume tops 10 million vehicles
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February 6
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Yokohama Office established
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February
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U.S.A. and China issue a joint communique
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February
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Toyota Easy Carry System (TECS) announced
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May 23
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President Eiji Toyoda appointed chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
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May
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U.S.A. returns administrative rights over Okinawa to Japan
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June
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Minister Kakuei Tanaka of International Trade and Industry announces his Plan for Remodeling the Japanese Archipelago
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July
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JAMA establishes its Environmental Measure Group
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July
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Honda launches the Civic
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August 13
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First Toyota Seminar at Sea held (held annually until 2008)
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August 31
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Kinuura Wharf completed
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September 11
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Federation of All Toyota Workers' Unions established
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September
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Japan and China sign a joint communique, establishing diplomatic relations
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September
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Honda discloses the Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion (CVCC) method
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October 20
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ESV Phase 1 Prototype Vehicle announced
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October
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Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions (JAW) formed
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October
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Japan mandates displayed sticker for new car drivers
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November
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Japan reduces automobile import duties
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November
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Ford launches the Fiera for the Asian market in the Philippine
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December 1
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Executive Vice President Shoichi Saito appointed Chairman
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December
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Japan's Ministry of the Environment formally announces the 1973 Emissions Standards
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December 13
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Agreement signed with Honda for the transfer of the CVCC patent
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Audi launches the 80
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1973
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January
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Nissan launches the Violet
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January
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Paris Peace Accords signed
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February
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Export vehicle comprehensive management system (ECS) established
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April 11
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Publica Starlet (KP47) launched
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April
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Application of the 1973 Emissions Standards to new cars commenced
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April
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United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces 1-year postponement of the 1975 Muskie Act regulations
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May 16
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Toyota Sports Center completed in Toyota city, Japan
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June 13
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Myochi Plant completion ceremony held
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July 19
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Comprehensive waste material processing facility completed at the Motomachi Plant
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July
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Japan establishes the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
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July 25
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Overseas-related organizations restructured, establishing Overseas Operation Department, Overseas Operations Division and Overseas Engineering Division
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July
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Participates in Japan's MITI's large-scale technology development project for a comprehensive automobile traffic control system
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October
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All-Toyota Resources and Energy Investigation Committee established
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October
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Fourth Middle East War breaks out
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October
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Calty Design Research, Inc. established in the U.S.A.
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October
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First Oil Crisis occurs
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October
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Cumulative sales volume in Japan reaches 10 million vehicles
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October
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Japan implements minivehicle inspection system
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November
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Gas stations in Japan begin closing on Sundays and holidays
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December
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1974 Tokyo motor show cancelled
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December
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The Act on Emergency Measures for Stabilization of National Life and the Petroleum Supply and Demand Adjustment Act go into effect
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1974
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January 18
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Toyota Motor, Toyota Motor Sales, and Nippondenso (now Denso Corporation) sign an agreement with General Electric of the U.S.A. to produce and sell GE car air conditioners in Japan
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January
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Japan's Ministry of the Environment formally announces 1975 Emissions Standards
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January
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Honda signs agreement with Ford to sell Ford cars in Japan
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February 18
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Labor agreement signed with labor union (Toyota Motor Sales signs a labor agreement with its labor union in March)
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April 1
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Ten GE car air conditioner models launched at Toyota dealers nationwide
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April
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United Auto Workers (UAW) asks Japan to voluntarily limit vehicle exports to the U.S.A.
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April 1
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The name 'Toyota Rental & Leasing XX' standardized for all Toyota car rental stores
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April 30
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Overseas parts procurement commenced
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May
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Energy Conservation Measures Committee established
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May
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Diesel-powered vehicles also become subject to emissions standards
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May
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Volkswagen launches the Golf
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June
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Ministry of Transport revises the Vehicle Safety Standards (mandating installation of 3-point seatbelts in front seats)
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June
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Japan's Ministry of the Environment holds a public hearing on the 1976 Emissions Standards
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June
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Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act passed in the U.S.A. (postponing the 1976 Emissions Standards)
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July
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Watergate scandal occurs in the U.S.A.
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September 9
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Toyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall completed
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September
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Production commenced at PT. Multi-Astra of Indonesia (now TMMIN)
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October 1
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Toyota Industrial Truck, U.S.A., Inc. established jointly with Toyoda Automatic Loom Works
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October 7
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Sales Training Center (now Nisshin Training Center) completed
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October 15
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Toyota Foundation established
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November
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Isuzu launches the Gemini, jointly developed with GM
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1975
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January
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Automobile Emissions Countermeasure Cabinet Council established
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February 7
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Vehicles launched based on the Toyota total clean anti-pollution system-vortex combustion (TTC-V) to meet the 1975 Emissions Standards
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February
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Lead eliminated from regular gasoline
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February 10
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Executive Meeting established
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February
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Japan's Ministry of the Environment formally announces the 1976 Interim Emissions Standards
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February 28
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Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America established in the U.S.A.
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February
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Toyota Team Europe (TTE), an overseas rally team, established
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March 25
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Shimoyama Plant completion ceremony held
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April
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Application of the 1975 Emissions Standards to new cars begins
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April
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Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea launches the Pony
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May 21
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Vehicles launched that use the TTC-C catalytic converter to meet the 1975 Emissions Standards
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August 1
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Housing Department established
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August
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U.S. Department of the Treasury launches investigation into dumping of imported cars
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September
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Nissan launches the Silvia
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October 23
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All-Toyota Energy Conservation Promotion Committee established
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November
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First G6 Summit held
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December 15
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Toyota Motor Sales President Shotaro Kamiya appointed Chairman, and Executive Vice President Masayuki Kato appointed President
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December
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Toyota Office and Shop launched with 24 home building stores opened in Kanto, Tokai, and Kinki regions
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December
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Attains No. 1 position in sales of imported passenger cars in the U.S.A. for the first time
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1976
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January 14
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Vehicles launched that use the TTC-L lean-burn method to meet the 1976 Emissions Standards
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January
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10-mode test cycle fuel efficiency disclosure system implemented
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February
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Lockheed scandal occurs
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April
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Application of the 1976 Emissions Standards to new cars commenced
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May 7
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Low-emission busses for urban use delivered to the Ministry of Transport
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May
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Honda launches the Accord
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July 8
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Cumulative production volume reaches 20 million vehicles
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August
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Vehicle ownership in Japan exceeds 30 million
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September
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The number of dealers under Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. exceeds 1,000
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October 4
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Townace (TR10V) launched
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November 22
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Homi Training Institute (now part of the Homi Training Center) completed
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December 2
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Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) 'Tamaraw Revo' (KF10) launched in the Philippine
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December
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Japan's Ministry of the Environment formally announces the 1978 Emissions Standards
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December
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PT. Toyota Mobilindo (now TMMIN) established in Indonesia (production commenced in May 1977)
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December
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Annual export volume reaches 1 million vehicles
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1977
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January
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Japan delays application of the 1978 Emissions Standards to imported vehicles by three years
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February 8
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Toyota Home Model JA and Model KC launched
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February 13
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First Toyota Engineering Society (TES) Idea Olympics held
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March 9
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Toyota Manufacturing Australia established (now Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd. [TMCA]) (production commenced at the engine plant in October 1978)
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April 1
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Fujioka Training Institute (now Fujioka Technical Training Center) completed
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April
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U.S. President Jimmy Carter announces a comprehensive energy policy (taxing large vehicles and raising gasoline tax)
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June 1
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Toyota Technical Center, USA, Inc. established in the U.S.A.
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June
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U.S. Department of Transportation announces fuel efficiency standards (requiring gas mileage improvements of 2 miles/gallon every year through the 1980s)
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June 9
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Kijang (KF10) launched in Indonesia
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June 24
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Chaser (MX40) launched
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June 24
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Vehicles launched that use three-way catalytic converters to meet of the 1978 Emissions Standards
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August
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Production commenced at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA) of Kenya
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October
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Daihatsu launches the Charade
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November 2
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Toyota Kaikan Museum completed
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December
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Chrysler launches the L-Car
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1978
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January 26
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Oguchi Center Parts Warehouse (now Oguchi Parts Center) completed
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February 24
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Toyota Auto Body Thailand Co., Ltd. established in Thailand (production commenced in May 1979; production transferred to TMT in April 2006)
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March
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Mitsubishi launches the Mirage
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April 13
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Celica XX (MA46) launched
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April
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Japan reduces automobile import duties to 0%
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April
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Application of the 1978 Emissions Standards to new cars begins
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April
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Volkswagen starts operation of a U.S.A. plant
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May
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New Tokyo International Airport (Narita Airport) opened
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June 24
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Toyota's operations become debt-free after redemption of corporate bonds
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July 3
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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. raises prices of 1978 models to cope with the rapidly appreciating yen (fifth price hike for 1978 models)
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August 3
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Tercel and Corsa (AL10) launched
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August
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Japan and China sign the Peace and Friendship Treaty
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August 8
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Kinuura Plant completion ceremony held
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September 14
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Ten handicap vans donated
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October 31
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Inazawa Parts Warehouse (now Inazawa Parts Center) completed
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November
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Honda launches the Prelude
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November
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Lee Iacocca appointed President of Chrysler
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November
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U.S.A. announces emergency dollar-defending measure
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December
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Attains No.1 position in sales of imported passenger cars, trucks, and total sales volume in the U.S.A. (winning the triple crown)
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Chrysler launches the Plymouth Horizon
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1979
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January 25
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Tahara Plant completion ceremony held
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January
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Second Oil Crisis occurs
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January
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U.S.A. and China establish diplomatic relations
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January
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AMC and Renault enter business alliance agreement
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January
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Japan adopts an energy conservation policy (to reduce both fuel consumption for heating and the use of privately owned cars)
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April
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GM launches the X-Car
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May 21
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Cumulative export volume reaches 10 million vehicles
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May
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Suzuki launches the Alto commercial minivehicle
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June 29
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Toyota Motor Sales Executive Vice President Sadazo Yamamoto appointed President
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June
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Tokyo Summit held
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September 18
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Senior Advisor Taizo Ishida passes away
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October
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Toyo Kogyo launches the Savanna RX-7
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November
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Toyo Kogyo and Ford enter a capital alliance arrangement
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GM launches the Chevrolet Citation
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1980
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January 23
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Celica Camry (TA41) launched
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March
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All shares of Thiess Toyota Pty Ltd. of Australia acquired
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April 1
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Cresta (GX50) launched
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April 1
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4WD Blizzard (LD10) launched
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April 1
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Toyota Vista dealerships start operation
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April 1
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Name of CMI in Canada changed to Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI)
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May
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Audi NSU launches the Quattro full-time 4WD vehicle
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June
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Toyo Kogyo launches the Familia 3-door hatchback
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June
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UAW petitions the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to restrict vehicle importation
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July
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Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A. (NMMC) established
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August 9
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Overseas Personnel Registration System established (becomes International Human Resources Registration and Development System in August 1982)
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August
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U.S.A. raises import duties on light duty truck cab chassis
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August 21
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4-speed automatic transmission with 2-way overdrive developed
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September
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Iran-Iraq War breaks out
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September
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Chrysler launches the K-Car
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November 7
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Executive Vice President Shoichiro Toyoda receives the Deming Prize for Individuals
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November 20
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Cumulative sales volume in Japan reaches 20 million vehicles
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December 25
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Shotaro Kamiya, Honorary Chairman of Toyota Motor Sales, passes away
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December
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Nissan and Volkswagen enter a cooperative agreement on passenger car production
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December
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Nissan and Alfa Romeo establish a joint venture
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December
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Automobile production in Japan exceeds 11 million vehicles, placing Japan in the No. 1 position worldwide
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